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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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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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Careers Advisor
Heather Pryce
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Careers Advisor
Jenny Clarke
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Lecturer and Clinical Skills Lead
Megan Bridger
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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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Interim Careers Manager
Luciana Akemi Iwasa
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Employability Tutor (Careers)
Chris Milne
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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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UCB Ahead
UCB Ahead is a free one-week welcome programme for international students, helping you prepare for studies at UCB with academic sessions and support.
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Work Placements
Placements are administered by a team of Employability Tutors based within our HIRED careers and employability department.
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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).
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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.
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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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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.
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Lecturer
Jack Chamberlain
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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…
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Teachers' and Advisors' Conference
University College Birmingham is thrilled to invite teachers and career advisors to our annual Teachers’ and Advisors’ Conference on Friday, 28 March 2025.
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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.
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College and Sixth Form term dates
Check the key dates for our college courses, as well as information on activity weeks and our awards events for college students.
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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.
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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
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
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
Careers Advisor
Heather Pryce
Other
Careers Advisor
Jenny Clarke
Other
Lecturer and Clinical Skills Lead
Megan Bridger
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
Interim Careers Manager
Luciana Akemi Iwasa
Other
Employability Tutor (Careers)
Chris Milne
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
UCB Ahead
UCB Ahead is a free one-week welcome programme for international students, helping you prepare for studies at UCB with academic sessions and support.
Other
Work Placements
Placements are administered by a team of Employability Tutors based within our HIRED careers and employability department.
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
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
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
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
Jack Chamberlain
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
Teachers' and Advisors' Conference
University College Birmingham is thrilled to invite teachers and career advisors to our annual Teachers’ and Advisors’ Conference on Friday, 28 March 2025.
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
College and Sixth Form term dates
Check the key dates for our college courses, as well as information on activity weeks and our awards events for college students.
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
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.
News and insights
UCB's Employability Week success
From the 17th-19th February, UCB's College of Food held an Employability Week for VRQ Level 3 Chef Diploma students.
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Tech Week talk explores harnessing AI in tourism
As part of Birmingham Tech Week, Debby McAllister, Lecturer in Tourism and Aviation at University College Birmingham, discussed the generative AI landscape in the tourism classroom at Tech in Tourism.
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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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Blog | National Apprenticeship Week spotlight – Kennedy Bowman
For National Apprenticeship Week, we’re putting the spotlight on some of our incredible apprentices like Kennedy Bowman, a Senior Nurse now on her Level 3 Team Leader/Supervisor apprenticeship to boost her all-round knowledge and support for patients.
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National Apprenticeship Week is back with a bang for 2026
NAW to date and looking ahead.
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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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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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Professional Cookery students enjoy an action-packed Activity Week
Professional Cookery students at UCB were treated to a packed programme of classes from industry experts last week, in a half-term break with a difference.
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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.
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Blog | National Apprenticeship Week spotlight – David Sanchez Heredia
For National Apprenticeship Week, our second spotlight is on David Sanchez Heredia. David absolutely loves his role as a mental health nurse, and has been able to work, receive on-the-job training and study at the same time thanks to his…
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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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Business students travel to infinity in Global Entrepreneurship Week conference
The theme of this year's student learning conference could scarcely have been more relevant.
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Students get incredible hands-on experience at Event Week Live at NEC
Future events professionals from the Department of Travel and Tourism were given the chance to delve behind the scenes at the world-famous Crufts exhibition, and were given exciting updates on the upcoming Birmingham Invictus Games.
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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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Refugee Week exhibitions highlight plight of refugees and 30 years of the Bosnian War
With just a suitcase worth of belongings between the three of them, Alma Aganovic and her family were flown out of Sarajevo and away from the turbulence and brutality of the Bosnian War.
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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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Mastering the science behind fish fingers and mayo: year 10 students get stuck in at UCB's Food Science Week
Students from six local secondary schools got to grips with the fascinating science behind some of our favourite food with a packed programme of food and science workshops at UCB last week.
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Employability Week inspires students
The College of Food’s February 2015 Employability week was a huge success, with VRQ Level 3 Chef Diploma students learning how their skills can be applied in the world of work and gaining an insight into possible career opportunities.
