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Alex Wathey

Having worked on top shows like Game of Thrones and Doctor Who, lecturer Alex discusses how our course will help you follow in her footsteps.

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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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UCB takes the crown at Zest Quest Asia competition

A trio of UCB trainee chefs will enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Japan after being crowned winners of Zest Quest Asia 2017.

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An evening of celebration and success

UCB's level 3 students celebrated completing their courses in style at a Celebration Event evening at Birmingham Town Hall, held in recognition of all their hard work and achievements.

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FE Celebration and Awards Ceremony 2015

UCB’s Level 3 students celebrated completing their courses in style at a Celebration Event evening at Birmingham Town Hall, held in recognition of all their hard work and achievements.

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Free sanitary products for University College Birmingham students to tackle period poverty

University College Birmingham has pledged its commitment to tackling period poverty by providing free sanitary products across its campuses.

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Lecturers held up as shining examples at University teaching awards

Seven UCB lecturers have been recognised for going above and beyond the call of duty for their students in the University's annual Spotlight on Great Teaching Awards.

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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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Success at Salon Culinaire

UCB Bakery and Confectionery students recently returned from Salon Culinaire at the Hospitality Show with a host of medals and merits.

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University’s Guild of Students officers add their voice to national debate

UCB Guild of Students join a national debate on the post-16 white paper.

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World-famous Italian sculptor captivates after dropping into UCB to see his work

World-famous Italian sculptor Lorenzo Quinn got to hear why UCB chose his Leap of Faith masterpiece to display in McIntyre House during an impromptu visit to the University.

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Top Midlands clubs among firms coming to sports employability extravaganza

Sports students will have the chance to meet with staff from top Midlands sports clubs as part of an employability extravaganza at University College Birmingham.

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Topping the charts for postgraduate employability and retention

UCB has topped the charts for employability and retention in the largest sector-wide survey of postgraduate students and their learning and teaching experience.

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UCB hears all with The Listening Project

UCB students, lecturers and support staff gathered in droves to take part in The Listening Project, a day-long student conference devoted to improving every element of life at the University.

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Business students travel to infinity in Global Entrepreneurship Week conference

The theme of this year's student learning conference could scarcely have been more relevant.

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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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More young adults with SEN finding work with help from UCB

From retail to transportation, more young adults with special educational needs and learning disabilities are finding work thanks to a partnership between a Birmingham school and UCB.

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Give it up for UCB's further education students!

UCB's Level 3 students and apprentices descended on Birmingham Town Hall to celebrate the completion of their courses, with 11 students also receiving special recognition.

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Record year for student satisfaction at UCB

University College Birmingham is celebrating its best ever scores in the National Student Survey.

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Bakery wins big at NEC Salon Display

Bakery students attended The Hospitality Show in the NEC to participate in the Salon Display competition, where bakery professionals showcase works of art made from marzipan, sugar craft, pastillage, chocolate and bread.

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Specialist Hair and Media Make-up newsletter: Issue 3

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

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

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Students get chance to share views to enhance UCB teaching and learning experience

Students from across the courses had the chance to express their views on teaching and learning at UCB at a conference designed to make the experience the best it can be.

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Full house! Six UCB courses receive 100% satisfaction in National Student Survey

University College Birmingham is not only celebrating a jump in its overall satisfaction score in the National Student Survey, but six courses receiving a full house.

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UCB wins first 'University Challenge' food science quiz on coeliac question

Move over Paxman! UCB College of Food students thrashed the opposition in a University Challenge-inspired quiz for the nation’s undergraduate food scientists.

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Teenagers graduate with a first-class experience of UCB

More than 40 teenagers graduated from UCB's annual UniFest after getting first-hand experience of life at University College Birmingham.

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Record-breaking £27k raised for life-limited children at charity dinner

Two iconic Brummie chefs led first year students from the Culinary Arts Management degree in a spectacular charity evening for over 90 guests at the University's award-winning restaurant.

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Mondelez International and University College Birmingham join forces to create the chocolatiers of the future

Two trainee bakers are savouring the sweet taste of success as the first-ever chocolate apprentices at Mondelēz International, the home of Cadbury, in Birmingham.

