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BBC Asian Network founder appointed to University’s Board of Governors
Champion of the creative industries and founder of the BBC Asian Network Anita Bhalla OBE has been named as the next Chair of Birmingham City University’s Board of Governors. Anita will take up her position as...2022-06-01 708 0 -
Young Warley boxer hits number one ranking
Warley boxer Amaan Ghulam has seen his dedication and talent pay dividends, reaping national success at a young age. The 17-year-old has been boxing since the age of eight, and began his competitive career at Warley...2022-05-29 2939 0 -
Tenth triumph for Team Birmingham at Chelsea Flower Show
display, celebrating Birmingham’s status a Proud Host City for the 2022 Commonwealth Games, has earned the city council its tenth consecutive Gold Medal at the Chelsea Flower Show. Flowers grown at the council’s own nurseries and...2022-05-24 1662 0 -
Sticking together – meet the father and son duo keeping the iconic Spaghetti Junction safe as it turns 50
When it comes to looking after the iconic Spaghetti Junction, Italian father and son duo Michael Del-Giudice and Lewis know the perfect recipe. The intertwining structure is an integral part of England’s motorway network and on...2022-05-24 1546 0 -
Iconic Spaghetti Junction turns 50 and shows how to pasta test of time
Motorists and businesses have today paid tribute to the iconic Spaghetti Junction as the road marks 50 years since first opening to traffic. The junction – known as Gravelly Hill Interchange – carries more than...2022-05-24 1443 0 -
FANTASY ISLAND TO RENAME ITS POPULAR RIDE THE JUBILEE ODYSSEY FOR THE QUEEN’S PLATINUM JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS
As the UK prepares to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee this June, award-winning UK theme park, Fantasy Island will add to the celebrations by renaming its popular ride, The Odyssey, to The Platinum Jubilee Odyssey, in honour of...2022-05-22 713 0 -
The River returns to life as a water feature
Birmingham’s iconic water feature – The River – was officially switched back on in Victoria Square. The fountain has been repaired and refurbished as part of a £12.395m city centre public realm scheme – the first...2022-05-20 708 0 -
Birmingham City University to fling its doors open for free family event
Birmingham City University is opening its doors to the community for a free day of interactive fun and activities for families and people of all ages. The Inspired Family Day, taking place between 11am and...2022-05-18 1254 0 -
Alexander Stadium is handed over for final leg of Games-time preparations
Almost three years of work to redevelop the city’s Alexander Stadium has reached its most significant milestone yet – with the venue handed over by the city council to Birmingham 2022 for this summer’s Commonwealth Games....2022-05-13 1942 0 -
Birmingham City University’s research is bigger, better and broader, major review finds
Ground-breaking projects from those changing health guidelines to others profiling the true extent of the contribution of Muslim soldiers in WWI have seen Birmingham City University’s research become bigger, better and broader, according to a major...2022-05-12 1317 0
