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McIntyre House
Our purpose-built centre for undergraduate and postgraduate students features a variety of study spaces and lecture theatres as well as our financial trading suite.
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Baskerville House
Grade II listed Baskerville House, next to the Library of Birmingham, is home to the university’s own library, student support services including the Academic Skills Centre and Hired, the careers, employability and placements service.
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Moss House
Introducing our brand new £44m campus, featuring state-of-the-art sports facilities, our health simulation suite, restaurant and coffee shop plus much more.
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Camden House East
Located on Parade, just further down from The Link, Camden House offers a large and comfortable study space with more than 100 PCs.
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The Link
Situated between Summer Row and McIntyre House, The Link is the new home for many of the University's support services and staff departments.
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Sixth form
If you want to do A-levels in Birmingham and prepare for university in the same study environment, check out our sixth form centre for the city, based at our Camden House campus building.
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Senior Lecturer
Richard Taylor
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eduroam
The eduroam (educational roaming network) is a secure wireless service provided by JANET available to visitors from other educational institutions who also subscribe to eduroam.
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How to find us
Details on where we are, directions to the University and transport options available.
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Restaurant at Birmingham College of Food
Restaurant at Birmingham College of Food is our award-winning training restaurant on campus where our food and hospitality students gain essential kitchen and front-of-house experience.
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Virtual tours
Take a look around our University, no matter where you are. Check out our virtual tours of our accommodation, campuses and world class facilities.
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Facilities
Supported by a £300 million investment in new campuses, equipment and resources, University College Birmingham's facilities are nothing short of world class.
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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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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.
Other
College and sixth form tour
Can't make it to our open day? Join us for a tour of our college and sixth form. There’s no better way to find out what it's like studying with us than to come and see for yourself!
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University student support
Whatever help you need, our support teams are committed to giving you the advice, skills and practical tools to discover your full potential.
Other
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.
Other
Student support
Whether you need support with your learning, finances, health and wellbeing or other areas, our range of dedicated support services are here for you.
Other
Accessibility Statement
The website will aim to achieve the recommended government standard for web accessibility.
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Room and Facility Hire
The availability of facilities varies throughout the academic year but if we can help you, we will. Please give us a call and confirm what you are looking for and when you need it and we can talk through what…
Other
Accessible Student Parking Policy
University College Birmingham recognises the importance of supporting students with a disability to enable them to travel to study.
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Contact us
There are many ways you can contact University College Birmingham, from phone and email to social media.
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Media, Communications and Engagement Team
We welcome contact from journalists and media professionals and can provide academic experts who can speak on a variety of topics representing our curriculum areas for broadcast media and press.
Other
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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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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University campus tours
Can't make it to our open day? Join us for a tour of our campus. There’s no better way to find out what it's like studying with us than to come and see for yourself!
Other
College and Sixth Form open days
Our open days are your chance to discover as much information as possible about University College Birmingham. Join our College and Sixth Form Open Day and learn more about your course and our award-winning student support.
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Accommodation for international students
International students studying at University College Birmingham for the first time will be offered accommodation in our halls of residence.
Other
Bluebell Wood
Bluebell Wood is an informal, affordable eatery based in the heart of the community at Chelmsley Wood Shopping Centre, next door to Chelmsley Starters, our this purpose-built culinary school.
Other
Benefits and services
Our former students’ association with the UCB community extends well beyond the last lecture and graduation.
Other
Support for staff
If you're a staff member affected by sexual harassment, violence, or abuse, we’re here to support you. Access confidential guidance, reporting options, and wellbeing services.
Other
Alumni
Welcome to graduate life. After working hard to get to this point, you are now automatically a member of the University College Birmingham Alumni network.
Other
LGBTQ+
LGBTQ+ individuals are a vital part of our university community. Inclusion is central to our identity, and every student and staff member should feel safe, respected, and supported in being themselves.
Other
Chelmsley Wood culinary school
University College Birmingham is renowned worldwide for its training in hospitality. Start your hospitality career or upskill on one of our free (subject to eligibility) introductory cookery courses at our Chelmsley Wood culinary school.
Other
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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College enrolment
There's still time to apply for September. We still have some availability on our college courses – but hurry! Our courses fill up quickly, so be quick to avoid disappointment.
Other
International Women’s Day 2023
It's International Women's Day on 8 March, and we're holding a range of events this week to mark the occasion.
Other
Black History Month 2022
October is Black History Month in the UK. This year, the theme is ‘Time for Change: Actions Not Words.’ Our Student Engagement team have organised different events throughout the month to celebrate.
Other
Sixth Form campuses and facilities
Find out more about our Sixth Form campus buildings and facilities at University College Birmingham.
