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Keep up to date with the latest information about what’s going on at the British Academy of Jewellery. From new course additions, exciting events and inspiring projects, read on to see the latest events happening at BAJ and how you can get involved.

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BAJ Celebrates the Future of Jewellery Design with Graduate Showcase

On Wednesday, 2nd July, we hosted our HNC Final Show & BA (Hons) Showcase, showcasing the jewellery of 22 graduating students from their final
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Birmingham Awarded World Craft City Status for Thriving Jewellery Trade

The rich jewellery history of Birmingham has today been recognised by the World Crafts Council, after being awarded the prestigious World Craft City status
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Blog

Our jewellery blog combines news about our courses, projects and events, with tips on jewellery making and design. We also publish interviews with our accomplished tutors, as well as stories and testimonials from our students and graduates. Browse our posts and take a deep dive into the world of BAJ.

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From Passion to Profession: How Selina Yang Transformed Her Jewellery Dreams at BAJ

Selina (Mingjie) Yang, originally from China, was awarded the prestigious UK Global Talent Visa (Exceptional Promise) in Fashion Design, enabling her to continue building

Pride Month Spotlight: A Glimpse Into The History Of LGBTQ+ Jewellery

Love comes in many forms and to celebrate Pride month, we can look at how people have expressed their identity and romance through jewellery.  
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Podcast

In our monthly jewellery podcast, we talk to top industry professionals, who offer their insight and expertise on a vast array of relevant jewellery topics. From the history of our craft to new techniques and materials, as well as current trends that are shaping the
contemporary jewellery sector, we cover all of the emerging industry topics that jewellery professionals need to know.

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BAJ Podcast | Sustainable Reflections with Rebecca Maddock

In this episode of the BAJ Podcast, host Dr. Sofie Boons is joined by designer, maker, and content marketer Rebecca Maddock to explore the state
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BAJ Podcast | Sustainable Jewellery With Vivien Johnston

In this month’s BAJ Podcast episode, ‘Sustainable Jewellery‘, our host and special guest explore the questions ‘what does sustainability really mean in jewellery‘ and
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