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Watching a child go through exams as stressful as other major life eve...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 14 AUG
Parents rank seeing a child go through their exams alongside the stress of moving house, changing jobs or separating from a partner, new research has revealed.
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Nile Rodgers delivers surprise keynote speech to University songwritin...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 13 AUG
Ivor Novello Award-winning musician and producer Nile Rodgers surprised a room full of songwriters, music industry professionals, and academics recently, emerging as the unannounced keynote...
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Birmingham graduate wins top television tech award; broadcast talent i...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 09 AUG
A Birmingham City University graduate has won a top television tech award for his research into artificial intelligence for TV programmes, underlining the rise in broadcast talent from the UK...
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Government report welcomes vision to create a West Midlands National P...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 06 AUG
A Government-commissioned report has welcomed ambitious proposals to create a new urban National Park in the West Midlands region.
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Prevent Duty is disproportionate in responding to low risk of radicali...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 29 JUL
New research suggests that higher education institutions may be disproportionate in their interpretation and implementation of the Prevent Duty.
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Professor Dame Elizabeth Anionwu collects top university honour
UNIVERSITY NEWS 29 JUL
Professor Dame Elizabeth Anionwu paid tribute to Birmingham’s healthcare services as she received a top university honour recognising her major contribution to the profession.
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Dr Laura Mvula pays tribute to family in heartfelt university honour a...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 24 JUL
The acclaimed British singer and composer Laura Mvula has paid tribute to her family in a heartfelt acceptance speech after receiving an honorary doctorate from Birmingham City University.
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Boris Johnson’s appointment could be unexpected catalyst for second re...
OPINIONS 24 JUL
Boris Johnson’s appointment as leader of the Conservative Party could end up being an unexpected catalyst for a second referendum, according to a top Brexit researcher.
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Further education provides ‘educational lifeline’ but is chronically u...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 23 JUL
New research has revealed that the ‘life-changing’ social benefits of further education affect not only individual students but their friends and families too. However, the study also noted that...
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Pioneering co-founder of multi-billion dollar tech company Slack, to r...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 22 JUL
Cal Henderson, Chief Technology Officer at Slack, will be awarded an Honorary Doctorate from Birmingham City University in recognition of his contribution to the technology field.
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Acclaimed singer and composer Laura Mvula to receive honorary doctorat...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 18 JUL
Laura Mvula, the acclaimed singer and composer, will receive an honorary doctorate from Birmingham City University at a ceremony this month, marking her outstanding contribution to music.
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HuffPost UK partners with Birmingham City University to launch first H...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 18 JUL
HuffPost UK and Birmingham City University announced today a partnership with Birmingham City University. Media Courses Birmingham City University The partnership,...
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Multiple births training bursaries offered thanks to Birmingham Health...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 16 JUL
New funding will allow health visitors to access specialist training in how to best care for multiple birth families, thanks to a legacy left by a Birmingham health visitor.
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Sir Vince Cable joins Centre for Brexit Studies
UNIVERSITY NEWS 15 JUL
Sir Vince Cable has joined Birmingham City University’s Centre for Brexit Studies as a Visiting Professor.
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Artificial intelligence may be used to reveal secrets behind tradition...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 10 JUL
The secrets behind traditional folk music from across the globe and dating back thousands of years are likely to be revealed by using artificial intelligence, according to a leading academic...