Research highlights

Research is meant to challenge the way we think, find better ways to succeed and inspire real change; our Research Highlights are a collection projects that have done just that.

Working alongside key stakeholders across Further Education (FE), BCU’s research has not only improved teaching policy and practice in the sector, but also shed light on the transformative power of FE to improve the lives of students.

Dr Simon Barber has helped shine a light on the craft and methodology behind songwriting, while also establishing it a...

Researchers at BCU have developed novel interventions to help overweight people make the necessary lifestyle changes n...

Research from Dr Dima Saber and Dr Jerome Turner has informed projects which have equipped over 7,000 activists with t...

BCU researchers have been investigating the key psychological factors behind the eating behaviours and other acts that...

Criminology experts have conducted extensive research into the social, cultural and political factors behind homicide,...

Designing a new ambulance trolley that significantly reduces the risk of injury to newborn babies during high-speed eme...

Health researchers at Birmingham City University are helping address prevalent concerns in menstrual health, from info...

Championing the use of harm reduction strategies and influenced prison policy, thus reducing the spread of drug-relate...

The Birmingham Music Education Group (BMERG) have conducted a series of influential studies, increasing access to music...

Research from the Water, Environment and Communities Group has been instrumental in the development of policies respons...

Landscape architecture academics at Birmingham City University have partnered with a number of organisations, includin...

Stuart Whipps’ art project The Kipper and the Corpse has seen him highlight the iconic Longbridge car factory, formerl...

Alongside local partners and museum trusts, BCU researchers have analysed the remnants of the Staffordshire Hoard to as...

Dr Islam Issa, a Senior Lecturer in English Literature at Birmingham City University, has increased knowledge and unde...

Professor Imran Awan’s extensive research into anti-Muslim hatred has seen him provide expert advice to members of Par...

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Research highlights

Transforming Further Education

Exploring and researching the art of songwriting

Mindfulness interventions

Developing a digital literacy and verification network in the Global South

Investigating health risk behaviour in people with cystic fibrosis

Enhancing media understanding of homicide

Developing safer emergency transportation for newborn babies

Improving menstrual health and endometriosis care in the UK

Improving the health and wellbeing of incarcerated drug users

Removing barriers to musical participation in schools: a social justice issue

Reducing the impact of flooding on residential properties in the UK

Creating a new national park for the West Midlands

Remembering the iconic Longbridge motor factory

Bringing the Staffordshire Hoard to life

Revealing the impact of Muslim soldiers in World War One

Improving policy and practice regarding anti-Muslim hatred