Jewellery news and events
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BCU joins citywide celebration of light, creativity and community
Birmingham Light Festival will transform the city into a dazzling open-air gallery again in 2026 – and BCU is proud to announce that it will be backing the spectacular showpiece, which runs from 12-15 February. -
Focus on Birmingham’s ‘magnificence’, urges Lord-Lieutenant after being awarded honorary doctorate
The Lord-Lieutenant of the West Midlands is calling for long-standing negative stereotypes of Birmingham to be challenged, urging people to “focus on the magnificence” of the region’s culture, sport and communities. -
Midwife urges global workforce reform to save lives as she receives honorary doctorate
A midwife driving life-changing reform for women in India and vulnerable communities worldwide is calling for urgent action to strengthen the global midwifery workforce, as she receives an honorary doctorate. -
Birmingham broadcasting legend receives honorary doctorate
Award-winning journalist and Birmingham broadcasting icon Marverine Cole is recognised for her contribution to journalism, educaiton and media diversity with an honorary doctorate. -
BCU Deafblind researchers leading conversations at House of Commons
Two Birmingham City University Deafblind researchers are leading conversations in Parliament to improving the lives of those affected and understand more about the condition. -
BCU alumni recognised in The King’s New Year Honours
Two BCU alumni are praised for their life-changing work supporting young people and championing inclusion after being recognised in The King’s New Year Honours. -
BCU graduate raising money for Birmingham homeless charity with Banksy-style artwork
A temporary sculpture by BCU graduate Dion Kitson beside Birmingham’s Banksy mural highlights winter homelessness in support of charity SIFA Fireside. -
Accessibility in Parliament no longer an ‘add-on’ but ‘priority’ says SLT expert
A cross-party report marks a turning point in making Parliament more accessible and inclusive, says BCU SLT lecturer Gillian Rudd. -
Emergency care experts explain why button batteries cause harm to children and adults
Emergency care experts warned that button batteries found in everyday household items can cause severe injury or death within hours if swallowed, urging immediate medical action and greater safety awareness. -
Craft, community and care: BCU symposium exploring socially engaged crafts
Academics, researchers and practitioners are brought together to explore socially engaged crafts in the creative economy through a symposium at Birmingham City University. -
BCU and Ikon extend creative partnership after landmark first year of impact
A groundbreaking collaboration between Birmingham City University and Ikon Gallery is transforming creative education, developing artistic talent and expanding public access to the arts across the West Midlands. -
Reimaging museum experiences for under-threes with new exhibition
Birmingham City University is working with Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester Art Gallery and Sure Start to produce a new exhibition for very young children. -
BCU ranks first-class in sustainability league table
Birmingham City University is named a leading university in the People & Planet University League 2025. -
Pioneering music-tech innovation for disabled musicians wins backing from CreaTech Frontiers
A groundbreaking project to develop new music-making technology for people with complex disabilities is one of 35 from across the West Midlands to win key funding from the game-changing CreaTech Frontiers. -
Sir Lenny Henry Centre appoints Jaldeep Katwala as new Director
British journalist and media professional Jaldeep Katwala will join the Sir Lenny Henry Centre for Media Diversity as its new Director.