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Drones and AI to Revolutionise UK Bridge Inspections

Birmingham City University research aims to cut costs and time for infrastructure maintenance using advanced technology.

26 October 2026Technology

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Birmingham Hospitals Enhance Stop Smoking Support for Outpatients

New service expansion across Queen Elizabeth, Heartlands, and Good Hope Hospitals offers specialist behavioural support and free treatments for local residents.

26 October 2026Local

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Birmingham City University Offers £500 Bursaries to Future Professionals

The George Fentham Opportunity Fund aims to support undergraduate students in social work, youth work, and fashion design, removing financial barriers.

26 October 2026Local

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Sutton Coldfield Town Centre Future Shaped by Public Consultation

Birmingham City Council seeks public views on proposed enhancements for transport, walking, and cycling infrastructure in the town centre.

22 October 2026Local

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Birmingham Experts Lead UK Metamaterials Innovation Roadmap

University of Birmingham academics play a key role in a new national strategy to boost the UK's leadership in metamaterials technology.

22 October 2026Technology

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Birmingham and Frankfurt Mark 60 Years of Friendship with New Digital Portal

A new digital portal opens in Birmingham city centre this week, linking residents with Frankfurt for interactive sessions until November 4.

21 October 2026Local

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Birmingham City University Secures £120,000 for AI-Powered Eye Disease Screening

New research project aims to enhance accessibility of eye condition detection using smartphones and artificial intelligence.

20 October 2026Technology

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Birmingham City University Hosts International Horror Film Festival

Cine-Excess 2026 returns to Birmingham, celebrating cult cinema legacies with screenings, workshops, and awards from October 19-24.

14 October 2026Culture

Birmingham City Council's digivan during Hate Crime Awareness Week.

Birmingham Launches City-Wide Roadshow Against Hate Crime

Council and partners engage communities to raise awareness, encourage reporting, and highlight support services during Hate Crime Awareness Week.

09 October 2026Local

The Tree of Life memorial sculpture in its new location next to St Martin's in the Bull Ring, Birmingham.

Birmingham's Tree of Life memorial finds new home at St Martin's

The Second World War air raid memorial has been restored and relocated to a prominent spot in the city centre.

08 October 2026Local

Exterior of Birmingham City University building.

Birmingham City University to Lead National Centre for Arts Education

New initiative aims to boost arts and music education for children and young people across England, drawing on local expertise.

08 October 2026Culture

Birmingham City University's Royal Birmingham Conservatoire building.

BCU Students Engage with Literary Industry at Birmingham Literature Festival

University students gain industry insights, volunteer opportunities, and create content during the 8-12 October festival.

08 October 2026Culture

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