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Bournville Centre for Visual Arts BIAD Linden Road Birmingham B30 1JX T: + 44 (0)121 331 5775 F: + 44 (0)121 331 5779 Key facts Contents The University’s heritage stretches back to 1843. Driven by a Nationally the University’s strengths are commitment to provide a quality education focusing on real-world fully recognised by big business and the needs, the institution has gone through a series of developments, Government. For example, Birmingham P/3 Discover a rising star university becoming a polytechnic in the early 1970s before adopting City University is the only university in the university status in 1992 and being named the University of UK to train nursing practitioners for the P/5 Discover an educational powerhouse Central England in Birmingham. In 2007 the institution became RAF, Royal Navy and Army. Birmingham City University to better reflect its location in the Discover a university that inspires As an international organisation the P/7 heart of Britain’s second city. fresh thinking University has many links overseas, With around 23,000 students, some 1,700 of whom are recruited including partnerships with institutions Discover a university that creates based in China and Thailand. P/9 internationally from 80 different countries, Birmingham City world-leading knowledge University is one of the largest universities in the UK. The University’s global status was The University had a turnover of £150 million in 2007/08 and a staff further highlighted by the 2008 Research population of about 2,400. Assessment Exercise which revealed more than 70 per cent of research As a regional leader, the University is delivering an ambitious submitted was of international investment programme to help support regeneration in standard—and 15 per cent was Birmingham and to transform the student experience. The city’s world-leading. landscape now features new landmark learning and sports facilities – an iconic new campus in the city centre is planned.

P/01 P/02 Birmingham City University is a leader among innovators. Sweeping globalisation, rapid innovation and democratic communication have all had a dramatic impact on the modern world. Many organisations are being forced to completely rethink the way they do business.

A ‘rising star’ university that Discover is never afraid to innovate

Universities are not just responding to these revolutionary forces but are looking As one of the city’s largest employers, with 2,400 staff and releasing As an integral part of the city’s Learning Quarter this new ahead and anticipating the new ideas and technologies needed for the future. Based a total of nearly 7,000 graduates into the workforce each year, we campus will provide an accessible hub for the region which in an area famous for its pioneers, Birmingham City University is earning itself a are helping to drive forward the region’s economy. We’ve already pools the excellence we boast in the arts, design, performance ‘rising star’ reputation because it has never been afraid to innovate. used our expertise to help more than 5,000 small and medium West and technology. Midlands based businesses, and are proud of the growing number With a 23,000-stong student community, Birmingham City University is one of the of companies, large and small, we partner to support UK plc. We With a heritage dating back to the mid-19th century and the biggest universities in the UK. Students are attracted from all backgrounds, from generate a total of £270 million for the West Midlands and support an founding of Birmingham Government School of Design in across the region, the UK and the rest of the world - with significant numbers from extensive number of jobs across the region. 1843, and more recently Birmingham Polytechnic in 1971 and the Far East, Africa and the Indian subcontinent. being granted University status in 1992 as UCE. We have built We will be investing multi-millions in our estate over a strong national and international reputation for teaching Through an impressive breadth of expertise, commitment to world-class research the next decade. Rationalisation of our campuses will excellence, as well as being recognised for the successful and a growing reputation for applying fresh thinking that works, Birmingham City see the creation of a brand new city centre campus by way we engage directly with business, the professions and the University is a powerhouse that drives economic regeneration on its doorstep while wider communities we serve. delivering social and cultural well-being with international benefits. Millennium Point, in the heart of Birmingham.

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an educational powerhouse

‘Birmingham City Universitry courses have a Brave new world strong focus on relevance for the job market ‘Courses from opera to world music have given of teaching and learning and there’s an excellent careers service’ Birmingham City University a reputation for innovation,’ Model of 21st century learning The Times Good University Guide The Guardian University Guide

Creating a real world advantage Preparing graduate talent for the real-world

Teaching and learning remain our core business – and produces graduates We have also teamed up with the education think-tank, the Higher Pioneering learning is already a reality at Birmingham Developments include the University-wide Our broad portfolio of courses, investment in that are ready for the modern workplace. This is achieved by our ‘learning Education Academy, to produce ‘futureproof’ graduates who can readily City University and students have the chance to face virtual learning environment Moodle and state-of-the-art facilities and appointment of by doing’ approach which gives students the opportunity to get involved in adopt their skills and knowledge to the fast-changing workplace. This realistic challenges in computer generated environments state-of-the-art computer generated first-rate staff, many of them leaders in their real - life projects but also encourages teaching staff to remain engaged with £300,000 project will produce training and education resources in or access world-class teaching facilities. simulation facilities. Such as our Virtual Case chosen field, has helped make us a popular industry by working closely with employers. consultation with employers to help graduates apply their skills and Creator, a highly interactive learning tool choice for students. In February 2009, we knowledge in the workplace. This excellence is supported by the Centre for the for health students which uses the latest topped the prestigious Times Higher Education Graduate employability is at the heart of what we do. Our pioneering approach includes a wide range of student clinics and guest lectures, placements, Traditionally universities have focused on giving their students detailed Enhancement of Teaching and Learning (CETL), the animation and 3D modelling to create league table for the largest rise in student community projects and our unique New Generation Arts Festival, which subject knowledge — but Birmingham City University will show students University’s own learning lab, where a team of dedicated realistic scenarios. applications of any UK university – a 35.6 per showcases graduate talent to hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. how to apply their skills and to adapt to changing circumstances in the and visionary experts design and implement some of the cent increase compared with a national average workplace, ultimately, making them more employable. UK’s most advanced higher education teaching methods. of eight per cent.