Other
Health and Safety Regulations
Our policy is to take all reasonable and practicable steps to provide and maintain safe and healthy working conditions.
Other
Computer facilities
All students have access to computers throughout our campuses, with PCs and quiet study and self-study laptop areas across the University.
Other
Inspirational speaker - Professor Paul Cadman
Professor Paul Cadman is a Co-founder of Cyber Risk Score and an award-winning business leader. As one of our alumni, he will be our inspirational guest speaker at our upcoming undergraduate open day.
Other
McIntyre House
Our purpose-built centre for undergraduate and postgraduate students features a variety of study spaces and lecture theatres as well as our financial trading suite.
Other
Baskerville House
Grade II listed Baskerville House, next to the Library of Birmingham, is home to the university’s own library, student support services including the Academic Skills Centre and Hired, the careers, employability and placements service.
Other
Moss House
Introducing our brand new £44m campus, featuring state-of-the-art sports facilities, our health simulation suite, restaurant and coffee shop plus much more.
Other
Camden House East
Located on Parade, just further down from The Link, Camden House offers a large and comfortable study space with more than 100 PCs.
Other
The Link
Situated between Summer Row and McIntyre House, The Link is the new home for many of the University's support services and staff departments.
Other
Sixth form
If you want to do A-levels in Birmingham and prepare for university in the same study environment, check out our sixth form centre for the city, based at our Camden House campus building.
Other
Senior Lecturer
Richard Taylor
Other
eduroam
The eduroam (educational roaming network) is a secure wireless service provided by JANET available to visitors from other educational institutions who also subscribe to eduroam.
Other
How to find us
Details on where we are, directions to the University and transport options available.
Other
Restaurant at Birmingham College of Food
Restaurant at Birmingham College of Food is our award-winning training restaurant on campus where our food and hospitality students gain essential kitchen and front-of-house experience.
Other
Virtual tours
Take a look around our University, no matter where you are. Check out our virtual tours of our accommodation, campuses and world class facilities.
Other
Facilities
Supported by a £300 million investment in new campuses, equipment and resources, University College Birmingham's facilities are nothing short of world class.
Other
Schools
University College Birmingham comprises of four schools, which are responsible for delivering courses to students at all levels of study.
Other
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.
Other
College and sixth form tour
Can't make it to our open day? Join us for a tour of our college and sixth form. There’s no better way to find out what it's like studying with us than to come and see for yourself!
Other
University student support
Whatever help you need, our support teams are committed to giving you the advice, skills and practical tools to discover your full potential.
Other
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.
Other
Student support
Whether you need support with your learning, finances, health and wellbeing or other areas, our range of dedicated support services are here for you.
Other
Accessibility Statement
The website will aim to achieve the recommended government standard for web accessibility.
Other
Room and Facility Hire
The availability of facilities varies throughout the academic year but if we can help you, we will. Please give us a call and confirm what you are looking for and when you need it and we can talk through what…
Other
Accessible Student Parking Policy
University College Birmingham recognises the importance of supporting students with a disability to enable them to travel to study.
Other
Contact us
There are many ways you can contact University College Birmingham, from phone and email to social media.
Other
Media, Communications and Engagement Team
We welcome contact from journalists and media professionals and can provide academic experts who can speak on a variety of topics representing our curriculum areas for broadcast media and press.
Other
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.
Other
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.
Other
University campus tours
Can't make it to our open day? Join us for a tour of our campus. There’s no better way to find out what it's like studying with us than to come and see for yourself!
Other
College and Sixth Form open days
Our open days are your chance to discover as much information as possible about University College Birmingham. Join our College and Sixth Form Open Day and learn more about your course and our award-winning student support.
Other
Accommodation for international students
International students studying at University College Birmingham for the first time will be offered accommodation in our halls of residence.
Other
Bluebell Wood
Bluebell Wood is an informal, affordable eatery based in the heart of the community at Chelmsley Wood Shopping Centre, next door to Chelmsley Starters, our this purpose-built culinary school.
Other
Benefits and services
Our former students’ association with the UCB community extends well beyond the last lecture and graduation.
Other
Support for staff
If you're a staff member affected by sexual harassment, violence, or abuse, we’re here to support you. Access confidential guidance, reporting options, and wellbeing services.
Other
Alumni
Welcome to graduate life. After working hard to get to this point, you are now automatically a member of the University College Birmingham Alumni network.
Other
LGBTQ+
LGBTQ+ individuals are a vital part of our university community. Inclusion is central to our identity, and every student and staff member should feel safe, respected, and supported in being themselves.
