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The Kick-Start Scheme

Our Kick-Start Scheme offers targeted financial support for you to spend on educational resources and a range of products and services to help you in your studies.

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Student Ambassadors

Our Student Ambassador scheme provides opportunities for flexible, part-time work that will fit around your studies while you enhance your CV.

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Marks and Certificates

Whether you're a former student who needs to replace vital documents, or a current student who wants to know what you will receive when you complete your studies, you will find all the relevant information here.

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Global Experiences

Find out more about Global Experiences

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Student charter

Our student charter has been written by staff and students to clearly set out what we expect of each other and the responsibilities of all those within our community.

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Higher Education Student Handbook

University College Birmingham HE Student Handbook deals with everything you will need to organise prior to your arrival here as a First Year student.

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College fees and tuition

Find more information about tuition fees for college courses at University College Birmingham.

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College and sixth form student life

Find out more about what life is like being a college or sixth form student at University College Birmingham and what studying at the heart of the city and the country has to offer.

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Undergraduate study

Our extensive range of specialist BA, BSc and foundation degree courses are highly valued by industry.

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Postgraduate study

We offer a variety of postgraduate qualifications (MA/MSc, PGDip/PGCert, pre-masters) in areas including education, hospitality, culinary arts, business and sport.

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College and Sixth Form Centre application

Apply for one of our A-levels and vocational courses, find out more about the interview and offer process and how to enrol at University College Birmingham.

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Business

University College Birmingham’s commitment to vocational education, from apprenticeships through to Master’s Degrees, means we actively promote engagement with business across a variety of platforms. We can support your industry through training and support, work placements and job opportunities –…

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2 Day Degree

Explore 2 Day Degree courses at University College Birmingham. Study a full degree with just 2 consecutive days on campus each week, fixed timetabled days, optional one-night accommodation and financial support for eligible students.

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Careers Fair

Get an opportunity to network with employers from a variety of industries who will be promoting placement opportunities, part and full-time jobs, graduate schemes and graduate jobs, volunteering opportunities at our upcoming Careers Fair.

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Contextual offers

With our Contextual Offer scheme, we’re widening participation to those who have experienced challenging or difficult life circumstances, but are eager and ready to study at university.

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Senior Digital Librarian

Victoria Edwards

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Learning experience

In this section we tell you how to improve the presentation and the quality of your academic work. There are also some simple ‘rules and regs’ intended to ensure a more harmonious learning environment.

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Assessment fairness and marking

This page explains how University College Birmingham ensures that all work undertaken and examinations sat by our students are considered fairly.

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Rewards and benefits

University College Birmingham offers a generous reward and benefits package, ensuring that our staff feel valued and motivated. Our range of benefits support our staff across professional development and overall well-being.

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Financial support

While studying, it is important to manage your finances and access any help to which you are entitled. Our staff are here to give you the support and advice you need.

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Lecturer

Mossab Salih

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Graduation

Find out everything you need to know for graduation ceremonies at University College Birmingham.

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Hong Kong

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

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Singapore

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

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Taiwan

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

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Lecturer

Keith Ward

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Apprenticeships

Royal Academy of Culinary Arts Apprenticeship (RACA) Level 3

Mode of study

Part-Time

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Lecturer

Paul Mohan

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Associate Lecturer

Kaleem Ullah

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The Kick-Start Scheme

Our Kick-Start Scheme offers targeted financial support for you to spend on educational resources and a range of products and services to help you in your studies.

Other

Student Ambassadors

Our Student Ambassador scheme provides opportunities for flexible, part-time work that will fit around your studies while you enhance your CV.

Other

Marks and Certificates

Whether you're a former student who needs to replace vital documents, or a current student who wants to know what you will receive when you complete your studies, you will find all the relevant information here.

Other

Global Experiences

Find out more about Global Experiences

Other

Student charter

Our student charter has been written by staff and students to clearly set out what we expect of each other and the responsibilities of all those within our community.

Other

Higher Education Student Handbook

University College Birmingham HE Student Handbook deals with everything you will need to organise prior to your arrival here as a First Year student.

Other

College fees and tuition

Find more information about tuition fees for college courses at University College Birmingham.

Other

College and sixth form student life

Find out more about what life is like being a college or sixth form student at University College Birmingham and what studying at the heart of the city and the country has to offer.

Other

Undergraduate study

Our extensive range of specialist BA, BSc and foundation degree courses are highly valued by industry.

Other

Postgraduate study

We offer a variety of postgraduate qualifications (MA/MSc, PGDip/PGCert, pre-masters) in areas including education, hospitality, culinary arts, business and sport.

Other

College and Sixth Form Centre application

Apply for one of our A-levels and vocational courses, find out more about the interview and offer process and how to enrol at University College Birmingham.

