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Day In The Life Of An Adult Nurse Webinar

Join our online ‘day in the life of an adult nurse’ taster session, where a member of our adult nursing teaching team will provide you with an insight into the daily tasks and duties of a community and hospital adult…

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International Women’s Day 2023

It's International Women's Day on 8 March, and we're holding a range of events this week to mark the occasion.

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UCAS Workshops

From the moment a student begins to consider university to the day they accept their offer, we are on hand to support.

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Open days

Come and visit us on one of our open days, where you can find out more about our courses, our facilities and speak to current students and staff.

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Sanah Masood

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Chloe Woodbridge

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Nurses' Day Spotlight – Mandeep Lally

For Nurses' Day this year, we’re highlighting one of our incredible nursing apprenticeships lecturers, Mandeep Lally, who features as one of the incredible women in the book 75 Years, 75 Women, 75 Words.

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Three job offers in one day for UCB's Evie

Getting one job can be tough enough, so UCB student Evie Woodfield was overwhelmed to be offered three on the same day.

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Student Blog | The 12-day Christmas pleigh-list

From the pounding of Wham! to the sweet whistling notes of Mariah Carey, we are going to countdown The 12-Day Christmas Pleigh-list.

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High school students celebrate National Waiters Day

Year 9 and 10's from Solihull schools have been experiencing work in the UCB kitchens and restaurants as a part of the National Waiters Day initiative to celebrate the pride, skill and professionalism of front of house careers.

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Celebrating International Women’s Day at the University

Professionals were welcomed to the Restaurant at University College Birmingham on Thursday 7th March to celebrate International Women’s Day. Women and allies enjoyed networking before joining themed tables in Leadership, STEM, Sport, Business, Education, Technology, Health and Hospitality to discuss…

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Culinary Olympics bid coincides with International Chefs Day

England’s junior culinary team is taking on the best in the world with the help of three chefs who began cooking as schoolboys at University College Birmingham.

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A glorious graduation: we look back on the day

A look back at University College Birmingham September 2025 graduation.

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Blog | Seven reasons to come to a uni open day

They say buying a house is the biggest investment you will make, but a university education is not far behind these days.

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International Women's Day spotlight – Paulina Marmaite

Aesthetic Practitioner alumni Paulina Marmaite talks about opening her aesthetics clinic one year on and how her mum, a strong businesswoman, influenced her career.

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International Women's Day spotlight – Charlie Hobbis

Events Management alumni Charlie Hobbis talks us through her journey as a female entrepreneur, and turning a home interior and lifestyle page turned into a multi-6 figure business with well-known household clients like Tefal, Snug Sofas and Marks & Spencer.

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A ‘grand’ birthday present to mark World Cocktail Day

Hospitality and tourism students explore their cocktail creativity.

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THREE powerful reasons. TWO valuable events. ONE great day.

Two events on one day bring students, staff and stakeholders together.

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Talented student foodies inspire world for International Chefs Day

Talented students put their skills into action in the University kitchens to mark International Chefs Day in partnership with Nestlé Professional.

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Transition Day helps students moving into next stage of education

University College Birmingham has held its first Transition Day for new further and higher education students with neurodiversity or disability.

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Kapow! Pupils unmask food 'superpowers' at UCB for International Chefs Day

Cookery students from a Wolverhampton high school unmasked the 'superpowers' of food and karate chopped unhealthy diets at a UCB event to mark International Chefs Day.

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Pupils join International Chefs Day with stir-fry challenge at UCB

Budding kitchen stars got some top tips on healthy cooking when they took part in International Chefs Day at University College Birmingham.

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New Two-Day Degree launched to remove biggest barriers to study

University College Birmingham has launched its Two-Day Degree study model for September 2026, opening doors to higher education for those locked out of university by cost, irregular timetables or work and caring responsibilities.

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Caviar and Chips encourages investment in students to mark World Youth Skills Day

An award-winning bespoke wedding catering company has called on businesses to invest in the next generation after a series of successful work placements with students from University College Birmingham.

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Meet the experts at Specialist Hair and Media Make-up Employability Day!

Top professionals from the world of hair and make-up will be coming to meet University College Birmingham students at an employability event next week.