P/05 P/06 We have one of the biggest business schools in the country with over In spring 2009 The Independent revealed that Birmingham City University had climbed 10 4,000 students and professional accreditation for all postgraduate places in its rankings, firmly positioning us as a leader in the modern university sector. courses. The school holds the highest Platinum Approval from from ACCA, the global body for professional accountants. The 2009 Times Good University Guide has highlighted outstanding performance at subject level, including:

• Teacher Training (Education) is the best in the Midlands for any modern university and ranked second for the whole of the UK.

• Music provision is the best in the Midlands for any modern university. a university that inspires fresh thinking Discover • Land and Property degrees being ranked fourth best in the country. A similar survey of subject quality conducted by The Independent revealed that Nursing provision at Birmingham City University is the best offered by any modern university. Preparing creative talent for the tough world of commerce is a crucial part of the learning process at Birmingham City University. We train more teachers in the West Midlands than any other university and are one of A hugely successful showcase was our Trends exhibition, unveiled only a handful of universities to have received the highest rating awarded — a Category at the 2009 Birmingham Interiors Show. Stunning conceptual work A for both primary and secondary teacher training — by the TDA, the training and produced by MA Interior Design students wowed visitors and won development agency for schools. significant praise from industry insiders — the highly influential Design magazine said Birmingham City University students stole the show’s With 7,000 students, we are one of the largest health and social care providers in the UK limelight in ‘masterly fashion’. and have achieved consistent ‘excellent’ ratings for teaching, which led to the award of national Centre of Excellence in Learning and Teaching status and a National Teaching This creative excellence is also matched with a wide range of provision Fellowship. that is focused on improving our society. We are academic leaders in health, education and teacher training, humanities and social The Faculty of Technology, Engineering and the Environment is the leading CISCO sciences, law and criminology, construction, the built environment and Network Academy Training Centre for Europe, Middle East and Africa, one of Microsoft’s architecture, engineering and computing. top UK academies, while our New Technology Institute runs a training academy for computer giant Apple.

P/07 P/08 Research and investigative practice We share our expertise and work in partnership to develop ‘Birmingham City University has proved an excellent solutions to real-world problems. We work extensively supporter, collaborator and source of expertise’ with the business community, public sector, voluntary Charles Morgan, The Morgan Motor Car Company organisations, regeneration agencies and others. Our partners include such prestigious names as Microsoft, Our specialist areas of research have been recognised as world-class after being reviewed and judged excellent by a government agency. Bosch, BMW, John Lewis, Canon, Hyundai, Birmingham

The 2008 Research Assessment Exercise, a prestigious national audit, placed us in a Royal Ballet, Sky TV, Mars, General Motors, EMI and Pfizer leading group of modern universities which are recognised as spearheading research quality to the very highest standards. As a result our research allocation from Pharmaceuticals. government has been doubled. Many other leading companies welcome our Recognising the challenges facing students and graduates on placement. Graduate businesses, our Centre for Leadership Daniel Harbin, supervised by his tutor David and Management Practice has a university that creates Jones, has helped to develop high-tech headgear developed a model to accredit the that could make it easier for surgeons to perform existing training offered within Discover world-leading knowledge lifesaving operations on babies and small companies. We’re already successfully children. Their prototype, which is designed for working with A F Blakemore and Son surgeons to wear in theatre, is 70 per cent lighter Ltd, family-run wholesailing business than those currently in use. supplying more than 700 SPAR stores * With the words Shortlisted for the TimesHigher across England and Wales. Our success is also impressing independent funding bodies. For example, the Education Award University’s strength in the arts, both in terms of teaching and research, has The University has also been involved been rewarded with a share of a £200 million funding pot by the prestigious Arts Our centre of excellence in technology, in collaborative work with the Morgan and Humanities Research Council (AHRC). engineering and the environment is the largest Motor Company to develop new designs deliverer of industry-based programmes within and manufacturing capabilities. This Birmingham City University is one of only four modern universities to receive a the West Midland’s universities and has worked successful partnership was recognised share of this fund to support masters and PhD students over the next five years. with over 5,000 companies to deliver commercial after winning the ‘Achievement in The AHRC said only universities that have displayed strong evidence in providing assistance and training in the areas of Innovation’ prize at the Lord Stafford “excellent strategic planning” would receive the coveted block grants. automotive, manufacturing, healthcare, jewellery Awards. technology, media technology, environmental, biofuel, electronics and aerospace.

