Birmingham Commonwealth Assoc (BCA), University of Birmingham and Birmingham City University organised, supported by Aston University Students Union, ‘Commonwealth Connect’ event held in the Banqueting Suite, Birmingham City Council, on 22 November 2025
Students were welcomed by the Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Councillor Zafar Iqbal MBE J.P and the Lord Lieutenant for the West Midlands, Mr Derrick Anderson CBE. Also attending were representatives from the Pakistan and Indian Consulate in Birmingham and the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner, Simon Foster. Andréa Edwards, Director of Global Relations and […]
The Birmingham Commonwealthy Association MOU with Uni of Worcester Students Union
Birmingham Commonwealth Assoc welcomes Mr Taher Gadiwala, its first Aston University student member.
Commenting upon becoming a member Taher said “I joined the Birmingham Commonwealth Association to contribute to a network that aligns with my values of collaboration, inclusion, and global connection. The BCA’s commitment to empowering communities, fostering partnerships across sectors, and promoting bilateral trade and opportunity across the Commonwealth strongly resonates with my passion for social […]
Birmingham Commonwealth Association annual inter-university/college Commonwealth debate in partnership with the University of Birmingham and Birmingham City University
Birmingham Commonwealth Association annual inter-university/college Commonwealth debate in partnership with the University of Birmingham and Birmingham City University -26 March 2025 ‘Arguing for or against a debate topic can be straightforward when you’re passionate about the subject or have strong evidence to back your stance’ says Keith Stokes-Smith, Chairman of the Birmingham Commonwealth Assoc. ‘It’s […]