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Double celebration as University handed two gender equality accolades
UNIVERSITY NEWS 15 OCT
Birmingham City University has been handed a double celebration after two of its Schools were awarded a top accolade recognising a commitment to gender equality.
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100 students join new university course specialising in the treatment ...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 06 OCT
The first 100 students have been welcomed onto a new online university course focussed on supporting people living with diabetes and leading new research into the condition.
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University welcomes first cohort of Nursing apprentices amidst battle ...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 01 OCT
Birmingham City University has welcomed its first cohort of nursing apprentices, as an MPs’ report revealed a growing shortage of nurses across the UK.
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Three top tips for beating back to school Covid-19 anxiety
UNIVERSITY NEWS 03 SEP
A mental health expert has shared her advice and guidance for parents, children and teenagers anxious about the return to school amidst widespread concern around Covid-19.
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New UK A&E strategy could fail mental health patients – expert
UNIVERSITY NEWS 19 AUG
A medical expert has warned the UK Government’s new strategy to limit attendance at A&E by only accepting GP or 111 referrals is ‘inherently biased’ against mental health patients.
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Lecturer recognised for work during pandemic
IN INDUSTRY 12 AUG
Senior Lecturer in Health, Education and Life Sciences Major Chris Carter has received special recognition from the Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust for his work during the Covid-19 pandemic,...
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University set for £5 million expansion to its City South Campus
UNIVERSITY NEWS 22 JUL
Birmingham City University is set for a £5 million expansion to its City South Campus, which will provide additional teaching and training space for more than 1,000 healthcare and education...
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University set to offer innovative online nursing courses from next ye...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 10 JUL
Birmingham City University has been named as one of seven institutions, which will be offering new flexible online nursing courses from next year.
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‘Expecting life to continue like it did before is unrealistic’: mental...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 15 JUN
As the UK lockdown begins to ease, a mental health expert is warning that we should not expect to ‘pick up where we left off’ as restrictions are lifted. Senior Lecturer in Mental Health...
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Endometriosis is challenging to diagnose even for doctors actively loo...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 05 JUN
A new study has revealed the challenges facing doctors and patients in diagnosing endometriosis, suggesting that acknowledging the limits of medial knowledge on the condition is key to improving...
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University leads global celebration to mark International Nurses Day
UNIVERSITY NEWS 14 MAY
Dozens of nurses from countries including the UK, Peru, Poland and Qatar came together in an online celebration to mark International Nurses Day (12 May) as the profession helps battle the...
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Lecturer, midwife and mother celebrates profession’s contribution duri...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 05 MAY
A Birmingham midwife who appeared in the BBC’s documentary ‘ Life and Birth ’ has told of the importance of the profession during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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New research to assess impact of COVID-19 social distancing on over 70...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 22 APR
A new research project has been launched to explore the effects of social distancing and isolation on people aged over 70 during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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University reopens building as skills hub for hundreds taking on front...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 14 APR
Birmingham City University has reopened its Seacole Building to help train hundreds of students taking on frontline NHS roles in the fight against COVID-19.
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Nearly 300 nursing students to join frontline battle against COVID-19
UNIVERSITY NEWS 08 APR
Hundreds of Birmingham nursing students are set to join the frontline battle against COVID-19.