Latest News
-
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...
-
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...
-
“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...
-
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...
-
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.
-
BCU and UAL to ‘supercharge’ creativity in the UK with apprenticeship ...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 19 JUL
Birmingham City University’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor David Mba, believes a new apprenticeships action plan will “supercharge creative education and the creative industries” following years...
-
Former officer who kept London safe in 2012 warns of potential threats...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 19 JUL
The volatile political situation in France could lead to protesters attempting to high-jack events when the Olympics get under way in Paris this month, according to a Birmingham City University...
-
Students visit House of Lords for Social Impact Summit
UNIVERSITY NEWS 18 JUL
Students from Birmingham City University (BCU) have visited the House of Lords to meet with CEOs, politicians and academics to explore opportunities to improve social mobility for young people...
-
How can research into accessible tech become life-changing for disable...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 16 JUL
Birmingham City University (BCU) is leading the way in accessible and inclusive technology – and staged the inaugural Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Europe Summer School at the...
-
BCU researchers hailed as ‘gamechangers’ at RESCON 2024
UNIVERSITY NEWS 16 JUL
Birmingham City University (BCU) celebrated the achievements of its doctoral students at RESCON 2024, which took place at the iconic STEAMhouse on Monday 15 July 2024.
-
BCU professor to shape the future of Artificial Intelligence
UNIVERSITY NEWS 15 JUL
A BCU Associate Professor will be instrumental in setting the benchmarks for Artificial Intelligence (AI) standards as part of the BridgeAI Standards Working Group (BAI-SWG).
-
BCU students to design kit for new Birmingham netball team
UNIVERSITY NEWS 15 JUL
Students at Birmingham City University (BCU) have been given the opportunity to design the kit of new Netball Super League (NSL) team Birmingham Panthers. And that means the winning...
-
Blues Women put to the test at BCU’s new sports science base at Alexan...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 11 JUL
Birmingham City Women have been put through their paces at Birmingham City University’s (BCU) new sport and exercise science facilities at Alexander Stadium. Players took part in a number...
-
A day in the life: commentating on the 2024 General Election
UNIVERSITY NEWS 11 JUL
BCU's political economist, Dr Steve McCabe spent more than 12 hours live on air once the polls had closed on the 2024 General Election, commentating on the results. He shares what the...
-
BCU to host World’s best junior Ultimate players
UNIVERSITY NEWS 09 JUL
Over a thousand participants from more than 20 countries will take part in the 2024 World Junior Ultimate Championships (WJUC) at Birmingham City University (BCU) this month. ...