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Executive Management Team

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Programme Lead, Sustainable Construction and Project Management

Dr Ali Abdi

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Lecturer

Jigisha Dharman

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Deputy Dean for Strategy, Recruitment and Innovation

Edward Bird

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Programme Lead, Sports Coaching and Education

Nathan Price

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FE Lecturer

Dilasha Jaksa

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Lecturer

Dr Raja Muhammed Ubaid Ullah

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Colin Hamilton

Colin is ISG’s Health Sector Director, with 35 years of construction experience, working in operational environments, investments and account management. He has worked across several sectors, predominantly in healthcare, driving improvements for better patient outcomes.

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Business School Accreditation Leadership

Beverley Compaore

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Philip Eves

Phil has worked in the construction industry for 38 years since leaving school to take up his first job as an apprentice carpenter and Joiner. Phil progressed into site management and planning, being promoted to Senior Planner, a role he…

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Programme Lead and Senior Lecturer for Business Management, Mental Health Lead for the Business School

Nicola Sandford

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Executive Management Team

Find out more about our Corporation Members by viewing their profiles.

Other

Programme Lead, Sustainable Construction and Project Management

Dr Ali Abdi

Other

Lecturer

Jigisha Dharman

Other

Deputy Dean for Strategy, Recruitment and Innovation

Edward Bird

Other

Programme Lead, Sports Coaching and Education

Nathan Price

Other

FE Lecturer

Dilasha Jaksa

Other

Lecturer

Dr Raja Muhammed Ubaid Ullah

Other

Colin Hamilton

Colin is ISG’s Health Sector Director, with 35 years of construction experience, working in operational environments, investments and account management. He has worked across several sectors, predominantly in healthcare, driving improvements for better patient outcomes.

Other

Business School Accreditation Leadership

Beverley Compaore

Other

Philip Eves

Phil has worked in the construction industry for 38 years since leaving school to take up his first job as an apprentice carpenter and Joiner. Phil progressed into site management and planning, being promoted to Senior Planner, a role he…

Other

Programme Lead and Senior Lecturer for Business Management, Mental Health Lead for the Business School

Nicola Sandford

News and insights

Green Construction Advisory Panel Midlands launches at University

The panel comprises training providers, building services, housing, and construction businesses, and is supported by government agencies and charities, across the UK. GCAP will educate both the current and future workforce on emerging technologies, considering environmental impacts and helping the…

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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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Green construction expert joins university in sustainable innovations role

A top green building expert has joined University College Birmingham to educate construction students on the latest sustainable methods and technologies.

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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 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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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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QHotels staff on track with management training at UCB

Eight staff members from QHotels are on their way to completing UCB foundation degrees as part of the hotel group's Management Trainee Programme.

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UCB helps develop hotel management talent

UCB hosted an induction day for people in the hospitality industry who are working towards a Foundation Degree in Professional Hospitality Operational Management Level 5.

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BA Sports Management students visit Poland

Recently, BA Sports Management students enjoyed an educational visit to Kraków and Zakopane in Poland for a few days to observe the development of sport following the country's entrance into the European Union in 2004.

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Hotel management alumna leads on developing hospitality in Botswana

A former hotel management student turned government employee is playing a pivotal role in developing hospitality and culinary arts training in Botswana.

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Sports Management degree becomes first in the world to gain DMI accreditation

University College Birmingham's Sports Management degree has become the first course of its kind in the world to be accredited by the Digital Marketing Institute (DMI).

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UCB Aviation & Airport Management Degree students tour Birmingham Airport

The first intake of UCB's BA and FdA Aviation & Airport Management students took a tour of Birmingham Airport's landside facilities to get an insight into operations in the airline industry.

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UCB outreach officer up for top events management award

A UCB outreach officer whose events management skills have helped over a thousand pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds access higher education is up for a top award.

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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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A peek behind the scenes for Events Management students at NEC's Event Week Live 2026

Students and staff had the opportunity to attend an industry networking day at Event Week Live 2026.

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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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Events Management students "go interactive" with Cvent

Events management students will be able to take advantage of leading industry software thanks to a tie-up with global technology specialist Cvent.

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Management trainee course prepares hospitality stars for the future

A group of 19 aspiring young hospitality stars have taken their places on a new management trainee course in partnership with hotel management company RBH and University College Birmingham.

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UCB partners with QHotels to develop management talent

UCB held an induction day for professionals in the hospitality sector working towards a foundation degree in Professional Hospitality Operational Management Level 4.

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Sweet challenge for Culinary Arts Management students

Third year Culinary Arts Management students have been getting in touch with their innerpâtissier to create delicious desserts as part of their Specialist Pastry Techniques option module.

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MA Culinary Arts Management students are pub entrepreneurs

Groups of Culinary Arts Management postgraduate students put together successful business plans for new pub concepts to be judged by a panel of industry professionals.

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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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UCB students receive a masterclass on large-scale event management

UCB’s Events Management students were treated to a masterclass on managing large-scale events by Chad Weir from Cognizance Media and Consulting and Focus Events, a digital marketer and event director with a wealth of experience within the industry.

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Tom tops table with first class degree in Culinary Arts Management

Former UCB student Tom Price, who was made head chef of a Wiltshire hotel and restaurant just three-and-a-half months after finishing his course, has graduated with a first in Culinary Arts Management BA (Hons).

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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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University College Birmingham first in the UK for recognition of foundation degree by Tourism Management Institute

One foundation and two undergraduate tourism degrees at University College Birmingham have been recognised by the Tourism Management Institute’s Scheme for Courses in Higher Education.

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Phil Hunt

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