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Students set healthy eating example for next generation on International Chefs Day

Students have served up a shining example of healthy eating to inspire the next generation of chefs as part of an annual event held at University College Birmingham.

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Turning 'wonky veg' into delicious dishes for Waste Free Day

Young chefs from University College Birmingham helped turn wonky-looking vegetables into a delicious free lunch for the people of Birmingham as part of a week-long sustainability campaign.

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Savvy students make their mark at BSEEN five-day employability boot camp hosted by UCB

Five ambitious students at UCB are joining a formidable group of young people from across Newman University, Birmingham City University and Aston University to take part in a five-day business boot camp at McIntyre House this week.

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Specialist Hair and Media Make-up newsletter: Issue 2

We are excited to let you know about various activities, projects, talks and events that you can get involved with as a University College Birmingham alumni.

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Beauty students attend Dermalogica Privilege Day

Level 2 and 3 Beauty Therapy students spent a day at a Dermalogica salon honing their techniques and treatments in a professional environment.

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Sports therapy quartet gain ‘life-changing’ experience at London 2 Paris event

Young sports therapists training at University College Birmingham have been testing their talents either side of the English Channel to help cyclists in a charity endurance event.

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UCB hosts ABST Tutor Day

Tutors from around the country have been baking up a storm in the UCB bakery as part of their Alliance for Bakery Students and Trainees (ABST) Tutor Day workshop.

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UCB hosts first Commonwealth Day dinner

UCB opened its doors to welcome local diplomats and representatives to the Birmingham Commonwealth Association’s first Commonwealth Day dinner.

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Aiming for a 2:1 or above?

Classification session – Tuesday 10th March, 4pm - 6pm Are you aiming for a 2:1 or 1st class degree classification? If so, Tuesday's session is perfect for you.

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International rugby player on bill for uni open day

Leading international rugby player Maggie Alphonsi MBE will be one of the leading lights at University College Birmingham’s All Stars Open Day this weekend.

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Megan calls for support for MIND fundraiser on Time to Talk day

Suffering with mental health issues can be crippling and should not be stigmatised is the message UCB student Megan Slater is determined to get across on Time to Talk Day.

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A day of celebration for graduating students

One thousand students will graduate at Symphony Hall Birmingham on Friday 20 September as the University College Birmingham (UCB) annual Awards Congregations get underway.

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There's no business like show business at SHMM's Employability Day

UCB’s Specialist Hair and Media Make-up course has drawn experts from across the country to deliver demonstrations, workshops, and trade secrets in a day-long event devoted to employability in the make-up and special FX industries.

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College open day with star speakers inspires teens…and Joan Collins

College open day with star speakers inspires teens…and Joan Collins Hundreds of teenagers braved the snow to hear from guest speakers at UCB’s All Stars Open Day last Saturday, with even Dame Joan Collins giving the event a social media…

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Schwarzkopf Dream Makers award a day to remember

Top students from across Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy and Theatrical Special Effects, Hair and Media Make-up courses have been named Schwarzkopf Dream Makers in a trailblazing award scheme put together by UCB and the leading haircare brand.

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Pupils put on a 'soup-er' show as part of International Chefs Day

Broccoli never tasted so good according to a group of Birmingham schoolchildren who took over one of the UCB kitchens in Summer Row to mark International Chefs Day.

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Book your seat to see three inspirational speakers on International Women's Day!

A psychologist who has published a poetry book about her fascinating life journey, a researcher who explores the position of black, British female graduates and a former journalist who writes inspirational stories about women – you won’t want to miss…

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Schoolchildren discover How Healthy Food Works at UCB event for International Chefs Day

A group of budding young chefs discovered the many benefits of healthy eating as part of an event at University College Birmingham to mark International Chefs Day.

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UCB's online cooking star bigs up reading and shares page turners for World Book Day

Ben Ebbrell, an internet cooking star, hit author and former UCB student, has bigged up the benefits of reading whilst sharing his favourite page turners for World Book Day.

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Great day for gran as Johan graduates from course she taught

Retired senior lecturer Mary Elkerton couldn’t have been prouder to see her grandson graduate from UCB this week – especially when his course is one of today’s equivalents of the one she taught at the University for 31 years.

