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Financial support
Find out more about Student Finance and other information on costs and funding for higher education students, including childcare and support for care leavers.
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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.
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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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Support resources
Find wellbeing resources you can access independently through this list compiled by our health and wellbeing team, including websites, helplines and leaflets.
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Financial support
To ensure everyone has every opportunity to succeed in their education, we provide a whole range of financial support for our college and sixth form students, from bursaries to travel passes and help with uniform costs.
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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.
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Learning support
Whatever help you need to succeed in your studies, our learning support teams are committed to giving all our students the advice, skills and practical tools to discover your full potential.
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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.
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Financial support
While studying, it is important to manage your finances and access any help to which you are entitled. Our staff are here to give you the support and advice you need.
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Meet the academic support workers
Meet our academic support workers at University College Birmingham.
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Academic support
Get academic support with one-to-one appointments, workshops, and online resources for writing, research, and exam prep. Maximise your academic potential!
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Support resources
Our health and wellbeing team have put together a list of wellbeing resources that you can use independently, including helplines, websites and leaflets.
Other
Student learning support
Our learning support teams are here to give all our college and sixth form students the advice and skills to help you succeed in your studies and discover your full potential.
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Disability and neurodiversity support
We arrange tailored support for our university students to enable you to achieve your full potential. Support is flexible, student-centred and personalised to meet preferences and needs.
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DNS support
We are committed to providing an inclusive learning environment, and our DNS team is here to advise you and provide assistance throughout your studies.
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Accommodation financial support
As an undergraduate or postgraduate student, you may be entitled to support via Student Finance, while help is also available for college students and care leavers.
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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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Aspire Vocational – Tutor Support
We offer support to tutors that teach vocational subjects at colleges or sixth forms by providing our lecturers with expertise in the field to enhance their students’ experience.
Other
Disability and neurodiversity support
We offer support to help you succeed in your studies, including transition support and assistance in class. All support is tailored to meet your individual needs.
Other
Speak out and support
Find support, guidance, and reporting options for sexual misconduct, harassment, abuse, or related concerns. We're here to listen, support, and help you stay safe.
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Reported student support
If you’ve been reported for sexual misconduct or related behaviour, we offer confidential support to help you understand your options and access guidance.
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Applying for financial support
We know your finances and financial future are important to you so we try and give you as much advice about what it's going to cost to study at University College Birmingham and support available to you.
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University
If you are looking to study a college course, an undergraduate or postgraduate degree or perhaps an apprenticeship, we offer something quite unique.
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Guild of Students
As soon as you enrol as a college or sixth form student at University College Birmingham, you'll automatically become a member of our Guild of Students.
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History of University College Birmingham
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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Guild of Students
Run by students, for students. As soon as you enrol at University College Birmingham, whatever level you are studying at, you automatically become a member of the Guild.
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International students
Welcome information for new international students starting their courses in February 2026
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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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University of Birmingham (1996-2021)
Many of our undergraduate and postgraduate courses are accredited and validated by the University of Birmingham, one of the world's top academic institutions.
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University of Warwick accreditation
A wide range of our undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses, as well as some higher level apprenticeships, are accredited and awarded by the University of Warwick, a prestigious Russell Group university.
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Chat with our students
Find out what it's like to study at University College Birmingham by chatting with our current students and staff, reading our blog and get in touch with us today.
Other
Information for international students
University College Birmingham’s International Student advisors are located in the International Student Centre on the Second Floor of The Link Building and can offer help and advice either before you come to Birmingham or after you have arrived.
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New undergraduate students
Welcome information for new undergraduate students starting their courses in February 2026
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New postgraduate students
Welcome information for new postgraduate students starting their courses in February 2026
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Returning undergraduate students
Welcome information for returning home and international undergraduate students
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Transferring from another university
We consider applications from students who have studied, or are currently studying, a Higher Education course and now wish to transfer universities.
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Information for new students
Before you start your course at University College Birmingham, check this list to make sure that you have done all of the things on it that apply to you.
Other
Financial support
Find out more about Student Finance and other information on costs and funding for higher education students, including childcare and support for care leavers.
Other
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
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
Support resources
Find wellbeing resources you can access independently through this list compiled by our health and wellbeing team, including websites, helplines and leaflets.
Other
Financial support
To ensure everyone has every opportunity to succeed in their education, we provide a whole range of financial support for our college and sixth form students, from bursaries to travel passes and help with uniform costs.
