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New poetry and short stories competition launches in memory of Benjami...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 06 SEP
To honour the life and work of honorary doctorate Benjamin Zephaniah, Birmingham City University (BCU) has launched the Future Writers competition to encourage writers and poets to explore their...
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“Always bring a tape measure” – top tips for finding second-hand furni...
EXPERT COMMENT 05 SEP
This month marks Second Hand September, a campaign to encourage people to buy pre-owned for 30 days to help our wallets and the planet, and this week we’re looking at furniture. ...
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Music Industry expert calls for end to dynamic pricing after Oasis reu...
EXPERT COMMENT 03 SEP
A Senior Lecturer in Music Industries and Radio at Birmingham City University (BCU) is calling on artists and bands to stop opting-in to ‘dynamic pricing’ with ticketing agencies. ...
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Broadcaster and campaigner Ade Adepitan named new Chancellor of BCU
UNIVERSITY NEWS 14 AUG
Television presenter, journalist, disability campaigner and Paralympic medallist Ade Adepitan MBE to succeed Sir Lenny Henry as Chancellor of BCU..
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Can digital tech help remedy social exclusion of Gypsy, Roma and Trave...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 14 AUG
A groundbreaking project led by Birmingham City University will determine if digital technology can help young people from the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller community feel more connected to society.
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British tech entrepreneur gives $500k donation to BCU
UNIVERSITY NEWS 12 AUG
Computing, engineering and technology students are set to benefit from a generous donation from former student and Slack co-founder Cal Henderson.
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West Midlands Mayor hails student ideas for iconic Number 11 bus route
UNIVERSITY NEWS 09 AUG
Students at Birmingham City University (BCU) have been praised by the Mayor of West Midlands for their ambitious ideas to turn the iconic Number 11 bus route into a tourist attraction as well as...
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“Your subject is your superpower” – award winning BCU alumnus gives to...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 08 AUG
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire (RBC) graduate Dylan McCaig has been recognised at the National Teacher Awards (NTA), achieving Silver in the Outstanding New Teacher of the Year category. ...
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Birmingham’s tallest building will also be one of the healthiest and s...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 06 AUG
At 155 metres tall, One Eastside is set to become the highest building in Birmingham’s soaring skyline when it is completed in 2026 - and one of the healthiest and safest thanks to a new BCU...
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One-year anniversary of Crooked House fire – why people are still grie...
EXPERT COMMENT 05 AUG
This week (Monday 5th August) marks the one-year anniversary of the fire which destroyed Britain’s wonkiest pub, and a Psychology Lecturer at Birmingham City University (BCU) says that the...
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Classic FM presenter Margherita Taylor awarded Honorary Doctorate
UNIVERSITY NEWS 26 JUL
Celebrated broadcaster Margherita Taylor has told journalism graduates at Birmingham City University (BCU) to continue investing in their education in order to keep pace with the rapidly changing...
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Baroness Jacqui Smith to champion universities following surprise retu...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 26 JUL
The first British female Home Secretary says her return to Government following Labour’s landslide General Election win is a sign that “new opportunities arise throughout our lives” as she...
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“I want young, black leaders to set their sights high” – first black c...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 24 JUL
The first black chair of the Rugby Football Union (RFU) says he wants to emulate his mother by transforming the lives of thousands of young people through education after receiving an honorary...
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Businessman Carl Richardson receives Honorary Doctorate from BCU – 26 ...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 23 JUL
International businessman Carl Richardson has been awarded an honorary doctorate by Birmingham City University (BCU) in recognition of the exceptional contributions he has made to both regional...
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Cancer care to benefit from BCU research into surgery on a patient’s d...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 23 JUL
Operating on a patient’s digital twin prior to actual surgery could help revolutionise complex cancer care, says a leading artificial intelligence expert at Birmingham City University.