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HIRED successfully retains Matrix accreditation

Retaining the gold standard in accreditation for its advice and guidance reaffirms the quality of support offered to students.

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UCB aims high with its apprenticeship programme

University College Birmingham’s apprenticeship programme is going from strength to strength – with 30 per cent of its current cohort on a higher level apprenticeship.

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UCB's new health and social care course is first of its kind

UCB is blazing a trail with its innovative new health and social care course which allows practitioners to be assessed while they work.

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McIntyre House opens its doors to new and returning students

This week McIntyre House officially opens its doors to UCB students. New and returning students excitedly entered our new state-of-the-art campus and were clearly delighted and impressed with the new facilities.

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Chelmsley Wood culinary school makes its mark

Chelmsley Wood culinary school hoardings revealed.

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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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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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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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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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UCB hosts first Commonwealth Day dinner

UCB opened its doors to welcome local diplomats and representatives to the Birmingham Commonwealth Association’s first Commonwealth Day dinner.

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Second Inclusivity Conference highlights intersectionality and co-creation

University College Birmingham successfully held its second Inclusivity Conference, while celebrating the halving of its awarding gap, meaning that students from all backgrounds are less likely to see differences in their educational results.

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Nitisha is left "speechless" by new book

A cookery book penned by a former UCB student will soon be taking its place on the shelves of two major high street retailers.

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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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Dr Chris Higton

As a practitioner with a deep interest in both psychology and health, Chris is passionate about the profound versatility of this field and its impact at all levels.

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Heat is on to find best young chef in the Midlands

University College Birmingham is calling on talented young cooks to enter its annual Young Chef of the Year competition.

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Hunt for UK's Best Oriental Young Chef is Back for 2015

Leading Oriental grocer Wing Yip has launched its annual search for the UK's top Oriental Cookery Young Chef.

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UCB recipe development is the sweetest thing!

The Federation of Quebec Maple Syrup Producers has announced its first ever affiliation in the UK - with University College Birmingham.

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Team UCB jet off to make their mark at Culinary World Cup

A team led by UCB lecturer Mathew Shropshall is on its way to Luxembourg to take part in one of the world’s leading competitions for chefs.

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Hassan Jahangir

Hassan chose the cyber security degree course at University College Birmingham for its focus on practical, industry-aligned skills.

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Record year for student satisfaction at UCB

University College Birmingham is celebrating its best ever scores in the National Student Survey.

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UCB hosts Annual Awards of Excellence heats

The University hosted a semi-final for one of the UK’s most prestigious culinary awards – and was praised for its facilities.

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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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UCB welcomes young researchers

UCB held a lecture for its youngest students to date when primary school children were welcomed to McIntyre House.

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Students given sneak preview of new Glow Up series at exclusive BBC event

Students were given an exclusive chance to view the first episode of the new series and meet some of its stars.

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University College Birmingham hosted Midlands Chefs' Forum Launch!

The Chefs' Forum launched its Birmingham & Midlands Chapter at University College Birmingham on the 20th February 2017

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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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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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University College Birmingham is now a registered apprenticeship training provider

The top quality vocational training and assessment offered by University College Birmingham has led to its successful inclusion on the Government's new Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers.

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UCB's first hospitality students tuck into feast of memories to kick-start golden anniversary

A group of University College Birmingham’s very first hospitality students were invited back for a feast of memories to kick-start celebrations for its golden anniversary year.

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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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The Craft Guild of Chefs Graduate Awards

A top culinary guild broke with tradition to hold its prestigious graduate awards outside London for the first time – at University College Birmingham.

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Front of house team put on a great show

UCB's front of house team has been congratulated for its tireless performance at this year's La Parade des Chefs at the NEC's Great Hospitality Show.

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UCB is "College of the Month" for creative craft skills in early years teaching

UCB has been named NCFE College of the Month for the creative craft skills taught as part of its enrichment programme for vocational childcare.

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First Michelin Star for Solihull restaurant run by College of Food graduate

An acclaimed local restaurant run by a University College Birmingham graduate has been honoured with its first Michelin Star – just one year after opening.

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Double celebration of CyberFirst Silver Award and Cisco Academy launch

Marking a double success for its digital provision, University College Birmingham has been officially recognised as a CyberFirst Silver College by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), and is proud to announce its launch as an official Cisco Networking Academy.

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Vice-Chancellor and alumnus Rosie Ginday receive New Year's Honours

University College Birmingham is not only celebrating its Vice-Chancellor and Principal being awarded an OBE, but also a former student – the founder of Miss Macaroon – receiving an MBE.

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UCB welcomes Voices of the Hijab

The university opened its doors to Voices of the Hijab – an exhibition and road show that raises awareness of heritage, the Hijab and contemporary issues affecting young people.

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Alumni and a growing West Midlands travel and tourism sector inspire at annual conference

The exciting growth of the West Midlands tourism industry took centre stage as the Business School today hosted its fourth annual Inspire Conference.

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Md Easmay Anjum

"University College Birmingham stood out for its mix of practical learning and academic study, plus the strong industry links and student support."

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Nathan nails chance to represent UK in prestigious Bocuse d'Or

UCB's College of Food is brimming with pride with news that one of its freshly-graduated young chefs is to represent the UK in the most prestigious culinary competition in the world.

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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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Hunt for Young Chef Begins

Leading Oriental food grocer Wing Yip has launched its 2014 search to find the finest Young Chef for Oriental Cuisine.

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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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UCB strengthens links with West Bromwich Albion in new sponsorship deal with women's football team

University College Birmingham has strengthened its partnership with one of the Midlands' leading football clubs after agreeing a new sponsorship deal.

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Full house! Six UCB courses receive 100% satisfaction in National Student Survey

University College Birmingham is not only celebrating a jump in its overall satisfaction score in the National Student Survey, but six courses receiving a full house.

