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Program Lead, Sustainable Construction and Project Management

Dr Ali Abdi

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Lecturer

Jigisha Dharman

Other

Deputy Dean for Strategy, Recruitment and Innovation

Edward Bird

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Senior Lecturer

Elodie Wakerley

Other

Lecturer

Dr Raja Muhammed Ubaid Ullah

Other

Head of Department - Digital

Kanwal Rauf

Other

FE Lecturer

Dilasha Jaksa

Other

Lecturer

Ola Mardawi

Other

Lecturer

Pratik Patel

Other

Lecturer

Hummara Bhatti

Other

Lecturer

Mossab Salih

Other

Lecturer

Chris Williams

Other

Lecturer

Emeka Onyukwu

Other

Department of Built Environment

From traditional trade skills such as bricklaying, carpentry and electrics to construction project management, our Department of Built Environment provides courses for a wide array of careers and roles within the construction industry, taught in our Centre for Sustainable Construction.

Other

Colin Hamilton

Colin is ISG’s Health Sector Director, with 35 years of construction experience, working in operational environments, investments and account management. He has worked across several sectors, predominantly in healthcare, driving improvements for better patient outcomes.

Other

Philip Eves

Phil has worked in the construction industry for 38 years since leaving school to take up his first job as an apprentice carpenter and Joiner. Phil progressed into site management and planning, being promoted to Senior Planner, a role he…

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Programme Lead, Sports Coaching and Education

Nathan Price

Other

History of University

With over 7,500 students on diverse courses, University College Birmingham is unrecognisable today from the small Victorian classes to which its origins can be traced.

Other

Lecturer

Glen Manning

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Media, Communications and Engagement Team

We welcome contact from journalists and media professionals and can provide academic experts who can speak on a variety of topics representing our curriculum areas for broadcast media and press.

Other

Schools

University College Birmingham comprises of four schools, which are responsible for delivering courses to students at all levels of study.

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International tuition fees

Find out more information about tuition fees, payment procedures and scholarships for international students at University College Birmingham.

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Virtual tours

Take a look around our University, no matter where you are. Check out our virtual tours of our accommodation, campuses and world class facilities.

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How to find us

Details on where we are, directions to the University and transport options available.

Other

University League Tables Statement

University College Birmingham’s unique, dual role as a successful higher education and further education institution means its performance is often unfairly represented by the traditional 'one-size-fits-all' university league tables.

Other

International Study at University College Birmingham

Voted in the top 25 for international study (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2024), University College Birmingham, a renowned specialist university, offers a wide range of courses for international students.

Other

Upskilling your workforce

With more qualified staff needed to support demand, your solution could be to upskill or retrain your current workforce and we can support you with courses needed to prepare your workforce to meet the changing needs of the industry.

Other

Apprenticeships for students

Run with valued industry partners, our diverse apprenticeships offer superb opportunities for young people aged 16 and over to learn skills for life while getting paid.

Other

Working towards a sustainable community

Find out more information on what University College Birmingham's Sustainabilty goals are and how we are working towards them.

Other

Birmingham Battery Manufacturing Skills Pathway (B-MSP)

With more qualified staff needed to support demand, your solution could be to upskill or retrain your current workforce. We can support you with accredited courses required to prepare your workforce to meet the changing needs of the battery industry.

Other

Employer Board

University College Birmingham is committed to ensuring our academic programmes and our students are skills-ready with industry engagement and insights at the core of everything we do. Our Strategic Employer Advisory Board is an integral part in delivering on our…

Other

Apprenticeships for Employers

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

Other

Lecturer

Phil Hunt

Other

Jo Jones

Jo continues to build relationships and raise the business exposure for her current employer, specialist engineering consultancy, Clancy Consulting. She is a trusted advisor to clients and industry contacts, ensuring their satisfaction and loyalty while also driving growth for the…

Other

Program Lead, Sustainable Construction and Project Management

Dr Ali Abdi

Other

Lecturer

Jigisha Dharman

Other

Deputy Dean for Strategy, Recruitment and Innovation

Edward Bird

Other

Senior Lecturer

Elodie Wakerley

Other

Lecturer

Dr Raja Muhammed Ubaid Ullah

Other

Head of Department - Digital

Kanwal Rauf

Other

FE Lecturer

Dilasha Jaksa

Other

Lecturer

Ola Mardawi

Other

Lecturer

Pratik Patel

Other

Lecturer

Hummara Bhatti

Other

Lecturer

Mossab Salih

Other

Lecturer

Chris Williams

Other

Lecturer

Emeka Onyukwu

Other

Department of Built Environment

From traditional trade skills such as bricklaying, carpentry and electrics to construction project management, our Department of Built Environment provides courses for a wide array of careers and roles within the construction industry, taught in our Centre for Sustainable Construction.

