Jewellery news and events

Black Sabbath may have played their final live show, but their legacy is far from over, says BCU music expert

Expert comment08 Jul

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

Does Bollywood have a caste problem?

Research News08 Jul

Dalit Representations in Popular Hindi Cinema - Frontispiece

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 tours BCU’s world-renowned School of Jewellery

University News07 Jul

Rebecca Skeels (Course Director, BA Jewellery and Objects), Lee Lapthorne (Head of College Jewellery, Fashion and Textiles), Shabana Mahmood MP, Vice- Chancellor David Mba and Toby Williams

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

Fashion and nature collide in new BCU exhibition at Botanical Gardens

University News03 Jul

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

From Love Island to algorithms – men’s bodies becoming objects of display and desire

Research News03 Jul

(L-R) Dr Mark McGlashan (Lecturer in English Language & Linguistics at University of Liverpool), Feona Attwood (editor of Sexualities and Journal of Gender), John Mercer

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

Leading law academics give evidence to Parliament on the UK’s Universal Periodic Review

University News02 Jul

Pictured (l-r) Professor Jon Yorke (Professor of Human Rights), Dr Alice Storey (Associate Professor of Human Rights), and Dr Michael Lane (Lecturer in Law at the University of Worcester)

Professor Jon Yorke and Dr Alice Storey were invited to Parliament to provide insights into the UK's engagement of the Universal Periodic Review.

Baskerville exhibition to make printer’s legacy more accessible

Research News02 Jul

An iconic Birmingham-born font and the centuries-old craftsmanship behind it are taking centre stage in a new exhibition in the Jewellery Quarter.

Cisco invests in BCU's STEAMhouse

In Industry02 Jul

Cisco Invests in STEAMhouse Innovation Centre

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.

BCU lecturer first female chair of British Psychological Society mathematical section

University News02 Jul

BCU's Dr Jessica Ann Diaz becomes the first female chair of the Mathematical, Statistical and Computing Psychology Section of the British Psychology Society.

ADM and RBC research celebrated in fourth annual exhibition

Research News30 Jun

Red painted sculpture, close-up made by Sophie Mackfall

The fourth annual research showcase of Arts, Design and Media, and Royal Birmingham Conservatoire goes on display at Parkside.

BCU student creates historic civic medal for Black Sabbath

University News30 Jun

Black Sabbath are awarded the Freedom of the City - and receive special medals designed by School of Jewellery student Toby Williams.

Developers of Birmingham’s tallest skyscraper inspire and learn from next generation

Research News27 Jun

(L-R) Dr Shahreen Bashir, Dr Danstan Chiponde, Roy Milanzi, Dr Saeed Talebi, Stephanie Wellington, Alex Neale, Ria Curtis, Libbie Hall, Thomas Taylor, Dr Paige Tien, Professor Nick Morton, Jack McGowan

A student mentorship scheme between BCU and residential property developer Court Collaboration is extended following a successful pilot.

BCU and NHS leaders join forces to tackle health challenges through innovation

University News26 Jun

BCU and Health Innovation West Midlands (HIWM) sign a landmark agreement to strengthen collaboration in health and care research, innovation, and education.

New School gets new Dean as Professor Aneiba steps up

University News26 Jun

Professor Adel Aneiba is appointed Dean of BCU's new School of Architecture, Built Environment, Computing and Engineering.

BCU-backed WMHTIA attracts nearly £50m in private co-investment

University News24 Jun

The West Midlands Health Tech Innovation Accelerator (WMHTIA) exceeds its targets by attracting nearly £50 million in private sector co-investment within just two years of its launch.