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Birmingham City University is marking a significant milestone in the University’s ongoing commitment to advancing race equality across higher education.

Birmingham City University research is on the big screen through an innovative cinematic artwork at Somerset House in London.

Professor Hanifa Shah has been formally invested as an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) at a ceremony held at Windsor Castle.

The university has set out plans  to  end the use  of   traditional lectures and exams  and align  closely  with  employers  at every stage  of their studies.  

BCU is placed higher than 59% of European universities.

BCU signs an agreement to launch the Birmingham Knowledge Quarter  - a world-class innovation district that will drive inclusive growth, create thousands of skilled jobs and strengthen Birmingham’s global reputation.

BCU graduates are moving directly into employment across the games and digital industries, and that success has been recognised by TIGA, the UK’s video games industry body.

Birmingham City University is joining forces with small businesses across the West Midlands to help tackle some of the region’s biggest environmental challenges.

BCU is awarded the Athena Swan Institutional Silver Award by Advance HE, marking a significant milestone in the University’s ongoing commitment to advancing gender equality across higher education.

BCU and Birmingham Botanical Gardens will work together to provide even more opportunities for children and young people across the city after deciding to renew their strategic partnership.

Professor David Mba has been appointed to the Office for Students’ newly established Provider Panel, which will help shape the future of higher education regulation in England.

Birmingham Light Festival will transform the city into a dazzling open-air gallery again in 2026 – and BCU is proud to announce that it will be backing the spectacular showpiece, which runs from 12-15 February.

Former BCU professor and leading entrepreneurship scholar Harry Matlay has died following a car collision in Coventry, with colleagues paying tribute to his lasting academic legacy and mentorship.

The Lord-Lieutenant of the West Midlands is calling for long-standing negative stereotypes of Birmingham to be challenged, urging people to “focus on the magnificence” of the region’s culture, sport and communities. 

Award-winning journalist and Birmingham broadcasting icon Marverine Cole is recognised for her contribution to journalism, educaiton and media diversity with an honorary doctorate.