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Employers' Scholarships
The Employers' Scholarships are part of a package of financial support for students (starting in September 2026) who live in areas of economic and social hardship in Birmingham to reduce the barriers to higher education.
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Apprenticeships for Employers
Whether you are a small, independent business or a large corporation, public or private sector, we have apprenticeships to suit you.
Other
Getting you in front of employers
We hold regular employability extravaganza fairs and presentations to give you access to local and international employers – and they could help you find your first job.
Other
Executive Dean - Business School
David Paulson
Other
Work experience placements
We firmly believe work experience is the most effective way for you to embed your ‘world of work’ and occupational skills, as well as providing employers a fantastic opportunity to support the development of potential employees of the future.
Other
Business School Accreditation Leadership
Beverley Compaore
Other
Vice Dean - Business School
Elaine Limond
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
Apprenticeship courses
Discover our full range of apprenticeships at University College Birmingham.
Other
School of Health, Life Sciences and Education | University College Birmingham
Our School of Health, Life Sciences and Education is home to everything from psychology to sport, all taught at our city centre campus buildings and bolstered by partnerships with over 1,000 employers.
Other
School of Computing, Engineering and Built Environment | University College Birmingham
Our School of Computing, Engineering and Built Environment is home to everything from engineering courses to cyber security, all taught at our city centre campus buildings and bolstered by partnerships with over 1,000 employers.
Other
Business School | University College Birmingham
Our Business School is home to everything from business and tourism courses to culinary arts management, all taught at our city centre campus buildings and bolstered by partnerships with over 1,000 employers.
Other
Executive Dean of the School of Psychology
Professor Gill Brown
Other
Senior Lecturer in Finance and Business
Benjamin Nnamdi Anosike
Other
Sonia Dosanjh
Other
Giving Job Opportunities
University College Birmingham’s recruitment agency offering a service for employers wishing to recruit students, graduates and postgraduates in the local area.
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
Programme Lead and Senior Lecturer for Business Management, Mental Health Lead for the Business School
Nicola Sandford
Other
Lecturer
Kabir Durowoju
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
General information
The training and development of an apprentice is a three-way partnership between the employer, the apprentice and University College Birmingham.
Other
T-levels
Equivalent to three A-levels, T-levels are courses that follow GCSEs and are designed in direct collaboration with employers and businesses so the content meets the needs of industry head-on.
Other
Why take on our apprentices
Apprentices can prove absolutely invaluable to a business, according to UK employers, from improving your bottom line to growing your talent, filling a skills gap and motivating colleagues.
Other
Employer Board
University College Birmingham is committed to ensuring our academic programmes and our students are skills-ready with industry engagement and insights at the core of everything we do. Our Strategic Employer Advisory Board is an integral part in delivering on our…
Other
Lecturer
Tina Sandhu
Other
Senior Lecturer
Dr Debra Wale
Other
Senior Lecturer
Elodie Wakerley
Other
Senior lecturer
Colin Hanson-New
Other
Senior Lecturer
Simon Chatterton
Other
Lecturer
Peter McLuskie
Other
Senior Lecturer and MBA Programme Lead
Bruce Morrison
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
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
Bluebell Wood
Bluebell Wood is an informal, affordable eatery based in the heart of the community at Chelmsley Wood Shopping Centre, next door to Chelmsley Starters, our this purpose-built culinary school.
Other
Vice Dean (School of Health, Life Sciences and Education)
Stephen Garvey
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Short courses, College
Introduction to the Hospitality Industry (Award)
Entry
April, June and September 2026
Mode of study
Full-Time
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Upskilling your workforce
With more qualified staff needed to support demand, your solution could be to upskill or retrain your current workforce and we can support you with courses needed to prepare your workforce to meet the changing needs of the industry.
Other
British Psychological Society accreditation
Our undergraduate and postgraduate psychology degree courses are accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).
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
Apprenticeships for students
Run with valued industry partners, our diverse apprenticeships offer superb opportunities for young people aged 16 and over to learn skills for life while getting paid.
Other
History of University
With over 7,500 students on diverse courses, University College Birmingham is unrecognisable today from the small Victorian classes to which its origins can be traced.
Other
Birmingham Battery Manufacturing Skills Pathway (B-MSP)
With more qualified staff needed to support demand, your solution could be to upskill or retrain your current workforce. We can support you with accredited courses required to prepare your workforce to meet the changing needs of the battery industry.
Other
Business
University College Birmingham’s commitment to vocational education, from apprenticeships through to Master’s Degrees, means we actively promote engagement with business across a variety of platforms. We can support your industry through training and support, work placements and job opportunities –…
Other
International Study at University College Birmingham
Voted in the top 25 for international study (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2024), University College Birmingham, a renowned specialist university, offers a wide range of courses for international students.
Other
Greater Birmingham & Solihull Institute of Technology
The Greater Birmingham & Solihull IoT specialises in Engineering and Manufacturing with a particular focus on higher technical education at Levels 4 and 5, with emphasis on STEM (science, technology engineering and maths) content.
Other
Employers' Scholarships
The Employers' Scholarships are part of a package of financial support for students (starting in September 2026) who live in areas of economic and social hardship in Birmingham to reduce the barriers to higher education.
Other
Apprenticeships for Employers
Whether you are a small, independent business or a large corporation, public or private sector, we have apprenticeships to suit you.
