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Creating a smarter business
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) are a three-way partnership between companies, universities and Innovate UK, ...
How research and development can boost your business
Research and development partnerships from Birmingham City University (BCU) can deliver exciting new solutions to curre...
‘Short Course’ training: value-for-money upskilling for business
We look at how the ‘Short Course’ model has become the go-to skills acquisition mechanism both for individuals wishing ...
The critical role of business leaders in shaping university curriculum
As the job market rapidly evolves, it's crucial for university programs to stay aligned with industry demands. This art...
How To Drive Employee Engagement To Improve Productivity
As a manager, have you ever thought how employee engagement can boost productivity? We list six steps you can take to b...
KTPs lead the way in business and academic collaboration
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) lead the way in business and academic collaboration. In this article we explore ...
Getting Started With Artificial Intelligence
It's clear that Artificial Intelligence (A.I) is here to stay, but what does that mean for you and your company? In thi...
Celebrity Endorsement – The Pros and Cons
Appropriate celebrity branding can reap huge rewards for any company, but this marketing strategy is not without risks....
5 essential steps to business strategy formulation
We outline the five essential steps to consider when formulating your business strategy to give you the foundations to ...
From Student to Surveyor
Business Services asked Alya Akhtar, BCU alumna and now a Surveyor at Avison Young, to chart her postgraduate journey i...
Are placements right for your business?
Recruiting student talent could help ease the burden for your small or medium business. Find out more below.
Autumn is the time to learn a new skill
Short Courses are a smart investment in your future and Autumn is the ideal season to start. We look at some of the rea...
Birmingham Royal Ballet embraces tech to reach new audiences
In this blog we highlight the Birmingham Royal Ballet's journey to investing in new technologies, and the lessons your ...
Employee generated content – is it right for you?
As businesses look at different ways they can engage their audiences, we look at the rising trend of Employee Generated...
How your business can benefit from sport
With the Invictus games heading to Birmingham in 2027 and the Olympics underway, we investigate the economic impact spo...
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