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Trinbagonian BCU researcher uncovers letters that challenge media perceptions of Caribbean migrant experiences
A remarkable collection of personal letters sent home by Caribbean migrants from 1964-75 uncovered by a Birmingham City University (BCU) researcher represent a “ watershed moment in Black British historiography ” as they challenge dominant media narratives. -
BCU artists to showcase work alongside icons at Birmingham Museum reopening
Students at Birmingham City University (BCU) will have their work on display alongside pieces by some of Britain’s most iconic artists as the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery partially reopens. School of Art Birmingham City University The ‘Deviance and Difference’... -
Setting a ‘global land use goal’ could protect the planet from an irreversible environmental crisis, agree experts at BCU conference
A “unified global goal for land use” can help reverse the devastating impacts of climate change – as long as agreement is found quickly, according to landscape experts attending a recent conference hosted by Birmingham City University. -
Adepitan ready to make mark as Chancellor as Sir Lenny steps down
Ade Adepitan MBE hopes his appointment as Chancellor of Birmingham City University (BCU) will allow him to “change a lot of lives” and become “a torchbearer for disability rights”. -
Taking the stigma out of stammering is the aim for BCU research
New stammering research at Birmingham City University (BCU) is unusual in its approach. By including people who stammer from day one , it will ensure it focuses on what matters to them the most. -
Birmingham film festival celebrates 40 years of cult movie Gremlins
The director of Gremlins will discuss the cult film’s enduring appeal 40 years on from its release when movie buffs gather at an international film festival in Birmingham later this month. The Cine-Excess International Film Festival and Conference, which runs from 21-25 October, will also mark 50... -
Pioneering digital technology to examine musical themes of England’s most celebrated composer
Experts from the University of Oxford and Birmingham City University’s Royal Birmingham Conservatoire (RBC) will use pioneering new technology to analyse the themes of classical music titan, Sir Edward Elgar, and understand its meanings. -
Fashion and digital technology collide in a new BCU research project that will bring police officers’ stories to life
A unique exhibition featuring human avatars wearing digitally reproduced police uniforms from as far back as 1839 will launch in Birmingham at the end of the year. -
South Asian Cricket Academy celebrates ‘landmark’ England selection, as Jafer Chohan becomes the first academy graduate to get the call up
Jafer Chohan has become the first South Asian Cricket Academy (SACA) graduate to be called up by England, marking another major milestone for the influential sporting initiative that began as a research project at Birmingham City University (BCU) less than three years ago. -
Classical music icon to shine spotlight on local talent in new role at RBC
Acclaimed classical violinist Tasmin Little CBE says she wants to promote the West Midlands as a cultural hub and grow local talent in her new role as RBC International Chair. -
Top local professor wins big at Women in Tech awards
Professor Hanifa Shah, one of the UK’s leading advocates of STEAM education, has collected a top accolade at the annual Midlands Women in Tech Awards. The Pro Vice-Chancellor of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths (STEAM) at Birmingham City University (BCU) came away from... -
Five ways to fill your wardrobe sustainably
If you’re taking part in Second Hand September or Sustainable Fashion Week, a new outfit might be on the list to buy. Faculty of Arts, DeSign and Media Birmingham City University BA Fashion Business and Promotion Course Leader, Kayleigh Parkes, and Lecturer in Fashion... -
Local companies to get enhanced business support from BCU
Hundreds of local firms are set to benefit from a new and improved business support package from Birmingham City University (BCU). -
Top three tips to help you grab a bargain second hand device
Has your phone or laptop broken during ‘Second Hand September’? Well, you can still take part in the campaign to only buy second hand over 30 days! -
BCU professor shares tips on how to live well with eczema
Dozens of commuters at Birmingham’s New Street Station were able to get some top advice about eczema from an expert in skin health at Birmingham City University (BCU).