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Sandra perfects 'The Art of Pastry'

BSc Food and Consumer Management student Sandra Sentjurin, from Estonia, has published her new cookbook 'Magusakunst' (translated as 'The Art of Pastry).

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Public art now on display in McIntyre House

McIntyre House now houses two major pieces of public art by renowned sculptor Lorenzo Quinn, son of the late international film star Anthony.

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UCB unveils new, state-of-the-art Health Hub

On Monday 6 March Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Professor Ray Linforth, cut the ribbon at the official opening of UCB's new Health Hub.

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University hosts event at state-of-the-art sustainable construction centre

Held at University College Birmingham's new Sustainable Construction Centre, the event was a part of the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce’s flagship campaign: Sustainable Business Series. In attendance were industry leaders and changemakers passionate about achieving net zero targets.

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Nikhita targets film make-up career after body art wows childhood TV idol

She’s had her work featured in the national media and shared by one of her favourite childhood TV stars – now body art ace Nikhita Patel is eyeing an exciting future in the professional make-up industry.

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Sports students to benefit from state-of-the-art facilities in deal with Birmingham rugby club

A major new partnership has been agreed that will allow UCB sports students to use a state-of-the-art all-weather pitch and a physio suite on the edge of the city centre.

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Wonder Woman body art to beautiful bridal hair - UCB wins big at National Make-up Awards

Budding hair and make-up artists from University College Birmingham have scooped a huge haul of awards at a national industry competition.

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Future's bright for Stephanie as LED lights bring victory at national competition

UCB's talented make-up artist student Stephanie Harrison, has once again been victorious at a national competition, thanks to an inspired body art design which incorporated LED lights, UV paint and funky foam.

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University brings computer science to life to encourage girls into tech careers

Girls from city schools are set to perform a virtual reality patient healthcheck, take part in a ‘Wall Street’ trade-off and create digital art over a day of activities to promote women in tech at University College Birmingham.

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Over 20 years’ industry experience and two decades teaching Building Services, specialising in sustainable design and future-ready construction skills.

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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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Contractors move in to develop University's new sustainable construction centre

Work on University College Birmingham's new state-of-the-art sustainable construction skills centre is now officially underway with the appointment of GMI Construction Group.

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French students become cream tea experts on jam-packed exchange

More than 40 French students not only had the chance to improve their English during an exchange hosted by UCB, they also learnt the very British art of making a proper cream tea.

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UCB wins over Hong Kong students with fish and chips

Chef lecturer Lewis Walker gave a master-class in the art of cooking a very traditional British dish, when he travelled to Hong Kong to meet students at the city’s International Culinary Institute (VTC).

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Bakery wins big at NEC Salon Display

Bakery students attended The Hospitality Show in the NEC to participate in the Salon Display competition, where bakery professionals showcase works of art made from marzipan, sugar craft, pastillage, chocolate and bread.

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Blog | A psychology department with a difference

In our latest blog Dr Helen McEwan, Head of the Department of Psychology explains why the blend of theory, practice, and state-of-the-art facilities makes University College Birmingham the perfect place to begin your career journey.

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McIntyre House opens its doors to new and returning students

This week McIntyre House officially opens its doors to UCB students. New and returning students excitedly entered our new state-of-the-art campus and were clearly delighted and impressed with the new facilities.

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Consul General to India visits University College Birmingham

In an event hosted by Vice-Chancellor and Principal Professor Michael Harkin, Dr Venkatachalam Murugan was welcomed to the University, with a tour of the campus facilities including the state-of-the-art Health Suite and Cyber Labs.

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Creative student team gets Commonwealth Games athletes ready for the cameras

From flag nail art and make-up to barbering and Afro braiding, a creative team of University College Birmingham students is getting the world’s top athletes ready for the cameras at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

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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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Student Blog | Top five anime of 2022

As the year is approaching its end, we are able to look back on the anime industry’s most significant achievements, from its truly unique storytelling that never fails to captivate the viewers with its use of beautiful, dark and humorous…

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Tourism students visit the Emerald Isle

First year International Tourism Management students visited Dublin and Belfast as part of a new module 'Tourism and Media'.

