Research Projects
Our research is connected to outcomes that feedback into industry, culture and the environment. Find out more about our researchers and their projects below.
Evolution of nanocrystallised, highly-reactive multi-layered metal structures
Funded by the National Science Centre, this project looks to understand the complex relationships of the formation of ...
Rising to the Climate Crisis
CATiD BCU has endorsed the document and contributed with drawings and images to demonstrate the importance of spatial ...
Project SATURN
Creating a more sustainable and effective way of connecting cities and the landscape within them.
National Park for the West Midlands
With the youngest, fastest-growing, most diverse population in the UK, the imminent arrival of HS2, the hosting of Cit...
Tame valley landscape vision development
Revolutionising the Tame Valley Wetlands area of the West Midlands into an accessible area teeming with wildlife and b...
Media constructions of ‘migrants’ who cross the English Channel by boat
Analysing the weighted language and media response to increased refugee activity in the UK.
Public understanding of controlling or coercive behaviour
Do the majority of the public recognise abusive controlling and coercive behaviours?
The nature and characteristics of spree killings
Analysing the characteristics of the perpetrators of spree killings to guide public policy and inform investigative pr...
Exploration of the concept of clinical academic careers in general practice nursing
Health professionals involved in academia are essential, but understaffed. This project aims to unravel why such a vit...
Internet of Things for Smart Water Innovative Networks (IoT4Win)
Ensuring the sustainability, security and resilience of water supplies in the face of climate change is a global chall...
Context-aware frameworks in sensors for water distribution networks
This project seeks to address sensor and sensor network deployment and communication in smart water distribution syste...
Attack detection and prevention in smart water networks
This research theme aims to utilise data intelligence and security to improve the cyber-physical systems of smart wa...
Inclusivity within ‘femtech’: Period tracking apps and chronic health conditions
Birmingham City University researchers are embarking on a project to increase inclusivity in femtech apps by analysing...
Period Dramas: what works within menstrual health education?
In response to the introduction of nationwide Menstrual Health Education (MHE) in the UK, BCU researchers are investig...
EMPiRE: Antiepileptic Drug Management in Pregnancy
Managing epilepsy while pregnant can be distressing and potentially harmful, which is why many opt to use anti-epile...