birmingham city university News

OPINION

by James ButteryJuly 14, 2016July 14, 2016

OPINION: In recognition of horological education

It was once said that it required 34 different skills to make a watch. The recent WatchPro Hot 100’s celebration of the Trailblazers, Power Players, Brand Champions, Premier Buyers and Retail Titans indicates that the number of skills now embraced ...

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NEWS

by James ButteryJune 19, 2015

Christopher Ward expands support for BCU students

British watch brand Christopher Ward is extending its support to Birmingham City University’s School of Jewellery Horology degree programme. Students on the BA Hons degree course in Horology, the only one of its kind in the UK which was launched ...

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GALLERIES

by James ButteryJune 17, 2015

IN PICS: Exhibition night for horology graduates

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NEWS

by James ButteryMay 27, 2015

Horology students quiz Roger Smith on movie debut

Roger Smith was the guest of honour at Birmingham City University when the world tour of film The Watchmaker’s Apprentice stopped off in town. Watchmaker Smith, around whom the film is based, joined students from Birmingham City University’s School of ...

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NEWS

by James ButteryMay 14, 2015

First horology degree graduates to exhibit in June

The first ten graduates of Birmingham City University’s are preparing to exhibit their graduate collection of clocks next month. The School of Jewellery, Birmingham, this year celebrates 125 years of education and also sees the first ten students on its ...

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NEWS

by James ButteryNovember 27, 2014

Duchess of Cornwall meets Struthers London

Struthers London watchmakers Craig and Rebecca Struthers met the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cambridge as they toured Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter. The Royal visit was organised by the Jewellery Quarter Development Trust and offered an opportunity to showcase the ...

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NEWS

by Staff WriterJanuary 14, 2014

LVMH UK to support Birmingham horology students

LVMH Watch & Jewellery UK has teamed up with the Birmingham City University to offer horology students mentoring and work placements. Students on the university’s BA (hons) Horology degree course within The School of Jewellery will be given the opportunity ...

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