Jewellery news and events
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Housing expert renews calls for urgent action on unsafe cladding
A Birmingham City University expert has joined forces with the West Midlands Combined Authority to launch a Remediation Acceleration Plan, speeding up the removal of unsafe cladding on high-rise homes. -
Birmingham celebrates World Craft City status at BCU’s School of Jewellery
BCU welcomed civic and industry leaders to its historic School of Jewellery for a special event celebrating the city’s designation as a World Craft City for Jewellery and Allied Trades. -
Sir Lenny Henry Centre begins search for new Director
The Sir Lenny Henry Centre for Media Diversity is on the hunt for its next Director following the decision of Professor Diane Kemp to step down after five years in post. -
Clive Myrie on race, the role of the BBC, and the future of journalism
Acclaimed journalist, newsreader and presenter Clive Myrie reflects on his career, the state of public broadcasting, and media diversity in Britain today. -
BCU lecturer wins prestigious global teaching award to combat misinformation
Dr Rachel-Ann Charles is named a recipient of the Global Challenges Teaching Award - a prestigious accolade jointly presented by the US-UK Fulbright Commission and the American Association of Colleges and Universities. -
BCU takes Birmingham style to capital for London Fashion Week
BCU demonstrates that creativity does not stop at the M25 by drawing a crowd of key fashion industry insiders for its landmark showcase at this year’s London Fashion Week. -
Coventry’s musical heritage explored in new app by Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
A groundbreaking new app developed by Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is breathing fresh life into Coventry’s rich musical past. -
BCU awarded £1.4 million to preserve the sounds of England’s East Coast
From foghorns to wildlife, a new research project from Birmingham City University and Royal Birmingham Conservatoire will look to preserve, reconstruct, and understand the soundscapes of the East Coast of England. -
Second BCU Professor selected for Research Excellence Framework panel
Dr Sian Vaughan, Associate Professor in Research Practice, at Birmingham City University has been selected to be part of a Sub-panel for the UK’s Research Excellence Framework 29. -
BCU joins National Clean Maritime hub to help decarbonise the industry
Birmingham City University joins UK-MaRes Hub, advancing maritime decarbonisation through research, policy influence, and collaboration to achieve net-zero shipping emissions. -
Baskerville research project heads to the stage
A theatre show, inspired by a Birmingham City University (BCU) research project will be hitting the stage in September. -
Expert warns DASH questionnaire only offers ‘snapshot’ of risks for domestic abuse victims
The UK’s primary domestic abuse risk assessment tool is under renewed scrutiny after Jess Phillips, Minister for Safeguarding and Violence Against Women and Girls, said it does not work. -
BCU appoints new Dean of Students in latest senior hire
Dr Melanie Marie-Heywood becomes Birmingham City University’s new Dean of Students in what is described as a "landmark moment" for the institution. -
BCU appoint Islam Issa as UK’s first Professor of Public Humanities
Award-winning broadcaster and bestselling author Islam Issa is named as the UK’s first Professor of Public Humanities by BCU. -
BCU ranks among top 10% of UK universities for postgraduate student satisfaction
BCU is recognised as one of the UK’s leading institutions for postgraduate student experience, outperforming 90% of other universities.