University aiming to increase diversity in music employment
Midlands survey launched to help make music careers available to everyone.
Students to host cancer charity event
Think Pink to raise awareness.
International Women’s Day focus for Conservatoire
Spring season announced for Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.
Indian classical music superstars visit Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
Artists meet students, business leaders, politicians and dignitaries.
UBs go back to college
New UB40 line-up captured at Birmingham City University media production facilities.
University live programme to advise new students
Comedian Sideman talks about overcoming adversity as part of Get ready for uni: live.
Four moments graffiti helped express hope in adversity
Street art still a crucial medium to express solidarity and hope, says Birmingham academic.
Channel 4 pledge follows Birmingham City University report
Increased Black representation in programme making to be at the forefront of change.
Dudley student wins prestige Millennium Point scholarship
Life-changing STEM opportunity for Black Country mother of five.
Warning over further restrictions to live venues
Music industries expert warns delay to lifting restrictions could lead to financial collapse.
University lecturers launch fashion podcast
The Fashademix aims to stimulate debate and opinion.
Birmingham actor returns to give student masterclass
“Line of Duty and Peaky Blinders put Birmingham back on the map” – Nigel Boyle.
Boost for Midlands media presence
BBC investment in Birmingham and West Midlands applauded by media expert.
Lunchtime concerts hitting right note with online audiences
More dates added to free Conservatoire series.
Deadline extended for popular Birmingham university scholarship
Degree course available for potential undergraduate.
New Fire Engineering course launched by University
Birmingham City University aiming to address post-Grenfell skills shortage concerns.
Academic launches lockdown laptop fundraising campaign
Lecturer aiming to enable primary school pupils to access online lessons.
Birmingham City University to use Lego method in workshops
University launches building blocks for smart city futures.
Government help call for UK music industry
UK music venues and festivals face a “second consecutive year of silence”.
Millennium Point Charitable Trust launch scholarship search
Applications now open for life-changing opportunity.
Praise for Birmingham nursing student
Student Nurse of the Year pays tribute to fellow healthcare workers after scooping top award.
New appointment for Conservatoire
Dr Shirley Thompson appointed Interim Principal of Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.
“Normal politics are on hold” – Sir Vince Cable
Former cabinet minister gives keynote speech at Birmingham conference.
Post-Brexit conference to warn of “economic chaos”
Government’s threat to break international law has “eroded trust and risks poisoning relations.”
Former council leader rejects lockdown fears
“Birmingham cannot be regarded as a Covid hotspot,” says visiting professor John Clancy.
Julian Lloyd Webber to step down from Conservatoire
Prestigious university status awarded in recognition of successful tenure.
Birmingham research shines new light on early civilisations
Pioneering European project to give Viking and Irish languages new life through music.
Global listening habits during lockdown to be explored
Research project Harkive returns to explore music listening in a time of pandemic.
Midlands economic and construction experts welcome PM’s announcement
Build, Build, Build welcomed but “more must be done, using home building as basis”.
Birmingham live music map launched to track impact of major events
Researchers call for contributions from industry, musicians and fans.