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No strike action planned at University College Birmingham

You may have heard about the current Universities and Colleges Union (UCU) industrial action involving strikes by teaching staff that will be taking place in February and March 2018 and which will affect many universities. We would like to reassure…

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International rugby player on bill for uni open day

Leading international rugby player Maggie Alphonsi MBE will be one of the leading lights at University College Birmingham’s All Stars Open Day this weekend.

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No strike action planned

You may have recently seen in the media that staff strikes will be occurring at most universities across the UK from Monday 25 November to Wednesday 4 December.

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James Burgoyne

Having gained his sport and fitness qualifications here at University College Birmingham, tutor James knows just how valuable such a grounding is for making a mark in the industry.

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Nursery rhyme inspires PGCE students

In the manner of Little Miss Muffet, UCB postgraduate students have been eating their curds and whey. Fortunately for them, that's where the day's similarities ended!

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UCB provides seriously cool apprenticeships

UCB have partnered up with Planet Ice and Silver Blades to implement employment and training initiatives designed to recruit, educate, nurture and develop young people within the ice rink and ice sports industries.

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Olympic runner among University's sports stars boosted by scholarship scheme

From an Olympic track athlete to a budding basketball star and an ambitious football player-coach, there is no doubt University College Birmingham's newest sports scholars are a crop well worth watching out for.

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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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Birmingham Airport's Chief Executive pays a flying visit to University College Birmingham

Birmingham Airport’s Chief Executive paid a flying visit to University College Birmingham to check out its exciting new, multi-million pound facilities, including a new aviation and tourism suite complete with mock plane cabin, check-in areas and Galileo GDS system.

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Student Blog | What to pack when moving into uni halls

It’s that time of year when uni students are getting ready and packing to move into halls. I’ve made a list of some things I bought that I definitely couldn’t have lived without, but I’ve also made a list of…

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Fundraising dinner nets record £38,000 for UK Bocuse d'Or world title bid

A fundraising event at University College Birmingham has raised a record sum of more than £38,000 in support of the UK team competing at this year’s Bocuse d’Or final.

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Blog | Getting around Brum: a student travel guide

Wherever you're heading, our central location means it couldn’t be easier to make your way around Birmingham and the wider region.

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International Women's Day spotlight – Charlie Hobbis

Events Management alumni Charlie Hobbis talks us through her journey as a female entrepreneur, and turning a home interior and lifestyle page turned into a multi-6 figure business with well-known household clients like Tefal, Snug Sofas and Marks & Spencer.

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Team UK stage Bocuse d'Or run through at UCB

The UK team bidding for glory at the Bocuse d’Or, the world’s most prestigious chef competition, staged a practice run for sponsors and supporters at University College Birmingham.

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National English Culinary Junior Team wins double-silver at world's biggest competition

The National English Junior Team - made up of UCB students and alumni - has been ranked in the top 12 teams in the world following an unprecedented performance at the Culinary World Cup.

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UCB set for key role in boosting West Midlands tourism as new regional strategy announced

University College Birmingham will play a key part in boosting tourism in the West Midlands following the unveiling of a new strategy to grow the region’s visitor economy.

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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.

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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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UCB's Josh excels at the Bocuse d'Or in Lyon

A UCB culinary arts management student faced the cooking challenge of a lifetime when he took part in the world’s most prestigious chef competition.

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Student chef wins chance to support Team UK at world's most prestigious culinary competition

A promising student chef has received the opportunity of a lifetime after being invited to accompany the duo representing the UK at the final of the most prestigious culinary competition in the world.

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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 Airlines ready for take-off

Second-year Travel & Tourism BTEC students have been running demonstrations of airplane procedures as part of an enrichment exercise.

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PGCE Immersion Weeks

Trainee teachers at UCB devised a programme of creative learning opportunities for young children in partnership with Birmingham schools.

