Other

Department of Education

Our Department of Education offers a range of courses dedicated to the areas of childcare, education and the early years sector, as well as providing pathways to qualified teacher status (QTS).

Other

Support for staying in Higher Education

Any student with specific learning needs, a health condition or a disability can get extra support.

Other

School of Health, Life Sciences and Education

Our School of Health, Life Sciences and Education is home to everything from psychology to sport, all taught at our city centre campus buildings and bolstered by partnerships with over 1,000 employers.

Other

Lecturer

Emma Davis

Other

Senior Lecturer

Jayne Hackett

Other

Lecturer

Dr Jane Bradford

Other

Head of Department

Rebecca Taylor

Other

Senior Lecturer

Dr Alison Williams

Other

Senior Lecturer

Laura Main

Other

Lecturer

Laura Holloway

Other

Lecturer

Katy Heaton

Other

Director of Nurse Education

Kathryn Riley

Other

Lead Nurse for Education

Sarah Darling

Other

Head of Department - Health, Social Care and Education

Debbie Hocknull

Other

Lecturer

Kirsten Smith

Other

Lecturer

Ken Edwards

Other

Programme Lead, Sports Coaching and Education

Nathan Price

Other

Business School Accreditation Leadership

Beverley Compaore

Other

Senior Lecturer, Health & Workforce Development

Rebecca Delpino

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

Vice Dean (School of Health, Life Sciences and Education)

Stephen Garvey

Other

Interim Director of Student Employability (Higher Education)

Melissa Willis

Other

About us

Based in the heart of the UK’s second biggest city, University College Birmingham is highly respected by employers and industry for providing career-focused education and training.

Other

Greater Birmingham & Solihull Institute of Technology

The Greater Birmingham & Solihull IoT specialises in Engineering and Manufacturing with a particular focus on higher technical education at Levels 4 and 5, with emphasis on STEM (science, technology engineering and maths) content.

Other

Graduate Outcomes Survey

The Graduate Outcomes survey is a statutory, national survey managed by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA). It captures information on what graduates are doing 15 months after their course has ended.

Other

Schools outreach

Our schools liaison and outreach team coordinates a variety of initiatives to raise aspirations and broaden awareness and understanding of Higher Education.

Other

Gayle Ditchburn

Gayle Ditchburn is a leading commercial lawyer specialising in the education sector. She advises Universities, higher and further education institutions, private education providers and banks lending to the sector.

Other

Learning and Teaching Strategy

The Learning and Teaching Strategy outlines our commitment to delivering transformative, career-focused education. It provides a clear direction for students and staff, underpinned by principles of inclusivity, digital innovation, and personalised learning, preparing graduates to lead and thrive in a…

Other

eduroam

The eduroam (educational roaming network) is a secure wireless service provided by JANET available to visitors from other educational institutions who also subscribe to eduroam.

Other

Senior Lecturer

Portia Foster

Other

Business

University College Birmingham’s commitment to vocational education, from apprenticeships through to Masters 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

Senior Lecturer

Alis Wren

Other

Lecturer (FE Sport)

Dan Bennett

Other

Department of Education

Our Department of Education offers a range of courses dedicated to the areas of childcare, education and the early years sector, as well as providing pathways to qualified teacher status (QTS).

Other

Support for staying in Higher Education

Any student with specific learning needs, a health condition or a disability can get extra support.

Other

School of Health, Life Sciences and Education

Our School of Health, Life Sciences and Education is home to everything from psychology to sport, all taught at our city centre campus buildings and bolstered by partnerships with over 1,000 employers.

Other

Lecturer

Emma Davis

Other

Senior Lecturer

Jayne Hackett

Other

Lecturer

Dr Jane Bradford

Other

Head of Department

Rebecca Taylor

Other

Senior Lecturer

Dr Alison Williams

Other

Senior Lecturer

Laura Main

Other

Lecturer

Laura Holloway

Other

Lecturer

Katy Heaton

Other

Director of Nurse Education

Kathryn Riley

Other

Lead Nurse for Education

Sarah Darling

Other

Head of Department - Health, Social Care and Education

Debbie Hocknull

Other

Lecturer

Kirsten Smith

Other

Lecturer

Ken Edwards

Other

Programme Lead, Sports Coaching and Education

Nathan Price

Other

Business School Accreditation Leadership

Beverley Compaore

Other

Senior Lecturer, Health & Workforce Development

Rebecca Delpino

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

Vice Dean (School of Health, Life Sciences and Education)

Stephen Garvey

Other

Interim Director of Student Employability (Higher Education)

Melissa Willis

Other

About us

Based in the heart of the UK’s second biggest city, University College Birmingham is highly respected by employers and industry for providing career-focused education and training.

