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What is the circular economy and how can your business benefit?

You may have heard the term, but just what is the circular economy? And why should you begin to utilise it? David Cash...

University to discuss Birmingham’s digital offer at Commonwealth Games-themed event

Birmingham City University (BCU)’s Joanna Birch will discuss the city’s digital credentials and plans as part of a Com...

Birmingham-based fitness business launches innovative health and wellbeing app

Birmingham CEO Dalbir Kaur discusses how the support of the Higher Level Skills Match (HLSM) programme – and its pool ...

University-led project enhances innovation across Europe

The Birmingham City University-led Urban Manufacturing project, which is concluding after five years of collaborative ...

University highly commended in community excellence at regional awards

Birmingham City University’s continued commitment to providing regional transformation has been recognised with a High...

Knowledge exchange activity celebrated at new BCU awards ceremony

University staff engaging in knowledge exchange activity were celebrating after picking up awards for their work at th...

University student marketing agency celebrates 10 years of support

A marketing agency devised by Birmingham City Business School ’s Marketing Subject Group to provide its stude...

Birmingham City University named as higher education provider of the year

Birmingham City University (BCU) has won the Higher Education Provider of the Year award at this year’s Education Awar...

STEAMhouse wins international competition on the future role of universities

STEAMhouse is continuing to make waves globally after beating numerous international stakeholders in a competition in...

University wins multiple awards for employability partnerships and sustainability

Birmingham City University is celebrating after winning two awards for its commitment to employability and sustainabil...

Entrepreneurs and BCU clients clinch national startup award

Two entrepreneurs, both of whom work closely with Birmingham City University's business support services, are celebrat...

Powering the growth of leading UK school supplier

Peters Ltd, a leading school supplier, has been able to ease its workload and grow its business thanks to the help of s...

New programme launches for next generation of entrepreneurs

60 entrepreneurs began their journey to potentially earning part of a £10,000 prize fund and a chance to turn their bu...

Fundraising event for local charity and university partner

West Smethwick Enterprise (WSE), partners on the Early Years Career Progression Pathways Project (EYCPP) with Birmingha...

Researcher to investigate Covid-19’s impact on ethnic minority businesses

A PhD researcher is investigating the challenges and opportunities the Covid-19 pandemic has presented to ethnic minor...