News and Events | 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 News & Events Latest News Events Media services Press Team There is always something happening around the University and our latest news is a great way to find out what's going on. You can discover even more via our Media Centre , on Social Media and in our Events section. University News Umesh Desai receives MBE from The Princess Royal A one-of-a-kind silver electric cello that toured with ELO in the 1970s has been donated to the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire (RBC) by former band member Mel Gale. The instrument joins the Richard Tandy memorabilia collection, which was given to RBC last year and is now housed in the Richard Tandy Production Suite. BCU in Top 10 for Social Mobility Birmingham City University (BCU) has once again been ranked among the UK’s top 10 higher education providers for social mobility. The latest English Social Mobility Index, compiled by London South Bank University (LSBU) and published by the Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI), places BCU seventh out of 100 universities—up one place from last year. Sir Lenny Henry Centre leads UK-wide student conversation on BBC Charter Renewal The Sir Lenny Henry Centre for Media Diversity (LHC) is leading a major UK-wide initiative to bring student voices into the national debate on BBC Charter Renewal - at a critical moment for the broadcaster’s future and its relationship with young audiences. See all news Events calendar See what we've got lined up, including our theatrical and musical performances. Discover our events Media Services Press team We tell the media about what is happening at the University, providing a multi-service facility for journalists, including traditional press releases, audio soundbites, video footage and a news feed via Twitter. The team The Conversation Read our latest articles at an independent source of news analysis and informed comment written by academic experts , working with professional journalists who help share their knowledge with the world. Join the conversation 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