Could your business make a four-day week work?
With a number of UK businesses trialling a four-day week from June, two of our expert academics provide insight into the benefits and the challenges that this new way of working could have.

With a number of UK businesses trialling a four-day week from June, two of our expert academics provide insight into the benefits and the challenges that this new way of working could have.
Experts from Birmingham City University’s Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment have embarked on a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP), which will use semantic web and immersive technologies to help engage new customers and increase productivity in modular construction.
International Day of Women and Girls In Science is held on 11th February every year, but why is this day worth celebrating and what vital message does it have for businesses looking to grow in years to come? BCU Advantage investigates.
With its new accreditation and stunning facilities, Birmingham City University (BCU) is positioning itself as the West Midlands’ primary innovation institute. Joanna Birch, Director of Innovation, Enterprise and Employability at BCU, discusses what this means for the institution, the region and its businesses.
Looking for ways to give back and build your skills and contacts at the same time? Birmingham City University (BCU)’s professional mentoring programme will take you on a mutually rewarding journey.
To find out more, we spoke to a number of existing mentors about some of the benefits.
Many businesses are planning for an uncertain 2022, and there are a number of supply chain challenges driving this concern. Igho Ekiugbo, Lecturer in Logistics and Supply Chain Management at Birmingham City University, tells us more.
We have brought together experts in digital marketing, supply chains, sustainability and more to discuss the key businesses trends and tips for the year ahead.
Andy Salmon, serial entrepreneur and Senior Lecturer in International Business at Birmingham City University Business School discusses the everyday challenges small and medium-sized enterprises are facing in the current regional business environment and the business support opportunities they need to take advantage of to ensure sustainable business growth.
A successful business podcast that invites senior managers from a broad range of leading companies to share their insights has returned for its third series.