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Apprenticeship drive aims to combat employers' skill shortage

The University launched National Apprenticeship Week with a business breakfast focusing on tackling the skills gap in industry.

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Graduate Nathan and Team UK secure top 10 finish at Bocuse d'Or world final

A team of chefs including a University College Birmingham graduate have secured a top 10 finish in the final of the world's most prestigious culinary competition.

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Cheng's 'Penang Island Café' a contender for Launching People

A UCB student has recently uploaded her Facebook video application for a chance to work with Gizzi Erskine, a pop-up chef and Sunday Times cook, on the upcoming television show Launching People.

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UCB unveils £2m centre to train top food industry talent

University College Birmingham has unveiled a new £2 million high-tech food hub to train the next generation of industry professionals.

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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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UCB takes the crown at Zest Quest Asia competition

A trio of UCB trainee chefs will enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Japan after being crowned winners of Zest Quest Asia 2017.

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BA Sports Management students visit Poland

Recently, BA Sports Management students enjoyed an educational visit to Kraków and Zakopane in Poland for a few days to observe the development of sport following the country's entrance into the European Union in 2004.

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UCB wins top student award at Nestlé Professional Toque d'Or

University College Birmingham has scooped the Nestlé Professional Toque d’Or, the nation’s top student culinary and restaurant service award.

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Adam Bennett confirmed as the UK representative for the international Bocuse D'Or competition

Adam Bennett has been confirmed as the UK representative for the international Bocuse D'Or competition following a cook-off at University College Birmingham.

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Young Birmingham chefs put on silver service at World Cup

The Birmingham-based England junior chef team is celebrating after scooping silver at the Culinary World Cup.

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Bocuse d'Or fundraising dinner nets £25,000 for world title tilt

A fundraising dinner held at University College Birmingham raised £25,000 to support Team UK in the Bocuse d'Or, the world's most prestigious culinary competition.

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Sensational silver for student chefs at global Culinary Olympics

University College Birmingham students and alumni compete at the biggest culinary competitions in the world

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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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Team UK, supported by ex-student Nathan, wins place in Bocuse d'Or final

After a gruelling semi-final held in Torino, Italy, chefs Tom Phillips, Adam Bennett, and UCB graduate Nathan Lane have earned a place in the final of the most prestigious cookery competition in the world.

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Guild President Charlotte talks road safety, RAGs and taxi rides with Birmingham's Lord Mayor

UCB's Guild of Students President Charlotte Gates joined four other union reps from universities across the city for a meeting with Birmingham's Lord Mayor Anne Underwood this week.

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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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UCB welcomes leading Swedish chef

Top Swedish chef Douglas Spiik has been sharing the secrets of his success during a two-day masterclass at UCB.

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ASPIRE Awards celebrate commitment of college students during coronavirus lockdown

Star college students at University College Birmingham have been nominated for special awards in recognition of their hard work and commitment to their studies during the ongoing coronavirus lockdown.

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Danielle's Dior success

A UCB student has a bright future ahead of her now she has secured a job at Christian Dior.

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Mandy Lloyd

Mandy started out writing about food as a communications professional before becoming a food lecturer and developing this forward-thinking course for a new age.

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School pupils given taster of higher education at Future U at UCB

Pupils from schools across the West Midlands were given an introduction to the world of higher education during an action-packed two-day event at University College Birmingham.

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Toque d'Or Winners

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

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Students consult top rugby team on marketing strategy

A group of MSc Enterprise Management students has conducted an end-of-year project with a twist – helping to promote Coventry’s rugby team, the Coventry Bears, to the rest of the West Midlands.

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Ashlea Mallett

Business Enterprise graduate Ashlea grew up on the coast of Portugal and spent most of her time working on boats and with horses, fueling a deep love for the natural environment - now she is our Sustainability Manager.

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Digital marketing specialists share expert insight with students on visit to London agency

Marketing students from University College Birmingham had the rare opportunity to gain first-hand insight from industry specialists on a visit to an award-winning digital marketing agency.

