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A ‘grand’ birthday present to mark World Cocktail Day

Hospitality and tourism students explore their cocktail creativity.

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Student chef Killoran ready, set, mango for Zest Quest Asia grand finale

A talented student chef from University College Birmingham has made the finals of this year’s Zest Quest Asia Tilda Challenge.

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UCB is a Toque d'OR grand finalist

Following months of preparation, training and hard work the UCB team has made it to the Nestlé Toque d’Or 2015 final.

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Rebecca and Georgia off to Nestlé Professional Toque d'Or grand finals

A talented undergraduate chef and a formidable former front of house student are on their way to the grand finals

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UCB trio bag Grand Finals spot in Nestlé Professional Toque d'Or

A team of University College Birmingham students have wowed judges to secure a place in the final of a prestigious national competition.

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UCB helps to raise local employability for new city shopping centre

UCB is part of an educational collective equipping unemployed local people with the skills for jobs in the Work Grand Central Excellence Programme.

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UCB Team win Silver at ScotHot

A team of students from UCB formed the Junior England Team at the WACS Junior Culinary Grand Prix.

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FE students celebrate their achievements

Over 300 FE students will celebrate their achievements tonight (2 September) at a special ceremony in the grand surroundings of Birmingham’s Town Hall.

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Graduate Darcy’s collagen-boosting brand takes beauty world by storm

A go-getting graduate from University College Birmingham is providing a critical ingredient in a brand that is taking the beauty world by storm.

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Monica styles for high-fashion couture brand Nancy Vuu

FdA Specialist Hair and Media Make-up student Monica Montalvo has gained valuable industry experience by working at Nancy Vuu – a luxury couture brand for children and teenagers.

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UCB chefs in the running for Young Seafood Chef of the Year 2015

Professional Cookery students Timothy Jones and Bozhidar Ivanov are perfecting their cookery skills in preparation for the grand final of Young Seafood Chef of the Year 2015 after winning a regional heat at City College, Norwich.

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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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Student chef Rohan takes runner-up spot in prestigious Toque d'Or competition

Rohan Bragg, a Birmingham College of Food-mentored student working towards his Professional Chef foundation degree, took away the runner-up prize in the grand final of this year's prestigious Nestlé Toque d’Or.

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Aspiring paramedic makes national health and social care competition final

An aspiring young paramedic studying at UCB is one of just eight out of 95 16-19 year old health and care students to reach the grand final of WorldSkills UK.

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Clean sweep of medals for UCB at Salon Culinaire

UCB students have returned from North Warwickshire and Hinckley College’s Salon Culinaire competition with a grand total of ten certificates and medals across nine different categories.

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Tuk in! UCB graduate helps launch high-end patisserie brand Tuk Cakes

UCB graduate, Bake-off: The Professionals finalist and pastry extraordinaire Bharat Chandegra has, together with pastry chef Darryl Collins, helped to launch Tuk Cakes - a premium patisserie brand housed in an Italian style tuk-tuk in Resorts World, Birmingham.

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Killoran wins at Zest Quest Asia with rice cream dish made with lockdown leftovers

Professional Chef FdA student Killoran Wills was not only hailed first place runner up at yesterday’s grand finale, but won Best Use of Rice after a virtual cook-off, beamed live from the University’s training kitchens.

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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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Sweet success for UCB's bakery department

University College Birmingham has been given a grant of £2,000 by the British Society of Baking.

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Louis lifts the title at inaugural Student Chef of the Year contest

A brand new competition featuring some of the brightest young chefs in the country has been won by a talented student from University College Birmingham.

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Birmingham universities win cash pot to boost career opportunities for homegrown students

The University of Birmingham, Newman University and University College Birmingham have won a grant from the Office for Students (OfS) to boost career opportunities for the city’s home-grown students.

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Cash boost from Enterprise Rent-A-Car puts students in the driving seat

Enterprising students at UCB have been given a boost thanks to a generous donation from…Enterprise Rent-A-Car. The vehicle hire specialist’s Enterprise Holdings Foundation awarded the grant to the University for projects aimed at enhancing the entrepreneurial skills of students.

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College of Food grad gains prestigious Michelin star for Lichfield restaurant

An acclaimed local restaurant run by a University College Birmingham graduate gains its first Michelin Star.

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Great day for gran as Johan graduates from course she taught

Retired senior lecturer Mary Elkerton couldn’t have been prouder to see her grandson graduate from UCB this week – especially when his course is one of today’s equivalents of the one she taught at the University for 31 years.

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UCB student experience to be enhanced with new virtual learning environment

Students at UCB will soon be able to take better control of their studies thanks to the introduction of a brand new virtual learning environment.

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Backing for students and local businesses as new Cakes & Bakes opens its doors

Trainee bakers and local businesses are both set to be boosted by the opening of a brand new café at University College Birmingham.

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Vending machine challenge brings new ideas to the table

Researching, developing and launching a brand new product for the vending industry was all in a day's work for UCB students when they went head-to-head in an annual competition.

