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Careers Fair
Get an opportunity to network with employers from a variety of industries who will be promoting placement opportunities, part and full-time jobs, graduate schemes and graduate jobs, volunteering opportunities at our upcoming Careers Fair.
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Employability and careers
HIRED is our dedicated careers, employability and placements service for students and alumni at University College Birmingham.
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Employability and careers
College is about more than just your course. Our HIRED careers, employability and placements team will provide you with help to get ready for your next steps, whether you want to continue studying or start your career.
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Careers Information for Parents and Carers
As a parent or carer, you play a huge role in helping your child plan their future and there are some excellent resources to help you support them.
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Careers Fairs and Presentations
We offer subject presentations in schools and colleges. All of our presentation are adaptable and can be tailored to the specific needs of your students.
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Careers Advisor
Jenny Clarke
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Careers Advisor
Heather Pryce
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Employability Tutor (Careers)
Chris Milne
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Interim Careers Manager
Luciana Akemi Iwasa
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University College Birmingham
Based in the heart of the UK’s second biggest city, University College Birmingham is highly respected by employers and industry for providing career-focused further education and higher education courses.
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Information for parents (college and sixth form students)
From the moment your son or daughter arrives, they will receive outstanding support from teachers, careers advisers and our student services team.
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Academic Outreach Sessions
These outreach sessions cover a range of subjects, with academic staff delivering workshops that connect course content to real-world careers, giving students a preview of their future studies and potential career paths.
Other
Parents, carers and supporters help page
While your child may be getting excited about university, we understand that parents, guardians and carers – and those who want to support – may have worries and questions.
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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).
Other
Help at Hand
Details of other support that you may need during your time at University College Birmingham, such as The Student Services Unit and HIRED, our Careers and Employability Suite.
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Meet the HIRED team
Helping you get hired – meet the staff from our dedicated HIRED careers, employability and placements team.
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Head of Department - Digital
Kanwal Rauf
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Senior Lecturer and Programme Lead for Business Enterprise
Jaswant Sembhi
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Baskerville House
Grade II listed Baskerville House, next to the Library of Birmingham, is home to the university’s own library, student support services including the Academic Skills Centre and Hired, the careers, employability and placements service.
Other
Lecturer
Sophie Chalmers
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Work Placements
Placements are administered by a team of Employability Tutors based within our HIRED careers and employability department.
Other
Short courses, College
Foundation in High Voltage Battery Assembly Objective
Entry
September onwards - Various available
Mode of study
Part-Time
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College courses
Our college courses provide a range of great study options for school-leavers as well as mature learners who are looking to change career or pick up new skills.
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World
Whether you want to work in hotels, hospitality and events or explore the world of aviation, tourism and travel, our Department of Hospitality and Tourism runs a range of courses to help you pursue your ideal career.
Other
Lecturer
Glyn Jacklin
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Lecturer, Personal Tutor and Food Service
Daniel Charles Bennett
Other
Lecturer
Karla Keating-Nel
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Apply for an Apprenticeship | University College Birmingham
University College Birmingham offers people aged 16 and over exciting opportunities to learn skills for life while getting paid. From healthcare and business to culinary and construction, we are here to help you kick-start your career and it won't cost…
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College and sixth form
Step into your future at University College Birmingham – Birmingham’s college and sixth form for practical skills, real support, and big opportunities. Gain real-world skills, expert guidance, and confidence in a supportive, close-knit community. Explore career-focused courses, inspiring teachers, and…
Other
Lecturer
Garrett Edwards
Other
Work for us
Are you looking for an exciting new challenge? University College Birmingham offers a wealth of career opportunities, spanning a diverse range of roles in both academia and professional services.
Other
About us
Based in the heart of the UK’s second biggest city, University College Birmingham is highly respected by employers and industry for providing career-focused education and training.
Other
Chelmsley Wood culinary school
University College Birmingham is renowned worldwide for its training in hospitality. Start your hospitality career or upskill on one of our free (subject to eligibility) introductory cookery courses at our Chelmsley Wood culinary school.
Other
Learning and Teaching Strategy
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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Parent and carer guide to Clearing
Parents, carers and supporters whose child wants to go to university might have heard of Clearing, but not know what it means and the process. Take a look at our guide to Clearing, which opens on 2 July 2026.
Other
Short courses, College
Advanced High Voltage Battery Assembly and Gigafactory Operations
Entry
September onwards - Various available
Mode of study
Part-Time
Other
School and college outreach
Our schools liaison and outreach team coordinates a variety of initiatives to raise aspirations and broaden awareness and understanding of Higher Education.
Other
Benefits and services
Our former students’ association with the UCB community extends well beyond the last lecture and graduation.
