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Learning & Skills development Coach - Commis Chef & Chef de Partie

Jennifer Chaudhuri-Goff

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Professor Bernhard Schumacher

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Strategic plans

Documents setting out our strategy for teaching, learning and assessment at University College Birmingham.

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Apprenticeships for Employers

Whether you are a small, independent business or a large corporation, public or private sector, we have apprenticeships to suit you.

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International students

Join our global community of more than 1,400 students from over 60 countries. Our international team will help make your application and arrival as smooth as possible.

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Apply for an Apprenticeship | University College Birmingham

University College Birmingham offers people aged 16 and over exciting opportunities to learn skills for life while getting paid. From healthcare and business to culinary and construction, we are here to help you kick-start your career and it won't cost…

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Glyn Jacklin

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Katharine Kipps

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Ben Slawson

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Senior Lecturer

Portia Foster

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Psychology Teaching and Learning Technician

Dr Chris Higton

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Hannah Harris

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ITT Virtual Future You

A conference focused on careers in travel, tourism and hospitality post-Covid is being jointly hosted by University College Birmingham and the Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT).

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Specialist dysphagia training now integrated within Commis Chef Apprenticeship to address skills gap

Enhanced apprenticeship programme addresses the demand for specialist skills.

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UCB chef Anthony Wright is the UK's candidate for Bocuse d'Or European selection

The UK team for the prestigious Bocuse d'Or culinary competition, has announced the candidate and commis chef who will take part in the competition’s European selection in Budapest, Hungary, in May 2016.

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University College Birmingham commits to vital health careers

The University has further solidified its commitment to a careers-focussed education with the unveiling of a new Health and Care Professions Council validated MSc Dietetics programme and a recently validated and approved MSc Public Health programme.

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Calling all budding writers, photographers, Instagrammers and all round social media addicts

Would you love a part-time job, but feel too busy to commit to regular shifts every week? Looking for a way to impress future employers and make the most of your digital skills

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UCB Mat Shropshall is finalist for Chef of the Year 2014

UCB's Mat Shropshall will be having his skills put to the test as a finalist in the British Culinary Federation's (BCF) Chef of the Year Award 2014 – which is being held in the university kitchens today.

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Inspirational lecturer "delighted" to win university mentor of year

Senior chef lecturer Anthony Wright is no stranger to winning awards for his culinary prowess, but being recognised as an inspirational mentor to his students is something else.

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Sam gets promotion at world-famous Gleneagles Hotel

Twenty-one-year-old Sam Berry is flying the flag for UCB over the border in Scotland, after wowing his bosses at the luxury, five-star Gleneagles Hotel.

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Team UK stage Bocuse d'Or run through at UCB

The UK team bidding for glory at the Bocuse d’Or, the world’s most prestigious chef competition, staged a practice run for sponsors and supporters at University College Birmingham.

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Team UK shows the rest of the world that they are a force to be reckoned with!

Bocuse d'Or, the most prestigious cooking competition in the world, held in Lyon France on the 29th and 30th January, is described by celebrity chef Brian Turner CBE "as the Olympics of high cuisine, there is no cookery competition like…

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Luke is a star chef in the making

Level 3 Professional Cookery student Luke Dcaccia has gained valuable work experience in the kitchens of Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons in Oxfordshire.

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Savitree Chalieochart

From a young age, Sav has always been passionate about food and hospitality, with a particular interest in both cooking and the business behind great dining experiences.

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UCB chef lecturer lands place at final of "highest honour" awards

UCB chef lecturer Anthony Wright is on the brink of making history after making it through to the Master of Culinary Arts 2017 final, an award described by its director – executive chef at The Ritz John Williams - as…

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Nathan nails chance to represent UK in prestigious Bocuse d'Or

UCB's College of Food is brimming with pride with news that one of its freshly-graduated young chefs is to represent the UK in the most prestigious culinary competition in the world.

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James makes the grade to secure a job at Purnell's

Inspirational student James Hood is living proof that hard work really does pay off.

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Junior Team England set off from UCB for Culinary World Cup

The countdown has begun for the Birmingham-based junior team selected to represent England at the Culinary World Cup.

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Young Birmingham chefs put on silver service at World Cup

The Birmingham-based England junior chef team is celebrating after scooping silver at the Culinary World Cup.

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Bocuse d'Or fundraising dinner nets £25,000 for world title tilt

A fundraising dinner held at University College Birmingham raised £25,000 to support Team UK in the Bocuse d'Or, the world's most prestigious culinary competition.

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UCB's Josh excels at the Bocuse d'Or in Lyon

A UCB culinary arts management student faced the cooking challenge of a lifetime when he took part in the world’s most prestigious chef competition.

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High hopes for UCB's Culinary Olympic team

A talented team of UCB chefs are hoping to replicate the success of Team GB’s Olympians when they represent England at the Culinary Olympics in October.

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Record year of competition success for UCB's College of Food

UCB’s College of Food is celebrating a record year of achievement in national and international competitions for 2015-16.

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Top chef and longstanding UCB supporter Brian Turner CBE steps down as Bocuse d'Or president

Top chef and visiting UCB professor Brian Turner CBE has stepped down as president of the prestigious Bocuse d’Or but will stay on the Bocuse d’Or UK Academy as honorary life vice-president.

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Student chef wins chance to support Team UK at world's most prestigious culinary competition

A promising student chef has received the opportunity of a lifetime after being invited to accompany the duo representing the UK at the final of the most prestigious culinary competition in the world.

