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Undergraduate Prospectus 2024: A Showcase for UoB and Creative Media

A prospectus is often the first impression a University makes to students. As such, it’s hugely important for a University’s reputation and for student recruitment. We were very excited for the opportunity to create the University of Birmingham’s 2024 undergraduate prospectus. Photography As a general rule, once students see the University’s redbrick campus, they are

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‘Just Ask’ Campaign for Library Services

Libraries are treasure troves for book lovers and students everywhere. But are you aware of how much more they offer? The Brief University of Birmingham’s Library Services offer students heaps of support. This includes referencing advice, study spaces around campus, and help with academic writing. To access this support, all students need to do is

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‘The Rail Revolution’: Our BCRRE Film

The Birmingham Centre for Railway Research and Education (BCRRE) are advocating for the decarbonisation of rail amidst the rise in global temperatures. BCRRE came to Creative Media with the aim of promoting the University’s research on hybrid hydrogen trains. There are several problems with rail infrastructure in Africa, with electrified cables often being stolen and

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Unearthed Treasures: Our Exhibition for the Lapworth Museum

Charles Lapworth is one of the most iconic figures from the University of Birmingham. Thousands of people visit the Lapworth Museum of Geology every year to marvel at the state-of-the-art galleries, interactive exhibits … and for a selfie op with the T. rex! When the Lapworth Museum came to Creative Media with an exhibit brief,

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Leadership Exchanged: A Pitch-Perfect Podcast

Creative Media is the best destination for podcasting. Not only are our media team equipped with pitch-perfect audio equipment, but they have the training to help you hit your mark.   When the College of Social Sciences (CoSS) approached us with a podcast brief, we knew we had the perfect opportunity to put our skills

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Cover Story: How Buzz Roared into Life

Objective: 2022 was a ‘monster’ year for palaeontology at Birmingham. A study by Dr Stephan Lautenschlager found that the oval eye sockets of dinosaurs such as the T. rex could have evolved to absorb the impact of their astonishing bite as they pounced on prey. The University of Birmingham’s Buzz magazine was eager to highlight

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Developing a Tool to Help Care Workers Assist At-Risk Children

Objective: A researcher from the University of Birmingham’s College of Social Sciences had developed a tool to assist care workers in assessing the severity of at-risk children. We needed a website that would deliver information quickly to those workers. The Story: Researchers at the University suggested the idea of hosting vital information regarding child safety

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Wellbeing Walk Map a Success at Winterbourne

Winterbourne House & Garden is one of the finest cultural attractions offered by the University of Birmingham. An Edwardian-era house, operational printing press, and a sprawling botanical garden are among the sights to admire. Citing research that green spaces are beneficial for an individual’s health, Winterbourne was eager to promote their site as a wellbeing

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‘Answered by Academics’ Showcases Creative Media’s Video Offering

Objective: The University of Birmingham is constantly publishing world-leading research. When Campaigns and Reputation came to Creative Media to showcase the University’s research, we knew we had a wide range of talent and tools to help. The story: Campaigns and Reputation felt that a media project was the best way to demonstrate Birmingham’s research excellence.

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