2nd December 2021: BAJ Covid-19 safeguarding measures remain in place
The British Academy of Jewellery will continue to safeguard its students, with on-campus mask wearing and social distancing in place.
19th July 2021: BAJ Covid-19 safeguarding measures remain in place
Today, Monday 19th July 2021, lockdown restrictions across the UK are changing. At the British Academy of Jewellery, safeguarding our students is our top priority. To keep our students safe and ensure they can feel confident coming into the Academy, we will continue with our Covid-19 safeguarding measures for the rest of the summer term.
Starting a course with us this spring? Here’s what to expect when studying during quarantine
BAJ’s Jewellery Fundamentals course begins this spring. But what can students expect from this hands-on programme with lockdown restrictions? Not to worry – we’ve made all the arrangements so that aspiring jewellers joining us this spring can still expect the same world-class BAJ education.
Keeping safe on campus at BAJ: What to expect
If you’re joining us for the first time in autumn 2020 and early 2021, we understand that you may have questions about how the British Academy of Jewellery has adapted its courses for the 2020–21 and 2021-2022 academic years.
Support the NHS with BAJ’s Pins of Praise
The winning designs of BAJ’s Pins of Praise competition are now available to buy. All proceeds from sales of the 3D-printed brooches will go to NHS Charities Together.
Join us at BAJ in September 2020: Regular courses; adapted facilities
The British Academy of Jewellery is preparing to welcome students back to the workshops to continue their study in a safe learning environment. We are pleased to confirm that our regular courses will continue and students will have the same amount of practical time at the bench. Watch the video to find out more about the measures we’re putting into place.
BAJ apprentice Megan Rigby wins Goldsmiths’ Craft and Design Council Gold Award
BAJ Apprentice Megan Rigby was named the winner of the Goldsmiths’ Craft and Design Council Gold Award for junior engraving at Goldsmiths’ Hall in London on Monday evening.
IATA Students visit the British Academy of Jewellery
We recently welcomed a group of learners from the Institut D’Enseignement des Arts Techniques Science et Artisans, IATA, from Namur in Belgium who were on an exchange programme with us.
Dynamic mother and daughter set to make a splash in the jewellery industry
Abigail and Emily are a perfect example of two generations of budding jewellers, who have studied with us here at the British Academy of Jewellery in Birmingham.
BAJ attends SIHH in Geneva, Switzerland
The British Academy of Jewellery were delighted to attend the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) event in Geneva, Switzerland. Our Head of Product Development, Shirley Eden, and Centre Manager for Birmingham and Head of Watch Training Programmes, Lisa Khosla, attended the annual event and met with global professionals in the fine watch sector.