Other
Chelmsley Wood culinary school
University College Birmingham is renowned worldwide for its training in hospitality. Start your hospitality career or upskill on one of our free (subject to eligibility) introductory cookery courses at our Chelmsley Wood culinary school.
Other
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 –…
Other
College enrolment
There's still time to apply for September. We still have some availability on our college courses – but hurry! Our courses fill up quickly, so be quick to avoid disappointment.
Other
International Women’s Day 2023
It's International Women's Day on 8 March, and we're holding a range of events this week to mark the occasion.
Other
Black History Month 2022
October is Black History Month in the UK. This year, the theme is ‘Time for Change: Actions Not Words.’ Our Student Engagement team have organised different events throughout the month to celebrate.
Other
Sixth Form campuses and facilities
Find out more about our Sixth Form campus buildings and facilities at University College Birmingham.
Other
Health and Safety Regulations
Our policy is to take all reasonable and practicable steps to provide and maintain safe and healthy working conditions.
Other
Computer facilities
All students have access to computers throughout our campuses, with PCs and quiet study and self-study laptop areas across the University.
Other
Inspirational speaker - Professor Paul Cadman
Professor Paul Cadman is a Co-founder of Cyber Risk Score and an award-winning business leader. As one of our alumni, he will be our inspirational guest speaker at our upcoming undergraduate open day.
News and insights
Public art now on display in McIntyre House
McIntyre House now houses two major pieces of public art by renowned sculptor Lorenzo Quinn, son of the late international film star Anthony.
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Alumni Lee heads street food "take-over" at McIntyre House
Alumni Lee Desanges returned to UCB with some leading chefs to give a masterclass in street food – from a truck parked at McIntyre House.
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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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Tea for two at McIntyre House?
Academic staff can enjoy an afternoon of sweet-toothed indulgence on the roof terrace at McIntyre House.
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Impact in Learning national conference held at McIntyre House
The fourth annual Impact in Learning conference was held in the Brendan Carroll lecture theatre in McIntyre House.
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The Countess of Wessex officially opens McIntyre House at University College Birmingham
Her Royal Highness the Countess of Wessex today officially opened McIntyre House, a spectacular new centre for higher education and postgraduate study at University College Birmingham.
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Team work pays off for front of house students
UCB's front of house students are on a winning streak after picking up another clutch of awards.
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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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“World-class” Moss House wins award as one of the best buildings in region
Moss House – University College Birmingham’s newest campus building – has been recognised by the prestigious Royal Institute of British Architects.
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Front of house apprenticeship at Simpsons, Birmingham
Simpsons restaurant is looking for a new front of house apprentice to learn while they earn in their Michelin star restaurant.
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New Moss House campus opens doors to students and staff
Today marks the opening of our new £44 million Moss House - complete with some of the best learning facilities available to UK university students.
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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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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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Front of house trio come far to serve up something special at Hotelympia
Two years ago and for different reasons, UCB students Georgia Wheatley, Ryan Averill and Brett McSkimming all found themselves struggling with their place in the world. Fast forward to this week and the intrepid trio were only celebrating on one…
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UCB holds EU referendum question time
On Thursday 26 May, 12.30pm - 1.30pm, UCB will be holding an EU referendum question time at McIntyre House.
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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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Employers' praise for UCB careers event
More than 500 students poured into McIntyre House for this year’s Employer Extravaganza – and it turned out to be the biggest and best yet.
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UCB Employer Extravaganza a rip-roaring success
Over 40 of the region's top employers descended on McIntyre House for UCB's biggest ever careers fair this week.
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UCB staff share research and ideas in annual conference
UCB staff, lecturers and academics held their annual two-day inter-departmental conference at McIntyre House with this year’s overarching theme being the student experience.
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World-famous Italian sculptor captivates after dropping into UCB to see his work
World-famous Italian sculptor Lorenzo Quinn got to hear why UCB chose his Leap of Faith masterpiece to display in McIntyre House during an impromptu visit to the University.
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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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Savvy students make their mark at BSEEN five-day employability boot camp hosted by UCB
Five ambitious students at UCB are joining a formidable group of young people from across Newman University, Birmingham City University and Aston University to take part in a five-day business boot camp at McIntyre House this week.
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Blog | Seven reasons to come to a uni open day
They say buying a house is the biggest investment you will make, but a university education is not far behind these days.
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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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Andrew crowned the nation's best restaurant service lecturer
UCB front of house maestro Andrew Bisconti has been named the nation’s top restaurant service lecturer.
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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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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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Student charity events a huge success
Second year Marketing with Events Management students have raised over four thousand pounds for military charity Fisher House through the success of their live events.
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Lord Mayor welcomes international students to Birmingham
UCB's new international students were invited to the Birmingham Council house for an official welcome from the Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Shafique Shah.