Other

Greater Birmingham & Solihull Institute of Technology

The Greater Birmingham & Solihull IoT specialises in Engineering and Manufacturing with a particular focus on higher technical education at Levels 4 and 5, with emphasis on STEM (science, technology engineering and maths) content.

Other

Graduate Outcomes Survey

The Graduate Outcomes survey is a statutory, national survey managed by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA). It captures information on what graduates are doing 15 months after their course has ended.

Other

Schools outreach

Our schools liaison and outreach team coordinates a variety of initiatives to raise aspirations and broaden awareness and understanding of Higher Education.

Other

Gayle Ditchburn

Gayle Ditchburn is a leading commercial lawyer specialising in the education sector. She advises Universities, higher and further education institutions, private education providers and banks lending to the sector.

Other

Learning and Teaching Strategy

The Learning and Teaching Strategy outlines our commitment to delivering transformative, career-focused education. It provides a clear direction for students and staff, underpinned by principles of inclusivity, digital innovation, and personalised learning, preparing graduates to lead and thrive in a…

Other

eduroam

The eduroam (educational roaming network) is a secure wireless service provided by JANET available to visitors from other educational institutions who also subscribe to eduroam.

Other

Senior Lecturer

Portia Foster

Other

Business

University College Birmingham’s commitment to vocational education, from apprenticeships through to Masters 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

Senior Lecturer

Alis Wren

Other

Lecturer (FE Sport)

Dan Bennett

News and insights

Education department hosts vital conference on children in poverty

With UK child poverty rates rising over the last few years, the education department held its first annual conference.

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Innovative new education partnership is 'Made in Birmingham'

A ground-breaking new partnership between the University of Birmingham and University College Birmingham is set to offer young people across the West Midlands and beyond innovative new routes into a university education.

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University joins prestigious AACSB Business Education Alliance

University College Birmingham is proud to announce that our Business School has succeeded in attaining membership of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

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Teaching and Learning Conference to amplify quality of education at university

Teaching staff from across University College Birmingham will be coming together this week to share ideas and work collaboratively, with a focus on sustainability, using digital technology and AI, alongside how our regional links can support our global impact.

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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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University shortlisted again for best student experience and top education provider in nursing awards

University College Birmingham has once again been shortlisted in the national Student Nursing Times Awards for Best Student Experience and Nurse Education Provider of the Year (pre-registration). Judges selected the University based on its excellence in nursing education and inspiring…

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UCB celebrates silver award in new higher education assessment

University College Birmingham has been awarded silver for the quality of its teaching in the Government's new higher education grading assessment published today (June 20).

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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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'Technical' qualification in education and childcare to launch at University College Birmingham

University College Birmingham is all set to launch its exciting, new T-level in Education and Childcare from September – making it one of the first UK colleges to offer one of the new two-year courses.

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Artificial intelligence could revolutionise higher education, according to lecturer research

Artificial intelligence could revolutionise higher education and improve the student experience at universities, but it still has limitations, according to a marketing expert at University College Birmingham.

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Inclusivity lead to sit on national panel to review higher education quality

The lead for inclusivity at University College Birmingham has been appointed to a national panel to scrutinise and improve on the quality of education in universities and colleges across the UK.

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UCB launches £38 million higher education centre in historic Jewellery Quarter

University College Birmingham is launching the next phase of its £100 million investment in student facilities with a £38 million higher education centre in the Jewellery Quarter.

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Susan Wins High Apprenticeship Award for Health Education England

Susan Bunyan, Senior Operations Manager for West Midlands Ambulance Service, won the Higher Apprenticeship Award for her commitment and dedication to her studies and her outstanding ability to lead her team whilst ensuring all patients' needs are met.

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New education centre to open in Birmingham thanks to University of Warwick and University College Birmingham partnership

University Birmingham East is driven by a shared commitment to addressing challenges faced by children growing up facing disadvantage and a belief in the transformative power of education.

