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BCU joins citywide celebration of light, creativity and community
Birmingham Light Festival will transform the city into a dazzling open-air gallery again in 2026 – and BCU is proud to announce that it will be backing the spectacular showpiece, which runs from 12-15 February. -
Tributes paid to entrepreneurship scholar Professor Harry Matlay following his death
Former BCU professor and leading entrepreneurship scholar Harry Matlay has died following a car collision in Coventry, with colleagues paying tribute to his lasting academic legacy and mentorship. -
Focus on Birmingham’s ‘magnificence’, urges Lord-Lieutenant after being awarded honorary doctorate
The Lord-Lieutenant of the West Midlands is calling for long-standing negative stereotypes of Birmingham to be challenged, urging people to “focus on the magnificence” of the region’s culture, sport and communities. -
Midwife urges global workforce reform to save lives as she receives honorary doctorate
A midwife driving life-changing reform for women in India and vulnerable communities worldwide is calling for urgent action to strengthen the global midwifery workforce, as she receives an honorary doctorate. -
Birmingham broadcasting legend receives honorary doctorate
Award-winning journalist and Birmingham broadcasting icon Marverine Cole is recognised for her contribution to journalism, educaiton and media diversity with an honorary doctorate. -
BCU Deafblind researchers leading conversations at House of Commons
Two Birmingham City University Deafblind researchers are leading conversations in Parliament to improving the lives of those affected and understand more about the condition. -
BCU alumni recognised in The King’s New Year Honours
Two BCU alumni are praised for their life-changing work supporting young people and championing inclusion after being recognised in The King’s New Year Honours. -
BCU graduate raising money for Birmingham homeless charity with Banksy-style artwork
A temporary sculpture by BCU graduate Dion Kitson beside Birmingham’s Banksy mural highlights winter homelessness in support of charity SIFA Fireside. -
Accessibility in Parliament no longer an ‘add-on’ but ‘priority’ says SLT expert
A cross-party report marks a turning point in making Parliament more accessible and inclusive, says BCU SLT lecturer Gillian Rudd. -
Emergency care experts explain why button batteries cause harm to children and adults
Emergency care experts warned that button batteries found in everyday household items can cause severe injury or death within hours if swallowed, urging immediate medical action and greater safety awareness.