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General election called as a "recognition that things will not get better"
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 ... -
Prestigious ballet school teams up with BCU fashion students to create unique dance costumes
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. -
BCU launches project to help keep deaf and hard of hearing pedestrians safe from driverless cars
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. -
Calls for greater diversity in motorsport as BCU showcases Racing Pride
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. -
Leading psychologist warning fewer people may donate to or ask for help from CICs following ‘hero’ plumber scandal
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 ... -
BCU attends Royal Garden Party to help celebrate the creative industries
A trio of Birmingham City University academics attended a Royal Garden Party hosted by King Charles and Queen Camilla to celebrate the creative industries. -
BCU acknowledged as a big player in international video game research
Birmingham City University is reinforcing its status as the home of world-renowned video game research by hosting two international conferences this summer. -
BCU delivers for apprentices, businesses and Birmingham says latest Ofsted inspection
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. -
Meet the BCU professors helping to drive critical care nursing in Zambia
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. -
BCU alumnus wins film award for The Black Country Cowboy documentary
The Black Country Cowboy, directed by Birmingham City University alumnus Ryan Davis, has won Best Short Documentary Film at the London Independent Film Festival.