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Birmingham City University (abbrev. BCU ) is a university in Birmingham , England. Initially established as the Birmingham College of Art with roots dating back to 1843, [ 3 ] it was designated as a polytechnic in 1971 and gained university status in 1992.
They are the new £189 million library of Birmingham, City University’s £130 million Creative Campus and a £9.7 million wing dedicated to the city’s global heritage at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery. Winning the title could be worth up to £800 million to the region’s economy and see the city playing host to star-studded events. [8]
The library is the result of a 1984 Stauffer Foundation Grant to the Native Indian Teacher Education Program (NITEP) that provided funds to build the collection. This collection was then gifted to the X̱wi7x̱wa Library when opening in 1993. The library also received a $1 million gift by William and June Bellman the same year.
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The library, which is estimated to have cost £188.8 million, [1] is viewed by the Birmingham City Council as a flagship project for the city's redevelopment. It has been described as the largest public library in the United Kingdom, [3] the largest public cultural space in Europe, [4] [5] [6] and the largest regional library in Europe.
The school offers an integrated BA degree in English Language and Literature and has added pathways in Creative Writing and Drama. There is a postgraduate course in Writing, which sees the school’s work showcased in venues such as Foyles Bookshop, the Royal Court Theatre, and the Birmingham Conservatoire.
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants has awarded Birmingham City University Business School Platinum Level Status for its training until 2010. This means that their ACCA courses are delivered to the highest possible level according to industry standards.
The Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) is an American independent, nonprofit organization. It works with libraries, cultural institutions, and higher learning communities on developing strategies to improve research, teaching, and learning environments.