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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.

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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.

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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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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 –…

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.

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.

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