University lands prestigious Queen's Anniversary Prize | Birmingham City University We use cookies on this website to improve the experience we provide. By continuing to use our site you agree to this, or visit our cookie policy to manage your settings. Saved courses Search website University lands prestigious Queen's Anniversary Prize University News Birmingham City University has been named the winner of a prestigious Queen’s Anniversary Prize in recognition of its School of Jewellery’s proud history of innovation spanning 130 years. Founded in 1890, the University’s School of Jewellery provides courses such as silversmithing, horology and gemmology at its home in Birmingham’s historic Jewellery Quarter. Jewellery Courses Birmingham City University The Queen’s Anniversary Prizes are awarded to recognise outstanding work by UK colleges and universities, which show quality, innovation and deliver real benefits to the institutions and the wider world. The Prizes are the highest national Honour awarded to UK further and higher education and are granted by the Queen every two years. The School of Jewellery’s award forms part of the 13th biennial round of prizes for 2018-20. The award was announced during a reception hosted at St James’s Palace on Thursday 21 November. Professor Philip Plowden, Vice-Chancellor at Birmingham City University, said: “I am delighted to be able to announce that Birmingham City University has been awarded the Queen’s Anniversary Prize. “The Queen's Anniversary Prizes celebrate excellence, innovation and public benefit in work carried out by UK colleges and universities. They are run by the Royal Anniversary Trust, an independent charity. The Prize was awarded to the University in recognition of the outstanding work of the School of Jewellery in providing education for the jewellers of the future and providing its expertise in the restoration of national heritage finds such as the Staffordshire Hoard. This is a great recognition of our university and of a key part of our heritage, which dates back over 125 years. Professor Philip Plowden The medal will be awarded at Buckingham Palace in February 2020. Back to News 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