Jewellery news and events

A midwife driving life-changing reform for women in India and vulnerable communities worldwide is calling for urgent action to strengthen the global midwifery workforce, as she receives an honorary doctorate.

Two Birmingham City University Deafblind researchers are leading conversations in Parliament to improving the lives of those affected and understand more about the condition.

Two BCU alumni are praised for their life-changing work supporting young people and championing inclusion after being recognised in The King’s New Year Honours.

A temporary sculpture by BCU graduate Dion Kitson beside Birmingham’s Banksy mural highlights winter homelessness in support of charity SIFA Fireside.

A cross-party report marks a turning point in making Parliament more accessible and inclusive, says BCU SLT lecturer Gillian Rudd.

Emergency care experts warned that button batteries found in everyday household items can cause severe injury or death within hours if swallowed, urging immediate medical action and greater safety awareness.

Academics, researchers and practitioners are brought together to explore socially engaged crafts in the creative economy through a symposium at Birmingham City University.

A groundbreaking collaboration between Birmingham City University and Ikon Gallery is transforming creative education, developing artistic talent and expanding public access to the arts across the West Midlands.

Birmingham City University is working with Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester Art Gallery and Sure Start to produce a new exhibition for very young children.

Birmingham City University is named a leading university in the People & Planet University League 2025.  

A groundbreaking project to develop new music-making technology for people with complex disabilities is one of 35 from across the West Midlands to win key funding from the game-changing CreaTech Frontiers.

British journalist and media professional Jaldeep Katwala will join the Sir Lenny Henry Centre for Media Diversity as its new Director.

A 12-month pilot designed to strengthen links between students and the thriving insurance profession is launched by Birmingham City University’s Business School and the Chartered Insurance Institute.

A former winner of India’s Got Talent wowed the audience at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire during a special visit to the UK’s second city.

Writing competition honouring Benjamin Zephaniah inspires young and emerging writers to use their voices for nature and climate action.