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Birmingham Institute of Art and Design (BIAD) Birmingham City Business School Health Alex Stephenson, CBE, BEng (Marine) Maxine Penlington, BA One of the foremost centres for art, architecture and design One of the larger Business Schools in the UK and home to One of the UK’s largest centres for non-medical health education Chairman of the Board of Governors Chief Operating Officer education in the UK. It is also one of the top 10 UK art and students drawn from over 80 countries, the School continues the faculty sets the benchmark for health education. design research institutions. to develop as one of the leading practice based business Based in the award-winning Seacole Building the faculty boasts schools with strong links and networks into business and the some of the most advanced teaching facilities in the sector. BIAD consists of the School of Art, School of Jewellery (which professions locally, nationally and internationally. The School There have been many developments to ensure that students Andrew Messenger, FCIB Professor Mary Carswell, MBA, BSc, Chartered MCIPD is housed in the world-famous ), School delivers a wide range of business and management courses, are able to work with the most relevant machinery and practical Deputy Chairman of the Board of Governors Pro-Vice-Chancellor Academic of Architecture, School of Fashion, Textiles and Three- through a portfolio of flexible, innovative, full-time, part- environment as possible. These state-of-the-art facilities reflect Dimensional Design and School of Visual Communication. The time and in-company programmes. A significant amount of the need to keep up with the fast-changing demands of the NHS schools deliver courses at both further and higher education its provision is accredited by professional bodies e.g. ACCA, and the health sector. The faculty also includes the Defence level, a programme of research, and creative self-development CIPD, CIM and CIPR. Reflecting its’ excellence in teaching and School of Health Care Studies, which trains military nurses and Professor David Maguire, BSc, PhD, FRGS short courses at the School of Art and School of Jewellery. learning and its strong links with business, the School has a professionals, while cutting-edge work is carried out by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor Corporate Development successful track record of designing and delivering bespoke Centre for Health and Social Care Research which has a strong Executive Dean: Professor Chris O’Neil programmes developed specifically for major organisations. collaborative approach. Tel: 0121 331 5834 Email: chris.o’[email protected] Executive Dean: Professor Christopher Prince Executive Dean: Professor Ian Blair Professor David Tidmarsh, BSc, PhD, CEng, FIMechE, FCMI Sally Westney, BA, Cert Ed Tel: 0121 331 6601 Tel: 0121 331 6000 Email: Email: Vice-Chancellor Pro-Vice-Chancellor Student Experience Performance, Media and English [email protected] [email protected] Is an important element of the University’s creative provision. The Faculty includes Birmingham Conservatoire, a specialist Education, Law and Social Sciences Faculty of Technology, Engineering and music school of international stature; Birmingham School The education division, awarded Category A status by the TDA, the Environment Richard Spilsbury, BSc, MSc, FCA of Acting, one of the UK’s leading vocational drama training ensures trainee teachers are well-prepared for entry into the Offers cutting-edge courses in computer technology, multimedia Director of Finance and Resource Allocation schools; Birmingham School of Media, a Skillset approved most challenging and rewarding roles in the profession, while and engineering, as well specialist programmes in property, media academy and the School of English, which plays host to the School of Law gives its students the chance to join study construction and planning. The faculty is located within the the National Academy of Writing, a placements with death penalty appeal advocates in the USA. prestigious Millennium Point building, in the heart of Birmingham, conservatoire for new writers. Students engage and the £114million development provides some of the best directly with the working environment that will become With strong teaching, research and consultancy in these areas resources and facilities in the country. With a strong association part and parcel of their own professional lives. They are the faculty seeks to make links with both local and wider with industry a range of exciting courses are on offer, including supported with the necessary intellectual and vocational skills communities, particularly through its work with schools, Motorsports Technology and Film Technology and Production. The for employment and freelance work that often forms the path to children’s agencies, the criminal justice, governmental, legal faculty is home to the leading Cisco Network Academy Training success for the aspiring creative practitioner. and housing professions. The education division ensures Centre for Europe, Middle East and Africa, as well being an trainee teachers are well-prepared for entry into the most operator of one of Microsoft’s top UK academies. Executive Dean: Professor Daniel Howard challenging and rewarding roles in the profession, while Tel: 0121 331 6342 the School of Law gives its students the chance to join study Executive Dean: Professor Melvyn Lees Email: [email protected] placements with death penalty appeal advocates in the USA. Tel: 0121 331 7450 The faculty is also home to leading UK criminologist Professor Email: [email protected] David Wilson.

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