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Education Agents and the Agent Quality Framework

Education Agents and the Agent Quality Framework (AQF)

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Department of Education

Our Department of Education offers a range of courses dedicated to the areas of childcare, education and the early years sector, as well as providing pathways to qualified teacher status (QTS).

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Early Childhood Studies Explorer Webinar

Discover the wide range of topics explored in our Early Childhood Studies university course and the array of rewarding career choices that the course can open doors to.

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Support for staying in Higher Education

Any student with specific learning needs, a health condition or a disability can get extra support.

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Males in Health, Education & Life Sciences

A virtual event for male Year 12 and 13 students exploring courses, study options and career pathways in health, education and life sciences at University College Birmingham.

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Blog | What is the difference between a foundation year and a foundation degree?

You may have heard of foundation years and foundation degrees and wondered what the difference really is. In this blog, we look at both to help you decide whether a foundation degree is right for you.

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University’s “future-ready” health education to drive delivery of 10-year NHS plan

University College Birmingham’s new learning and teaching strategy is set to play a critical role in meeting the ambitions of the new 10-year NHS Plan, launched to transform the health and care workforce over the next decade.

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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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Primary teaching graduate Hayley holds Makaton training for fellow students

A newly-qualified teacher who trained at University College Birmingham as a mature student had the opportunity to build her skills in the classroom by holding sessions on Makaton for her fellow course mates.

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Early Childhood Studies and Teach Early Years Magazine – a key collaboration

A series of articles will shine a light on the courses and our students' work.

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Lucy Powell’s appointment: what it means for early years and early childhood studies students

Senior lecturer in education, Emma Davis, shares her hopes and insights.

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Education department hosts vital conference on children in poverty

With UK child poverty rates rising over the last few years, the education department held its first annual conference.

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University College Birmingham in 2024: A year of sustainable growth

It has been a transformative year at University College Birmingham, as we reaffirmed our commitment to building relationships and laying strong foundations for sustainable development.

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Are you the Languages Undergraduate of the Year?

TARGET jobs are searching the best universities in the UK to find an outstanding languages undergraduate of the year.

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Michael West is Young Chef of the Year finalist

Level 3 Professional Cookery student Michael West made the final of the British Culinary Foundation (BCF) Young Chef of the Year 2014.

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'Technical' qualification in education and childcare to launch at University College Birmingham

University College Birmingham is all set to launch its exciting, new T-level in Education and Childcare from September – making it one of the first UK colleges to offer one of the new two-year courses.

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University of the Year in 2022 national student choice awards

University College Birmingham has won University of the Year in the 2022 Whatuni Student Choice Awards (WUSCA), the leading higher education awards based solely on student choice.

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The heat is on to find Young Chef of the Year

On Friday 21 February, the UCB kitchens were hotting up as Wing Yip, the UK's leading Oriental superstore, held the heats for Young Chef of the Year for the second year running.

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Barchester Homes 'Chef of the Year' heat

Barchester Homes used UCB's kitchen facilities to host their competition for 'Chef of the Year' award 2014 as part of their annual care awards.

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Shortlisted for University of the Year in Student Choice Awards

University College Birmingham has been shortlisted for University of the Year in the 2022 Whatuni Student Choice Awards (WUSCA), the leading higher education awards ceremony based solely on student choice.

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Record year for student satisfaction at UCB

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

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Shortlisted for best nursing student experience and education provider

University College Birmingham has once again been shortlisted in the national Student Nursing Times Awards for Best Student Experience and Nurse Education Provider of the Year (pre-registration). Judges selected the University based on its excellence in nursing education and inspiring…

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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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Innovative new education partnership is 'Made in Birmingham'

A ground-breaking new partnership between the University of Birmingham and University College Birmingham is set to offer young people across the West Midlands and beyond innovative new routes into a university education.

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Susan Wins High Apprenticeship Award for Health Education England

Susan Bunyan, Senior Operations Manager for West Midlands Ambulance Service, won the Higher Apprenticeship Award for her commitment and dedication to her studies and her outstanding ability to lead her team whilst ensuring all patients' needs are met.

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Record year of competition success for UCB's College of Food

UCB’s College of Food is celebrating a record year of achievement in national and international competitions for 2015-16.

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UCB trained top chef at "Restaurant of the Year" for 2015

Former UCB student Brad Carter is celebrating after he scooped the title of Readers' Restaurant of the Year from the Waitrose Good Food Guide 2015.

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Best education provider of the year at Student Nursing Times Awards

The award recognises our dedication to supporting students' personal growth and their ability to deliver person-centred, holistic care.

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WM Tourism Awards unite education and industry impact

Students and staff enjoy prestigious awards evening.

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Give it up for UCB's further education students!

UCB's Level 3 students and apprentices descended on Birmingham Town Hall to celebrate the completion of their courses, with 11 students also receiving special recognition.

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University joins prestigious AACSB Business Education Alliance

University College Birmingham is proud to announce that our Business School has succeeded in attaining membership of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

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Education Agents and the Agent Quality Framework

Education Agents and the Agent Quality Framework (AQF)

Other

Department of Education

Our Department of Education offers a range of courses dedicated to the areas of childcare, education and the early years sector, as well as providing pathways to qualified teacher status (QTS).

Other

Early Childhood Studies Explorer Webinar

Discover the wide range of topics explored in our Early Childhood Studies university course and the array of rewarding career choices that the course can open doors to.

Other

Support for staying in Higher Education

Any student with specific learning needs, a health condition or a disability can get extra support.

Other

Males in Health, Education & Life Sciences

A virtual event for male Year 12 and 13 students exploring courses, study options and career pathways in health, education and life sciences at University College Birmingham.