Jewellery news and events

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.

BCU continues to strengthen its partnership with nursing and healthcare professionals in Zambia through the annual Critical Care Nurses Conference.

A Birmingham City University academic is set to bring his latest cinematic celebration of Irish culture to the big screen in Birmingham this weekend.

Heavy metal expert Dr Asya Draganova reflects on the legacy of Black Sabbath after their farewell gig at Villa Park. 

A groundbreaking new book by a Birmingham City University researcher is calling for Bollywood to rethink its portrayal of certain castes in Indian culture.

Shabana Mahmood MP pays a visit to Birmingham City University’s internationally renowned School of Jewellery after Birmingham was given World Craft City status.

A bold, new exhibition exploring the themes of climate change, colonisation, and textile waste has opened at Birmingham Botanical Gardens.

A provocative new book from BCU and Northumbria University explores how 21st-century masculinity is being reshaped, sexualised, and sold back to us.

Cisco, the worldwide leader in networking and security, invests in the West Midlands with a new working environment in STEAMhouse, BCU's flagship £70 million innovation centre.