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We take sustainability very seriously and will use our position to embed sustainability across our operations and our place in the community and society at large.

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The Learning and Teaching Strategy outlines our commitment to delivering transformative, career-focused education. It provides a clear direction for students and staff, underpinned by principles of inclusivity, digital innovation, and personalised learning, preparing graduates to lead and thrive in a…

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Documents setting out our strategy for teaching, learning and assessment at University College Birmingham.

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Sexual violence is never your fault. We offer a safe, understanding space to talk, find support, and take steps that feel right for you - at your own pace.

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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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With more qualified staff needed to support demand, your solution could be to upskill or retrain your current workforce and we can support you with courses needed to prepare your workforce to meet the changing needs of the industry.

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Birmingham Battery Manufacturing Skills Pathway (B-MSP)

With more qualified staff needed to support demand, your solution could be to upskill or retrain your current workforce. We can support you with accredited courses required to prepare your workforce to meet the changing needs of the battery industry.

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Run with valued industry partners, our diverse apprenticeships offer superb opportunities for young people aged 16 and over to learn skills for life while getting paid.

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At University College Birmingham, we believe that harassment is never acceptable. Any form of harassment can severely impact a person's wellbeing, confidence, academic or professional performance, and overall experience at university.

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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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Senior Lecturer and Programme Lead for Physiotherapy

Sarah Smith

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Andy Wilkinson

Founding Partner and Managing Director of OWB Creative, founded in 2000 the Birmingham based full-service marketing agency celebrates 22 years leading the sector. Andy has worked in senior client-side positions for brands including TNT Express, Blagden Packaging and Burgess group…

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Chris Smith

Chris is the Founder and Managing Director of the Centre for the New Midlands, launching the organisation in January 2020. Prior to establishing the only independent, non-partisan think tank solely focussed on the West Midlands region, Chris worked for 15…

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Andrea De Marchi

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Lecturer in Health and Social Care

Deanna Vaughan

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ITT Virtual Future You

A conference focused on careers in travel, tourism and hospitality post-Covid is being jointly hosted by University College Birmingham and the Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT).

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Narinder Singh

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Head of Department - Health, Social Care and Education

Debbie Hocknull

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David Hanlon

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Senior Digital Librarian

Victoria Edwards

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Academic Librarian

Sarah Bagnall

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EAP Lecturer and Assessment Developer

Julia Clifford

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Paul Atkins

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Academic Development Tutor

Tim Silk

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Senior Lecturer

Jennie Phillips

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Subject Lead

Ethan Woehrling

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Keith Houliston

Keith has worked with British Bakels for 40 years, a manufacturer of specialised raw materials to the Bakery Trade. For the last 21 years Keith has been a Director in which he has been involved in Sales, Marketing, Exports, HR…

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Academic Librarian

Brittany Moster

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Mark Godwin

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Megan Bridger

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Dr Daniella Nayyar

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Catherine Parker

News and insights

Young boxers set their sights on 2020 Olympics

The first students to enrol with the UCB Boxing Academy have declared themselves fighting fit – and dreaming of Olympic glory.

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Stourbridge schoolgirl wins University College Birmingham Young Chef of the Year 2020

A Stourbridge schoolgirl has roasted the competition to win University College Birmingham’s Young Chef of the Year and the chance to cook at Raymond Blanc OBE’s Michelin-starred restaurant.

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Hong Kong graduates celebrate achievements

Almost 200 graduands in Hong Kong have been awarded their degrees at a graduation ceremony this summer.

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BSEEN virtual bootcamp a hit as new opportunities emerge for student entrepreneurs

Young entrepreneurs have been encouraged to seize unique business opportunities available in 2020 as University College Birmingham students took part in a new virtual bootcamp to support emerging enterprises.

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Post-Brexit funding pledge secured for EU students

The British Government has officially announced that EU students applying for a place at university in the academic year 2019-2020 will both continue to pay the same tuition fees as UK students, and also continue to be eligible for the…

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Education providers join forces to launch new one stop shop for employers

University College Birmingham has joined forces with other colleges and training providers across the West Midlands to launch a new one stop shop for employers and their workforces.

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Post-Covid travel, tourism and hospitality careers top conference agenda

A conference focused on careers in travel, tourism and hospitality post-Covid is being jointly hosted by University College Birmingham and the Institute and Travel and Tourism.