Other

Business

University College Birmingham’s commitment to vocational education, from apprenticeships through to Master’s Degrees, means we actively promote engagement with business across a variety of platforms. We can support your industry through training and support, work placements and job opportunities –…

Other

2 Day Degree

Explore 2 Day Degree courses at University College Birmingham. Study a full degree with just 2 consecutive days on campus each week, fixed timetabled days, optional one-night accommodation and financial support for eligible students.

Other

Careers Fair

Get an opportunity to network with employers from a variety of industries who will be promoting placement opportunities, part and full-time jobs, graduate schemes and graduate jobs, volunteering opportunities at our upcoming Careers Fair.

Other

Contextual offers

With our Contextual Offer scheme, we’re widening participation to those who have experienced challenging or difficult life circumstances, but are eager and ready to study at university.

Other

Senior Digital Librarian

Victoria Edwards

Other

Learning experience

In this section we tell you how to improve the presentation and the quality of your academic work. There are also some simple ‘rules and regs’ intended to ensure a more harmonious learning environment.

Other

Assessment fairness and marking

This page explains how University College Birmingham ensures that all work undertaken and examinations sat by our students are considered fairly.

Other

Rewards and benefits

University College Birmingham offers a generous reward and benefits package, ensuring that our staff feel valued and motivated. Our range of benefits support our staff across professional development and overall well-being.

Other

Financial support

While studying, it is important to manage your finances and access any help to which you are entitled. Our staff are here to give you the support and advice you need.

Other

Lecturer

Mossab Salih

Other

Graduation

Find out everything you need to know for graduation ceremonies at University College Birmingham.

Other

Hong Kong

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

Other

Singapore

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

Other

Taiwan

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

Other

Lecturer

Keith Ward

Other

Apprenticeships

Royal Academy of Culinary Arts Apprenticeship (RACA) Level 3

Mode of study

Part-Time

Other

Lecturer

Paul Mohan

Other

Associate Lecturer

Kaleem Ullah

News and insights

Innovative scheme to support new entrepreneurs

An innovative programme offering recent UCB graduates and students the opportunity to start their own businesses in Birmingham has secured another three years funding from the European Regional Development Fund.

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Student lands job offer as University launches new internship scheme

A new internship scheme has given hospitality and tourism students at University College Birmingham the chance to gain invaluable industry experience – with one even being offered a job.

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Olympic runner among University's sports stars boosted by scholarship scheme

From an Olympic track athlete to a budding basketball star and an ambitious football player-coach, there is no doubt University College Birmingham's newest sports scholars are a crop well worth watching out for.

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UCB teams up with ICC on new work placement scheme

Students at University College Birmingham are gaining a unique insight into the planning and management of major events at the International Convention Centre (ICC) Birmingham.

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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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Contextual admissions – your personal path to progress

University College Birmingham launches it's contextual offers scheme, widening participation for under-represented students.

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Kieran's got a bright future in hospitality thanks to UCB

A food and beverage service student is celebrating after joining a management training scheme in the hospitality industry.

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Pressure cookers! RACA apprentices’ final exam comes with a VIP visit

The heat was on for nine University College Birmingham apprentices as they underwent their Royal Academy of Culinary Arts (RACA) Chef’s Apprenticeship Scheme exam.

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Sven Opolcer

Since receiving his first class degree, Sven has been busy driving diverse projects on a German car giant’s graduate scheme.

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Sven Opolcer

Since receiving his first class degree, Sven has been busy driving diverse projects on a German car giant’s graduate scheme.

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City restaurant teams up with UCB to recruit aspiring hospitality talent

One of Birmingham's top restaurants, Opus, has designed an apprentice scheme with UCB in a bid to develop final year students and close the ever-growing skills gap in the hospitality industry.

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University training restaurant retains AA Highly Commended College Rosette

University College Birmingham's acclaimed training restaurant has once again been awarded the top prize from The AA College Rosette Scheme.

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University College Birmingham first in the UK for recognition of foundation degree by Tourism Management Institute

One foundation and two undergraduate tourism degrees at University College Birmingham have been recognised by the Tourism Management Institute’s Scheme for Courses in Higher Education.

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Principal congratulates college students at recognition lunch

Six students were invited to the College’s first-ever Student Recognition Lunch at our award-winning restaurant on campus as part of a new scheme celebrating student success.

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Student Sophie Ecclestone wins another coveted food product development placement at Marks & Spencer

Sophie Ecclestone, a second-year undergraduate studying Food Development and Innovation, is one of just two successful candidates to gain a position on Marks & Spencer's highly sought after year-long Food Product Development Business placement scheme.