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Hospitality industry facing key challenges calls for stronger collaboration

University College Birmingham hosted a networking event marking its 20-year partnership with the Institute of Hospitality (IoH), with discussion around the challenges in hospitality.

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Sports Management degree becomes first in the world to gain DMI accreditation

University College Birmingham's Sports Management degree has become the first course of its kind in the world to be accredited by the Digital Marketing Institute (DMI).

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Sense of community stands out in postgraduate student experience survey

Students were most positive about our community in this year’s Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES), the largest survey of its kind in higher education.

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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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University College Birmingham calls for extension of applications deadline

University College Birmingham is strongly urging UCAS to extend its deadline for applications to relieve unnecessary pressure on pupils and teachers following the sudden closure of schools due to the current full lockdown.

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College of Food and The Atrium receive highest praise to retain gold accreditations

One of the UK’s top quality assurance organisations has described University College Birmingham as “one of the best, if not the best, catering colleges in the UK” in its assessment for two of the highest awards for colleges.

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Food and nutrition degree receives accreditation from top professional body

University College Birmingham has achieved formal accreditation from the Association for Nutrition (AfN), making its Food and Nutrition BSc (Hons) degree an AfN ‘accredited degree’ programme.

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UCB's Business School Dean to head CMI's West Midlands Regional Board

The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) has named the Dean of the Business School at University College Birmingham (UCB), Dilshad Sheikh, as the new Chair of its West Midlands Board.

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National English Junior Team made up solely of UCB students and alumni begin global culinary showdown

The National English Junior Team - made up solely of University College Birmingham students and alumni - is about to begin its campaign at one of the biggest culinary competitions in the world.

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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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hired@UCB recruitment fair a resounding success

hired@UCB held its annual recruitment fair in McIntyre House so students could talk to a range of employers about their future careers, part-time work opportunities, placements and internships.

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Mental health nursing degree launched to meet shortage of frontline workers

University College Birmingham has invested in a raft of cutting-edge technology to support students on its new mental health nursing degree, launched to train a badly-needed workforce of qualified nursing staff to provide support in the region.

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UCB praised for fantastic result by Institute of Hospitality

University College Birmingham has received another ringing endorsement from the Institute of Hospitality. The university has recorded its highest ever score as part of the Hospitality Assured assessment, which was conducted earlier this month.

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New business and computing access courses launched to open path to university

University College Birmingham has stepped up its support for adults who want to move up in their education journey with the launch of two new access courses that open the path to a degree.

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University College Birmingham commits to vital health careers

The University has further solidified its commitment to a careers-focussed education with the unveiling of a new Health and Care Professions Council validated MSc Dietetics programme and a recently validated and approved MSc Public Health programme.

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England young chef team tunes skills ahead of global cook-off

A group of UCB students and alumni has been fine-tuning its skills ahead of this year’s Culinary World Cup - one of the world’s leading competitions for young chefs - in 12 weeks.

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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.

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Blenheim Palace placements are jewel in crown for international students

International students on a variety of hospitality courses are receiving the right, royal chance to do work placements at the famous Blenheim Palace thanks to UCB and its employability service, hired@UCB.

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Guild of Students has new executive team

Guild of Students has new executive team…and charity status! The University’s Guild of Students has voted in its new executive team for 2018-19, bolstered by the potentially game-changing news that it has received charity status.

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‘Gold’ accreditation provides post-Covid boost for food and hospitality training

University College Birmingham has received the highest standard of approval from a leading industry body in recognition of its specialist training for the food and hospitality sectors seeking to bounce back from the coronavirus pandemic.

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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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hired@UCB manager "floored" to win national work experience award

A UCB manager who sets undergraduates up with work placements has won a national award for creating a first-of-its-kind degree module to give students who may “lack in academic confidence” a real edge on their CVs.

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Events expert Emma returns to UCB to share her experience organising Birmingham's famous Christmas market

A former events student from University College Birmingham has revealed her role in organising Birmingham's famous German Christmas market – one of the biggest events of its kind in the world.

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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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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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Minnie overcomes lockdown challenges to mark first year of mobile catering business

A hospitality student from University College Birmingham has offered tips and encouragement for other budding business owners as her mobile catering firm approaches its first anniversary.

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University wins national hospitality and catering apprenticeships award

University College Birmingham took home the Hospitality and Catering Provider of the Year award at the nationally recognised AAC Apprenticeship Awards. Held as part of the AAC FE Week yearly conference, the judges acknowledged the quality of placement offered by…

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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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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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Whatuni award winners 2024

University College Birmingham has won awards for its student support, international and postgraduate provision in the only awards in the UK based solely on student choice.

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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.

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Our economic impact

At University College Birmingham, we are supporting our region to grow and develop to ensure it meets its skills priorities. Independent analysis has identified that we have a total economic impact of £358 million across the UK.

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Governance

The University is governed in accordance with its Instrument and Articles of Government, which are the legal documents that determine the basis for its operation.

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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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Student charter

Our student charter has been written by staff and students to clearly set out what we expect of each other and the responsibilities of all those within our community.

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

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Open to the public

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

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Accessibility Statement

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

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Student satisfaction

When it comes to student feedback, our university stands out. Our students value their time with us, as can be seen from the outcomes of several nationally-recognised student surveys.

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Study a UCB Programme Overseas

Find out more about studying a UCB Programme Overseas

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David Kidney

As Executive Chair of the West Midlands Health Technologies Cluster, David is responsible for its operation as a membership organisation for health technologies businesses in the region.

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Rosie Ginday

Rosie Ginday MBE is founder and CEO of Miss Macaroon, a community interest company that reinvests 100% of its profits in supporting young people who need a helping hand to gain skills that can change their lives.