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Dr Eileen Schofield, Chair of Birmingham Law Society, is honoured with an honorary doctorate in recognition of her exceptional contributions to the legal profession and the wider Birmingham community.

BCU is nearing the completion of its senior leadership recruitment, following the announcement of further permanent and interim Heads of Department in preparation for the launch of its new academic structure.

Music Business student Poppy Herbert receives the Ozzy Osbourne Development Award - and finds out just days before the legendary musician passes away.

BCU earns international recognition at the prestigious Formula Student competition, taking home the coveted MIGSO-PCUBED Project Management Award.

BCU is teaming up with Lewisham-based charity Fairbeats to explore the experiences of young refugees and asylum seekers through music.

A new report from BCU is calling for more real and relatable stories about marginalised communities on television, radio and streaming platforms.

Air Commodore Sonia Phythian OBE ARRC KHN receives an Honorary Doctorate from BCU in  recognition of her outstanding contribution to public life and exemplary leadership in Defence Healthcare.

Award-winning journalist and diversity advocate Marcus Ryder MBE says his Honorary Doctorate from BCU reinforces the significance of his lifelong work in driving change.

Dr Graham Herries has been awarded an honorary doctorate by BCU for his pioneering work in reshaping how the next generation of engineers are trained. 

RBC is named the top-performing UK conservatoire in the 2025 National Student Survey, marking a positive end to an exceptional academic year for the creative powerhouse and BCU.

The founder of the inspirational South Asian Cricket Academy praises BCU for its pivotal role in helping transform how English cricket identifies and nurtures talent.

Rajinder Dudrah, Professor of Cultural Studies and the Creative Industries at BCU, is appointed as Deputy Chair for Sub-panel 25: Area Studies in the UK’s Research Excellence Framework 2029.

The memory of Electric Light Orchestra’s keyboardist is being honoured with the opening of a  new production suite  at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.

A trio of talented students from BCU pick up major awards at the celebrated New Designers showcase in London.

Dr Mohammed Rahman, Senior Lecturer in Criminology at BCU, is awarded a highly prestigious BA Leverhulme research grant to explore the interplay between organised crime and terrorism in Birmingham.