Birmingham City University

Champion diversity, find emerging talent, and raise your organisation’s profile by joining The Talent Xchange networking event with postgraduate researchers at the Old Library in Digbeth on 30 September 2025.

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🎙️ New episode of the BCU Alumni Podcast 🎙️

Jennie Becker graduated with a BA (Hons) in Fashion and Business in 2009, and is now the award-winning host and founder of the Sliding Doors Podcast, and founder of Becker events.

Listen now 👉 youtu.be/42ZIrB9qgz8

We had an incredible time at Summer Graduations celebrating the class of 2025. 🎓

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Dr Eileen Schofield, Chair of Birmingham Law Society and a distinguished alumna of BCU, has been honoured with an honorary doctorate in recognition of her exceptional contributions to the legal profession and the wider Birmingham community.

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🎙️ New episode of the BCU Alumni Podcast 🎙️

Jennie Becker graduated with a BA (Hons) in Fashion and Business in 2009, and is now the award-winning host and founder of the Sliding Doors Podcast, and founder of Becker events.

Listen now 👉 youtu.be/42ZIrB9qgz8

BCU is teaming up with Lewisham-based charity Fairbeats to explore the experiences of young refugees and asylum seekers through music.

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A new report from BCU is calling for more real and relatable stories about marginalised communities on television, radio and streaming platforms.

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BCU is nearing the completion of its senior leadership recruitment, following the announcement of further permanent and interim Heads of Department in preparation for the launch of its new academic structure on 1 August.

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Birmingham City University graduate Poppy Herbert has been named the recipient of the Ozzy Osbourne Development Award, in recognition of her outstanding progress and achievement - awarded poignantly just days before the legendary musician passed away.

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BCU has earned international recognition at the prestigious Formula Student competition, taking home the coveted MIGSO-PCUBED Project Management Award.

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🎭 Our monthly alumni round-up is here! 🎶

Find out what our talented @royalbirmcons.bsky.social graduates have been up to this month! 👇

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Chris Carter (middle) and Joy Notter (second from right) in Zambia

Professor Joy Notter and Associate Professor Chris Carter have spoken to Nursing Times about their work in Zambia, improving outcomes for patients in critical care.

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Congratulations to all our researchers, creating impact and reaching beyond.

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The event featured refreshments, a speech from the Director of the Doctoral Research College, Professor Jenny Harding, and an opportunity for graduates to reflect and celebrate years of dedication, perseverance and innovative research.

🎓 Celebrating our newly graduated Doctors!

Last week, our Doctoral Research College proudly hosted special Doctoral Graduation receptions, bringing together postgraduate researchers, guests and staff for a relaxed and joyful celebration.

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Air Commodore Sonia Phythian OBE ARRC KHN has received an Honorary Doctorate from Birmingham City University in recognition of her outstanding contribution to public life and exemplary leadership in Defence Healthcare.

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Have you spotted any Bulls in Birmingham yet? 🐂

Bulls in the City is a free outdoor walking trail organised by and in support of Birmingham Hospice, with 40 large bull sculptures and 88 calves depicting our iconic Birmingham Bullring Bull.

Find out more here 👉 bullsinthecity.co.uk/art-trail/

Did you graduate from BCU this week? 🥳 You can watch your graduation ceremony back now and relive your special moment with your family and friends! 🎓

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And that's a wrap on Summer Graduations! 🎓

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Graduates, we have arrived... at the final ceremony of the week! 🎓

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Ed O'Driscoll, who completed an MA in Social Media in 2015, was unable to attend his graduation ceremony, after his father sadly passed away on the day that he was due to graduate from BCU.

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You can get all of your Graduation merchandise from the Campus Clothing stand in Hall 3! 🎓

Our second ceremony of the day starts soon! 🎓

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Use the hashtag #IAMBCU on your instagram posts, and then come to the Snapita printer in hall 3 to grab a free printout of your photo! 📸

Award-winning journalist and diversity advocate Marcus Ryder MBE has described his Honorary Doctorate from BCU as a deeply personal and professional milestone, adding that it reinforces the significance of his lifelong work in driving change.

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Our first ceremony of the day is about to begin! 🎓

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The Rollercoaster King: Meet BCU’s Alumnus of the Year 🎢

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Find out some of John's favourites in our quick-fire rollercoaster quiz 👇