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Sustainability blog | How we are playing our part in climate action

According to research, 89% of students want their place of study to actively incorporate and promote sustainable development. Find out more about our sustainability strategy at University College Birmingham.

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University leads the charge towards the UK's battery manufacturing ambitions

Battery Manufacturing Skills Pathway first graduates take their skills and knowledge back into the workplace.

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UCB entrepreneurs join BSEEN Showcase celebrating 1,000 new start-up businesses

Budding entrepreneurs from University College Birmingham gathered at a showcase event for a project which helps city students and graduates to set up their own businesses.

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Hannah has a ball at Twickenham

A UCB BA Sports Management student has played at the home of English rugby – Twickenham.

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Contextual admissions – your personal path to progress

University College Birmingham launches it's contextual offers scheme, widening participation for under-represented students.

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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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Innovative scheme to support new entrepreneurs

An innovative programme offering recent UCB graduates and students the opportunity to start their own businesses in Birmingham has secured another three years funding from the European Regional Development Fund.

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UCB students ensure Tourism Symposium is the place to be

More than 100 movers and shakers from the tourism industry shared insights into everything from festivals to film tourism when they met at UCB.

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Industry's biggest and best descend on UCB for Roux Scholarship semi-finals

From celebrity chef James Martin to industry giants Alain Roux and Andre Garrett, a dazzling line-up of judges descended on UCB’s kitchens yesterday to oversee the semi-final of the Roux Scholarship, one of the most prestigious competitions for British chefs…

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Charity founder supporting disadvantaged children receives honorary fellowship

Dr Rachel Carr OBE, a charity founder who has dedicated her career to supporting thousands of disadvantaged young people to achieve success in their education, has been made an honorary fellow of University College Birmingham.

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Exciting new judges lined up for UCB Young Chef of the Year - entries now open!

Acclaimed street food star Lee Desanges - who achieved fame for cooking over charcoal under the bonnet of a 1964 Mini Cooper through his Baked in Brick business - is one of the exciting, new judges for University College Birmingham’s…

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Students take Zest Quest Asia podium – and crowned sustainability champs

A trio of student chefs are off on an incredible educational trip abroad after being hailed overall runners up in a national Asian cooking competition – also scooping first prize for producing virtually no waste.

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Success tastes sweet for UCB husband and wife

Two enterprising former students from University College Birmingham are on a mission to convince Brummies to swap their daily cuppa for a glass of bubble tea.

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Sports Therapy students get hands-on with England rugby legend at Velo

Sports students at University College Birmingham had the chance to put their therapy training into practice at a major cycling event - and even got hands-on with an English sporting legend.

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Former NFL coach among leading speakers at third annual UCB sports conference

Trailblazing American football coach Phoebe Schecter will be among the guest speakers at an exciting sports conference to be held at University College Birmingham this month.

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Innovate UK awards £1.2m to University-led partnership to grow battery manufacturing

University College Birmingham will lead a regional partnership delivering a new project growing new skills in battery manufacturing and innovation. The University, WMG at the University of Warwick, Cranfield University and RAVMAC LTD will jointly deliver the project and the…

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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 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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UCB confers honorary fellowship on Michelin-star chef Glynn Purnell

Michelin-star chef Glynn Purnell swapped his chef whites and toque for a gown and mortar board when he was conferred with an honorary fellowship by University College Birmingham.

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Thumbs up for practical qualifications

UCB participated in this year's The Skills Show, which pulled in the largest crowds ever to the dedicated Further Education area at the NEC in Birmingham.

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Fashion for Charity

As part of the Live Events module, a group of six BA (Hons) Events Management students organised a charity fashion show ‘A Vision to Remember’ to showcase the talent of fashion students in the Birmingham area.

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Acclaimed Birmingham chef Aktar Islam made Honorary Fellow

Aktar Islam, a driving force behind the city’s ever-growing food scene, has been made an Honorary Fellow of University College Birmingham.

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New business and computing access courses launched to open path to university

University College Birmingham has stepped up its support for adults who want to move up in their education journey with the launch of two new access courses that open the path to a degree.

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Inclusivity for all at heart of annual teaching and learning conference

Creating an inclusive environment was this year's theme of a conference that gives University College Birmingham academics and support staff the chance to share ideas on making education more engaging and empowering.

