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Birmingham City University @mybcu.bsky.social · 19h

Deepali felt underrepresented in the audio industry and wasn’t sure that a career in music or sound was actually realistic long-term. Since leaving BCU, she has been able to travel the world working at huge events.

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The British Academy @britishacademy.bsky.social · 1d

ICYMI 💡 Our report on 'cold spots' in UK higher education was talked about on BBC Radio 4 Front Row last night by @samiraahmeduk.bsky.social , with @benlukeart.bsky.social and Islam Issa, Professor of Public Humanities at @@mybcu.bsky.social

Tune in at 30:00 🔊 https://bbc.in/46F96uF

Front Row - Kathryn Bigelow and Kiran Desai - BBC Sounds

Film director Kathryn Bigelow and Booker-nominee author Kiran Desai

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Birmingham City University @mybcu.bsky.social · 1d

The Sir Lenny Henry Centre for Media Diversity (LHC) is on the hunt for its next Director following the decision of Professor Diane Kemp to step down after five years in post.

Read more 👉 www.bcu.ac.uk/news-events/...

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Birmingham City University @mybcu.bsky.social · 2d

"And if you'd never come for me, I might've drowned in the melancholy." ❤️‍🔥

Professor of Pre-Raphaelite Studies, Serena Trowbridge, writes about the muse behind Taylor Swift's new single, The Fate of Ophelia, from her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl.

Read more 👉 shorturl.at/o7f7M

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Birmingham City University @mybcu.bsky.social · 5d

Luke Matthew-Iveson studied a BMus in Composition and a Master's in Music Theory and Composition at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.

In 2024, they won the tenth series of The Great British Sewing Bee.

Watch their Alumni Podcast episode now 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-c1l...

Birmingham City University @mybcu.bsky.social · 6d

Rory Dulku, who graduated from Royal Birmingham Conservatoire in 2019, currently stars as Prince Kavi in Rifco Theatre Company's Surinderella. 🥳

Get tickets here 👉 www.rifcotheatre.com/live-shows/s...

Birmingham City University @mybcu.bsky.social · 7d

🎙️ New episode of the BCU Alumni Podcast! 🎙️

Luke-Matthew Iveson graduated from the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire with a BMus in Composition in 2012, followed by a Masters in Music Theory and Composition in 2014.

Watch now 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=-c1l...

Birmingham City University @mybcu.bsky.social · 8d

🎭 Our monthly alumni round-up is here! 🎶

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

www.bcu.ac.uk/alumni/commu...

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Birmingham City University @mybcu.bsky.social · 9d

Johnathan Williams graduated with a BA (Hons) in Media and Communication in 2019. Since then, he has excelled in his career as a freelance photographer, videographer and content creator. 📸

Here's his advice for BCU students 👇

Watch the full ep:
youtu.be/m6Xh96GvW3o

Birmingham City University @mybcu.bsky.social · 12d

Brothers Olly and BMus (Hons) Jazz alumnus Elliot Sansom launched Spotlight on Birmingham recently, offering Birmingham's emerging artists the opportunity to apply for free workshops and interviews recorded at Sansom Studios. 🔦

🔗 Read more:
www.bcu.ac.uk/conservatoir...

Birmingham City University @mybcu.bsky.social · 13d

Johnathan Williams graduated with a BA (Hons) in Media and Communication in 2019. Since then, he has excelled in his career as a freelance photographer, videographer and content creator. 📸

Watch Johnathan's episode 👇
youtu.be/m6Xh96GvW3o

Birmingham City University @mybcu.bsky.social · 14d

BCU's connections with local sports clubs allowed Callum to complete a range of placements in industry during his degree. Since discovering his passion for football performance analysis, his career has gone from strength to strength.

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Birmingham City University @mybcu.bsky.social · 15d

A ground-breaking new app by Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is breathing fresh life into Coventry’s rich musical past.

Aural Histories: Coventry is the result of a three-year research project led by Jamie Savan, Professor of Performance-led Research in Music.

