The University supports radio, television and multimedia producers to find and use the latest research, facilities and expertise in their programmes and websites.
We provide a dedicated service to producers through the University's Ideas Lab, which is funded by the Higher Education Innovation Fund through the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE).
If you are a TV, radio or multimedia producer we can -
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give you ideas for items, programmes and series based on the latest research which is being produced by the University, so putting you ahead of other companies
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suggest academics as editorial consultants, as expert interviewees or as new presenting talent
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provide access to cutting edge facilities and equipment which could be used within a programme or developed as a regular format point within a series
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host you on an ‘inspiration day’ on campus, where you can experience some of our facilities and meet leading academics in the fields in which you’d like to develop programming, to discuss new research and kick off collaborative relationships
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develop ideas in partnership with you, including doing research, writing proposals, and filming and editing taster tapes for you
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link you up with partner organisations such as hospitals, museums, charities and funding bodies
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attend meetings, run brainstorms and take part in pitches, at your offices and with broadcasters
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provide you with postgraduate interns for a 3 month work placement, free of charge
Contact us to find out more:
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Lucy Vernall - Project Director
Currently on maternity leave
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Trevor Showler - Interim Project Director
Telephone +44 (0)121 414 5494
Email: t.showler@bham.ac.uk
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Andy Tootell - Project Administrator
Telephone +44 (0)121 414 7809
Email: a.tootell@bham.ac.uk
Contact us
Lucy Vernall
Project Director
Currently on maternity leave
Trevor Showler
Interim Project Director
Email: t.showler@bham.ac.uk
Telephone +44 (0)121 414 5494
Andy Tootell
Project Administrator
Email: a.tootell@bham.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)121 414 7809