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
Learning support
Whatever help you need to succeed in your studies, our learning support teams are committed to giving all our students the advice, skills and practical tools to discover your full potential.
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
Financial support
While studying, it is important to manage your finances and access any help to which you are entitled. Our staff are here to give you the support and advice you need.
Other
Meet the academic support workers
Meet our academic support workers at University College Birmingham.
Other
Academic support
Get academic support with one-to-one appointments, workshops, and online resources for writing, research, and exam prep. Maximise your academic potential!
Other
Support resources
Our health and wellbeing team have put together a list of wellbeing resources that you can use independently, including helplines, websites and leaflets.
Other
Student learning support
Our learning support teams are here to give all our college and sixth form students the advice and skills to help you succeed in your studies and discover your full potential.
Other
Disability and neurodiversity support
We arrange tailored support for our university students to enable you to achieve your full potential. Support is flexible, student-centred and personalised to meet preferences and needs.
Other
DNS support
We are committed to providing an inclusive learning environment, and our DNS team is here to advise you and provide assistance throughout your studies.
Other
Accommodation financial support
As an undergraduate or postgraduate student, you may be entitled to support via Student Finance, while help is also available for college students and care leavers.
Other
Support for staying in Higher Education
Any student with specific learning needs, a health condition or a disability can get extra support.
Other
Aspire Vocational – Tutor Support
We offer support to tutors that teach vocational subjects at colleges or sixth forms by providing our lecturers with expertise in the field to enhance their students’ experience.
Other
Disability and neurodiversity support
We offer support to help you succeed in your studies, including transition support and assistance in class. All support is tailored to meet your individual needs.
Other
Speak out and support
Find support, guidance, and reporting options for sexual misconduct, harassment, abuse, or related concerns. We're here to listen, support, and help you stay safe.
Other
Reported student support
If you’ve been reported for sexual misconduct or related behaviour, we offer confidential support to help you understand your options and access guidance.
Other
Applying for financial support
We know your finances and financial future are important to you so we try and give you as much advice about what it's going to cost to study at University College Birmingham and support available to you.
Other
University
If you are looking to study a college course, an undergraduate or postgraduate degree or perhaps an apprenticeship, we offer something quite unique.
Other
Guild of Students
As soon as you enrol as a college or sixth form student at University College Birmingham, you'll automatically become a member of our Guild of Students.
Other
History of University College Birmingham
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
Guild of Students
Run by students, for students. As soon as you enrol at University College Birmingham, whatever level you are studying at, you automatically become a member of the Guild.
Other
International students
Welcome information for new international students starting their courses in February 2026
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
University of Birmingham (1996-2021)
Many of our undergraduate and postgraduate courses are accredited and validated by the University of Birmingham, one of the world's top academic institutions.
Other
University of Warwick accreditation
A wide range of our undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses, as well as some higher level apprenticeships, are accredited and awarded by the University of Warwick, a prestigious Russell Group university.
Other
Chat with our students
Find out what it's like to study at University College Birmingham by chatting with our current students and staff, reading our blog and get in touch with us today.
Other
Information for international students
University College Birmingham’s International Student advisors are located in the International Student Centre on the Second Floor of The Link Building and can offer help and advice either before you come to Birmingham or after you have arrived.
Other
New undergraduate students
Welcome information for new undergraduate students starting their courses in February 2026
Other
New postgraduate students
Welcome information for new postgraduate students starting their courses in February 2026
Other
Returning undergraduate students
Welcome information for returning home and international undergraduate students
Other
Transferring from another university
We consider applications from students who have studied, or are currently studying, a Higher Education course and now wish to transfer universities.
Other
Information for new students
Before you start your course at University College Birmingham, check this list to make sure that you have done all of the things on it that apply to you.
News and insights
University launches vital careers support for local community affected by Covid-19
The University College Birmingham team that supports students with work placements and opportunities to gain real-life experience is extending its support to those in the local community who have lost their jobs through Covid-19.
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Exceptional results: University ranked first for postgraduate support and resources
University College Birmingham has been ranked first out of 101 higher education institutions for postgraduate student support and resources in the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES). Students also rated the University 4th in overall student satisfaction as well as top…
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University further strengthens student support by joining mental health charter
University College Birmingham has joined 160 higher education institutions in signing up to the University Mental Health Charter Programme.
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Creative students win powerful support package to get businesses going
A group of final year students from University College Birmingham has won a powerful package of business start-up support through an initiative to boost creative industry in partnership with the University of Warwick.
