India, June 4 -- The dazzling technical skills, creativity, and passion of Birmingham City University's iconic School of Jewellery (SoJ) have helped Birmingham secure a major global accolade.

Professor David Mba, Vice-Chancellor of Birmingham City University (BCU), said: "Being recognised as a World Craft City puts a global spotlight on the skills, creativity and community we have here in Birmingham.

"At the School of Jewellery, we already attract talented students and practitioners from across the world - but this recognition will help us go even further.

"It will strengthen our international reputation, open up new collaborations, and inspire even more promising students to come here to study, work, and create - a perfect example of ...