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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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Team UK, supported by ex-student Nathan, wins place in Bocuse d'Or final

After a gruelling semi-final held in Torino, Italy, chefs Tom Phillips, Adam Bennett, and UCB graduate Nathan Lane have earned a place in the final of the most prestigious cookery competition in the world.

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Anthony triumphs at "special" Craft Guild of Chefs Awards

The College of Food’s Anthony Wright has won Chef Lecturer of the Year at the 25th anniversary Craft Guild of Chefs Awards.

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UCB and NEC catering arm combat skills shortage in apprenticeship deal

University College Birmingham has struck a forward-thinking apprenticeship deal with the NEC Group’s catering arm to help combat the industry’s shortage of skilled chefs.

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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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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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Sam secures employment at luxury Gleneagles resort

Level 3 Food and Beverage Service student Sam Berry has secured full-time employment at Gleneagles Hotel, the luxury spa and golf resort in Scotland.

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Bocuse d'Or Team set to go

Everyone at UCB wishes the very best of luck to Adam Bennett and his team when they take part in the prestigious Bocuse d'Or competition next Wednesday 30 January in Lyon.

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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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Kishaan learns from best at Scottish celebrity chef's restaurant

A student who decided to follow his dream and retrain to become a qualified chef at the age of 30…

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Graduate Nathan and Team UK secure top 10 finish at Bocuse d'Or world final

A team of chefs including a University College Birmingham graduate have secured a top 10 finish in the final of the world's most prestigious culinary competition.

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Jack hits the heights in Young Chef of the Year final

A UCB student is celebrating a top three finish in the prestigious British Culinary Federation Young Chef of the Year 2015 competition.

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Student chef Yasmine set to appear on BBC’s MasterChef: The Professionals

A talented chef studying at University College Birmingham is set to appear on the new series of MasterChef: The Professionals – and has encouraged fellow students to embrace such opportunities in the culinary industry.

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University helps to celebrate ten years of the Ladder Foundation

The Ladder Foundation welcomed esteemed guests and partners to an event on 5th March 2024 at the Houses of Parliament sponsored by University College Birmingham. The event was a celebration of the foundation’s success over the last ten years, with…

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National Apprenticeship Week is back with a bang for 2026

NAW to date and looking ahead.

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Winter roundup: another busy term at Birmingham College of Food

Over a whirlwind few months, we've seen the official opening of our Chelmsley Wood Culinary School, visits from TV chefs working at Michelin-starred restaurants, and yet more awards for our fabulous students.

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From fine dining to lecturing – meet first female head of Birmingham College of Food

As University College Birmingham celebrates International Women's Day, we shine the spotlight on Kali Davidson and explore her 35-year journey from trainee to fine dining and becoming the first female head of our Birmingham College of Food

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Bumper roundup: celebrating another cracking year for our college of food

In 2023, students and alumni won even more awards and even topped a Good Food Guide list, while our Restaurant at Birmingham College of Food made it big on the map of places to eat out in the region. Read…

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Studying the causes of crime at Birmingham Prison

Students from UCB gained a fascinating insight into the reality of life behind bars on a special visit to Birmingham Prison.

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Could you be the next Olympic champion?

University College Birmingham is launching the UCB Boxing Academy for 16 –18 year olds in September 2015.

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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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Have you got what it takes to be a UCBlogger?

If you're an aspiring writer who enjoys using social media and knows how to create great content, including photos and videos, we need to hear from you.

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University acquires former The Cube Hotel and Marco Pierre White restaurant

Students and the city to reap rewards of major hospitality investment.

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The blogosphere needs you! UCB is recruiting for a top team of bloggers

The University is launching a search to find a team of enthusiastic bloggers to inspire potential students – and help them settle in once they have joined UCB.

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UCB students receive a masterclass on large-scale event management

UCB’s Events Management students were treated to a masterclass on managing large-scale events by Chad Weir from Cognizance Media and Consulting and Focus Events, a digital marketer and event director with a wealth of experience within the industry.

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Blog | Redefining weight stigma: Let’s talk about obesity

Dietetics (Pre-Registration) MSc students Emmanuele Adjekum and Anja Pätzold discuss the complexity of obesity and stigma in the UK, exploring the impact and need for a positive change within our society.

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Calling all budding writers and photographers: Become a member of our blogging team!

Are you a keen writer? Do you love taking and sharing photos? Looking for ways to use your digital skills to boost your CV and show future employers what you can do? Then this could be the perfect opportunity for…

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Calling all writers, photographers and social media fanatics: Join our blogging team!

Do you enjoy writing? Love taking photos or sharing snaps on Instagram? Looking for an opportunity to boost your CV and showcase your digital skills to future employers? Then we want to hear from you!

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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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Student Blog | Five films that inspire and motivate you to study

Sometimes you are just in need of something to relight your fire and drive. Here are some films that show us what ambition, motivation and perseverance can achieve.

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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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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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Post-Covid travel, tourism and hospitality careers top conference agenda

A conference focused on careers in travel, tourism and hospitality post-Covid is being jointly hosted by University College Birmingham and the Institute and Travel and Tourism.

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Blog | What is the difference between a foundation year and a foundation degree?

You may have heard of foundation years and foundation degrees and wondered what the difference really is. In this blog, we look at both to help you decide whether a foundation degree is right for you.