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Disabled Students Society wins national award for being “pillar of support”
The society, which is part of the University’s Guild of Students, has won the Committee Excellence Award at the 2021 NSVAs.
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Digital squad of students support Team Scotland to tell Commonwealth Games story
Students from University College Birmingham are working as the official behind-the-scenes digital squad to tell Team Scotland’s 2022 Commonwealth Games story.
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Students support Whitworths on development of new vegan Protein By Nature range
University College Birmingham students have put their food training into action by supporting a top industry firm in the development of a new range of vegan products.
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Students in spotlight as university pioneers innovative new conference
The Business School this week hosted the first conference curated by and for students in the University's history.
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Digital T-level placement students support racial empowerment
Digital T-level students at University College Birmingham have been supporting racial empowerment through a placement with city-based Girl Grind UK.
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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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University College Birmingham welcomes Office for Students
The visit saw the OfS Chair Lord Wharton exploring the state-of-the-art facilities at the University, discuss curriculum development at the institution, understand the challenges seen by higher education providers across the country including at University College Birmingham and hear concerns…
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Sports therapy students step up to support London Marathon and Great Birmingham Run
Sports therapy students have been on hand to offer therapeutic support to participants running for a number of charities at the London Marathon and Great Birmingham Run.
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Business School students shine at university challenge
Entrepreneurial students from UCB’s School of Business were challenged to revive the fortunes of a fictional chain of department stores in a national competition.
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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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Ofsted praises ‘outstanding’ behaviour of University College Birmingham students
Ofsted has rated the behaviours and attitudes of students at University College Birmingham as Outstanding, the top grade available.
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Blog | What support is there if I’m struggling with my mental health?
Having really good mental health support from your university is absolutely vital and you should never feel you’re alone in what you are going through. Student wellbeing is paramount to us and we provide a wide range of award-winning support…
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Tourism students take on climate change challenge through University of Warwick partnership
University College Birmingham students have pitched plans to help combat climate change as part of a worldwide event held by the University of Warwick – as exciting new opportunities emerge from the partnership between the two institutions.
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Tourism students set to shine as university hosts national convention
University College Birmingham is excited to announce it will host the annual convention of the TMI.
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Sports therapy students get hands-on as University returns to London Marathon
Undergraduate sports therapists at University College Birmingham have had the chance to get hands-on experience at a major sporting event for the first time since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Acclaimed Birmingham business leader brings expertise to University to benefit students
A young leadership winner dedicated to creating opportunities for the region is now bringing her expertise to University College Birmingham.
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University partners with global specialists to support with record international applications
University College Birmingham has partnered with a specialist firm to help ensure a smooth and speedy application process for new international students amid record levels of interest from overseas.
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Student Blog | The UCB experience for Indian students
If you are like me, who has travelled (or plans to travel) to the UK to study a master’s either in culinary arts or hospitality and tourism at University College Birmingham, let me tell you that you are at the…
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Partnership with University of Warwick enters next phase to support regional development
The partnership aims to provide a new approach to social mobility by opening up access to education for people in some of the region’s most disadvantaged communities.
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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 Support Marathon Runners
Sports Therapy students from UCB once again supported runners at the Virgin London Marathon. Providing post event massage, active recovery advice, stretching and remedial soft tissue techniques for runners who took part in the challenge raising funds for 15 different…
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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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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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Women's health in sport to top agenda at university conference
University College Birmingham is set to host its sixth annual Sports Performance and Rehabilitation Conference (SPARC), with women's health in sport and exercise firmly at the top of the agenda.
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Blog | A parent's guide to Clearing and how you can support your child
If your child hasn’t applied to university yet, but wants to go in September 2025, Clearing is their second chance to secure a place for this year. Read more on how you can support them.
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New centres for innovation offer support for small businesses to upskill
A £100 million investment from the Innovation Accelerator programme will see a new innovation hub launched at University College Birmingham. The hub supports manufacturing and construction businesses in getting up to speed with new technology adoption.
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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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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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University College Birmingham continues to champion student satisfaction
The National Student Survey 2023 results have shown a positive rise in student approval at University College Birmingham, with a 9 percentage point increase on overall satisfaction in comparison to last year.
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Welcome to our cultural exchange students
UCB extends a warm welcome to students on a cultural exchange from Université Paris-Est Marne-La Valée in Paris, France.
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PGCE students get cooking!
On Friday 24th November, a group of UCB's postgraduate teacher training students spent the day in the university's professional kitchen.