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Blog | Our top 10 news stories of 2024

In 2024, our students and staff have been busy winning awards, launching community initiatives, working with experts, you name it, while our graduates have been out making their mark on the world. Read our bumper roundup.

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First cohort of Nursing Associate apprentices celebrate completion

The first group of Nursing Associate FdSc apprentices have finished their programme, celebrating with lecturers and employer partners. The apprenticeship was first introduced in the healthcare sector to boost the capacity of the nursing workforce and bridge the gap between…

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SUSTAIN UnConference returns to turn conversations into action

The UnConference returns to University College Birmingham for second year, empowering delegates to lead on the issues that matter to them the most.

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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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College students resitting GCSE maths and English to benefit from new COVID funding support

Teenagers striving to achieve a good pass in their English and maths GCSEs while studying for their college qualification at University College Birmingham are to benefit from new COVID-19 funding support.

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Olympic boxing contender Carl is the "best in Britain"

UCB Boxing Academy star Carl Fail has been talent-spotted for Olympic glory after striking gold at the prestigious Tri Nations championship.

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Tourism students go spelunking

From the stunning stalactite caverns to the soaring 450ft cliffs, UCB students have been exploring Cheddar Gorge in Somerset as a part of their course.

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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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UCB chefs in the running for Young Seafood Chef of the Year 2015

Professional Cookery students Timothy Jones and Bozhidar Ivanov are perfecting their cookery skills in preparation for the grand final of Young Seafood Chef of the Year 2015 after winning a regional heat at City College, Norwich.

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A day of celebration for graduating students

One thousand students will graduate at Symphony Hall Birmingham on Friday 20 September as the University College Birmingham (UCB) annual Awards Congregations get underway.

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Toque d'Or title winners visit three Michelin-starred restaurant on prize trip to Spain

University College Birmingham's triumphant Toque d'Or team had the chance to dine at the chef’s table at one of the world's few three Michelin-starred restaurants during a prize trip to Spain.

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The Michelin star restaurant staffed entirely by UCB trained chefs

It’s the newly-crowned Michelin star restaurant where all the chefs trained at University College Birmingham. Chef/proprietor Brad Carter rightly made the headlines when his neighbourhood Birmingham restaurant was awarded its first star last week.

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UCB students receive a masterclass on large-scale event management

UCB’s Events Management students were treated to a masterclass on managing large-scale events by Chad Weir from Cognizance Media and Consulting and Focus Events, a digital marketer and event director with a wealth of experience within the industry.

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UCB hosts ABST Tutor Day

Tutors from around the country have been baking up a storm in the UCB bakery as part of their Alliance for Bakery Students and Trainees (ABST) Tutor Day workshop.

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University launches UK's first accredited battery skills programme

In the face of Net Zero aims and the increasing demand for renewable energy, University College Birmingham has launched the Battery Manufacturing Skills Pathway (B-MSP), the first fully accredited programme in the UK.

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University kitchens to host Roux Scholarship after getting green light for autumn

The prestigious Roux Scholarship is to finally go ahead at University College Birmingham this autumn having been delayed twice due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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University College Birmingham welcomes European students

University College Birmingham is aware that EU students may be anxious about the impact of the referendum on their studies and future funding.

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Champion MMA fighter among experts to speak at UCB sports conference

Britain’s first female to compete in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is among the speakers at a conference to be staged at UCB next month. And she will be joined by a handful of other experts as the university stages…

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Hitachi HR boss shares post-Brexit employability advice at UCB event

University College Birmingham was proud to host Stephen Pierce as its first CMI Companions on Campus speaker at UCB's 2017 European Business Conference coordinated by UCB academic staff Sian Williams and Gillian McCurdy.

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Natural prawn winners… UCB student chefs net seafood title

Talented trainee chefs from UCB have been named Young Seafood Chefs of the Year 2015.  After a storming success in their regional heat, Tim Jones and Bozhidar Ivanov, both studying Level 3 professional cookery, attended the final at the Grimsby…

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Hot stuff! UCB duo enjoy trip of lifetime to Tabasco HQ, USA

Chef lecturer Phil High and trainee chef Matt Price enjoyed the trip of a lifetime when they jetted off to Tabasco HQ - and were given by the red carpet treatment by the famous red sauce.