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Meet our academic support workers at University College Birmingham.

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Blog | Struggling with the cost of living? Our top tips

Let’s face it, we all need to make our money go a lot further these days, from heating bills to rising food prices and transport costs to, well, the bare essentials.

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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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University College Birmingham renews £6,000 Cost of Living Allowance for 2027

The University renews its committment to student support.

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Prioritising potential, not paperwork: University lifts support allowance to £6,000

The Cost of Living Allowance is rising to £6k for new students.

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Blog | What support is there if I’m struggling with my mental health?

Having really good mental health support from your university is absolutely vital and you should never feel you’re alone in what you are going through. Student wellbeing is paramount to us and we provide a wide range of award-winning support…

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A topping idea wins "gluten-free" vending competition

Teams of Culinary Arts Management students impressed industry experts in a challenge to make a gluten-free vending machine snack.

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Tweet a pic about #MyUCB – and win free food for a year!

University College Birmingham and the Handmade Burger Company have team up to offer an amazing prize for one lucky student – free food for a year!

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Turning 'wonky veg' into delicious dishes for Waste Free Day

Young chefs from University College Birmingham helped turn wonky-looking vegetables into a delicious free lunch for the people of Birmingham as part of a week-long sustainability campaign.

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Student Blog | Eight things you can do in Birmingham for free

Winter, spring, summer or autumn, there's always plenty of things to do around Birmingham without having to pay a penny. In this throwback blog first published in Autumn 2021, our blogger Nadia shares some of the great things you can…

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Free festive meals bring Christmas cheer to hundreds of students at The Maltings

University College Birmingham has been spreading Christmas cheer for residents at the University's halls of accommodation with some special festive meal packages.

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Free start-up school offers expert insight for University’s social entrepreneurs

Aspiring entrepreneurs at University College Birmingham have been invited to join a start-up school as part of a new partnership designed to support social enterprise.

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University launches vital careers support for local community affected by Covid-19

The University College Birmingham team that supports students with work placements and opportunities to gain real-life experience is extending its support to those in the local community who have lost their jobs through Covid-19.

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Guest Blog | How can I get tax-free university fees for my child?

As we head closer to the start of the new academic year, many soon-to-be university students are getting ready to move away from home for the first time and embark on the next step in their educational careers.

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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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Blog | Parent guide to Clearing and how you can support your child

If your child hasn’t applied to university yet, but wants to go in September 2025, Clearing is their second chance to secure a place for this year. Read more on how you can support them.

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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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How we're leading the way in rethinking support and experience

Pro Vice-Chancellor, Helen Poole, explores what students need now.

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New partnership to support with record international applications

University College Birmingham has partnered with a specialist firm to help ensure a smooth and speedy application process for new international students amid record levels of interest from overseas.

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Creative students win powerful support package to get businesses going

A group of final year students from University College Birmingham has won a powerful package of business start-up support through an initiative to boost creative industry in partnership with the University of Warwick.

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Partnership with Warwick enters new phase to support regional development

The partnership aims to provide a new approach to social mobility by opening up access to education for people in some of the region’s most disadvantaged communities.

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Emily set to empower with support network for female food professionals

A UCB Culinary Arts Management student has launched an invaluable and much-needed network to celebrate, support and empower female food professionals nationwide.

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From food to face painting: Summer programme offers support to local community

Students and staff from University College Birmingham have been using their skills to support the local community as part of a special summer programme of events.

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Lecturer’s first book to support teachers brought to life by children’s research

A powerful new book filled with real-life research from schoolchildren has been co-penned by a University College Birmingham lecturer to support the nation’s teachers.

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Bocuse d'Or UK Academy officially launched with support from UCB

It's been on the table for a few years, but organisers of the UK team for the prestigious Bocuse d'Or global gastronomy competition have finally realised their dream of becoming an academy.

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Exceptional results: University ranked first for postgraduate support and resources

University College Birmingham has been ranked first out of 101 higher education institutions for postgraduate student support and resources in the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES). Students also rated the University 4th in overall student satisfaction as well as top…

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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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University further strengthens support by joining mental health charter

University College Birmingham has joined 160 higher education institutions in signing up to the University Mental Health Charter Programme.

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Disabled Students Society wins national award for being “pillar of support”

The society, which is part of the University’s Guild of Students, has won the Committee Excellence Award at the 2021 NSVAs.

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Sports therapy students support London Marathon and Great Birmingham Run

Sports therapy students have been on hand to offer therapeutic support to participants running for a number of charities at the London Marathon and Great Birmingham Run.

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Digital squad of students support Team Scotland to tell Commonwealth Games story

Students from University College Birmingham are working as the official behind-the-scenes digital squad to tell Team Scotland’s 2022 Commonwealth Games story.

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Students support Whitworths on development of new vegan Protein By Nature range

University College Birmingham students have put their food training into action by supporting a top industry firm in the development of a new range of vegan products.