Other
Careers Fair
Get an opportunity to network with employers from a variety of industries who will be promoting placement opportunities, part and full-time jobs, graduate schemes and graduate jobs, volunteering opportunities at our upcoming Careers Fair.
Other
Employability and careers
HIRED is our dedicated careers, employability and placements service for students and alumni at University College Birmingham.
Other
Employability and careers
College is about more than just your course. Our HIRED careers, employability and placements team will provide you with help to get ready for your next steps, whether you want to continue studying or start your career.
Other
Careers Information for Parents and Carers
As a parent or carer, you play a huge role in helping your child plan their future and there are some excellent resources to help you support them.
Other
Careers Fairs and Presentations
We offer subject presentations in schools and colleges. All of our presentation are adaptable and can be tailored to the specific needs of your students.
Other
Careers Advisor
Jenny Clarke
Other
Careers Advisor
Heather Pryce
Other
Employability Tutor (Careers)
Chris Milne
Other
Interim Careers Manager
Luciana Akemi Iwasa
Other
University College Birmingham
Based in the heart of the UK’s second biggest city, University College Birmingham is highly respected by employers and industry for providing career-focused further education and higher education courses.
Other
Information for parents (college and sixth form students)
From the moment your son or daughter arrives, they will receive outstanding support from teachers, careers advisers and our student services team.
Other
Academic Outreach Sessions
These outreach sessions cover a range of subjects, with academic staff delivering workshops that connect course content to real-world careers, giving students a preview of their future studies and potential career paths.
Other
Parents, carers and supporters help page
While your child may be getting excited about university, we understand that parents, guardians and carers – and those who want to support – may have worries and questions.
Other
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).
Other
Help at Hand
Details of other support that you may need during your time at University College Birmingham, such as The Student Services Unit and HIRED, our Careers and Employability Suite.
Other
Meet the HIRED team
Helping you get hired – meet the staff from our dedicated HIRED careers, employability and placements team.
Other
Head of Department - Digital
Kanwal Rauf
Other
Senior Lecturer and Programme Lead for Business Enterprise
Jaswant Sembhi
Other
Baskerville House
Grade II listed Baskerville House, next to the Library of Birmingham, is home to the university’s own library, student support services including the Academic Skills Centre and Hired, the careers, employability and placements service.
Other
Lecturer
Sophie Chalmers
Other
Work Placements
Placements are administered by a team of Employability Tutors based within our HIRED careers and employability department.
Other
Short courses, College
Foundation in High Voltage Battery Assembly Objective
Entry
September onwards - Various available
Mode of study
Part-Time
Other
College courses
Our college courses provide a range of great study options for school-leavers as well as mature learners who are looking to change career or pick up new skills.
Other
World
Whether you want to work in hotels, hospitality and events or explore the world of aviation, tourism and travel, our Department of Hospitality and Tourism runs a range of courses to help you pursue your ideal career.
Other
Lecturer
Glyn Jacklin
Other
Lecturer, Personal Tutor and Food Service
Daniel Charles Bennett
Other
Lecturer
Karla Keating-Nel
Other
Apply for an Apprenticeship | University College Birmingham
University College Birmingham offers people aged 16 and over exciting opportunities to learn skills for life while getting paid. From healthcare and business to culinary and construction, we are here to help you kick-start your career and it won't cost…
Other
College and sixth form
Step into your future at University College Birmingham – Birmingham’s college and sixth form for practical skills, real support, and big opportunities. Gain real-world skills, expert guidance, and confidence in a supportive, close-knit community. Explore career-focused courses, inspiring teachers, and…
Other
Lecturer
Garrett Edwards
Other
Work for us
Are you looking for an exciting new challenge? University College Birmingham offers a wealth of career opportunities, spanning a diverse range of roles in both academia and professional services.
Other
About us
Based in the heart of the UK’s second biggest city, University College Birmingham is highly respected by employers and industry for providing career-focused education and training.
Other
Chelmsley Wood culinary school
University College Birmingham is renowned worldwide for its training in hospitality. Start your hospitality career or upskill on one of our free (subject to eligibility) introductory cookery courses at our Chelmsley Wood culinary school.
Other
Learning and Teaching Strategy
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…
Other
Parent and carer guide to Clearing
Parents, carers and supporters whose child wants to go to university might have heard of Clearing, but not know what it means and the process. Take a look at our guide to Clearing, which opens on 2 July 2026.
Other
Short courses, College
Advanced High Voltage Battery Assembly and Gigafactory Operations
Entry
September onwards - Various available
Mode of study
Part-Time
Other
School and college outreach
Our schools liaison and outreach team coordinates a variety of initiatives to raise aspirations and broaden awareness and understanding of Higher Education.