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Tom makes assistant manager – aged just 20

A popular restaurant chain, which is opening a brand new venue in Staffordshire, has appointed a former UCB student as its assistant manager.

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Grenade boss shares secrets of success at employer networking event

The boss of nutrition brand Grenade shared the secrets of his entrepreneurial journey at an event at the University hosted by Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce (GBCC).

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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 partners with Blues and Shrews on new Football Business Management course

University College Birmingham has teamed up with two professional football clubs to launch a brand new course opening doors to a range of careers in the sport.

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Travel and Tourism Society is Formed

Students at UCB have recently launched a brand new Travel and Tourism Society. With it's aim to 'deliver a student-led tourism society for the benefit of students' the society held a formal launch at University College Birmingham.

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Rinki Sandhu

High-flying Rinki has established her own brand of healthy meals for children aged 4-12, but it was her experience at UCB that gave her the confidence to drive for meaningful change in youth nutrition.

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New UCB trading suite to help boost diversity in finance and accounting industry

University College Birmingham could provide a major impact in addressing the need for greater diversity in the finance and accounting industry after opening a brand new trading suite on campus.

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University collaboration opens new training hub for engineering and manufacturing

A brand new hub dedicated to developing the next generation of engineering and manufacturing workers has been opened as part of a collaboration between University College Birmingham and other institutions around the West Midlands.

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New industry accreditation for strength, conditioning and sports nutrition students

Students on the Strength, Conditioning and Sports Nutrition degree at University College Birmingham now have wider access to industry networks and opportunities thanks to a brand new course accreditation from a top industry body.

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Accelerated apprenticeship to turn nursing associates into full practitioners

A brand new accelerated degree apprenticeship to train nursing associates working everywhere from emergency wards to prisons into full clinical practitioners has been launched to alleviate the pressure on healthcare teams across the region and UK.

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Schwarzkopf Dream Makers award a day to remember

Top students from across Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy and Theatrical Special Effects, Hair and Media Make-up courses have been named Schwarzkopf Dream Makers in a trailblazing award scheme put together by UCB and the leading haircare brand.

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Specialist Hair and Media Make-up students collaborate for AW 18/19 fashion lookbook

This week saw a selection of our Specialist Hair and Media Make-up students working alongside the up and coming ethical and ecological clothing brand Positive Outlook Clothing. As part of the SHMM team’s fashion links, and after a strict round…

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Luke flies flag for England at Young Chef Olympiad in India

A University College Birmingham student is battling it out with star young chefs from around the globe at a prestigious worldwide competition this week.

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College of Food students snag coveted place in Toque d'Or Final

Students Luke Hayward, Erin Robinson and Millie Tibbins are set to represent UCB in the final round of one of the most prestigious cooking competitions for young people in the UK.

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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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Star student chef Luke scoops bronze at International Young Chef Olympiad

A University College Birmingham student beat off competition from dozens of top young chefs around the world to claim a bronze medal at the International Young Chef Olympiad.

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Thailand alumni group launched at Bangkok 'royal retreat'

Bangkok's iconic Chakrabongse Villas, a royal retreat turned boutique hotel managed by an ex-UCB student, was the backdrop for the launch of a group for UCB's Thai alumni.

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Students' special effects skills called on for anti-terrorism exercise

Twenty Specialist Hair and Media Make-up students from UCB were called on to create 'injuries' for an anti-terrorism drill in central Birmingham this week.

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Success tastes sweet for UCB husband and wife

Two enterprising former students from University College Birmingham are on a mission to convince Brummies to swap their daily cuppa for a glass of bubble tea.

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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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Student entrepreneurs could win £10,000

Are you a student or a recent graduate entrepreneur? Film a 60 second pitch of your business idea and you could win £10,000 to invest in your business.

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Katie prepares to cook up a storm at FutureChef competition

All eyes will be on UCB apprentice Katie Cooper tomorrow (February 4) when she competes at the regional final of the Springboard FutureChef competition.

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Michel Roux Jr joins top chefs to judge culinary competition at UCB

Leading chefs including Michel Roux Jr gathered at University College Birmingham to judge the regional final of one of the country's most prestigious culinary competitions.

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UCB's success at the International Salon Culinaire

Professional Cookery and Bakery students were in award-winning form at the Hotelympia International Salon Culinaire at the ExCeL in London.

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Whale watching: students travel abroad to volunteer

UCB students jetted off to Arona, Tenerife to volunteer as Research Guides on the Atlantic Whale Foundation’s (AWF) whale watching boats.

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Toque d'Or title winners visit three Michelin-starred restaurant on prize trip to Spain

University College Birmingham's triumphant Toque d'Or team had the chance to dine at the chef’s table at one of the world's few three Michelin-starred restaurants during a prize trip to Spain.

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UCB attempts record-breaking fourth win at Nestlé Professional Toque d'Or

University College Birmingham is on the verge of making history as it seeks a fourth win at the Nestlé Professional Toque d'Or competition – something no catering college in the UK has done before.

