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Bumper roundup: Gongs, glory and giving back at Birmingham College of Food

As Christmas comes a-calling and we close the oven doors on 2024, we celebrate the latest achievements of our one and only Birmingham College of Food. Read our bumper roundup.

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Bumper roundup: celebrating another cracking year for our college of food

In 2023, students and alumni won even more awards and even topped a Good Food Guide list, while our Restaurant at Birmingham College of Food made it big on the map of places to eat out in the region. Read…

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Bumper roundup: College of food sees in spring with more success stories

Spring has sprung and as the daffs raise their heads, we raise a toast to our college of food, which has been super busy winning awards, hosting sparkling soirees and receiving ringing endorsements from top chefs. Read our bumper roundup.

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Festive bumper roundup: an award-winning year in hospitality and tourism

We look back on another year of achievement and adventure at the Department of Hospitality and Tourism

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Awards, accreditation and away days: bumper health roundup 2025

We reflect on an amazing year for all staff and students at our Departments of Health and Sport.

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Mickey Mouse to moon-based cuisine: Bumper placement roundup 2026

Placements are at the heart of what we do here at UCB, and plenty of our students experience a valuable year in industry.

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Blog | Our top 10 news stories of 2023

In 2023, students and alumni won even more awards and even topped a Good Food Guide list, while our Restaurant at Birmingham College of Food made it big on the map of places to eat out in the region. Read…

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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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Childcare student lands £500 prize for flawless attendance

Emily Kenyon, a Level 3 Childcare and Education Student, has won a £500 prize draw rewarding students with outstanding attendance at UCB.

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Graduate Natalie makes history as top student at distinguished master baker awards

A stand-out bakery graduate has made history by winning one of the highest industry accolades at a distinguished event for Britain’s master bakers.

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Victory is sweet at ABST as bakers take home over 30 awards

Bakery and Patisserie Technology students have won another clean sweep of awards at the Alliance for Bakery Students and Trainees’ (ABST) Annual Conference and competition.

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THREE powerful reasons. TWO valuable events. ONE great day.

Two events on one day bring students, staff and stakeholders together.