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Research Projects | Birmingham City University
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Research Highlights
Our research is driven by a commitment to creating and sharing knowledge that makes a meaningful difference in Birmingham and beyond.
From tackling sustainability challenges to addressing inequalities, our projects reflect a strong focus on social responsibility and innovation. We work closely with local communities in Birmingham and partners worldwide to ensure our research leads to real-world benefits and a better, fairer future.
Environmental sustainability research
We are addressing
global sustainability challenges to protect our environment. Exploring innovative green technologies and driving sustainable urban development, our talented researchers are creating real-world solutions that reduce environmental harm.
Discover sustainability research
Impact in Birmingham
Our research generates academic knowledge and promotes tangible benefits for local communities, industries, and the cultural landscape of our city.
We play a vital role in improving the environment, enhancing society, and enriching the culture and heritage of Birmingham through diverse and impactful research.
Discover our local impact
COVID-
19
Research
Despite it being over five years since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the long-term effects on society, health, and education are still unfolding. Birmingham City University has played a significant role in ongoing research that continues to inform future interventions.
Discover our impact
Research Themes
Our thematic areas to which all our research is linked are
Healthy Futures,
Creative Cultures
,
Digital Innovation
and
Equitable Societies
. As part of our commitment to Birmingham we explicitly encourage research that works with and for local communities to create measurable impact.
Discover our research themes
Open Access Repository
BCU Open Access Repository is an online archive of research outputs created by current and prior members of our research community. The archive aims to deliver our institutional commitment to Open Access by providing free-to-read and download full text versions of research outputs where possible, subject to embargo periods required by publishers.
Access the repository
REF
2021
Results
Our REF 2021 submission illustrates the breadth and real-world impact of the University’s research, and this is reflected in 3* and 4* ratings for impact across a range of subject areas.
Our results
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Research Highlights
Our research is driven by a commitment to creating and sharing knowledge that makes a meaningful difference in Birmingham and beyond.
From tackling sustainability challenges to addressing inequalities, our projects reflect a strong focus on social responsibility and innovation. We work closely with local communities in Birmingham and partners worldwide to ensure our research leads to real-world benefits and a better, fairer future.
Environmental sustainability research
We are addressing
global sustainability challenges to protect our environment. Exploring innovative green technologies and driving sustainable urban development, our talented researchers are creating real-world solutions that reduce environmental harm.
Discover sustainability research
Impact in Birmingham
Our research generates academic knowledge and promotes tangible benefits for local communities, industries, and the cultural landscape of our city.
We play a vital role in improving the environment, enhancing society, and enriching the culture and heritage of Birmingham through diverse and impactful research.
Discover our local impact
COVID-
19
Research
Despite it being over five years since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the long-term effects on society, health, and education are still unfolding. Birmingham City University has played a significant role in ongoing research that continues to inform future interventions.
Discover our impact
Research Themes
Our thematic areas to which all our research is linked are
Healthy Futures,
Creative Cultures
,
Digital Innovation
and
Equitable Societies
. As part of our commitment to Birmingham we explicitly encourage research that works with and for local communities to create measurable impact.
Discover our research themes
Open Access Repository
BCU Open Access Repository is an online archive of research outputs created by current and prior members of our research community. The archive aims to deliver our institutional commitment to Open Access by providing free-to-read and download full text versions of research outputs where possible, subject to embargo periods required by publishers.
Access the repository
REF
2021
Results
Our REF 2021 submission illustrates the breadth and real-world impact of the University’s research, and this is reflected in 3* and 4* ratings for impact across a range of subject areas.
Our results
Recent searches
No recent searches
Popular searches
Virtual Tour
Interview advice
Postgraduate study
Scholarships
Open Days
Suggested searches
Accommodation
Life in Birmingham
Reaching beyond
Graduate Scholarship
Degree Apprenticeships