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UCB Chef Lecturer awarded Master of Culinary Arts

Anthony Wright, a senior Chef Lecturer at UCB's College of Food, was given the official title of Master of Culinary Arts (MCA) at a lavish gala presentation dinner at Claridge's Hotel last night.

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Culinary arts graduate Lurita returns to UCB with class of her own

It was a blast from the past for former Culinary Arts Management student Lurita Carr, whose first visit to UCB since graduating was also her very first school trip as a newly-qualified teacher.

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College student chef and culinary arts professor recognised at national awards

An “exceptional” student and a chef lecturer devoted to his protégés from University College Birmingham both won top accolades at this year’s British Culinary Federation (BCF) annual dinner and awards.

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Basking in another record year of culinary trophies and medals!

Chef lecturer Mathew Shropshall didn't think things could get much better than last year, when UCB's student bakers, cooks and front-of-house protégés proudly took home a record number of awards from some of the biggest competitions in the UK and…

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Culinary Arts student offered ‘rare’ job on the spot at Tom Kerridge’s restaurant

Eryn Beales impressed top chefs at the Michelin-starred chef’s gastropub The Butcher’s Tap and Grill after a job trial, earning a role as a Chef de Partie.

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University’s food stars begin two-year journey to Culinary World Cup

A team made entirely of current and former University College Birmingham students will be flying the flag for England at one of the world's biggest culinary contests.

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BA Sports Management students visit Poland

Recently, BA Sports Management students enjoyed an educational visit to Kraków and Zakopane in Poland for a few days to observe the development of sport following the country's entrance into the European Union in 2004.

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MA Culinary Arts Management students are pub entrepreneurs

Groups of Culinary Arts Management postgraduate students put together successful business plans for new pub concepts to be judged by a panel of industry professionals.

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Sweet challenge for Culinary Arts Management students

Third year Culinary Arts Management students have been getting in touch with their innerpâtissier to create delicious desserts as part of their Specialist Pastry Techniques option module.

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Culinary arts students rock the podium at first Zest Quest Asia online spin-off

Two of the four students to take the podium at the first online spin-off of acclaimed chefs Cyrus and Pervin Todiwala’s annual search for young talent in Asian food were from University College Birmingham.

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Culinary arts student serves top sport and TV stars on placement at Celtic Manor Resort

A culinary arts student from University College Birmingham has revealed how she had the chance to serve a string of famous stars while on placement at a prestigious UK resort – with more students now being encouraged to follow in…

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Tom tops table with first class degree in Culinary Arts Management

Former UCB student Tom Price, who was made head chef of a Wiltshire hotel and restaurant just three-and-a-half months after finishing his course, has graduated with a first in Culinary Arts Management BA (Hons).

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Professional cookery students learn how to get ahead

Level 3 Professional Cookery Diploma students begin their first term back at UCB with an informative talk from a BA Culinary Arts Management (CAM) student.

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Record haul of medals for "incredible" culinary arts apprentices

Eleven Royal Academy of Culinary Arts (RACA) apprentices from UCB are celebrating success at The Professional Kitchen Show’s competitive stages - including a staggering six gold medals.

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Made-up! Kris clinches third work placement.

Kris Delaney, BA (Hons) Specialist Hair and Media Make-up student, is absolutely made up after clinching her third work placement with an industry professional since starting at UCB.

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Culinary Students Sizzle in the Kitchen this Summer

Dedicated culinary arts students are swapping the beach for the heat of the kitchen as they prepare for their new degrees during the summer holidays.

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UCB student wins second at prestigious Young Chef of the Year Peru competition!

Culinary Arts Management student Ryan Sharpe has beaten students and industry professionals from all over the UK to come second in the Young Chef of the Year Peru competition, which was held this month at Westminster College in London.

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Placement life's a peach for students Emma and Hannah

Culinary Arts Management students Emma Davies and Hannah Smith chose an unconventional route when it came to their placement year, opting away from the traditional restaurant scene in favour of respected gastropub company Peach Pubs.

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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 students take part in AVA's 2014 'Culinary Product Development Challenge'

Final-year Culinary Arts Management students provided an insight into the future of vending machine food for a panel of industry experts.

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Gemma is Professional Beauty Awards finalist

UCB Theatrical & Media Make-Up lecturer Gemma Richmond is a finalist in the Professional Beauty Awards 2015 for Make-Up Specialist of the Year.

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Blog | Career and placement opportunities with University College Birmingham

With many businesses citing a lack of real-world experience as one of their biggest challenges when trying to recruit, work placements offer students a powerful opportunity to get ahead.

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UCB triumphs at Culinary Olympics

Young UCB chefs are celebrating an extraordinary achievement after winning silver and bronze at one of the toughest culinary competitions in the world.

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UCB wins top student award at Nestlé Professional Toque d'Or

University College Birmingham has scooped the Nestlé Professional Toque d’Or, the nation’s top student culinary and restaurant service award.

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UCB student is Oriental Young Chef of the Year

Culinary Arts Management degree student Joseph Vinten is celebrating after winning Wing Yip 'Oriental Young Chef of the Year' competition which took place at UCB.

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Professional cookery students get a masterclass in venison

Professional cookery students were given a masterclass in venison by a deer stalker and a visiting head chef.

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Digital T-level placement students support racial empowerment

Digital T-level students at University College Birmingham have been supporting racial empowerment through a placement with city-based Girl Grind UK.

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UCB lands placement deal with major gym chain

Students on sports courses at UCB stand to benefit from a formal partnership the University has just confirmed with easyGym, the multi-million pound health and fitness chain.

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New placement opportunities for marketing students as agency boss delivers guest talk

University College Birmingham students have had the chance to gain expert insight on marketing from the head of a city agency offering a range of placement opportunities.

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National junior culinary team begins training for Culinary World Cup

With more than half the team made up of UCB students and alumni, this year's National English Junior Team of brilliant young chefs has begun training for the world's top competition.