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New crime research suggests law enforcement may be falling short due t...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 02 JUL
A first-of-its-kind academic study has looked at the role of ‘enforcers’ – members or associates of criminal organisations tasked with settling disputes through violent and nefarious means.
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Is social media a megaphone for racists?
IN INDUSTRY 30 JUN
Today (Tuesday 30 June) is World Social Media Day, which recognises and celebrates the impact of platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram on global communication.
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Research discovers and explores understandings of gender-neutral toile...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 25 JUN
New research by social scientists at Birmingham City University and Kingston University London exploring YouTube video commentary has uncovered public views of gender-neutral toilets as sites of...
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Student describes Birmingham life after fleeing war in Syria
UNIVERSITY NEWS 19 JUN
Marking Refugee Week, Birmingham student Nour Al Baarini has described the obstacles he faced when arriving in the UK and how his persistence to succeed helped him to excel at university.
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Selected groups of students welcomed back to Birmingham City universit...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 16 JUN
Selected groups of students have been welcomed back to the campus of Birmingham City University to complete their degrees or progress their studies for the first time since the nationwide...
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‘Expecting life to continue like it did before is unrealistic’: mental...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 15 JUN
As the UK lockdown begins to ease, a mental health expert is warning that we should not expect to ‘pick up where we left off’ as restrictions are lifted. Senior Lecturer in Mental Health...
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The West Midlands National Park to lead the region’s green recovery
UNIVERSITY NEWS 10 JUN
The West Midlands Combined Authority has formally adopted the West Midlands National Park project as a key component of a post-Covid green economic recovery.
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West Midlands Combined Universities response to COVID-19
UNIVERSITY NEWS 10 JUN
Three West Midlands Universities have joined forces to support the region during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Endometriosis is challenging to diagnose even for doctors actively loo...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 05 JUN
A new study has revealed the challenges facing doctors and patients in diagnosing endometriosis, suggesting that acknowledging the limits of medial knowledge on the condition is key to improving...
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Endometriosis is challenging to diagnose even for doctors actively loo...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 05 JUN
A new study has revealed the challenges facing doctors and patients in diagnosing endometriosis, suggesting that acknowledging the limits of medial knowledge on the condition is key to improving...
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"We stand with our black students and our staff": A joint statement fr...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 04 JUN
Birmingham City University and its Chancellor Sir Lenny Henry have issued a statement condemning racism in all its forms.
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University pledges September return to face-to-face teaching
UNIVERSITY NEWS 03 JUN
Birmingham City University has issued students with a seven-point pledge, detailing how it plans to return to face-to-face teaching from September.
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New research examines experiences of home-schooling children with spec...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 01 JUN
A study has been launched to investigate how parents and families navigate the additional pressures of home-schooling children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) during the...
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Computing students take on support roles at Birmingham Women and Child...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 26 MAY
Students and graduates from computing courses at Birmingham City University have taken on support roles with Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, volunteering time and...
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An £11bn investment in construction can kick start the UK’s economic r...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 14 MAY
An £11.27bn investment in construction and a series of strategic decisions around new home building can kick start the UK’s economic recovery and deliver a £33bn return for the Government,...