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Rethinking the MBA for a new generation of leaders

Why the pace and scale of change mean organisations can no longer rely on experience alone - they need adaptable, reflective leaders.

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Tech leaders gather for successful summer social at Moss House

The TechWM summer social was in full swing at Moss House, University College Birmingham, with regional tech industry leaders entrepreneurs, enthusiasts and influential figures from across the West Midlands in attendance.

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Focus on your future, not your funds

Our Cost of Living Allowance returns for 2026.

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UCB signs major apprenticeship deal with housing association to help develop future leaders

UCB has signed a major deal with Midland Heart, one of the region’s leading housing associations, which will see them enrol future leaders and managers onto apprenticeships.

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Business conference equips learners with skills to navigate their future careers

The Sustainable Futures Business Conference launches today at the University, packed with an impressive array of speakers from leading entrepreneurs to one of the world’s foremost experts on innovations within the tourism industry.

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Industry leaders hail next generation of bakers at inaugural gathering

Leading bakery professionals have hailed the importance of developing new 'career-ready' workers for the industry after meeting with budding talents at an event held by University College Birmingham.

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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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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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Hospitality leaders explore why young people should go into today's industry

University College Birmingham teamed up with the Institute of Hospitality (IoH) Midlands to invite leading figures in the sector to hear from experts on how they can inspire the next generation into the industry.

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Alumni inspire as Future You Conference returns to university

The ITT Future You conference returned to University College Birmingham this week.

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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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Blockbuster Birmingham takes centre stage at 2026 ITT Future You Conference

The emerging world of ‘Set Jetting’ was top of the agenda at the eighth annual ITT Future You Conference.

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Youth skills app earns Future Faces award nomination for graduate Ioana

A University College Birmingham graduate is in line for an award after launching an app to help provide diverse learning opportunities for young people.

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University College Birmingham reshaping employer engagement for the region’s future

The new Business and Employer Engagement Team, designed to work for employers and students alike.

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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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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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UCB health and care apprenticeships are fit for future

UCB partnered with the National Skills Academy to sponsor an event for those working in the primary care industry.

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Management trainee course prepares hospitality stars for the future

A group of 19 aspiring young hospitality stars have taken their places on a new management trainee course in partnership with hotel management company RBH and University College Birmingham.

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Springboard's FutureChef winners are future UCB students

The winner and runner-up of the West Midlands Regional Final of FutureChef 2015 will be attending UCB as Professional Cookery students in September this year.

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Cruise firm boss leads lineup of top business speakers at Future You conference and fair

Top professionals from the world of business, tourism and aviation will be sharing their expertise with University College Birmingham students at a conference on campus this month.

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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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New CIMSPA partnership provides employability boost for UCB's sports managers of the future

University College Birmingham has partnered with a prestigious professional body within the sports industry to provide a wealth of benefits for UCB's budding sports managers.

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Mondelez International and University College Birmingham join forces to create the chocolatiers of the future

Two trainee bakers are savouring the sweet taste of success as the first-ever chocolate apprentices at Mondelēz International, the home of Cadbury, in Birmingham.

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UCB's Zest Quest Asia champions shine spotlight on sustainable future for food industry

A triumphant team of student chefs from University College Birmingham set a shining example for sustainability in the food industry on their way to winning a national cooking contest.

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Speakers inspire students to earn a crust in bakery industry

Industry leaders from the likes of Callebaut Chocolate, Dupont Danisco and Lesaffre are set to visit University College Birmingham in a programme of unmissable masterclasses to inspire final-year Bakery and Patisserie technology students to think about future careers in the…

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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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College backs regional skills pledge to boost learners and businesses

University College Birmingham has joined with institutions across the West Midlands in committing to a collaborative pledge supporting students and local businesses amid the disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

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Birmingham City FC partnership gives school leavers new pathway into sports career

An exciting new pathway to help school leavers land their dream career in sport is on its way thanks to a first-of-its-kind partnership between University College Birmingham and Birmingham City Football Club.

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Rising to the Covid challenge: Students share success stories of lockdown learning

It's been a year of unique challenges, but that hasn't stopped dedicated students at University College Birmingham forging their way towards exciting futures in the food and hospitality industry.

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Acclaimed business leader brings expertise to University to benefit students

A young leadership winner dedicated to creating opportunities for the region is now bringing her expertise to University College Birmingham.

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Tourism students target plastic pollution for environmental leadership campaign

Students from University College Birmingham have launched their own campaign to help combat plastic pollution as part of a national programme to produce the next generation of green leaders.

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University College Birmingham Hosts Skills Gap Board Launch

The Centre for the New Midlands (CNM) officially launched the ‘People and Skills Workstream’ at University College Birmingham, bringing together business leaders, regional leaders and policymakers, and prominent academics to discuss how best to address the region’s skills shortages.

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UCB lecturer travels to Memphis, Tennessee to present innovative paper on youth violence

Craig Pinkney, who lectures on a number of UCB's degree courses and is the UK leader of the EUGANGS project, has just returned from presenting a ground-breaking paper at the Annual Conference for the Homicide Research Working Group in Memphis,…

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University leads the charge towards the UK's battery manufacturing ambitions

Battery Manufacturing Skills Pathway first graduates take their skills and knowledge back into the workplace.

