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'A new dawn awaits the profession,' says former RIBA President honoured by BCU
More than 50 years after arriving at BCU through Clearing, former Royal Institute of British Architects President Benjamin Derbyshire returns to receive an honorary doctorate. -
'Art is not a luxury' – Acclaimed Birmingham artist awarded honorary doctorate by her former University
One of Birmingham's most celebrated artists, Barbara Walker MBE RA,, is awarded an Honorary Doctorate by Birmingham City University. -
Greatest Paralympic rower receives honorary doctorate in city she grew up in
“Don’t let other people’s expectations define your potential,” is the message to graduates from Lauren Rowles OBE as she accepts her honorary doctorate from Birmingham City University. -
BCU athlete to represent country and University at European Athletics Championships
The summer of sport for Birmingham City University is in its stride after a third athlete from the university received their call up for an international competition. -
Using humour to understand humanity's past, present and future – BCU professor features on BBC radio comedy programme
Islam Issa, Professor of Public Humanities at BCU and multi-award-winning author, broadcaster and curator, is featuring on two new episodes of ‘Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics’. -
Former Deputy Mayor of West Midlands urges graduates to represent Birmingham as she receives honorary doctorate
The former Deputy Mayor of the West Midlands, Sharon Thompson, has been awarded an honorary doctorate from Birmingham City University (BCU). -
Sporting pioneer Janie Frampton receives honorary doctorate from Birmingham City University
The President of the Greater Birmingham Global Chamber of Commerce is recognised with an honorary doctorate from Birmingham City University. -
Healthcare leader tackling health inequities awarded honorary doctorate
Higher education institutions have a powerful role to play in reducing health inequities, says a healthcare leader awarded with an honorary doctorate from Birmingham City University. -
Silver medal for BCU gymnast at Commonwealth Games
A Birmingham City University (BCU) athlete has picked up silver in the men’s gymnastics at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. -
Two BCU academics appointed to jury for Birmingham Jewellery Biennial flagship exhibition
A new exhibition is due to launch in May 2027 featuring some of the UK’s best jewellery artists which will be selected by two Birmingham City University academics.