Other

Colin Hamilton

Colin is ISG’s Health Sector Director, with 35 years of construction experience, working in operational environments, investments and account management. He has worked across several sectors, predominantly in healthcare, driving improvements for better patient outcomes.

Other

Philip Eves

Phil has worked in the construction industry for 38 years since leaving school to take up his first job as an apprentice carpenter and Joiner. Phil progressed into site management and planning, being promoted to Senior Planner, a role he…

Other

Programme Lead, Sports Coaching and Education

Nathan Price

Other

History of University

With over 7,500 students on diverse courses, University College Birmingham is unrecognisable today from the small Victorian classes to which its origins can be traced.

Other

Lecturer

Glen Manning

Other

Media, Communications and Engagement Team

We welcome contact from journalists and media professionals and can provide academic experts who can speak on a variety of topics representing our curriculum areas for broadcast media and press.

Other

Schools

University College Birmingham comprises of four schools, which are responsible for delivering courses to students at all levels of study.

Other

International tuition fees

Find out more information about tuition fees, payment procedures and scholarships for international students at University College Birmingham.

Other

Virtual tours

Take a look around our University, no matter where you are. Check out our virtual tours of our accommodation, campuses and world class facilities.

Other

How to find us

Details on where we are, directions to the University and transport options available.

Other

University League Tables Statement

University College Birmingham’s unique, dual role as a successful higher education and further education institution means its performance is often unfairly represented by the traditional 'one-size-fits-all' university league tables.

Other

International Study at University College Birmingham

Voted in the top 25 for international study (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2024), University College Birmingham, a renowned specialist university, offers a wide range of courses for international students.

Other

Upskilling your workforce

With more qualified staff needed to support demand, your solution could be to upskill or retrain your current workforce and we can support you with courses needed to prepare your workforce to meet the changing needs of the industry.

Other

Apprenticeships for students

Run with valued industry partners, our diverse apprenticeships offer superb opportunities for young people aged 16 and over to learn skills for life while getting paid.

Other

Working towards a sustainable community

Find out more information on what University College Birmingham's Sustainabilty goals are and how we are working towards them.

Other

Birmingham Battery Manufacturing Skills Pathway (B-MSP)

With more qualified staff needed to support demand, your solution could be to upskill or retrain your current workforce. We can support you with accredited courses required to prepare your workforce to meet the changing needs of the battery industry.

Other

Employer Board

University College Birmingham is committed to ensuring our academic programmes and our students are skills-ready with industry engagement and insights at the core of everything we do. Our Strategic Employer Advisory Board is an integral part in delivering on our…

Other

Apprenticeships for Employers

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

Other

Lecturer

Phil Hunt

Other

Jo Jones

Jo continues to build relationships and raise the business exposure for her current employer, specialist engineering consultancy, Clancy Consulting. She is a trusted advisor to clients and industry contacts, ensuring their satisfaction and loyalty while also driving growth for the…

News and insights

Green Construction Advisory Panel Midlands launches at University

The panel comprises training providers, building services, housing, and construction businesses, and is supported by government agencies and charities, across the UK. GCAP will educate both the current and future workforce on emerging technologies, considering environmental impacts and helping the…

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Contractors move in to develop University's new sustainable construction centre

Work on University College Birmingham's new state-of-the-art sustainable construction skills centre is now officially underway with the appointment of GMI Construction Group.

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Green construction expert joins university in sustainable innovations role

A top green building expert has joined University College Birmingham to educate construction students on the latest sustainable methods and technologies.

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Development continues at pace on University’s Sustainable Construction Skills Centre

Work on the new Sustainable Construction Skills Centre for University College Birmingham is making excellent progress, with scaffolding due to be removed by contractors GMI in the coming weeks.

