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Research reveals shortfalls in government’s online pandemic messaging
UNIVERSITY NEWS 29 JUL
Key government messaging shared on social media during the COVID-19 pandemic was ambiguous, difficult to follow and alienated some sections of the public, new research has found.
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University signs up to scheme to boost staff and student mental health
UNIVERSITY NEWS 28 JUL
Birmingham City University has signed up to a new initiative aiming to improve student and staff mental health following the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Founder of India-focussed media organisation lands top university role
UNIVERSITY NEWS 27 JUL
A leading businessman who founded a major India-focussed media company and policy network has been given a top university role.
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Comedian Sideman to talk about overcoming adversity as part of Get rea...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 22 JUL
A comedian and broadcaster who was praised for quitting his presenter job at BBC Radio 1Xtra in protest at the use of a racial slur on the network, is to give a free talk about how to deal with...
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Darts match marks end of ‘everyday objects’ city exhibition
UNIVERSITY NEWS 22 JUL
A darts match using the original dart board and cabinet salvaged from the now demolished Birmingham pub The Eagle & Tun - made famous as the location of UB40’s Red Red Wine music video - will...
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Research highlights postnatal depression impact on digital behaviours ...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 21 JUL
New parents often find themselves with negative self-image and feel alienated from support networks, new research has found.
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University teams up with IKEA for tips on making the most of your stud...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 21 JUL
Birmingham City University has partnered with furniture retailer IKEA to support students in being room-ready as the new term begins.
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Students create trophy for Jewellery Valuers Association
UNIVERSITY NEWS 20 JUL
Students at Birmingham City University have designed and produced a prestigious accolade for the Jewellery Valuers Association.
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Graduate’s eco-friendly furniture design makes use of moss to capture ...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 20 JUL
An environmentally conscious design graduate has created a collection of pollution-cutting outdoor furniture using the carbon-capturing plant moss as its main material.
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Sandwell school top of the class in engineering challenge
UNIVERSITY NEWS 20 JUL
A Sandwell school has been named top of the class in a special competition to produce a prototype flood-proof home equipped with smart sensors.
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University launches new Skills Bootcamps to connect people to employme...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 16 JUL
Birmingham City University has announced it will deliver a new Institute of Coding Skills Bootcamps initiative to connect people to employment in Data Science and Cyber Security, as part of a...
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Stunning artworks from Birmingham students light up second city
UNIVERSITY NEWS 16 JUL
Eye-catching artworks from Birmingham students are lighting up iconic second city locations.
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University offers free sessions to help new students prepare for the b...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 15 JUL
A two week long programme of masterclasses will help new students prepare and settle at university, following new survey results which highlight young people’s concerns around their move to...
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Four moments graffiti helped us to express hope at times of national a...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 14 JUL
The human desire to leave tributes at the Marcus Rashford portrait in Manchester, following racist vandalism of the work, suggests graffiti and street art is still one of the UK public’s most...
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International project sets out to understand impact of COVID school cl...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 13 JUL
A new international research project is exploring the effect school closures during the COVID-19 pandemic has had on children’s learning.