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Why are women so drawn to true crime, and why do some form relationshi...
OPINIONS 26 APR
Professor David Wilson and Professor Liz Yardley examine why women are driving the rise in true crime and what leads some to start relationships with violent offenders.
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‘From chemo to a marathon in nine months’: inspirational academic take...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 25 APR
An inspirational registered nurse and lecturer will run the London Marathon this weekend, just nine months after having her last chemotherapy treatment.
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UK academic honoured by leading Indian university
UNIVERSITY NEWS 24 APR
A leading UK academic has been handed a top honour by India’s largest private university.
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Dozens gather to pay tribute to ‘inspiring’ former BCU student Lyra Mc...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 24 APR
Dozens of people gathered at Birmingham City University today (Wednesday 24 April) to pay tribute to the ‘inspiring’ former student Lyra McKee who was shot and killed during riots in Northern...
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Zero tolerance policies cause anger not reflection
UNIVERSITY NEWS 12 APR
It has recently been reported that a parliamentary inquiry into school exclusions last year revealed that zero tolerance policies on behaviour were causing children to be excluded for...
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Greater Birmingham and Solihull awarded Prestigious Institute of Techn...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 10 APR
The Greater Birmingham and Solihull Institute of Technology Consortium are delighted to announce that the Secretary of State for Education has approved their application to create an ‘Institute...
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Birmingham academics to produce extremism paper for Home Secretary
UNIVERSITY NEWS 09 APR
Social scientists at Birmingham City University have been commissioned to produce a paper on social media and extremism for Her Majesty’s Government.
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Sustainable fashion on the agenda at student conference
UNIVERSITY NEWS 08 APR
Fashion students at Birmingham City University are set to host a conference this week highlighting the impact that fast fashion has on the environment and how new research can help ensure the...
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HRH the Prince of Wales praises exhibition recognising contribution of...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 08 APR
His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales has visited a unique exhibition celebrating the contribution of Muslim soldiers to Allied forces during World War One.
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Birmingham lecturer recognised for training next generation of teacher...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 05 APR
A Birmingham City University lecturer has been honoured for her efforts in training the next generation of teachers at the Design and Technology Excellence Awards.
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‘It’s not something that good Asian girls do’ - Research explores expe...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 05 APR
A Birmingham City University researcher is examining the challenges facing black and minority ethnic (BAME) women makers in the UK, in relation to their online profile and presence.
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Sometimes Antisocial, Always Antifascist photography exhibition opens ...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 04 APR
An exhibition documenting the unique and alternative fan subculture surrounding German football club FC Sankt Pauli is set to open to the public at Birmingham City University.
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Midlands rising star celebrates music industry success
UNIVERSITY NEWS 03 APR
A Midlands rising star who graduated in music industries with flying colours is celebrating further academic and professional success.
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University collaborates with West Midlands sports teams
UNIVERSITY NEWS 02 APR
Birmingham researchers are collaborating with some of the region’s renowned sports teams to help them minimise player injuries and boost sporting performance.
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New building for University’s School of Jewellery
UNIVERSITY NEWS 28 MAR
Birmingham City University’s School of Jewellery is set to expand, following a new building acquisition in the city’s St Paul’s Square.