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“Birmingham City University - a new name for the University of Central England in Birmingham”
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University of Central England no more; we are now Birmingham City University

Birmingham City University - formerly University of Central England in BirminghamBirmingham City University is the new name unveiled on October 1st for the former University of Central England in Birmingham.

The move follows extensive consultation with students, staff and key university stakeholders, who were asked to vote on three alternative names for the university.  Of the 4,700 people who responded to a survey earlier this year, the greatest number (42.8%) voted in favour of Birmingham City University.

Read the rest of the official announcement on Birmingham City University's new name.

Press releases on the name change

See the complete list of press releases and coverage on our name change.

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