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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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Dietetics students learn from the professionals at networking event
University College Birmingham students and registered dieticians gathered at the Restaurant at the Birmingham College of Food to share experiences and professional advice over an event to mark Nutrition and Hydration Week.
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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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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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Amadeus head chef gets spicy at UCB for National Apprenticeship Week
The head chef of the NEC Group’s award-winning catering business Amadeus fired over to UCB to give apprentices a masterclass in Asian spices to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week.
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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 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,…
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UCB chef apprentices triumph at Hotelympia competitions - what a way to mark National Apprentice Week!
Every UCB chef apprentice competing at the biggest foodservice and hospitality show in the UK has come home with either a gold or silver medal – what a way to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week!
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Brum bosses go head to head in university bake-off for National Apprenticeship Week
Birmingham employers whipped themselves into shape to beat off the competition in a bake-off at University College Birmingham for National Apprenticeship Week.
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Mental health charity receives cheque from UCB during poignant awareness week
A charity dedicated to empowering university students to look after their mental health has received a cheque for just under £2,000 from UCB - during Mental Health Awareness Week.
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Discover 'How to Change the World Whilst Studying' at UCB event for Birmingham Tech Week
An event exploring the impact students can make on the world through new technology is to be held at University College Birmingham.
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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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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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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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Luxury hotel boss returns to University to offer hospitality placement opportunities
A University College Birmingham graduate who has managed some of the UK's most famous luxury hotels has returned to seek out the next generation of hospitality stars for exciting career opportunities.
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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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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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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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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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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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Alumni inspire as Future You Conference returns to university
The ITT Future You conference returned to University College Birmingham this week.
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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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PGCE Immersion Weeks
Trainee teachers at UCB devised a programme of creative learning opportunities for young children in partnership with Birmingham schools.
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New paramedic science course students embark on first front-line placement
Students from the new Paramedic Science BSc course ventured out on placement for the first time this week.
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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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Guild President Charlotte talks road safety, RAGs and taxi rides with Birmingham's Lord Mayor
UCB's Guild of Students President Charlotte Gates joined four other union reps from universities across the city for a meeting with Birmingham's Lord Mayor Anne Underwood this week.
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Dedicated leader at University awarded Honorary Fellowship
Nigel Moss will receive an Honorary Fellowship from University College Birmingham this week as part of graduation celebrations on September 13th.
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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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Self-made entrepreneur to be made Honorary Professor
Surinder Arora, Founder and Chairman of the Arora Group, will be made an Honorary Professor and Fellow of University College Birmingham at the institution’s graduation ceremony this week.
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Meet the experts at Specialist Hair and Media Make-up Employability Day!
Top professionals from the world of hair and make-up will be coming to meet University College Birmingham students at an employability event next week.
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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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Savvy students make their mark at BSEEN five-day employability boot camp hosted by UCB
Five ambitious students at UCB are joining a formidable group of young people from across Newman University, Birmingham City University and Aston University to take part in a five-day business boot camp at McIntyre House this week.
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AASE Boxers take Tenerife
Eleven lucky members of UCB's Advanced Apprenticeship in Sporting Excellence (AASE) Boxing Academy have just returned from a two week coaching placement in sunny Tenerife.
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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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Ooh la la! Parisian chef gives masterclass in French cooking to UCB Professional Cookery apprentices and Chef Lecturers
Chef lecturers and apprentices at UCB were taught the crème de la crème of sophisticated French cuisine last week in a masterclass delivered by Phillippe Baillergeant, esteemed chef at the Jean-Drouant Hotel School of Paris.
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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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Apprenticeship drive aims to combat employers' skill shortage
The University launched National Apprenticeship Week with a business breakfast focusing on tackling the skills gap in industry.
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UCB Welcomes La Manche Partners
University College Birmingham is this week welcoming partners from the La Manche programme for the 2nd partner meeting.
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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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Keeley rises to the challenge at bakery awards
There was double delight for one trainee baker after her mouth-watering breads won plaudits at two competitions in one week.
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Seventy French Postgraduate students at UCB
Seventy French postgraduate students from Paris are currently at University College Birmingham (UCB) on a three week residential study visit.
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