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Birmingham’s tallest building will also be one of the healthiest and safest
At 155 metres tall, One Eastside is set to become the highest building in Birmingham’s soaring skyline when it is completed in 2026 - and one of the healthiest and safest thanks to a new BCU research partnership. -
One-year anniversary of Crooked House fire – why people are still grieving a local pub
This week (Monday 5th August) marks the one-year anniversary of the fire which destroyed Britain’s wonkiest pub, and a Psychology Lecturer at Birmingham City University (BCU) says that the continued outpouring of grief for the building shows just how deeply people care about their history. ... -
Classic FM presenter Margherita Taylor awarded Honorary Doctorate
Celebrated broadcaster Margherita Taylor has told journalism graduates at Birmingham City University (BCU) to continue investing in their education in order to keep pace with the rapidly changing media landscape. -
Baroness Jacqui Smith to champion universities following surprise return to Government
The first British female Home Secretary says her return to Government following Labour’s landslide General Election win is a sign that “new opportunities arise throughout our lives” as she received her honorary doctorate from Birmingham City University (BCU) today (Friday 26th July). ... -
“I want young, black leaders to set their sights high” – first black chair of RFU receives honorary doctorate from BCU
The first black chair of the Rugby Football Union (RFU) says he wants to emulate his mother by transforming the lives of thousands of young people through education after receiving an honorary doctorate from Birmingham City University (BCU). Faculty of Computing, Engineering... -
Businessman Carl Richardson receives Honorary Doctorate from BCU – 26 years after father Roy
International businessman Carl Richardson has been awarded an honorary doctorate by Birmingham City University (BCU) in recognition of the exceptional contributions he has made to both regional and global business. FACULTY OF BUSINESS, LAW AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Birmingham City... -
Cancer care to benefit from BCU research into surgery on a patient’s digital replica
Operating on a patient’s digital twin prior to actual surgery could help revolutionise complex cancer care, says a leading artificial intelligence expert at Birmingham City University. -
BCU and UAL to ‘supercharge’ creativity in the UK with apprenticeship collaboration
Birmingham City University’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor David Mba, believes a new apprenticeships action plan will “supercharge creative education and the creative industries” following years of Government neglect. -
Former officer who kept London safe in 2012 warns of potential threats to Paris Olympics
The volatile political situation in France could lead to protesters attempting to hijack events when the Olympics get underway in Paris this month, according to a Birmingham City University (BCU) policing expert. -
Students visit House of Lords for Social Impact Summit
Students from Birmingham City University (BCU) have visited the House of Lords to meet with CEOs, politicians and academics to explore opportunities to improve social mobility for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. Careers+ Birmingham City University On...