Education

Education

Slack co-founder funds more BCU students from under-represented backgrounds

The Henderson Programme has supported 326 students and aims for 200 a year.

4 October 2026 · Source: Birmingham City University

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UCB students urged to volunteer at the Invictus Games

The Games come to the NEC from 10 to 17 July 2027.

3 October 2026 · Source: University College Birmingham

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University of Birmingham rises to 97th in world rankings

The university is in the top 100 of both the THE and QS global tables.

2 October 2026 · Source: University of Birmingham

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First social work apprentices start at University College Birmingham

Two new degree apprenticeships let people train as social workers while earning.

1 October 2026 · Source: University College Birmingham

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Free school meals now open to every family on Universal Credit

Families could save up to 495 pounds a child, but they still need to apply.

28 September 2026 · Source: Department for Education

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BCU climbs 14 places in the Good University Guide

Birmingham City University moves to 99th in The Times and Sunday Times rankings.

28 September 2026 · Source: Birmingham City University

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Oxbridge and medicine applicants face 15 October deadline

Most other university applications for 2027 are due by 13 January.

28 September 2026 · Source: UCAS

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Birmingham scientists join UK-Germany membrane exchange

The first four early career researchers will swap labs between the Midlands and Dresden.

28 September 2026 · Source: Aston University

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BCU to train human rights professionals with Geneva hub

The university's Centre for Human Rights will design a course on UN mechanisms.

28 September 2026 · Source: Birmingham City University

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Secondary school applications close on 31 October

Parents of Year 6 children apply through the council, with offers on 1 March 2027.

27 September 2026 · Source: GOV.UK