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.
University help for NHS trust
City computing students take on support roles at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospitals.
Call for construction investment to kickstart UK economy
Birmingham City University experts claim £11 billion investment can deliver massive returns.
Covid-19 safety breakthrough from Birmingham City University
University develops world’s first Covid-19 digital safety certificate to protect suppliers and consumers.
Online drama classes for children launched
First-year theatre students create online DIY drama classes for parents and children.
Students arrange charity flower event
St Basils to benefit from novel fundraiser.
Royal acclaim for Birmingham jewellery school
HRH Prince of Wales presents historic establishment with prestigious honour.
“Carmageddon” fear for industry claims university report
New report reveals thousands of transport manufacturing jobs at risk from a hard Brexit.
Great British Music Festival installation displayed at city university
Display inspired by Glastonbury anniversary.
Lyra McKee awarded posthumous Masters degree
“Very special student” honoured at Birmingham City University.
University to encourage next generation of opera singers
Opera Nation, a free new training programme for young people, launches.
University to mark colour TV ‘s fiftieth birthday
Rare and unseen British TV footage to be shown at anniversary event.
Birmingham dance studio opens
Dance Hub Birmingham – a step change for dance.
From graduation to Hollywood
Birmingham graduate offers advice to budding film makers.
Birmingham-focused music industries degree gets underway
Students introduced to the heritage of the city’s music scene.
The home of metal gets academic attention
Birmingham’s contribution to global metal music to be explored at major public symposium.
Birmingham college links with university to provide teacher training
Local college schooling teachers with brand new diploma in education programme.
Student facilities to be part of Commonwealth Games legacy
Plans unveiled for redeveloped Alexander Stadium to become new home for university’s sports courses.
£1.2 million centre for city university partnership planned
New education hub to boost higher education access for Birmingham’s young people.
Help sporting events boost local businesses – claim
Local contractors key to boosting economic benefits of major sporting events, says new research.
Music legend speaks at Birmingham City University-backed event
Nile Rodgers delivers surprise keynote speech to University songwriting network.
Police back rugby club’s battle against knife crime
Community initiative gains wide support.
Laura Mvula to receive honorary doctorate
Acclaimed singer honoured by Birmingham City University.
Birmingham conference hears evidence regarding early days of music
Artificial intelligence may be used to reveal secrets behind traditional folk music dating back thousands of years.
Birmingham City University to screen ‘lost’ music programme
Rare Beatles performance amongst rescued footage to be shown again.