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STEAM work makes the dream work in 2023

After a hugely successful 2022 that saw the opening of its breath-taking five-storey innovation centre, Birmingham City...

Built environment and construction project wins technology award

A Birmingham City University (BCU) project offering research and development, training and services to businesses invo...

Small business working to connect people in the West Midlands

Digikick, a community interest company born in 2017, are working to support people in the West Midlands with getting ...

BCU staff member and entrepreneur launches Kickstarter campaign

Birmingham City University (BCU) alumna, current staff member and design extraordinaire Niky Szabo is on a new missi...

Award-winning fashion brand raises awareness with campus pop-up

Birmingham City University (BCU) welcomed award-winning fashion brand Lounge Underwear on campus last month for their...

Engage with the future of business at Christmas showcase

Up-and-coming student and graduate entrepreneurs will be showcasing their fledgling businesses at an exciting Christma...

Collaborative construction project wins sustainability award

A research development programme, created by Birmingham City University, product manufacturers, industry bodies and co...

Indian start-ups with an eye on growth visit STEAMhouse

Birmingham City University hosted 20 start-ups from India earlier this month as part of a Confederation of Indian Indu...

University wins national award for continued excellence in diversity and inclusion

Birmingham City University (BCU) has once again been recognised for its continued mission to offer university educatio...

Leading regional business showcase coming to STEAMhouse

The Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership (GBSLEP) is bringing an exciting business showcase, e...

BCU Director discusses innovation in leading journal

A Director at Birmingham City University (BCU) has discussed the institution’s role in helping businesses to develop n...

BCU and Indian university partner for exciting research event

Colleagues from Birmingham City University (BCU) and the BML Munjal University (BMU) in India are hosting a two-hour o...

Minister praises Midlands tech students as part of AI scholarship drive

A government minister has praised the achievements of artificial intelligence (AI) and data science students and gradua...

STEAMhouse announces sponsorship deal with global workwear manufacturer

STEAMhouse is delighted to announce its partnership with leading personal protective equipment (PPE) manufacturer Bees...

University celebrates new £70 million innovation building

Hundreds of political, business and creative industry leaders came together yesterday to celebrate the launch of Birmi...