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Birmingham conference venue upskills staff with new UCB apprenticeship

A Birmingham conference venue has linked up with UCB to launch a new apprenticeship scheme. Two members of staff from Conference Aston - Rafael Soldardo and Tim Florea - are the first to benefit from the partnership and the University’s…

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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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University launches government-funded pilot to upskill adult learners

The Introduction to Cyber Security and Introduction to Digital Marketing courses are part of the Modular Acceleration Programme (MAP), which is a two-year pilot programme in the government’s upcoming Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE) scheme allowing adults to flexibly retrain and…

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Vice-Chancellor announces new international scholarship schemes for 2025-2026

In advance of the new academic year, the University is releasing a series of scholarships available to international students hoping to either continue their studies with University College Birmingham, or to study with us for the first time.

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Talented young chefs graduate from Saturday academies

Food-loving schoolchildren have completed expert academies at UCB, boosting their bakery and cookery skills while learning about healthy eating.

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hired@UCB manager "floored" to win national work experience award

A UCB manager who sets undergraduates up with work placements has won a national award for creating a first-of-its-kind degree module to give students who may “lack in academic confidence” a real edge on their CVs.

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UCB students inspired by successful alumni

Students from all years of UCB’s Culinary Arts Management (CAM) course attended an annual Careers Evening in the Brasserie Restaurant.

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UCB secures landmark Level 3 apprenticeship contract with major housing association

UCB has confirmed a sought-after deal to provide 20 Level 3 Apprenticeships to staff at the Midland Heart Housing Association, forming the final stage of the company's three-part leadership programme.

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Ex-student and hospitality superstar Gabrielle returns to the pass

Gabrielle Le Roux, a UCB Hospitality Business Management graduate, has returned to the University to set students’ sights on a career in food service.

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New FORWARD Accelerator programme to provide 'next level' business support for UCB entrepreneurs

Budding entrepreneurs at University College Birmingham have been boosted by the launch of a new accelerator programme designed to help students and graduates take their own businesses to the next level.

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UCB and Schwarzkopf project makes dreams come true

An innovative talent-spotting project, pioneered by University College Birmingham in association with Schwarzkopf, is going from strength to strength.

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Double celebration of CyberFirst Silver Award and Cisco Academy launch

Marking a double success for its digital provision, University College Birmingham has been officially recognised as a CyberFirst Silver College by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), and is proud to announce its launch as an official Cisco Networking Academy.

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No strike action planned at University College Birmingham

You may have heard about the current Universities and Colleges Union (UCU) industrial action involving strikes by teaching staff that will be taking place in February and March 2018 and which will affect many universities. We would like to reassure…

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Baker Brandon scoops £100 for perfect attendance record

Baker Brandon Compton is the first student to win a £100 prize draw that rewards exceptional attendance across college courses at UCB.

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Lucie Gapova

Lucie's dissertation project didn't just help her earn her master's degree – it led directly to a job in the aviation industry.

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Paulina Tumosa

Paulina knew she wanted to run her own business from the moment she began studying for her degree.

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Lucie Gapova

Lucie's dissertation project didn't just help her earn her master's degree – it led directly to a job in the aviation industry.

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Blog | Student life on a budget: how to make your money go further

Life as a student on a shoestring budget is tough at the best of times, but we’ve put together some tips to help you squeeze the best value out of every last penny.

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STATEMENT: Grade inflation news article

You may have seen recent news articles in the national press regarding a so-called “unexplained” upsurge in the number of first and upper second class degrees being awarded at universities UK-wide. Within this, University College Birmingham was named as one…

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Professional Cookery students' micro herb visit bursts with flavour

Professional Cookery students’ micro herb visit bursts with flavour from micro herbs to edible flowers, Professional Cookery degree students received more than a flavour of the garnishes that adorn today’s Michelin-starred plates during an inspirational study trip.

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Three cheers for UCB's young sommelier

Budding sommelier Andrew Johnson is the toast of the town after securing sponsorship to study with a leading wine and spirit education charity.

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Sports scholar Kai enjoys triumphant debut at Royal Windsor Triathlon

A University College Birmingham sports scholar has swum, cycled and run his way to glory in a prestigious UK triathlon – with a helping hand from UCB.

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Sprinting star Jordan targeting major championships after reaching World University Games final

A budding sprinter from University College Birmingham has set his sights on qualifying for the World Athletics Championships after representing Great Britain in his first major international final.

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University launches £5k Cost of Living Allowance for UK undergraduates

University College Birmingham is delighted to announce the launch of a £5,000 Cost of Living Allowance aimed at financially supporting students during their studies as they face the rising costs of higher education and living expenses.

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Sadam Koumi

With an Olympic Games appearance under his belt, running star Sadam is on track for further great things to come.

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Impact Challenge sees students lead the way in sustainability innovation

Sustainability Challenge Competition celebrates student-led innovation under the theme Small Actions, Big Impact.