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Movies, meet-ups, music and more: UCB hosts special programme of events for LGBT History Month

University College Birmingham will be celebrating the LGBT community this February through a special programme of activities to mark LGBT History Month.

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Tom tops table with first class degree in Culinary Arts Management

Former UCB student Tom Price, who was made head chef of a Wiltshire hotel and restaurant just three-and-a-half months after finishing his course, has graduated with a first in Culinary Arts Management BA (Hons).

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Top hotel managers host training sessions for business students as UCB launches partnership with Park Regis

Business stars of the future from University College Birmingham are set to gain unique industry insight into management and hospitality thanks to a new partnership with one of Birmingham's top luxury hotels.

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Family fortunes! Mum and daughter hairdressing duo amongst winners of glossy photoshoot

Nine top students on UCB's Hair and Beauty programmes, including mother and daughter Jo and Shayla Ullah, descended on UCB's studios last week for a professional photo shoot using an exclusive new line of high-end Schwarzkopf hair products.

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UCB students dish up experience of their prize trip to Japan

With over 10,000 UK restaurants now offering Asian food, it's no wonder Zest Quest Asia – the brainchild of top Indian chef Cyrus Todiwala OBE – is dubbed "the student chef's competition for the 21st century".

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Inspirational lecturer "delighted" to win university mentor of year

Senior chef lecturer Anthony Wright is no stranger to winning awards for his culinary prowess, but being recognised as an inspirational mentor to his students is something else.

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Student Lauren wows at WorldSkills

Health and Social Care student Lauren Stansbie has achieved third place at the regional heats of the World Skills contest – a competition for those working in the care industry drawing competitors from colleges and universities all over the world.

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University spearheads new hospitality taskforce backed by top city chefs

Around 100 guests including hospitality industry leaders and top Birmingham chefs are set to take part in an open forum to launch a newly-created taskforce to encourage people of all ages into a career in hospitality and support employers.

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Miles, marathons and more: Staff and students raise thousands with charity challenges

From racking up hundreds of thousands of steps to running 10K and even an ultra-marathon, University College Birmingham staff and students have been taking on a multitude of challenges to raise thousands for charity.

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Exciting new opportunities for events students as UCB teams up with GL events UK

Events management students at University College Birmingham will have the chance to learn and work alongside leading event professionals as part of an exciting new industry partnership.

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American Football champs call on invaluable UCB therapists for Finland tour

Not one, but two, UCB sports therapists have been called up to support a five-time national championship-winning women’s American Football team at a new tournament in Finland.

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UCB chef Anthony Wright is the UK's candidate for Bocuse d'Or European selection

The UK team for the prestigious Bocuse d'Or culinary competition, has announced the candidate and commis chef who will take part in the competition’s European selection in Budapest, Hungary, in May 2016.

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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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Blog | How to stay healthy in Veganuary

Stephen Garvey, Deputy Dean (Teaching, Learning and Digital) and Carla Phillips, Head of Health, discuss top tips for ensuring you are taking care of your body and maximising your nutrition when adopting a new diet.

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Adeena's journey drives university digital team's award success

Working in partnership with academics from the University's Dietetics course, the DICE team showcased a patient's story through an innovative e-learning tool, and won a prestigious award for their efforts.

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University goes green with Chambers' Sustainable Business Series campaign 

University College Birmingham will be spearheading this year’s Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce Sustainable Business Series, which supports businesses in their transition to net zero through the sharing of best practice, guidance and insight.

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Marion makes backstage theatre crew thanks to hired@UCB

A former specialist hair and media make-up student has been invited to join the backstage crew at two theatres following successful placements set up by UCB's employability service.

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University College Birmingham hosts forum on radicalisation

University College Birmingham held an evening dedicated to exploring the issue of radicalisation within communities as part of the EUGANGS project.

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