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Fiercely-fought Cook and Serve Challenge won by UCB for second year running

Students Samuel Reynolds, Connor Smith and Georgia Wheatley have taken the crown at the British Culinary Federation’s (BCF) Cook and Serve Challenge 2018, the second year in a row UCB has won the prestigious competition.

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Chef graduate triumphs in prestigious hospitality awards

A University College Birmingham graduate picked up the 'Best Newcomer' accolade at Birmingham Hospitality Association awards.

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College of Food stars scoop fifth Nestlé Toque d'Or title for UCB

A team of students from University College Birmingham have seen off competition from around the UK to clinch...

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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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Sports scholar Kai enjoys triumphant debut at Royal Windsor Triathlon

A University College Birmingham sports scholar has swum, cycled and run his way to glory in a prestigious UK triathlon – with a helping hand from UCB.

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Unstoppable Nathan crowned champ in top young chef competition

An unstoppable former University College Birmingham student who represented England in the most prestigious culinary competition in the world has come out victorious at the British Culinary Federation’s Young Chef of the Year.

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College of food trio celebrate wins at UK Young Restaurant Team of the Year awards

Team of students wins three trophies at this year’s UK Young Restaurant Team of the Year Awards.

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From dad’s 50th KFC bucket cake to pastry sensations at Michelin Guide restaurant

An award-winning graduate chef who decided against A-levels in law or politics to follow her deep passion for baking has been snapped up by a Michelin Guide restaurant run by another former University College Birmingham student.

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Toque d'Or Winners

A team of chef and food service students from the College of Food here at UCB has won one of the most prestigious hospitality competitions in the UK.

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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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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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Marketing students rise to the TikTok challenge to showcase Birmingham icons

Digital Marketing and Marketing Management students presented with the rare opportunity to take part in a social media challenge set by a local company with a global reach.

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Exciting new judges lined up for UCB Young Chef of the Year - entries now open!

Acclaimed street food star Lee Desanges - who achieved fame for cooking over charcoal under the bonnet of a 1964 Mini Cooper through his Baked in Brick business - is one of the exciting, new judges for University College Birmingham’s…

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Postgraduate students are consultants for the Lanzarote Tourist Board

Postgraduate Tourism students studying MA Tourism Destination Management and MA International Tourism Business Administration travelled to Lanzarote as part of their Live Project module.

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Invictus Games inspire at tourism and events conference

The new academic year got off to a flying start as the Business School hosted its third annual Inspire Conference.

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Ex-student and hospitality superstar Gabrielle returns to the pass

Gabrielle Le Roux, a UCB Hospitality Business Management graduate, has returned to the University to set students’ sights on a career in food service.

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UCB entrepreneurs join BSEEN Showcase celebrating 1,000 new start-up businesses

Budding entrepreneurs from University College Birmingham gathered at a showcase event for a project which helps city students and graduates to set up their own businesses.

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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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Student Blog | The 12-day Christmas pleigh-list

From the pounding of Wham! to the sweet whistling notes of Mariah Carey, we are going to countdown The 12-Day Christmas Pleigh-list.

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Chocolate-themed banquet a sweet success

An evening of chocolate-inspired dishes was held in the UCB restaurants for charity.

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MA Tourism students are pop-up business entrepreneurs

MA Tourism Destination Management and MA International Tourism Business Administration held an exhibition where they presented their pop-up tourism concepts for the island of Lanzarote as part of a live project.

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Student Blog | Top five anime of 2022

As the year is approaching its end, we are able to look back on the anime industry’s most significant achievements, from its truly unique storytelling that never fails to captivate the viewers with its use of beautiful, dark and humorous…

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College student chef and culinary arts professor recognised at national awards

An “exceptional” student and a chef lecturer devoted to his protégés from University College Birmingham both won top accolades at this year’s British Culinary Federation (BCF) annual dinner and awards.

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Kali gets teeth into role as new head of Birmingham College of Food

The first female head of the University's renowned Birmingham College of Food has shared her plans to work even closer with the regional food and hospitality industry in her exciting, but challenging, new role.

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Praise for student chefs as UCB's WelcomeFest kicks off new academic year in style

Award-winning chef Aktar Islam has praised University College Birmingham’s budding food stars after opening UCB’s very own street food festival during a week of special events to launch the new academic year.

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Great British Menu star to judge student chef contest in tribute to former principal

A BBC Great British Menu champion is to judge a new competition at University College Birmingham – in tribute to former principal Eddie McIntyre CBE and designed to inspire young chefs as the industry recovers from the pandemic.

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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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Lecturer who mentored hundreds of student chefs made Honorary Fellow

A lecturer who has trained more student chefs than he has had hot dinners has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship from University College Birmingham – where he has worked and inspired everyone around him for almost three decades.

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Students win big for taking part in national survey

Fifteen lucky students won big for taking part in the 2018 National Student Survey (NSS). After 71% of UCB students completed the survey, submitting their views and opinions of UCB, the winners’ names were drawn at random and awarded prizes…

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