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University hosts event at state-of-the-art sustainable construction centre

Held at University College Birmingham's new Sustainable Construction Centre, the event was a part of the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce’s flagship campaign: Sustainable Business Series. In attendance were industry leaders and changemakers passionate about achieving net zero targets.

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Regeneration of former print works to create new sustainable construction centre

A sustainable construction skills centre is to be created by University College Birmingham as part of the regeneration of the iconic James Cond print works in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter.

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University in running for top regional sustainability excellence award

University College Birmingham has been shortlisted for a Midlands Sustainability Excellence Award.

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Phil Hunt

Over 20 years’ industry experience and two decades teaching Building Services, specialising in sustainable design and future-ready construction skills.

News and insights

Graduate and entrepreneur hosts Building a Brighter Future event

A University College Birmingham graduate brought together a host of strategic partners for a conference promoting sustainable business growth, social responsibility, and social impact practices in the construction industry.

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New centres for innovation offer support for small businesses to upskill

A £100 million investment from the Innovation Accelerator programme will see a new innovation hub launched at University College Birmingham. The hub supports manufacturing and construction businesses in getting up to speed with new technology adoption.

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World of opportunities for students at biggest careers fair in University's history

No fewer than 80 employers – including the NHS, an award-winning national construction company and a kids’ football coaching enterprise – came to tap into new industry talent at the biggest careers fair in University College Birmingham’s history.

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Executive Dean presents research on improving regional skills gaps to Princess Anne

Rosa Wells, Executive Dean of the School of Engineering, Digital & Sustainable Construction at University College Birmingham, recently presented research on improving STEM educational access to the Princess Royal.

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Academic staff join the Centre for the New Midlands leadership board

Lewis Walker, Deputy Head of the Birmingham College of Food, and Deborah Bunce, Head of Sustainable Construction, will share their professional insights to help shape the work of a local think tank, the Centre for the New Midlands (CNM), leading…

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University goes green with Chambers' Sustainable Business Series campaign 

University College Birmingham will be spearheading this year’s Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce Sustainable Business Series, which supports businesses in their transition to net zero through the sharing of best practice, guidance and insight.

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Professor and Dean of STEM celebrated as ‘Built to Inspire’ mural unveiled

DfE campaign celebrates the work of Rosa Wells.

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Dean for STEM talks future skills development with Minister of State

The future of skills development in the region was the hot topic during a visit by the Minister of State for Skills to the GBSIoT, a collaboration between seven educational institutions - including University College Birmingham.

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Leading technical educators champion the STEM talent pipeline

University College Birmingham worked in collaboration with the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Institute of Technology (GBSIoT), our partner the University of Warwick and the WMG Skills Centre, and the Education and Training Foundation, to hold a successful leadership conference on…

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Ofsted praises ‘outstanding’ behaviour of University College Birmingham students

Ofsted has rated the behaviours and attitudes of students at University College Birmingham as Outstanding, the top grade available.

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Budding technician flies flag for female engineers at opening of new facilities

A college student whose goal is to become an air technician with the Royal Navy flew the flag for female engineers at the official opening of University College Birmingham’s new engineering and digital training facilities.

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University continues expansion in ongoing city centre-focused investment

University College Birmingham will be acquiring 45,000 square feet of space at the Grade II listed Baskerville House in Birmingham City Centre to locate its student support and student employability services, including a library and quiet learning spaces, and several…

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You're hired! Marketing students present patent-worthy business plans

A group of marketing students have brought their business ideas to life with a highly ambitious end of year showcase.

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Rachael Saul

A powerhouse of knowledge, Rachael has been a key part of developments in automated manufacturing, witnessing first-hand the rapid changes in industry.

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New multi-million-pound sixth form centre to support launch of A-level courses

University College Birmingham is to begin offering a range of A-level courses as part of a major multi-million-pound investment in a brand new sixth form centre.

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University College Birmingham in 2024: A year of sustainable growth

It has been a transformative year at University College Birmingham, as we reaffirmed our commitment to building relationships and laying strong foundations for sustainable development.

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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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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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University breaks convention with Midlands' first sustainability UnConference

Over 300 guests attended the Sustain UnConference, an unconventional audience-led event designed to spark conversation on sustainability, net-zero, and environmental challenges across businesses, government and the non-profit sector.