Read more 👉 shorturl.at/b9rth

Birmingham City University @mybcu.bsky.social · 16d

A big welcome to our new students starting their courses at BCU today! 🥳

We hope you have the best time studying here in Brum!

New to the city? Check out our A-Z of the best spots around town, and some essential Brummie slang you'll need to know 👉 www.bcu.ac.uk/a-z-brum

Birmingham City University @mybcu.bsky.social · 16d

BCU has shown that creativity does not stop at the M25 by drawing a crowd of key fashion industry insiders, including representatives from Vogue and Elle, for their landmark showcase at this year’s London Fashion Week 🧵

Read more here ⬇️
www.bcu.ac.uk/news-events/...

Photo credit: Asia Werbel

Birmingham City University @mybcu.bsky.social · 19d

A huge thanks to everyone who attended and made this moment possible – and congratulations to our designers for putting #Birmingham on the fashion map 🎉

We’ll bring you more next week, but here are some sneak peek images 🤫

📷 Asia Werbel, www.asiawerbel.photography

Birmingham City University @mybcu.bsky.social · 19d

When it comes to #LondonFashionWeek, no-one does it like Birmingham City University ✨

Ten incredible student and graduate designers displayed their collections at a central London venue on Thursday.

There was more than 100 people in attendance, including industry giants like Vogue and ELLE.

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Birmingham City University @mybcu.bsky.social · 19d

Johnathan Williams graduated with a BA (Hons) in Media and Communication in 2019. Since then, he has excelled in his career as a freelance photographer, videographer and content creator. 📸

What's been his 'pinch me' moment?

Watch Johnathan's episode 👇
youtu.be/m6Xh96GvW3o

Birmingham City University @mybcu.bsky.social · 20d

For the first time, BCU is at #LondonFashionWeek 👗

A mix of students and new graduates have their designs on display.

The collection, called ‘The Waiting Room’, is a Brummie takeover! 💫

#LFW

Birmingham City University @mybcu.bsky.social · 20d

Paper Exhibition's open evening is tonight! 🤩

Curated by Adam Wynn, this exhibition explores the enduring role of paper in the 21st century’s creative landscape, where digital technologies and generative processes increasingly shape the way we make and think.

Find out more 👉 shorturl.at/o6Enx

Birmingham City University @mybcu.bsky.social · 21d

We've been teaching fashion as a university for over 30 years! 👗

Tomorrow our students heading to #LondonFashionWeek to showcase their designs.

We love seeing how fashion on campus has evolved over the years. Check out these photos of our students back in the 80s and 90s 👾💾

#LFW

Birmingham City University @mybcu.bsky.social · 21d

Grace always wanted to make it big in the fashion business world but sometimes lacked the confidence she needed to work with big brands. Working with big brands during her course led to her working for Kurt Geiger.

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Birmingham City University @mybcu.bsky.social · 22d

‘Sonic heritage and environmental change on England’s East Coast, 1718-present', also involves the
@ox.ac.uk, @manmetuni.bsky.social and @nationaltrust.org.uk

The study will cover three key sites: the Aldeburgh coast, the Northumberland coast, and Seaton Delaval.

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Birmingham City University @mybcu.bsky.social · 22d

BCU and @royalbirmcons.bsky.social has been awarded £1.4 million to help preserve the sounds of England’s East Coast! 🏖️

Lecturer in Music, Dr Joanna Bullivant, has been succesful in UKRI's Future Leader Fellowship scheme.

www.bcu.ac.uk/news-events/...

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Birmingham City University @mybcu.bsky.social · 22d

The free talk on Machine Learning Applications in Psychology Using Large Datasets is being hosted on Thursday 18 July, from 11am-12pm.

Find out more and register at the link below ⬇️
www.bps.org.uk/event/machin...

Machine Learning Applications in Psychology Using Large Datasets | BPS

Each speaker will give a 15-minute talk on how to apply machine learning techniques to large datasets in psychological research.

www.bps.org.uk

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