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Andreas Antona awarded Honorary Doctorate

Michelin star chef, Andreas Antona, has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate at the recent University College Birmingham (UCB) Awards Congregations.

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UCB students dish up experience of their prize trip to Japan

With over 10,000 UK restaurants now offering Asian food, it's no wonder Zest Quest Asia – the brainchild of top Indian chef Cyrus Todiwala OBE – is dubbed "the student chef's competition for the 21st century".

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Rising star students taste sweet success in annual bakery awards

Students from the College of Food swept the board yet again at the Alliance of Bakery Students and Trainees Awards.

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Student Blog | Accommodation tips from a final year student

If you are joining University College Birmingham in September and still haven’t sorted out your accommodation for the year, keep on reading...

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Student chef Killoran ready, set, mango for Zest Quest Asia grand finale

A talented student chef from University College Birmingham has made the finals of this year’s Zest Quest Asia Tilda Challenge.

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Killoran wins at Zest Quest Asia with rice cream dish made with lockdown leftovers

Professional Chef FdA student Killoran Wills was not only hailed first place runner up at yesterday’s grand finale, but won Best Use of Rice after a virtual cook-off, beamed live from the University’s training kitchens.

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Birmingham and Black Country universities join forces for Birmingham Pride

Six higher education institutions from across the city region will be sharing a message of unity with a joint float at this year’s Birmingham Pride parade.

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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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Women's health in sport to top agenda at university conference

University College Birmingham is set to host its sixth annual Sports Performance and Rehabilitation Conference (SPARC), with women's health in sport and exercise firmly at the top of the agenda.

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Goosefoot scoop top prize for best vending snack

Final-year Culinary Arts Management students staged an exhibition of healthy vending snacks for the Automatic Vending Association's (AVA) Culinary Product Development Challenge.

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Vending Concept Winners

A team of Culinary Arts Management Degree students is celebrating after impressing leading figures from the vending industry with their innovative new concept range of pastries.

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CAM Students Culinary Product Development Challenge

Final year Culinary Arts Management students recently presented the outcome of their New Product Development Challenge module to representatives of the Automatic Vending Association (AVA).

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UCB launches new craft breads range

UCB launched its own range of mouth-watering craft breads to coincide with National Craft Bakers Week. The collection, featuring a new signature sour dough alongside speciality breads such as sun-dried tomato, celery seed and black onion seed, is the culmination…

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Bumper roundup: Gongs, glory and giving back at Birmingham College of Food

As Christmas comes a-calling and we close the oven doors on 2024, we celebrate the latest achievements of our one and only Birmingham College of Food. Read our bumper roundup.

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Students use their loaf to beat food waste

Crumbs! Students from University College Birmingham used their culinary skills and imagination to turn leftover bread into delicious dishes.

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Students showcase new vending concepts

UCB Culinary Arts Management students joined forces with the Automatic Vending Association (AVA) to highlight the opportunities that exist for the vending industry.

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Blog | Our top 10 news stories of 2024

In 2024, our students and staff have been busy winning awards, launching community initiatives, working with experts, you name it, while our graduates have been out making their mark on the world. Read our bumper roundup.

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Creative student team gets Commonwealth Games athletes ready for the cameras

From flag nail art and make-up to barbering and Afro braiding, a creative team of University College Birmingham students is getting the world’s top athletes ready for the cameras at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

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Students work with MasterChef champ to serve up five-course VIP meal

Students from University College Birmingham had a lesson like no other when they got to work with MasterChef: The Professionals winner Dan Lee to prepare a five-course feast for VIP guests from across Birmingham.

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Senior Lecturer

Alex Harris

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Physiotherapy Lecturer

Alex Bloor

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International Marketing Manager

Alex Carter

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Meet the International team

Find out more about the International team

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World

Whether you want to work in hotels, hospitality and events or explore the world of aviation, tourism and travel, our Department of Hospitality and Tourism runs a range of courses to help you pursue your ideal career.

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Head of Department - Hospitality and Tourism (Interim)

Richard Behan

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Outreach and Widening Participation

We offer interesting and exciting ways for young people who may not be considering university as an option to explore student life and raise aspirations.

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Nepal

Detailed country-specific information regarding entry requirements, English requirements and applications at University College Birmingham.