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.
Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality interaction and quality of experience for industry and healthcare
Academics from the School of Computing and Digital Technology have been researching new tools, methods, and approaches...
Making entrepreneurs: Shaping educational policy and practice internationally
BCU’s research on how to improve entrepreneurship education (EE) has shaped policy in institutions around the world. T...
Digitising the construction industry: reducing costs and improving efficiency
Research conducted by academics at BCU has helped overcome workflow challenges in the construction industry by digitis...
Supporting the health and wellbeing of people with Cystic Fibrosis
Researchers at BCU developed several tools to help people with Cystic Fibrosis ( PwCF ) maintain healthy eating habi...
Improving healthcare outcomes for multiple birth families
Research from the Elizabeth Bryan Multiple Births Centre has contributed to national guidance, improving outcomes ...
Developing better reading strategies
Ongoing research at BCU exploring the relationship between the rhythm of spoken language and better reading outcomes ha...
Revealing the potential of bioenergy and biodiversity in the remote forests of Indonesia
A global research team led by Birmingham City University (BCU) are using cutting edge technology to survey the remote i...
Converting organic waste into sustainable bioenergy and products
The Bioresource and Bioeconomy Research Group at BCU is supporting the development of sustainable, circular bioeconomi...
Strengthening Zambia’s healthcare services through critical care nursing
The seven-year collaboration with the Ministry of Health in Zambia has supported the national development of critical ...
Transforming Further Education
Working alongside key stakeholders across Further Education (FE), BCU’s research has not only improved teaching policy ...
Exploring and researching the art of songwriting
Dr Simon Barber has helped shine a light on the craft and methodology behind songwriting, while also establishing it a...
Mindfulness interventions
Researchers at BCU have developed novel interventions to help overweight people make the necessary lifestyle changes n...
Developing a digital literacy and verification network in the Global South
Research from Dr Dima Saber and Dr Jerome Turner has informed projects which have equipped over 7,000 activists with t...
Enhancing media understanding of homicide
Criminology experts have conducted extensive research into the social, cultural and political factors behind homicide,...
Developing safer emergency transportation for newborn babies
Designing a new ambulance trolley that significantly reduces the risk of injury to newborn babies during high-speed eme...