Birmingham City University
Birmingham City University
Birmingham City University

 

Services to business

Birmingham City University offer a range of services to help and support businesses, from carrying out market research to addressing quality assurance needs.


Birmingham Professional Legal Training
The Law School now offers dedicated legal training for professionals at all levels - fully qualified solicitors to paralegals and clerks. We have a full range of CPD courses and courses to bring you up to speed with new developments.


Contact-the Knowledge Exchange (ContactKE)
A specialist resource to support West Midlands' businesses by matching their needs with skills and expertise within the region's universities.

To book or to ask for further information contact info@contactke.co.uk 07855745815


Creating Content (ERDF)
The focus of the Creating Content project is on knowledge transfer and using screen based media to enhance and diversify enterprises in terms of products and services, to improve sales and for job creation.

To book or to ask for further information contact Sara Harris 0121 204 9888


NTI Business Assists (ESF)
The focus of the project is on knowledge transfer and using screen based media to enhance and diversify enterprises in terms of products and services, to improve sales and for job creation.

To book or to ask for further information contact Sara Harris 0121 204 9888


Accessibility / usability expert review
Written reports on usability and accessibility of a digital interactive, undertaken by User-lab staff and based on their use of the product.

To book or to ask for further information contact Jerome Turner 0121 331 7915


Technology research
Research and 'trend spotting' of emerging technologies, grounded in strong academic and practial experience of working these areas.

To book or to ask for further information contact Jerome Turner 0121 331 7915


Market research
User-research undertaken to inform a client's design process e.g. online questionnaires, focus groups, web site visitor tracking.

To book or to ask for further information contact Jerome Turner 0121 331 7915


Visioning services
Workshop service helping clients identify their audience's requirements - can include up to eight stakeholders from any facet of client staff.

To book or to ask for further information contact Jerome Turner 0121 331 7915


Evaluation service
Consultancy service provided to evaluate projects or activity such as value added of training departments, coaching services, interventions programmes.

To book or to ask for further information contact Clinton Bantock 0121 331 6432


Evidence Base Research and Evaluation
Bespoke research, evaluation and training solutions for the library, information, cultural, education and related fields. Supporting organisations in using evidence to effect change.

To book or to ask for further information contact Pete Dalton 0121 331 7670


Entrepreneurship development workshop
Overview workshop of issues involved in implementation.

To book or to ask for further information contact Clinton Bantock 0121 331 6432


Quality assurance review consultation
Pre audit quality assurance review consultation to facilitate internal audit departments in preparation for a full scale quality review.

To book or to ask for further information contact Clinton Bantock 0121 331 6432


Quality assurance review service
Full scale quality assurance review of internal departments.

To book or to ask for further information contact Clinton Bantock 0121 331 6432


Digital Print Services
DPS offers printing,digital mono,colour,binding and finishing service. we guarantee all work received is respected for its confidentially

To book or to ask for further information contact Malcolm Read 0121 331 5384


Digital Capture Solutions
'Safeguarding yesterday for tomorrow.' Five years' experience digitising bound/unbound archives, special collections, images, maps, plans, oversize materials for public/private sector clients

To book or to ask for further information contact Beverley Dodd 0121 331 6350 or 0121 331 5286


External Engagements for Musicians
The department offers advanced students the opportunity to undertake paid professional engagements throughout the Midlands and beyond.

To book or to ask for further information contact external.engagements@bcu.ac.uk 0121 331 6901


One Step Hire Scheme
A new approach for employers who are recruiting for part-time, temporary or seasonal staff. A one-day fast-track interview approach that brings results.

To book or to ask for further information contact Sharon Rhodes 0121 331 7245


Mentoring Scheme
Mentoring skills develops leaders in business and industry as well as personal and professional development in students. We provide the mentor training when you mentor a Birmingham City University student.

To book or to ask for further information contact Lucy Madahar 0121 331 5344


Careers Recruitment Fairs
Attending graduate recruitment fairs gives you access to hundreds of students and finalists from a broad range of backgrounds. Held in the Spring and Autumn

To book or to ask for further information contact Lucy Madahar 0121 331 5344


Employer Presentations
You can use presentations to inform students about your business and the range of job opportunities available. This is also an excellent way to raise the profile of your organisation with Birmingham City University students.

To book or to ask for further information contact Jane Frisby 0121 331 7648


Employer Open Days
Organising an Open Day at your company is an exceptional way to meet future Birmingham City University graduates. Students can receive a guided tour of your premises and have an informal chat with current members of your staff

To book or to ask for further information contact Jane Frisby 0121 331 7648


Xperience Works @ Birmingham City University
When you participate in this programme you will tap into new skills for your company while making a real impact on students.

To book or to ask for further information contact Sharon Rhodes 0121 331 7245


Fee free Vacancy Advertising
The Employer Services Team will assist you in advertising your vacancies on our Careers web site. We advertise placement, work experience, graduate schemes, full time and part-time jobs.

To book or to ask for further information contact Jane Frisby 0121 331 7648


Try before you buy
Taking a student on placement could be a way to get a problem solved, a project completed and a future employee interviewed on-the-job.

To book or to ask for further information contact Lucy Madahar 0121 331 5344


Influence what students learn
What skills do you want your new graduate employee to have? Help us to deliver the skills you need in the workplace.

To book or to ask for further information contact Ruth Lawton 0121 331 5346


User-testing
User-testing of web sites or digital interactives. Takes place at our labs, usually with 6-8 users from client's audience. Output is typically a written report.

To book or to ask for further information contact Jerome Turner 0121 331 7915


Mentoring
Sharing and practical application of user-centred design and user-research methods. 1) to develop a design SME's specific skills or 2) to give any client better understanding of their audience.

To book or to ask for further information contact Jerome Turner 0121 331 7915

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Birmingham City University, Perry Barr, Birmingham, B42 2SU
Main switchboard: +44 (0) 121 331 5000 Course enquiries: +44 (0) 121 331 5595