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.

Academics from the School of Computing and Digital Technology have been researching new tools, methods, and approaches for providing improved Augmented and Virtual reality (AR/VR) applications. These tools and processes have been used across a variety of industries to improve product knowledge, user experience, virtual environment interaction and procedure training.

BCU’s research on how to improve entrepreneurship education (EE) has shaped policy in institutions around the world. T...

Research conducted by academics at BCU has helped overcome workflow challenges in the construction industry by digitis...

Researchers at BCU developed several tools to help people with Cystic Fibrosis ( PwCF ) maintain healthy eating habi...

Research from the Elizabeth Bryan Multiple Births Centre has contributed to national guidance, improving outcomes ...

Ongoing research at BCU exploring the relationship between the rhythm of spoken language and better reading outcomes ha...

Research by Dr Ryan Stables and Dr Jason Hockman has led to the development of intelligent audio software which makes ...

A global research team led by Birmingham City University (BCU) are using cutting edge technology to survey the remote i...

The Bioresource and Bioeconomy Research Group at BCU is supporting the development of sustainable, circular bioeconomi...

The seven-year collaboration with the Ministry of Health in Zambia has supported the national development of critical ...

Working alongside key stakeholders across Further Education (FE), BCU’s research has not only improved teaching policy ...

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...

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...

Lynsey Melville’s work with industry leader Doosan Enpure has been vital in perfecting environmentally efficient and pr...

Research highlights

Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality interaction and quality of experience for industry and healthcare

Making entrepreneurs: Shaping educational policy and practice internationally

Digitising the construction industry: reducing costs and improving efficiency

Supporting the health and wellbeing of people with Cystic Fibrosis

Improving healthcare outcomes for multiple birth families

Developing better reading strategies

Breaking down barriers in professional music production

Revealing the potential of bioenergy and biodiversity in the remote forests of Indonesia

Converting organic waste into sustainable bioenergy and products

Strengthening Zambia’s healthcare services through critical care nursing

Transforming Further Education

Exploring and researching the art of songwriting

Exploring and researching the art of songwriting

Mindfulness interventions

Developing a digital literacy and verification network in the Global South

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

Testing and optimising green technologies from early-stage to market