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Flying high tourism student presented with award at Houses of Parliament
Model student Kayleigh Parrott-Goldthorp is flying high after being officially recognised at a leading travel and tourism association's annual awards, celebrating the UK's very highest calibre students in the field.
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High school students celebrate National Waiters Day
Year 9 and 10's from Solihull schools have been experiencing work in the UCB kitchens and restaurants as a part of the National Waiters Day initiative to celebrate the pride, skill and professionalism of front of house careers.
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Lecturer's social media and violence paper praised by Baroness Greenfield
A new report co-written by a UCB lecturer investigating the link between social media and youth violence has been labelled "urgent reading" by a member of the House of Lords.
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Junessa Ongto
Junessa’s placement journey at UCB took her to a meeting with the Hired team, who helped her secure a year-long position at luxury country house hotel, Coworth Park.
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University partners share united vision for regional growth at Westminster reception
MPs, dignitaries, professionals and academics rallied to discuss the importance of harnessing education and new technology in the regeneration of the West Midlands at an event at the House of Commons sponsored by University College Birmingham and the University of…
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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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Basking in another record year of culinary trophies and medals!
Chef lecturer Mathew Shropshall didn't think things could get much better than last year, when UCB's student bakers, cooks and front-of-house protégés proudly took home a record number of awards from some of the biggest competitions in the UK and…
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Fashion show puts UCB amongst the stars
Over 60 Theatrical Special Effects, Hair and Media Make-up students have pulled out all the stops with their glittering end-of-year show ‘An Evening with the Stars’.
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Alumni return to Summer Row after 40 years
A group of UCB graduates from the 1970s returned to Summer Row for a stroll down memory lane.
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University helps to celebrate ten years of the Ladder Foundation
The Ladder Foundation welcomed esteemed guests and partners to an event on 5th March 2024 at the Houses of Parliament sponsored by University College Birmingham. The event was a celebration of the foundation’s success over the last ten years, with…
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Vice-Chancellor takes ice bucket plunge for charity campaign
Vice-Chancellor and Principal Prof Ray Linforth was drenched in icy water to help raise awareness about motor neurone disease.
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Getting ready for the Skills Show 2014
Special effects make-up and cocktail-mixing demonstrations took centre stage as University College Birmingham held a taster day for the upcoming Skills Show 2014.
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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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Four alumni return to find UCB transformed - 49 years after graduating
After graduating UCB in 1978, Mike Coombs and Mike Butler kept in touch via yearly Christmas cards. Last year, they managed to track down two more ex-classmates over the internet – over five decades since they all first started their…
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Entrepreneur who gave up crime to an award-winning travel agency - hear from experts at business, travel and tourism expo
From an entrepreneur who clawed his way back from a life ruled by gangs, crime and drugs to the head of overseas development at an award-winning clubbing holiday travel agency– students can discover how to fly high in business, travel…
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Students' James Bond event raises £1,000 for The Prince's Trust
Events Management students had a licence to thrill when they raised more than £1,000 for charity at a special James Bond theme night.
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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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National Apprenticeship Week is back with a bang for 2026
NAW to date and looking ahead.
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Duo win special awards at celebration event for UCB apprentices
Apprentices from University College Birmingham gathered together on campus this week for UCB's first-ever Apprenticeship Celebration Event.
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University delivers 10,000 online sessions since lockdown
University College Birmingham has revealed it has delivered 10,000 online learning sessions since lockdown in March.
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Tell us what you think of UCB - and win up to £500
Final-year UCB degree students can win a slice of a £5,000 prize fund by taking part in the National Student Survey.
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Donations for Christmas food bank appeal
University staff and students are being urged to donate canned food to help people facing financial difficulties in Birmingham.
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Tell us what you think of UCB - and win up to £500 (1)
Final-year UCB degree students can win a slice of a £5,000 prize fund by taking part in the National Student Survey.
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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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SWUN students excel on their UCB Summer Camp
Students from the South Western University for Nationalities (SWUN) in visited UCB this summer to experience studying English in the UK.
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MA Culinary Arts Management students are pub entrepreneurs
Groups of Culinary Arts Management postgraduate students put together successful business plans for new pub concepts to be judged by a panel of industry professionals.
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Star chef Marco Pierre White shares wealth of experience with students on special UCB visit
University College Birmingham students had the chance to gain unique insight into the world of food and hospitality during a special visit from one of the UK's most celebrated chefs.
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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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Speakers from Aston Villa and British Judo among inspiring industry figures coming to UCB sports fair
Sports students will have the opportunity to hear from leading representatives from the likes of Aston Villa FC and British Judo at an upcoming event at University College Birmingham.