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Voters in West Midlands’ red wall seats would support Universal Basic ...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 04 MAY
Voters in the West Midlands’ traditional Labour heartlands would support the introduction of a Universal Basic Income (UBI) followingthe economic impact of Covid-19, new research suggests.
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Story, songs and animation helps children with eczema care for the ‘dr...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 27 APR
Health experts from Birmingham City University and the University of Nottingham have teamed up with an author, illustrator and an East Midlands orchestra to produce a new book, animated film and...
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University health expert urges Birmingham residents at high risk from ...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 20 APR
Birmingham residents who are especially vulnerable from Covid-19 are being encouraged to take part in a UK-wide public health trial to find an effective treatment to help prevent people with the...
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“Line of Duty and Peaky Blinders put Birmingham back on the map” – Lin...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 16 APR
TV star and BCU alumnus Nigel Boyle, who plays Detective Inspector Ian Buckells in Line of Duty, has revealed his experience of working on the primetime BBC TV police drama during the pandemic,...
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Leading campaigner Marcus Ryder MBE secures new role at Sir Lenny Henr...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 14 APR
Leading media diversity champion Marcus Ryder MBE has secured a new role at Birmingham City University to examine representation across the UK’s media.
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University’s historic School of Jewellery revealed as home to new BBC ...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 06 APR
Birmingham’s historic School of Jewellery has been revealed as the location for BBC Two’s new primetime jewellery show ‘ All That Glitters ’.
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University recognised for collaboration to drive economic growth and e...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 31 MAR
Birmingham City University has been recognised for its contribution to growth, regeneration and entrepreneurship in its home city by a new government-backed standard.
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Sir Lenny Henry to lead media diversity journal launch event
UNIVERSITY NEWS 29 MAR
New academic and industry journal Representology, which explores diversity in media, will be introduced by Sir Lenny Henry, Chancellor of Birmingham City University in a collaborative event with...
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Socially distanced opera Coraline to take place in UK this weekend - w...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 26 MAR
A socially-distanced operatic production of Mark-Anthony Turnage’s Coraline , led by Royal Birmingham Conservatoire students, will take place behind closed doors this weekend and without an...
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Grieving families hit by the Covid-19 pandemic are increasingly turnin...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 22 MAR
Grieving families hit by the Covid-19 pandemic are increasingly turning to online memorials to honour their loved ones - but avoid painful references to coronavirus and death in their tributes,...
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Birmingham City University reaccredited with Small Business Charter aw...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 17 MAR
Birmingham City University’s Business School has been reaccredited with the Small Business Charter award after continually demonstrating excellent work in supporting small businesses, the economy...
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Civic University Agreements strengthen role in local community
UNIVERSITY NEWS 16 MAR
Birmingham City Council has worked in partnership with the city’s universities to develop a joint approach to enhancing their role in the local community.
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Student researches the history of ‘cancel culture’ and online celebrit...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 15 MAR
The origins of ‘cancel culture’ and its increasing presence in society is the focus of a final year project by a student at Birmingham City University.
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Burger King’s social media stunt is leaving a bad taste in people’s mo...
OPINIONS 08 MAR
PR and Media lecturer at Birmingham City University, Kelly O’Hanlon, discusses the timing of Burger King’s ‘Women belong in the kitchen’ tweet and how intended campaign messaging can sometimes...
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Leading industry figure and equality champion joins Sir Lenny Henry Ce...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 04 MAR
A leading industry figure and diversity champion has been named as the latest board member of the Sir Lenny Henry Centre for Media Diversity.