Business School

"We actively engage with University College Birmingham students through guest lecture opportunities and hotel visits at The Grand Hotel Birmingham. These engagements offer a platform for students to gain invaluable industry insights, refine their skills, and foster meaningful connections with seasoned professionals. By sharing our expertise and experiences, we aim to inspire and empower the next generation of hospitality leaders, ensuring a seamless transition from academia to the dynamic world of hospitality."

Johan Scheepers
General Manager, The Grand Hotel Birmingham

"It has been great working with the University College Birmingham, helping new talent understand the working world. Alongside the university, to be able to help ambitious individuals seek the skills and understanding they need to progress their careers is a wonderful thing to be part of."

Alice May
Head of Operations at Cognition

"The NEC and University College Birmingham have a strong partnership. UCB provides a great platform for learning and coupled with the NEC Group’s experience in the events industry; we share a blend of academic and industry insight with students. Each year we strengthen our ties through programmes such as Event Week Live and Elite mentoring, to provide students with a deeper understanding of the industry and create networking opportunities for future employment.  UCB have proven to be a great asset to these programmes, and we look forward to working with them for many years to come."

Michelle Baldwin
Head of Events at the NEC