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The UK's first ever Professor of Public Humanities is a landmark role designed to bring the arts and humanities closer to the public and to help tackle growing community divisions.

STEAMhouse is in contention for the RICS UK Awards 2026, further strengthening its position as a flagship development for BCU and a central anchor within the Birmingham Knowledge Quarter.

A new report outlines the major economic, cultural and social benefits of a national centre for musical theatre in Birmingham, with BCU and RBC playing a key role in the proposed partnership.

Two Birmingham City University students could soon see their work reach readers around the world after landing a live brief with children’s publisher Booktime.

A £2.6m project led by a team of researchers from BCU is transforming lives in rural Bangladesh by advancing clean energy and sustainable agriculture.

Now in its thirteenth year, students will present their projects to industry professionals as well as attend and participate in a range of panels and workshops alongside employers, entrepreneurs and experts.

A newly accredited MA Journalism programme designed to equip aspiring journalists with the skills needed to succeed across today’s rapidly evolving media landscape has been launched by BCU.

A Birmingham City University student has been recognised for her documentary about a British-Ukrainian couple with a unique language barrier. 

Two second-year BA (Hons) Music Business students from BCU have been selected for the highly competitive Amazon Creative Careers Training Scheme.

An electropop musical about tennis, co-created by a researcher at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, is going on a national tour, including to Wimbledon.