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UCB students take part in AVA's 2014 'Culinary Product Development Challenge'

Final-year Culinary Arts Management students provided an insight into the future of vending machine food for a panel of industry experts.

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Business students learn from leading figures at AI conference

The Business School has hosted an exciting future-focused conference on the transformational and unexplored potential of AI.

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Everyone's a winner at first ever UCB sports conference

With a packed day of lively lectures, discussion and debate from leaders in the field of sports science, UCB's first ever Sports Performance and Rehabilitation Student Conference got off to a flying start.

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Blog | Nursing Associate vs Registered Nurse: choosing the right path for you

Not sure which nursing course is for you? This blog will help you to find out which role fits your goals, lifestyle and future plans.

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University spearheads new hospitality taskforce backed by top city chefs

Around 100 guests including hospitality industry leaders and top Birmingham chefs are set to take part in an open forum to launch a newly-created taskforce to encourage people of all ages into a career in hospitality and support employers.

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Travel conference flies high with esteemed speaker Simon Calder

The ninth annual ITT Future You conference was packed with enthusiastic students, all keen to take in knowledge and insights from a stellar list of travel, tourism and hospitality experts.

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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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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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Manavi Tribhuvan

Manavi describes herself as “a people person,” so she had few doubts that her future career would lie in hospitality.

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Work of hired@UCB leads to rise in internships across the pond

Dedication on the part of UCB's employability service has led to impressive growth in the number of internships being offered to students by employers in the USA.

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Danielle's Dior success

A UCB student has a bright future ahead of her now she has secured a job at Christian Dior.

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University College Birmingham welcomes European students

University College Birmingham is aware that EU students may be anxious about the impact of the referendum on their studies and future funding.

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Universities partnership to boost career opportunities leads to award nomination

A project between hired@UCB and careers services at two other Birmingham universities to boost higher level employment for local students and graduates in their home region has been shortlisted for a national award.

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Leads on global convention centre expansions steer postgraduate research  

Postgraduates working towards a career in global meetings and tourism, hospitality, events and aviation had the chance to hear from two international events executives with glittering backgrounds to set the scene for their master's research.

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Blog | Black History Month Spotlight – Celebrating Ruth Bizirhi

Our next spotlight this Black History Month is on Ruth Bizirhi, an alumni of the Department of Creative Services and the first cohort of the Creative Futures Incubator. Since graduating, Ruth has turned her lifelong passion for hair and make-up…

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Dedicated leader at University awarded Honorary Fellowship

Nigel Moss will receive an Honorary Fellowship from University College Birmingham this week as part of graduation celebrations on September 13th.

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Toybox Celebration Cake Fit For a Prince

UCB assistant dean Dawn Gemmell created a spectacular “toybox” celebration cake for the future king, Prince George.

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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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Blog | National Apprenticeship Week spotlight – Kennedy Bowman

For National Apprenticeship Week, we’re putting the spotlight on some of our incredible apprentices like Kennedy Bowman, a Senior Nurse now on her Level 3 Team Leader/Supervisor apprenticeship to boost her all-round knowledge and support for patients.

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Ed Bird

When it comes to studying marketing, Ed’s own experience in management and business shows the benefits this knowledge can bring for your future career.

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Students flock to ITT:Future You conference and careers fair

Over 120 savvy students of The Business School at UCB have had their horizons broadened at the ITT Future You: On the Road conference and employability fair at the University.

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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.

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MasterChef champion and entrepreneurial ex-student share stories with trainee chefs

A former MasterChef champion and an entrepreneurial College of Food alumna came onto campus to share their experiences with future chefs studying at University College Birmingham.

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UCB trained top chef at "Restaurant of the Year" for 2015

Former UCB student Brad Carter is celebrating after he scooped the title of Readers' Restaurant of the Year from the Waitrose Good Food Guide 2015.

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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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Senior Curriculum Leader

Catherine Parker

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Work experience placements

We firmly believe work experience is the most effective way for you to embed your ‘world of work’ and occupational skills, as well as providing employers a fantastic opportunity to support the development of potential employees of the future.

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Glen Manning

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Academic Outreach Sessions

These outreach sessions cover a range of subjects, with academic staff delivering workshops that connect course content to real-world careers, giving students a preview of their future studies and potential career paths.

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Yasmine Selwood

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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.

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What's involved

Ultimately, apprenticeships are designed to equip individuals with the necessary skills, knowledge and behaviours they need for specific job roles, future employment and progression.

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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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Scholarships and waivers

We provide a range of support to encourage access to our courses, from academic and sporting scholarships to different awards for international students.

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School and college outreach

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

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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.

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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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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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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…

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The website will aim to achieve the recommended government standard for web accessibility.

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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.

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Senior Lecturer

Suzanne Smith

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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.

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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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Share your story

We would love to know what you have been up to since you graduated from University College Birmingham and so would your former colleagues and friends.

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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.

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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.

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Strategic plans

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

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We offer a wide range of services at University College Birmingham.