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Food and Nutrition student Christie does her bit for World Hunger Day

According to Oxfam, 1 in 6 parents have gone without food to afford to feed their families. Even more concerning, almost 40% of the population are just one heating bill or broken washing machine away from poverty.

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It's a bug's life at Applied Food and Nutrition final project presentation day

Applied Food and Nutrition students have wowed assessors with cutting-edge solutions to current issues affecting the British public’s health and nutrition.

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Carmen flies the flag for successful females everywhere on International Women's Day

There’s few better examples of successful international women than our very own, former tourism graduate Carmen Nibigira, who was recently called on to advise the UN on East African economics.

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INWED 2026: amplifying a national call for inclusion, belonging and skills innovation

National event highlighs inclusion, belonging and skills innovation in STEM.

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Professional Cookery students rustle up sweet treats with Michelin star chef

A group of 10 Level 2 Professional Cookery students have been rewarded for outstanding hard work with a masterclass on patisserie with celebrated pastry chef Anthony Audebard.

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Numbers add up for 45 GCSE maths resit students

It’s GCSE maths resit time at University College Birmingham and 45 Level 2 and 3 students are celebrating passing their November exams.

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SHMM GTA lands tour with "worldwide phenomenon" Dirty Dancing stage show

Hannah Forbes first came to UCB as a Level 2 student in 2009, before eventually progressing onto a degree in Specialist Hair & Media Make-up and finally becoming a Graduate Teaching Assistant with the University.

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UCB helps develop hotel management talent

UCB hosted an induction day for people in the hospitality industry who are working towards a Foundation Degree in Professional Hospitality Operational Management Level 5.

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CAM student's dissertation hand-in topped off with Master Chef title

Fourth-year Culinary Arts Management student Peter Price has taken the definition of multi-tasking to a whole new level, winning the acclaimed title of 2018 Young Master Chef of the year on the same day as his final year dissertation hand-in…

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Student Blog | Applicant Days v Open Days – what’s the difference?

Some students think that because they have been to an open day, they won’t bother going to an applicant day. Find out why you should.

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FE students celebrate their achievements

Over 300 FE students will celebrate their achievements tonight (2 September) at a special ceremony in the grand surroundings of Birmingham’s Town Hall.

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Rahul Gautam

Managing within a luxury hotel group in India, Rahul discovered how his master’s degree could be applied to his day-to-day work.

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Celebrity hair and make-up artist assisted by UCB students on hit BBC comedy

Celebrity hair and make-up artist Alyn Waterman was assisted by UCB students on a new hit BBC comedy, he has revealed ahead of his guest appearance at this week’s college open day.

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Teaching The Vamps lead singer to make cocktails - all in a day's work for UCB's Georgia!

It's not every day you get to show the lead singer of one of your favourite bands how to make cocktails – but that's exactly what happened to UCB student Georgia Wheatley.

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Oar-inspiring prize for FutureChef Katie

Katie Cooper, a UCB student who is on a placement at Michelin-starred Carters of Moseley, spent a day with the Sodexo team at Henley Royal Regatta as part of her first prize for winning Springboard's FutureChef 2017 competition.

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University brings computer science to life to encourage girls into tech careers

Girls from city schools are set to perform a virtual reality patient healthcheck, take part in a ‘Wall Street’ trade-off and create digital art over a day of activities to promote women in tech at University College Birmingham.

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The circus comes to UCB

Specialist Hair & Media Make-up students turned an open day into a circus as part of a creative showcase module.

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PGCE students get cooking!

On Friday 24th November, a group of UCB's postgraduate teacher training students spent the day in the university's professional kitchen.

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Sports therapy students travel hundreds of miles to support cyclists on epic Ride Across Britain

Students from University College Birmingham travelled the length of the country to provide therapy for cyclists taking on a gruelling nine-day challenge.

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A peek behind the scenes for Events Management students at NEC's Event Week Live 2026

Students and staff had the opportunity to attend an industry networking day at Event Week Live 2026.

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UCB welcomes leading Swedish chef

Top Swedish chef Douglas Spiik has been sharing the secrets of his success during a two-day masterclass at UCB.