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Education providers join forces to launch new one stop shop for employers

University College Birmingham has joined forces with other colleges and training providers across the West Midlands to launch a new one stop shop for employers and their workforces.

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New partnership sees East Birmingham education centre officially launched

New partnership to provide academic support, mentoring and aspiration raising activities for young people in East Birmingham.

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University’s “future-ready” health education to drive delivery of 10-year NHS plan

University College Birmingham’s new learning and teaching strategy is set to play a critical role in meeting the ambitions of the new 10-year NHS Plan, launched to transform the health and care workforce over the next decade.

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Over 70 staff awarded higher education fellowship

More than 70 UCB lecturers and support staff were hailed Fellows of the Higher Education Academy/Advance HE (HEA) at an event celebrating commitment to excellence.

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NatWest reveals UCB's Business School as exclusive education partner for Entrepreneur Awards

The Business School at UCB has been named as education partner for the West Midlands regional Great British Entrepreneur Awards, organised by major retail and commercial bank NatWest.

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Charity founder supporting disadvantaged children in education receives honorary fellowship

Dr Rachel Carr OBE, a charity founder who has dedicated her career to supporting thousands of disadvantaged young people to achieve success in their education, has been made an honorary fellow of University College Birmingham.

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School pupils given taster of higher education at Future U at UCB

Pupils from schools across the West Midlands were given an introduction to the world of higher education during an action-packed two-day event at University College Birmingham.

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Innovative Birmingham education partnership receives funding to teach future skills

A Birmingham education partnership including University College Birmingham has received funding to develop new and enhanced courses to help provide the skills needed in the Midlands’ future economy.

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Student Nursing Times Awards success for University College Birmingham

The award recognises our dedication to supporting students' personal growth and their ability to deliver person-centred, holistic care.

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Shortlisted for best student experience and top education provider in national nursing awards

University College Birmingham has been shortlisted for Best Student Experience in the national Student Nursing Times Awards 2023.

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Trailblazer Harprit recognised for dedication at British Indian Awards

The Assistant Director of Teaching and Learning Enhancement and lecturer at UCB beat off stiff competition to win Best in Education at the British Indian Awards.

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Craig Pinkney is an Educator of Excellence

Youth, Community and Families lecturer Craig Pinkney has won the ‘Educator of Excellence Award’ at Youth 4 Excellence’s ‘Celebrating Youth Excellence’ annual conference.

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Stephanie Moriarty

Steph has studied the education sector in depth and brings a wealth of expertise to our Access to Higher Education Diploma.

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Workers boost their skills with Professional Development Diploma

UCB has been working in partnership with the Pupil Support Service of Birmingham Local Authority to provide a Diploma in Professional Development (Special Educational Needs) for people working in the child education sector.

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Tereza is the Czech Republic's Queen of Cognac

A UCB graduate is the toast of her home country after being appointed Cognac Educator for the Czech Republic.

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Laura Hodgkiss

Laura Hodgekiss brings her skills and knowledge to University College Birmingham with her experience in sports and education.

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Chris Ludlow

Chris brings a wealth of leadership experience and in-depth knowledge of special educational needs issues to our Educational Leadership course.

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Tutors to receive raft of benefits in new partnership with top professional body

Teaching staff for further education students at University College Birmingham are set to receive an array of professional development opportunities thanks to a new partnership with the Society for Education and Training (SET).

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Helen McEwan

From being introduced to psychology in further education, Helen developed a fascination with the brain and behaviour which led her into the field of Psychology.

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Trainee teachers take closer look at ethics in the classroom with the experts

Primary education students at University College Birmingham have been learning about the importance of ethics and morals in the classroom.

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Adapting to digital to engage Specialist Hair and Make-up students leads to national virtual learning award

The University has won the Library Teaching and Learning Award from education provider Talis

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UCB wins award for industry engagement

UCB have won an award for partnership between education and industry for their collaboration with Mitchells & Butlers at the PACE (Professional Association for Catering Education) and People 1st Learning and Development Forum 2014.

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University College Birmingham recognised for increasing social mobility

University College Birmingham has been ranked in the top 25 of higher education institutions in England committed to increasing social mobility.

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University College Birmingham up for two national innovation awards!

University College Birmingham has been nominated for 'Education Innovator of the Year' and 'Creative Industries Innovator of the Year'.