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College students resitting GCSE maths and English to benefit from new COVID funding support

Teenagers striving to achieve a good pass in their English and maths GCSEs while studying for their college qualification at University College Birmingham are to benefit from new COVID-19 funding support.

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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 joins Fatima Whitbread’s Action Hub to strengthen support for care experienced students

Initiative aims to drive practical, collaborative action that can be replicated nationally.

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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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Sports Therapy lecturer to support athletes at Commonwealth Games

A Sports Therapy lecturer at UCB is bound for Australia’s Gold Coast after being invited to join Team Scotland’s medical support team at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

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UCB Students Support Marathon Runners

Sports Therapy students from UCB once again supported runners at the Virgin London Marathon.  Providing post event massage, active recovery advice, stretching and remedial soft tissue techniques for runners who took part in the challenge raising funds for 15 different…

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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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Renowned college of food to open culinary school in Chelmsley Wood

University College Birmingham is opening a culinary school in the Chelmsley Wood shopping centre. Free courses will provide introductory training for the hospitality sector, for adults and young people.

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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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New free app to guide young people through UCB courses and careers

Teenagers can get a taste of further education at UCB without leaving home, thanks to an exciting new app. BeMe@UCB provides a fun, interactive look at the varied career paths open to students, whether it is working in tourism, childcare,…

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Bethanie secures "dream placement" to support LGBTQ+ community

A student who struggled to find support with her gender identity is closer to setting up her own organisation after clinching a “dream placement” with a Birmingham charity.

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UCB helps to support small food businesses

UCB is working in partnership with the Walter Smith Employer Leadership Project (WS-ELP) to support small and medium food businesses by offering Transformational Short Courses.

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Student make-up blogger to share business adventure after launching cruelty-free cosmetics brand

A University College Birmingham student is planning to share her experiences of what it's like to run a business after starting up her own beauty brand.

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UCB and TUCO Academy deliver a smash hit meat-free masterclass

University College Birmingham and The University Caterers Organisation (TUCO) have teamed up to deliver a day-long practical workshop on creative menu ideas to cater for one of the fastest-growing consumer groups in the UK. TUCO Academy’s UCB Masterclass on Creative…

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Two nursing master's launched for community health and social care

University College Birmingham has launched a new MSc Adult Social Care Nursing, MSc Homeless and Inclusion Health Nursing and a V300 prescribing course to support community and social care Registered Nurses.

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Focus on your future, not your funds

Our Cost of Living Allowance returns for 2026.

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Megan calls for support for MIND fundraiser on Time to Talk day

Suffering with mental health issues can be crippling and should not be stigmatised is the message UCB student Megan Slater is determined to get across on Time to Talk Day.

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Boost to new student finances in the face of bill rises

Cost of Living Allowance is one of many measures the University offers to help ease new student financial stress.

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Sports therapy students travel hundreds of miles to support cyclists on epic Ride Across Britain

Students from University College Birmingham travelled the length of the country to provide therapy for cyclists taking on a gruelling nine-day challenge.

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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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Zip-lining, bug-eating and code-cracking - hospitality students challenged at Bear Grylls Adventure

A group of University College Birmingham students swapped the classroom for a wild world of zip-lining, bug-eating and code-cracking as part of a team-building event.

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Women's health in sport to top agenda at university conference

University College Birmingham is set to host its sixth annual Sports Performance and Rehabilitation Conference (SPARC), with women's health in sport and exercise firmly at the top of the agenda.

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Kayleigh and Kenny off to Japan to support Scotland in Rugby World Cup

Two stand-out sports therapy students from UCB will be joining the Scotland rugby team for their campaign at this year’s Rugby World Cup in Japan, which takes place from 20 September to 2 November.

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University College Birmingham welcomes Office for Students

The visit saw the OfS Chair Lord Wharton exploring the state-of-the-art facilities at the University, discuss curriculum development at the institution, understand the challenges seen by higher education providers across the country including at University College Birmingham and hear concerns…

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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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Ashlea Mallett

Business Enterprise graduate Ashlea grew up on the coast of Portugal and spent most of her time working on boats and with horses, fueling a deep love for the natural environment - now she is our Sustainability Manager.

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University College Birmingham to host Team Scotland 2022

Commonwealth Games Scotland announced today that University College Birmingham (UCB) is set to become its home from home for family, friends and team supporters at the 2022 Commonwealth Games and provide support for up to 300 Team Scotland athletes and…

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Tourism students share post-Covid plans for rural recovery in UNWTO competition

A team of University College Birmingham students have shared fresh ideas to boost post-Covid tourism in a picturesque Midlands destination as part of an international competition.

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Hitachi HR boss shares post-Brexit employability advice at UCB event

University College Birmingham was proud to host Stephen Pierce as its first CMI Companions on Campus speaker at UCB's 2017 European Business Conference coordinated by UCB academic staff Sian Williams and Gillian McCurdy.