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Emily set to empower with support network for female food professionals
A UCB Culinary Arts Management student has launched an invaluable and much-needed network to celebrate, support and empower female food professionals nationwide.
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Lecturer’s first book to support teachers brought to life by children’s own research
A powerful new book filled with real-life research from schoolchildren has been co-penned by a University College Birmingham lecturer to support the nation’s teachers.
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Student satisfaction at University College Birmingham highest in the city
Student satisfaction at UCB is the highest of the city’s five universities, according to this year’s NSS.
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University joins the Association of Event Venues
The membership brings together the strength of Tourism and Event Management courses on offer at the University, with the combined voice of venues both in the UK and Internationally.
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University College Birmingham to host Team Scotland 2022
Commonwealth Games Scotland announced today that University College Birmingham (UCB) is set to become its home from home for family, friends and team supporters at the 2022 Commonwealth Games and provide support for up to 300 Team Scotland athletes and…
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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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University College Birmingham excels across multiple areas in National Student Survey
The University’s commitment to continual improvement has been recognised in the latest round of results from the UK’s leading student feedback-led survey.
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Tourism students explore Germany
BA Tourism Business Management students have enjoyed a successful academic trip to Hamburg in Germany.
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Students collaborate on foodie photoshoot
UCB Food and Consumer Management teamed up with photography students at Sandwell College to create professional photographs for recipes they created.
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Postgraduate students are Friends of the Earth
Students have demonstrated their digital flair and marketing talents by preparing PR examples and 'getting green' for Birmingham Friends of the Earth.
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Students get creative in Zambia
Two UCB students travelled to Zambia as part of an initiative to provide recreational and educational activities to children in rural Africa.
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Students inspired by ‘Letter to Mandela’ Competition
Nic Careem introduces the Letter to Mandela Competition to University College Birmingham students, as VC Michael Harkin signs the legacy book
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Students Celebrate Competition Success
UCB hairdressing and Theatrical Special Effects Hair and Media Make-up students travelled to the Winter Gardens in Blackpool to compete in the UK trainee finals of the Association of Hairdressers and Therapists (AHT).
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Students on set for Nativity 3
Two UCB students have recently had the opportunity to work on the film set of the highly-anticipated 'Nativity 3: Dude, Where's My Donkey?'.
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A message to international students from Vice-Chancellor and Principal
A message to international students from Vice-Chancellor and Principal
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Tourism students sent to the dungeons
UCB students have come face-to-face with sinister characters from York's gruesome past, including traitorous plotter Guy Fawkes and the infamous highwayman Dick Turpin.
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UCB students are prawn pioneers
Food and Consumer Management students have been challenged with finding a new cold water prawn recipe for UK foodservice as part of a live project and competition run by fishing company Royal Greenland.
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Medal feast for UCB students at Salon Culinaire
The University’s trainee bakers and chefs joined food service and hospitality students in sweeping the board at a prestigious skills competition.
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First graduands from University College Birmingham and University of Warwick partnership graduate
University College Birmingham graduands on University of Warwick accredited courses will be celebrating today, marking the first successful graduating cohort from the partnership between the two universities.
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Sports students inspired to strive for excellence
Commonwealth and Winter youth Olympic medallist Jazmin Sawyers spoke to FE Sport students about her time as a professional athlete and how to become successful in the sports industry.
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Teaching and Learning Conference to amplify quality of education at university
Teaching staff from across University College Birmingham will be coming together this week to share ideas and work collaboratively, with a focus on sustainability, using digital technology and AI, alongside how our regional links can support our global impact.
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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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Bocuse d'Or UK Academy officially launched with support from UCB
It's been on the table for a few years, but organisers of the UK team for the prestigious Bocuse d'Or global gastronomy competition have finally realised their dream of becoming an academy.
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Sports therapy students travel hundreds of miles to support cyclists on epic Ride Across Britain
Students from University College Birmingham travelled the length of the country to provide therapy for cyclists taking on a gruelling nine-day challenge.
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University College Birmingham awarded Silver in national Teaching Excellence Framework
University College Birmingham has been recognised by the Office for Students’ (OfS) Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) for delivering excellence in teaching and learning focusing on the areas that students care about the most: teaching, learning and achieving positive outcomes from…
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Bakery students rise to the challenge on new degree course
UCB's first intake of Bakery and Confectionery Technology students have started working in the University's bakeries on a new foundation degree.
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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.