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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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UCB diners raise hundreds for homeless charity

Diners who enjoyed a meal at one of UCB's award-winning restaurants over the festive season have raised hundreds of pounds to help the homeless.

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Guild President Charlotte talks road safety, RAGs and taxi rides with Birmingham's Lord Mayor

UCB's Guild of Students President Charlotte Gates joined four other union reps from universities across the city for a meeting with Birmingham's Lord Mayor Anne Underwood this week.

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Call for students to nominate inspirational educators at UCB

Has a lecturer or academic support worker inspired you to push for a higher grade – or encouraged you to keep going when you doubted your ability?

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hired@UCB recruitment fair a resounding success

hired@UCB held its annual recruitment fair in McIntyre House so students could talk to a range of employers about their future careers, part-time work opportunities, placements and internships.

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UCB Mentoring

The university is seeking applications for UCB Mentors, who are paid to help students plot their path to undergraduate studies.

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Students get a taste of working life at top European destinations

Ambitious FE students are being urged to apply for coveted free work placements at top European destinations.

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Jordan bags bronze as UCB duo impress at BUCS Indoor Athletics Championships

Two budding athletes from University College Birmingham put in an impressive performance at a national competition – with one bagging a bronze medal.

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Health and Social Care undergraduates gain real experience mentoring college students

Students on University College Birmingham’s health and social care degree are getting vital real-life experience by mentoring those studying the subject at college level.

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Shanice Hinds

The journey to uni was not always smooth for Shanice, but the support she received on her degree changed everything.

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Sagar Sanjiv Mahale

Sagar had already gained a lot of technical experience when he decided to explore the management side of the industry.

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Harvey MacDiarmid

Harvey has long harboured a passion for travel, so the chance to work alongside his studies was too good to turn down.

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Brum students big on fashion – and volunteering, survey reveals

Birmingham students not only spend more on fashion each month than their UK university counterparts, they also volunteer the second highest amount of hours, a new survey reveals.

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UCB provides seriously cool apprenticeships

UCB have partnered up with Planet Ice and Silver Blades to implement employment and training initiatives designed to recruit, educate, nurture and develop young people within the ice rink and ice sports industries.

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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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Sagar Sanjiv Mahale

Sagar had already gained a lot of technical experience when he decided to explore the management side of the industry.

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Ashley Sonny Carter

By the time Ashley joined the sixth form, he had already spent time on campus through a Unifest experience that stayed with him.

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Tia tipped to become "tomorrow's travel leader" after making 30 Under 30

A graduate who is soaring in an incredible career with a global attractions company on the back of her university internship is ready to “make waves” after being recognised in the travel industry’s prestigious 30 Under 30.

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Primary teaching graduate Hayley holds Makaton training for fellow students

A newly-qualified teacher who trained at University College Birmingham as a mature student had the opportunity to build her skills in the classroom by holding sessions on Makaton for her fellow course mates.

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Samuel Salter

As a business leadership graduate for Collins Aerospace, Samuel is flying the flag for industry improvement.

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James Decker

When James left the US Navy, he found a new calling in fitness training and decided to learn the ropes as a mature student.

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World class standards of service lead to top industry award

Raising the bar and providing even higher standards of service across the University has seen UCB pick up a prestigious award from the leading hospitality association.

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UCB host 'Passion 4 Hospitality' forum

On Friday 17 March UCB hosted the Institute of Hospitality's 'Passion 4 Hospitality', a student careers forum for hospitality students.

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Young researchers present their findings at UCB

The region’s youngest researchers returned to UCB to discuss the results of their school research and share their results with other schoolchildren and their teachers.

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UCB competes in Passion 4 Hospitality 2015

UCB Hospitality students recently took part in the Institute of Hospitality’s ‘Passion 4 Hospitality’ at the Novotel London West, competing against rival university teams to win stunning prizes and a feature in Hospitality Magazine.

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Gold Accreditation and AA Highly Commended

It's a case of triple success for hospitality training and the restaurants at University College Birmingham (UCB).

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Top cardiologist and expert in keyhole heart surgery made Honorary Fellow

A cardiologist who has saved countless lives as an expert in keyhole heart surgery has been made an Honorary Fellow of University College Birmingham.

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Sports scholar eyes international success after winning national hurdles title

A sports scholar from University College Birmingham is targeting a spot at this summer's biggest international athletics championships after securing his first senior national title.

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Track star Sadam eyes Commonwealth Games after medal success in new event

A University College Birmingham athlete is hoping to follow his Olympic debut by representing England at this year's Commonwealth Games – after winning a medal on one of his first attempts at a new event.

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Aesthetics students to receive “life-saving” skin cancer surveillance training

University College Birmingham has teamed up with a national charity to train undergraduates in how to spot the signs and symptoms of one of the UK’s most common and fastest rising cancers.

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