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Culinary Students Sizzle in the Kitchen this Summer

Dedicated culinary arts students are swapping the beach for the heat of the kitchen as they prepare for their new degrees during the summer holidays.

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Great start to the summer for NSS winners

Fifteen lucky students won big for taking part in the 2017 National Student Survey (NSS).

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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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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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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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From food to face painting: Summer programme offers support to local community

Students and staff from University College Birmingham have been using their skills to support the local community as part of a special summer programme of events.

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MasterChef champ and ex-student Dan set for summer street food gig

MasterChef: The Professionals champion Dan Lee is back on home turf to launch a residency at Hockley Social Club – just around the corner from where he started his culinary training at University College Birmingham.

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UCB summer school for new chefs

The next generation of chefs have been brushing up on their practical cookery at a special summer school at University College Birmingham.

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Students and Staff at ICCA Summer Debate

Higher Education Students and Lecturers from Tourism, Hospitality and Events programmes have presented at the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) UK & Ireland Summer Debate.

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New studios for specialist hair and media make-up students at Summer Row

Specialist Hair and Media Make-up degree students are getting creative in their own dedicated studios in Summer Row. As part of UCB’s policy to upgrade and enhance teaching facilities, two fully-functional studios have been opened.

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Great start to the summer for NSS winners (1)

Fifteen lucky students won big for taking part in the 2015 National Student Survey (NSS). After 64% of UCB students completed the survey, submitting their views and opinions of UCB, the winners’ names were drawn at random and awarded prizes…

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Intrepid students spend summer before graduation volunteering in Africa

Two former UCB students have returned from an African adventure that involved them volunteering at an orphanage and teaching at a school.

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Tourism alumni share their career journeys during special ten year reunion at Summer Row

A group of former classmates from University College Birmingham have revealed how their studies helped pave the way towards a huge variety of careers over the past decade.

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UCB is a member of The Big Hoot parliament

Birmingham has seen an increase of owls this summer, courtesy of Wild in Art’s The Big Hoot event.

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Star six scoop top grades as students celebrate brilliant BTEC results

Budding business talents at University College Birmingham have been celebrating bagging top grades in their BTEC qualifications this summer.

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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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Ex-students inspire next generation at UCB food and hospitality conference

Former University College Birmingham students have returned to Summer Row to help inspire the next generation to follow in their footsteps in the food and hospitality industry.

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Specialist Hair and Media Make-up newsletter: Issue 4

Make-up in Manhattan graduate Kari jets to New York, Stuart John Conran interview, new GTA's and REP Gala Summer Placement.

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Becca a class act as senior tutor at Raymond Blanc cookery school

A former UCB student has been cooking up a storm on stage at a string of festivals - including BBC Countryfile Live - over the summer before heading back to the classroom.

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Pupils put on a 'soup-er' show as part of International Chefs Day

Broccoli never tasted so good according to a group of Birmingham schoolchildren who took over one of the UCB kitchens in Summer Row to mark International Chefs Day.

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From the Waldorf to the world: How graduate Andrew travelled the globe during 50 years in hospitality

A University College Birmingham graduate has returned to Summer Row fifty years on to reveal how his studies helped set him on the way to a remarkable global hospitality career.

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University College Birmingham and University of Warwick celebrate partnership

Over 100 students and staff from across University College Birmingham and University of Warwick enjoyed the event, which culminated in a fantastic summer BBQ on the University of Warwick campus.

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Chocolate poppies are a sweet-toothed tribute to the nation's war heroes

Trainee bakers at UCB are helping to raise funds for war heroes – by making chocolate poppies. The limited edition £1 lollies are on sale at the University’s Cakes & Bakes shop in Summer Row until next Wednesday, November 11.…

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Student Blog | Eight things you can do in Birmingham for free

Winter, spring, summer or autumn, there's always plenty of things to do around Birmingham without having to pay a penny. In this throwback blog first published in Autumn 2021, our blogger Nadia shares some of the great things you can…

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All adding up for Andrew

Predicted a Grade B, UCB second year Sports Studies student Andrew Goodger felt pretty confident about passing his maths GCSE at school.

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Aiming for a 2:1 or above?

Classification session – Tuesday 10th March, 4pm - 6pm Are you aiming for a 2:1 or 1st class degree classification? If so, Tuesday's session is perfect for you.

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Three cheers for sustainable Christmas puds made with local craft beer

A limited edition of this year's UCB Christmas pudding has been made with a coconut-based beer brewed within ‘hopping’ distance of the uni to support sustainability and local producers.

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UCB's new Guild of Students

Students enrolling at UCB automatically become members of the Guild of Students. The Guild ensures the diversity of its members is recognised, and works with UCB to help deliver the best university experience possible for every student. It aims to…

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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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UCB's new autism society

A UCB student is planning to launch a new society to help bring together other students on the autism spectrum.  It is a proposed society for students with autism looking to get to know others in the University.

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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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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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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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Teaming up with city universities for 'Brum Goes Green' sustainability week

University College Birmingham has teamed up with two other universities for a week-long campaign to encourage sustainability, reduce food waste and help clean up the city.

