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Senior Lecturer Aviation

Helen Joyner-Harris

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Building bridges to a successful career in aviation

It may not seem like the most obvious way of appraising character but it’s amazing what you can discover with spaghetti and marshmallows.

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University hailed best training provider runner-up at aviation industry awards

University College Birmingham is flying high after being hailed runner-up for best training provider at the aviation industry's national awards.

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UCB Aviation & Airport Management Degree students tour Birmingham Airport

The first intake of UCB's BA and FdA Aviation & Airport Management students took a tour of Birmingham Airport's landside facilities to get an insight into operations in the airline industry.

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Flying high! Aviation and tourism students see careers take off with Ryanair

College students training to become cabin crew or make their mark in tourism have reached for the sky and landed dream jobs with Ryanair.

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Flying high: meet the Aviation graduate facilitating private flights for the stars

Roland got his career off to a flying start at University College Birmingham. Now, he is an operations controller for private jet solutions company LunaJets, ensuring clients have everything for a smooth journey.

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Statement on A-level, BTEC and GCSE results

We welcome the decision by Ofqual and the Department for Education to remove the cap on the number of university places available, and to award A-level and GCSE students their Centre Assessed Grades.

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Specialist Hair and Media Make-up newsletter: Issue 2

We are excited to let you know about various activities, projects, talks and events that you can get involved with as a University College Birmingham alumni.

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UCB secures landmark Level 3 apprenticeship contract with major housing association

UCB has confirmed a sought-after deal to provide 20 Level 3 Apprenticeships to staff at the Midland Heart Housing Association, forming the final stage of the company's three-part leadership programme.

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Celebrating first A-level Results Day at University College Birmingham

The very first cohort of learners to complete A-levels since University College Birmingham opened its sixth form in 2024 are celebrating securing places on dream degrees in everything from medicine to AI.

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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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Sports therapy quartet gain ‘life-changing’ experience at London 2 Paris event

Young sports therapists training at University College Birmingham have been testing their talents either side of the English Channel to help cyclists in a charity endurance event.

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Aviation students fly to Amsterdam

Students on UCB’s FdA/BA Aviation & Airport Management courses travelled to Amsterdam in The Netherlands as part of their Aviation Passenger Operations module.

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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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Project Runway: Level 3 students pull off sensational end-of-year fashion show

Level 3 Hospitality with Events and Theatrical Special Effects, Hair and Media Make-up students put on a night to remember this month in an end-of-year creative showcase with a difference.

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Aviation students land new facilities as UCB flies high as Centre of Excellence

Aviation students across degree and college courses at UCB are set to benefit from exciting new simulation facilities, including a state-of-the-art, mock plane cabin.

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Aiming for a 2:1 or above?

Classification session – Tuesday 10th March, 4pm - 6pm Are you aiming for a 2:1 or 1st class degree classification? If so, Tuesday's session is perfect for you.

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The sky's the limit for Aviation and Airport Management students

Airport and Aviation Management students spent the day in London at Emirates Aviation Experience.  The visit was a part of their Aviation Professional Practice module in which the students are asked to develop training packs for a selection of careers…

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Business soaring for Shehryar selling luxury holidays to star clients

Business has really taken off for an aviation graduate from University College Birmingham after netting a record commission through his firm selling luxury holidays to the rich and famous.

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High-flying aviation students advise Birmingham Airport on noise pollution

Six Aviation and Airport Management degree (AAM) students have spent this morning in important discussions with Birmingham Airport’s Corporate Responsibility Manager, Andy Holding, detailing ways to build positive relationships with neighbouring communities and deal with local complaints.