Other
Benefits and services
Our former students’ association with the UCB community extends well beyond the last lecture and graduation.
News and insights
University College Birmingham commits to vital health careers
The University has further solidified its commitment to a careers-focussed education with the unveiling of a new Health and Care Professions Council validated MSc Dietetics programme and a recently validated and approved MSc Public Health programme.
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Graduate jobs and placements are go at virtual careers fairs
University College Birmingham and employers have worked closely together to bring students a series of virtual careers fairs and give them a whole host of opportunities to get them on the ladder to success.
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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.
News and insights
World of opportunities for students at biggest careers fair in University's history
No fewer than 80 employers – including the NHS, an award-winning national construction company and a kids’ football coaching enterprise – came to tap into new industry talent at the biggest careers fair in University College Birmingham’s history.
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Students get a behind-the-scenes look at careers in a busy city hotel
Four UCB students got an insider's guide to a career in the hospitality and tourism industry thanks to Hampton by Hilton Birmingham City North.
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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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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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Business conference equips learners with skills to navigate their future careers
The Sustainable Futures Business Conference launches today at the University, packed with an impressive array of speakers from leading entrepreneurs to one of the world’s foremost experts on innovations within the tourism industry.
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Flying high! Aviation and tourism students see careers take off with Ryanair
College students training to become cabin crew or make their mark in tourism have reached for the sky and landed dream jobs with Ryanair.
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Employers' praise for UCB careers event
More than 500 students poured into McIntyre House for this year’s Employer Extravaganza – and it turned out to be the biggest and best yet.
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Students flock to ITT:Future You conference and careers fair
Over 120 savvy students of The Business School at UCB have had their horizons broadened at the ITT Future You: On the Road conference and employability fair at the University.
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New free app to guide young people through UCB courses and careers
Teenagers can get a taste of further education at UCB without leaving home, thanks to an exciting new app. BeMe@UCB provides a fun, interactive look at the varied career paths open to students, whether it is working in tourism, childcare,…
News and insights
Universities partnership to boost career opportunities leads to award nomination
A project between hired@UCB and careers services at two other Birmingham universities to boost higher level employment for local students and graduates in their home region has been shortlisted for a national award.
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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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No place like home – universities join forces to open up local career opportunities
University College Birmingham’s hired@UCB team has joined forces with careers services from University of Birmingham and Newman University to improve higher level employment opportunities across the region and support West Midlands graduates into employment locally.
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Birmingham universities win cash pot to boost career opportunities for homegrown students
The University of Birmingham, Newman University and University College Birmingham have won a grant from the Office for Students (OfS) to boost career opportunities for the city’s home-grown students.
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Building bridges to a successful career in aviation
It may not seem like the most obvious way of appraising character but it’s amazing what you can discover with spaghetti and marshmallows.
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Junior gets a head start for a graduate career
Junior Owolabi is a third year BA Events Management student with a promising career in events management waiting for him when he graduates.
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Birmingham City FC partnership gives school leavers new pathway into sports career
An exciting new pathway to help school leavers land their dream career in sport is on its way thanks to a first-of-its-kind partnership between University College Birmingham and Birmingham City Football Club.
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Blog | How to pursue a career in healthcare without a degree
Did you know you don’t always need a degree to work in healthcare?
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Blog | Career and placement opportunities with University College Birmingham
With many businesses citing a lack of real-world experience as one of their biggest challenges when trying to recruit, work placements offer students a powerful opportunity to get ahead.
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Top chef and UCB graduate donates book collection to students
The chef director at Michelin-starred restaurant Carters of Moseley, UCB graduate Brad Carter, has given 30 of his own collection of recipe books to five Level 3 Professional Cookery students.
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UCB students inspired by successful alumni
Students from all years of UCB’s Culinary Arts Management (CAM) course attended an annual Careers Evening in the Brasserie Restaurant.
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UCB host 'Passion 4 Hospitality' forum
On Friday 17 March UCB hosted the Institute of Hospitality's 'Passion 4 Hospitality', a student careers forum for hospitality students.
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Whitney Nwabuwe
Attending a hospitality careers event during her degree quickly led to a foot in the door for budding events planner Whitney.
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UCB Employer Extravaganza a rip-roaring success
Over 40 of the region's top employers descended on McIntyre House for UCB's biggest ever careers fair this week.
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University's student employability consultants win national service awards
Two members of the Hired team, University College Birmingham’s dedicated impartial careers, employability and placements service, have won big at the annual Unitemps awards.
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Lucy rises up career ladder as new student ambassador for global bakery supplier
A Bakery and Patisserie Technology BSc (Hons) undergraduate on the rise in her career is gearing up to explore Japanese and Korean influences as the 2024 Student Ambassador for a global bakery supplier.