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Food and Consumer Management students are recipe pioneers

Students have been demonstrating their food innovation skills to industry professionals as part of their recipe development module.

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UCB alumni Robert makes small food business prosper

MA Culinary Arts Management alumni Robert Popham is set for success as a technical manager and development chef, and speaks to us about his time at university, his career and how UCB helped him find his place within the food…

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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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University lecturer showcases research on visual storytelling at LABRC 2026

Arwen Zheng shares her visual storytelling research at transdisciplinary conference.

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Student Blog | Opportunities to make the most of

Many courses at University College Birmingham include a work placement – from a day to a year – and it is integral to the learning process and preparing for the world of work.

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Theatrical Make-up become style gurus

Theatrical Make-up students held a glamorous fashion show at The Maltings to showcase their talents for fashion and styling models.

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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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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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Creature creations come to life

Fantastic creations and nightmarish creatures invaded UCB as Specialist Hair and Media Make-up students held exhibitions to showcase their prosthetics techniques.

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Special Hair and Media Makeup students can meet the experts

Specialist Hair and Media Make-up students can find out about exciting career opportunities at a special employability day on Friday, February 17.

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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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Super Steph to star in BBC talent show to find nation's best make-up artist

A super-talented and multi-award winning UCB Specialist Hair and Media Make-up student is to star in a new BBC talent show fronted by Stacey Dooley MBE.

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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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Star student and 'outstanding' mentor celebrate sweet success at baking industry Oscars

Star student and 'outstanding' mentor celebrate sweet success at baking industry Oscars It's not just Jessica Dalton's amazing cakes and bakes that are on the rise, while UCB College of Food Assistant Dean Dawn Gemmell can whisk off on her…

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Bakery recruitment hits new record in wake of Great British Bake Off effect

The number of trainee bakers at UCB has soared to an all-time high, thanks in part to the popularity of the Great British Bake Off.

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Students learn from top businesswoman from Middle East’s biggest convention centre

Dozens of students on University College Birmingham’s hospitality and tourism-focused master’s degrees have received a rare insight into running a global convention centre hosting everything from cyber security summits to jewellery expos with a guest talk from an award-winning expert.

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Regeneration of former print works to create new sustainable construction centre

A sustainable construction skills centre is to be created by University College Birmingham as part of the regeneration of the iconic James Cond print works in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter.

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UCB on the catwalk: students get creative at London Fashion Week

UCB students were given the fantastic opportunity to take part in London Fashion Week preparing models’ make-up for Sebastian Professional and Seven Eighths in collaboration with Jera Inc Models.

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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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Youth skills app earns Future Faces award nomination for graduate Ioana

A University College Birmingham graduate is in line for an award after launching an app to help provide diverse learning opportunities for young people.

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Development continues at pace on University’s Sustainable Construction Skills Centre

Work on the new Sustainable Construction Skills Centre for University College Birmingham is making excellent progress, with scaffolding due to be removed by contractors GMI in the coming weeks.

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University in running for top regional sustainability excellence award

University College Birmingham has been shortlisted for a Midlands Sustainability Excellence Award.

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Event empowering startups commences at Business School

The first-ever Skills4Startups Festival Roadshow took place earlier this month at University College Birmingham’s Business School. Presented by IgniteQuals, the day saw founders and entrepreneurs give fascinating talks, panels, workshops, networking opportunities and receive business idea pitches.

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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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Myth and magic created by Media Make-up

Mythical beasts and creatures of culture came to UCB as Specialist Hair and Media Make-up staged showcases to demonstrate their skills with prosthetics.

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Specialist Hair and Media Make-up graduate working on new Disney film

A Specialist Hair and Make-up graduate who became a TV star for the incredible skills she honed on her degree is now working on a new Disney film.

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