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Applying for university was the last thing on Pervin Juma’s mind when she fled her home in Afghanistan in 2021 after the Taliban regained power in the country.

Aspiring lawyers from across the Midlands have put their legal knowledge and debating skills to the test at a student-led networking event hosted by BCU.

Birmingham City University and Sustainability West Midlands are teaming up to help students find careers in sustainability with a free membership programme.

A BCU student has taken a leading role in shaping a major Birmingham Tech Week event giving young people a platform to share thoughts on artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship, and technology with industry leaders.

Empowering people to better manage their energy costs while also creating valuable employment opportunities for students, Birmingham City University partners with Students Organising Sustainability UK for a new initiative. 

Bridge inspections can cost up to £25,000 and take five days or more - research at BCU is investigating how drones, advanced sensing and artificial intelligence could significantly reduce the time and expense.

Marking her appointment as a Visiting Professor, OurCoop CEO Debbie Robinson explored how collaboration between business and academia can drive innovation, advance sustainability and tackle global challenges.

The next generation of social workers, youth workers and fashion designers could benefit from £500 bursaries to overcome financial barriers and make the most of their university experience.

A Fashion Design student from Birmingham City University (BCU) has said “words can’t describe the excitement” after seeing not one, but two of his dresses on the Pride of Britain Awards red carpet this week.

Researchers at Birmingham City University have been awarded nearly £120,000 to help make eye disease screening more accessible by using smartphones and AI.