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Jet2 and Genting join dozens of top firms at UCB Employer Extravaganza
Genting UK, Jet2.com and Mitchells & Butlers are among the top industry firms coming to meet students at University College Birmingham's annual careers fair this autumn.
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Kate Lamb
Kate couldn’t be more excited about introducing this first-of-its-kind degree designed to launch a host of careers in the education of primary-aged children.
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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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High school students celebrate National Waiters Day
Year 9 and 10's from Solihull schools have been experiencing work in the UCB kitchens and restaurants as a part of the National Waiters Day initiative to celebrate the pride, skill and professionalism of front of house careers.
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Bakery student calls for companies to whip up opportunities
A Bakery and Patisserie Technology undergraduate at UCB has called for companies to whip up more opportunities for young bakers to help them kick-start their careers.
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University partners with Blues and Shrews on new Football Business Management course
University College Birmingham has teamed up with two professional football clubs to launch a brand new course opening doors to a range of careers in the sport.
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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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Alumni share success stories to mark National Apprenticeship Week
Former University College Birmingham apprentices who went onto incredible careers shared their stories at an employer-focused event for this year’s National Apprenticeship Week.
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The sky's the limit for Aviation and Airport Management students
Airport and Aviation Management students spent the day in London at Emirates Aviation Experience. The visit was a part of their Aviation Professional Practice module in which the students are asked to develop training packs for a selection of careers…
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Michelin-starred UCB graduate's restaurant named one of the best in UK
Brad Carter, University College Birmingham graduate and Michelin-starred chef, has had his restaurant named as one...
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College of Food shortlisted for an award of excellence
UCB’s College of Food team has been shortlisted for the Springboard Awards for Excellence (Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism), which celebrates outstanding industry achievements in promoting careers, attracting and developing people and best employment practice.
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London trip opens students' eyes to world of opportunities in hospitality
From a tour of Amazon’s catering facilities to a visit to one of the world’s most iconic hotels, Hospitality Business Management students had their eyes opened to the sheer breadth of careers their degree could lead to during a “phenomenal”…
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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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Guest Blog | How can I get tax-free university fees for my child?
As we head closer to the start of the new academic year, many soon-to-be university students are getting ready to move away from home for the first time and embark on the next step in their educational careers.
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Nicole is set for a culinary career back in Kenya
Nicole Muchene is an MA Culinary Arts Management student from Kenya. After completing her postgraduate qualification early next year, she plans to take the culinary management skills she has learned at UCB and share her knowledge and passion with young…
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Speakers inspire students to earn a crust in bakery industry
Industry leaders from the likes of Callebaut Chocolate, Dupont Danisco and Lesaffre are set to visit University College Birmingham in a programme of unmissable masterclasses to inspire final-year Bakery and Patisserie technology students to think about future careers in the…
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UCB rated highly for international student satisfaction
UCB has ranked highly in the latest International Student Barometer (ISB) survey. The results reveal that in 2014/15 UCB was ranked in the top 20 universities in the world for careers and employability, earning money during studies, work experience and…
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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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Aesthetics students to receive “life-saving” skin cancer surveillance training
University College Birmingham has teamed up with a national charity to train undergraduates in how to spot the signs and symptoms of one of the UK’s most common and fastest rising cancers.
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Oar-inspiring prize for FutureChef Katie
Katie Cooper, a UCB student who is on a placement at Michelin-starred Carters of Moseley, spent a day with the Sodexo team at Henley Royal Regatta as part of her first prize for winning Springboard's FutureChef 2017 competition.
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Ex-student Kyle’s football career hits new heights with Huddersfield Town
Things are really kicking off for a former University College Birmingham student-turned-professional footballer who has been snapped up by a Championship club.
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Three cheers for UCB's young sommelier
Budding sommelier Andrew Johnson is the toast of the town after securing sponsorship to study with a leading wine and spirit education charity.
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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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Chef Katie keeps to the classics at WorldSkills UK
Katie Cooper, Royal Academy of Culinary Arts (RACA) apprentice and chef at Michelin-star restaurant Carters of Moseley, is feeling confident after impressing judges at the regional heats of the WorldSkills UK Culinary Arts contest held at Merton College, Surrey.
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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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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 and TUCO Academy deliver a smash hit meat-free masterclass
University College Birmingham and The University Caterers Organisation (TUCO) have teamed up to deliver a day-long practical workshop on creative menu ideas to cater for one of the fastest-growing consumer groups in the UK. TUCO Academy’s UCB Masterclass on Creative…
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Food, Glorious Food
School pupils got a taste of the varied career paths available in the food industry at a special event featuring hands-on workshops at UCB.
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