Jewellery news and events
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Air Commodore Sonia Phythian awarded Honorary Doctorate by BCU
Air Commodore Sonia Phythian OBE ARRC KHN receives an Honorary Doctorate from BCU in recognition of her outstanding contribution to public life and exemplary leadership in Defence Healthcare. -
BCU honours Marcus Ryder MBE for trailblazing work in media diversity
Award-winning journalist and diversity advocate Marcus Ryder MBE says his Honorary Doctorate from BCU reinforces the significance of his lifelong work in driving change. -
Engineer with transformational vision for industry receives honorary doctorate
Dr Graham Herries has been awarded an honorary doctorate by BCU for his pioneering work in reshaping how the next generation of engineers are trained. -
RBC tops National Student Survey in landmark year for BCU
RBC is named the top-performing UK conservatoire in the 2025 National Student Survey, marking a positive end to an exceptional academic year for the creative powerhouse and BCU. -
BCU and SACA renew new groundbreaking partnership that is changing the face of English cricket
The founder of the inspirational South Asian Cricket Academy praises BCU for its pivotal role in helping transform how English cricket identifies and nurtures talent. -
BCU Professor to help shape future of UK’s Research Excellence Framework
Rajinder Dudrah, Professor of Cultural Studies and the Creative Industries at BCU, is appointed as Deputy Chair for Sub-panel 25: Area Studies in the UK’s Research Excellence Framework 2029. -
Former ELO members open new production suite in memory of bandmate
The memory of Electric Light Orchestra’s keyboardist is being honoured with the opening of a new production suite at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. -
BCU bags individual and team awards at prestigious New Designers
A trio of talented students from BCU pick up major awards at the celebrated New Designers showcase in London. -
Zambia nursing conference highlights BCU’s vital work
BCU continues to strengthen its partnership with nursing and healthcare professionals in Zambia through the annual Critical Care Nurses Conference. -
BCU lecturer’s new feature documentary set for Birmingham premiere
A Birmingham City University academic is set to bring his latest cinematic celebration of Irish culture to the big screen in Birmingham this weekend. -
Black Sabbath may have played their final live show, but their legacy is far from over, says BCU music expert
Heavy metal expert Dr Asya Draganova reflects on the legacy of Black Sabbath after their farewell gig at Villa Park. -
Does Bollywood have a caste problem?
A groundbreaking new book by a Birmingham City University researcher is calling for Bollywood to rethink its portrayal of certain castes in Indian culture. -
Shabana Mahmood MP tours BCU’s world-renowned School of Jewellery
Shabana Mahmood MP pays a visit to Birmingham City University’s internationally renowned School of Jewellery after Birmingham was given World Craft City status. -
Fashion and nature collide in new BCU exhibition at Botanical Gardens
A bold, new exhibition exploring the themes of climate change, colonisation, and textile waste has opened at Birmingham Botanical Gardens. -
From Love Island to algorithms – men’s bodies becoming objects of display and desire
A provocative new book from BCU and Northumbria University explores how 21st-century masculinity is being reshaped, sexualised, and sold back to us.