Jewellery news and events

Negative labels and terminologies are damaging and stereotypical and must be challenged to improve the health, wellbeing and self-esteem of Black British women, says a Birmingham City University expert.

Sir Lenny Henry has issued a “battle cry” for more representation in television, film and media – and says the fight for diversity is more important than it’s ever been.

What have Playboy and the Mafia got in common? A strong and perhaps unexpected connection with play and video games, say scholars who attended the History of Games 2024 conference at Birmingham City University (BCU).

A former Landscape Architecture student from Birmingham City University (BCU) has landed one of the most coveted prizes at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show – and, according to her former tutor, cemented her name amongst the foremost garden designers in the world.   FACULTY OF ART,...

A Jewellery and Silversmithing student at Birmingham City University (BCU) is preparing to add some sparkle to Birmingham Pride 2024 – but as a DJ.   Faculty of Arts, Design and Media Birmingham City University Charlie Adams wants to use the city’s largest LGBTQ+ event...

A political economist at Birmingham City University says whoever wins the next General Election will face "one of the most challenging sets of economic and social issues since the Second World War".   Faculty of Business, Law and Social Sciences Birmingham City University ...

Fashion students at Birmingham City University (BCU) have created a series of dance costumes for the prestigious Elmhurst Ballet School using a zero-waste cutting technique.

Researchers at Birmingham City University (BCU) are using virtual reality (VR) to help manufacturers design driverless cars that don’t put deaf and hard of hearing pedestrians in harm’s way. 

British racing driver Richard Morris is calling for more LGBTQ+ representation in motorsport and will use Birmingham City University’s annual Innovation Fest to press for greater inclusivity.

A leading psychologist at Birmingham City University is warning the actions of 'hero plumber' James Anderson and his Community Interest Company (CIC), Depher, may lead to fewer people willing to donate to CICs or ask them for support.   Business, Law and Social Sciences ...

A trio of Birmingham City University academics attended a Royal Garden Party hosted by King Charles and Queen Camilla to celebrate the creative industries.

Birmingham City University is reinforcing its status as the home of world-renowned video game research by hosting two international conferences this summer. 

Birmingham City University’s ability to ‘meet the needs of local and national employers’ has been recognised by Ofsted with a ‘Good’ rating for its degree apprenticeship provision.

On International Nurses Day (12 May), Birmingham City University (BCU) is celebrating two incredible nurses on a mission to improve lives and champion change across the globe.  

The Black Country Cowboy,   directed by Birmingham City University alumnus Ryan Davis, has won Best Short Documentary Film at the London Independent Film Festival.