Jewellery news and events

Professor Leanne de Main is appointed Dean of Birmingham City University’s Business School, completing the line-up of new academic leads. 

A new exhibition at Birmingham’s Ikon Gallery is set to champion the art of weaving – and highlight its continuing importance in the 21st century. 

Umesh Desai, Birmingham City University’s Director of Estates and Facilities, is awarded an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours list.

Professor Hanifa Shah, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research, Enterprise, Engagement and STEAM at BCU, is awarded an OBE in the King’s Birthday Honours List.

Rakhee Aggarwal leaves the University of Gloucestershire to become Dean of BCU's School of Nursing and Midwifery.

Creative freelancers and SMEs can now apply for up to £10,000 of funding to develop innovative ideas through collaborative R&D.

Mavernie Cunningham will leave her role at London Metropolitan University to take over as Dean of BCU's new School of Arts from 1 September.

BCU presents a new exhibition from two internationally acclaimed artists as part of  Birmingham Design Festival.

Professor Hanifa Shah is on a mission to shape a “bold, future-ready” Birmingham City University as she steps into her new position.

An independent British clothing brand worn by Gladiator II star,Paul Mescal has chosen BCU's iconic School of Art as the setting for its latest campaign.

Birmingham City University (BCU) has held its third video game research conference in 12 months, highlighting the industry and research in the UK.

Richard Tandy, the keyboardist for Birmingham band Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) will have a scholarship named after him at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire (RBC).

The dazzling technical skills, creativity, and passion of BCU's iconic School of Jewellery have helped Birmingham secure a major global accolade.

BCU has released the first designs for a landmark new sports facility that is set to transform beach volleyball performance in the UK.  

Sunil Kant Munjal, a leading Indian business figure, philanthropist, and arts supporter, has been awarded an honorary doctorate by BCU at a special ceremony at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.