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Luke is a star chef in the making

Level 3 Professional Cookery student Luke Dcaccia has gained valuable work experience in the kitchens of Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons in Oxfordshire.

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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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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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UCB are awarded Centre of Excellence status

The University is celebrating after being awarded Centre of Excellence status by the Institute of Travel and Tourism.

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Monica styles for high-fashion couture brand Nancy Vuu

FdA Specialist Hair and Media Make-up student Monica Montalvo has gained valuable industry experience by working at Nancy Vuu – a luxury couture brand for children and teenagers.

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Kings and queens of the leftovers

Students cooked up some inventive, tasty soups to show families how they can save up to £700 a year by using discarded food.

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Sam gets promotion at world-famous Gleneagles Hotel

Twenty-one-year-old Sam Berry is flying the flag for UCB over the border in Scotland, after wowing his bosses at the luxury, five-star Gleneagles Hotel.

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University's trainee chefs get a chance to cook Down Under

A chef who trained at UCB is offering two lucky students once-in-a-lifetime training experiences at his restaurant on the other side of the world.

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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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Owlbert (and a friend) wing their way back to UCB

The Big Hoot auction took place on Thursday 15 October to help the iconic birds find their forever homes.  The owls all went for impressive sums, from £3,800 to £18,000, in an exciting evening of bidding wars held in the…

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Charlotte is online for a Great Career

Whilst most students take a part time job whilst studying at UCB, not all of them find their work broadcast to thousands of people on-line, Charlotte Sendall, 3rd Year Culinary Arts Management student is the exception.

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UCB Mentoring

The university is seeking applications for UCB Mentors, who are paid to help students plot their path to undergraduate studies.

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Culinary arts students rock the podium at first Zest Quest Asia online spin-off

Two of the four students to take the podium at the first online spin-off of acclaimed chefs Cyrus and Pervin Todiwala’s annual search for young talent in Asian food were from University College Birmingham.

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Gender neutral facilities at UCB welcomed by transitioning students

A UCB student who recently underwent gender reassignment has said the opening of new gender neutral facilities at the University “means the world”.

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Sebastian celebrates first anniversary of opening own bakery business

A former University College Birmingham student is set to mark his first full year of trading after setting up his own bakery business.

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College of Food graduate Megan honoured as 'Rising Star' at Baking Industry Awards

A University College Birmingham graduate is celebrating after winning an award at one of the most prestigious events in the baking industry.

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Meet the new Guild of Students executive team

Meet the new executive team at University College Birmingham's Guild of Students for the 2019-20 academic year!

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Schoolchildren discover How Healthy Food Works at UCB event for International Chefs Day

A group of budding young chefs discovered the many benefits of healthy eating as part of an event at University College Birmingham to mark International Chefs Day.

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Gin expert Chris enters into the spirit with masterclasss

Gin expert Chris Hoy spent time with students from our BTEC Hospitality with Events and Level 3 Food and Beverage Service courses, giving them a masterclass in the drink that has gone from being ‘mother’s ruin’ to a premium spirit.

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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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Sweet success for baker Katy

Even though UCB student Katy Green struggled with GCSE English at school, the 17-year-old was still extremely disappointed to receive a Grade D in the subject.

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Ben "The Bomber" hits mark with pass in GCSE En

It was definitely a punch in the air moment for England Youth Boxing champion and UCB student Ben "The Bomber" Vaughan when he finally passed his GCSE English.

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Shakela returns to Calais refugee camp on aid mission

A University student is preparing to deliver emergency supplies at the refugee camp known as the Jungle in Calais.

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UCB hears all with The Listening Project

UCB students, lecturers and support staff gathered in droves to take part in The Listening Project, a day-long student conference devoted to improving every element of life at the University.

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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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Specialist Hair and Media Make-up students showcase their skills!

Second year students in Specialist Hair and Media Make-up have been working towards their final exam for their Advanced Prosthetics and Casting module. The themes were Grimm's Fairytales and Planetary Evolution.

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Alecia is on-track for success in the nursery industry

Third year BA Childhood Studies student Alecia Parry is balancing a career in a nursery alongside full-time study.

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Student Blog | Three years done

Writing this blog, I can now say I am officially finished! Three years of university have been and gone, just like that.

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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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Culinary arts student serves top sport and TV stars on placement at Celtic Manor Resort

A culinary arts student from University College Birmingham has revealed how she had the chance to serve a string of famous stars while on placement at a prestigious UK resort – with more students now being encouraged to follow in…

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University partners with Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games

University College Birmingham has been appointed as an Official University of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, the biggest sporting event ever to be held in the West Midlands.

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Attraction World partnership provides experience for students at major tourism expo

Students from University College Birmingham had the chance to work at a major tourism exhibition as part of a flourishing relationship with one of our industry partners.

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New Safer Partnerships Hub to provide engagement with local police on campus

A new dedicated hub has been opened at University College Birmingham where students will be able to meet and engage with local police officers as part of a collaboration with West Midlands Police.

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Student lands job offer as University launches new internship scheme

A new internship scheme has given hospitality and tourism students at University College Birmingham the chance to gain invaluable industry experience – with one even being offered a job.