Other
Getting you in front of employers
We hold regular employability extravaganza fairs and presentations to give you access to local and international employers – and they could help you find your first job.
Other
Executive Dean - Business School
David Paulson
Other
Work experience placements
We firmly believe work experience is the most effective way for you to embed your ‘world of work’ and occupational skills, as well as providing employers a fantastic opportunity to support the development of potential employees of the future.
Other
Business School Accreditation Leadership
Beverley Compaore
Other
Vice Dean - Business School
Elaine Limond
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
Apprenticeship courses
Discover our full range of apprenticeships at University College Birmingham.
Other
School of Health, Life Sciences and Education | University College Birmingham
Our School of Health, Life Sciences and Education is home to everything from psychology to sport, all taught at our city centre campus buildings and bolstered by partnerships with over 1,000 employers.
Other
School of Computing, Engineering and Built Environment | University College Birmingham
Our School of Computing, Engineering and Built Environment is home to everything from engineering courses to cyber security, all taught at our city centre campus buildings and bolstered by partnerships with over 1,000 employers.
Other
Business School | University College Birmingham
Our Business School is home to everything from business and tourism courses to culinary arts management, all taught at our city centre campus buildings and bolstered by partnerships with over 1,000 employers.
Other
Executive Dean of the School of Psychology
Professor Gill Brown
Other
Senior Lecturer in Finance and Business
Benjamin Nnamdi Anosike
Other
Sonia Dosanjh
Other
Giving Job Opportunities
University College Birmingham’s recruitment agency offering a service for employers wishing to recruit students, graduates and postgraduates in the local area.
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
Programme Lead and Senior Lecturer for Business Management, Mental Health Lead for the Business School
Nicola Sandford
Other
Lecturer
Kabir Durowoju
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
General information
The training and development of an apprentice is a three-way partnership between the employer, the apprentice and University College Birmingham.
Other
T-levels
Equivalent to three A-levels, T-levels are courses that follow GCSEs and are designed in direct collaboration with employers and businesses so the content meets the needs of industry head-on.
Other
Why take on our apprentices
Apprentices can prove absolutely invaluable to a business, according to UK employers, from improving your bottom line to growing your talent, filling a skills gap and motivating colleagues.
Other
Employer Board
University College Birmingham is committed to ensuring our academic programmes and our students are skills-ready with industry engagement and insights at the core of everything we do. Our Strategic Employer Advisory Board is an integral part in delivering on our…
Other
Lecturer
Tina Sandhu
Other
Senior Lecturer
Dr Debra Wale
Other
Senior Lecturer
Elodie Wakerley
Other
Senior lecturer
Colin Hanson-New
Other
Senior Lecturer
Simon Chatterton
Other
Lecturer
Peter McLuskie
Other
Senior Lecturer and MBA Programme Lead
Bruce Morrison
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
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
Bluebell Wood
Bluebell Wood is an informal, affordable eatery based in the heart of the community at Chelmsley Wood Shopping Centre, next door to Chelmsley Starters, our this purpose-built culinary school.
Other
Vice Dean (School of Health, Life Sciences and Education)
Stephen Garvey
Other
Short courses, College
Introduction to the Hospitality Industry (Award)
Entry
April, June and September 2026
Mode of study
Full-Time
Other
Upskilling your workforce
With more qualified staff needed to support demand, your solution could be to upskill or retrain your current workforce and we can support you with courses needed to prepare your workforce to meet the changing needs of the industry.
Other
British Psychological Society accreditation
Our undergraduate and postgraduate psychology degree courses are accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).
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
Apprenticeships for students
Run with valued industry partners, our diverse apprenticeships offer superb opportunities for young people aged 16 and over to learn skills for life while getting paid.
Other
History of University
With over 7,500 students on diverse courses, University College Birmingham is unrecognisable today from the small Victorian classes to which its origins can be traced.
Other
Birmingham Battery Manufacturing Skills Pathway (B-MSP)
With more qualified staff needed to support demand, your solution could be to upskill or retrain your current workforce. We can support you with accredited courses required to prepare your workforce to meet the changing needs of the battery industry.
Other
Business
University College Birmingham’s commitment to vocational education, from apprenticeships through to Master’s Degrees, means we actively promote engagement with business across a variety of platforms. We can support your industry through training and support, work placements and job opportunities –…
Other
International Study at University College Birmingham
Voted in the top 25 for international study (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2024), University College Birmingham, a renowned specialist university, offers a wide range of courses for international students.
Other
Greater Birmingham & Solihull Institute of Technology
The Greater Birmingham & Solihull IoT specialises in Engineering and Manufacturing with a particular focus on higher technical education at Levels 4 and 5, with emphasis on STEM (science, technology engineering and maths) content.
News and insights
Blog | Unlocking apprenticeship success with employers
National Apprenticeship Week celebrates the achievements of apprentices around the UK. Our Interim Director of Apprenticeships, Samantha King, has written here about how employers can maximise their success from apprenticeships by working with training providers such as University College Birmingham.…
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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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Education providers join forces to launch new one stop shop for employers
University College Birmingham has joined forces with other colleges and training providers across the West Midlands to launch a new one stop shop for employers and their workforces.
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University urges employers to use apprenticeship funding as major contracts unveiled
University College Birmingham is urging employers to take up the “significant” new apprenticeship government funding – starting today – as it unveils a raft of major new contracts.
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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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Barriers to tech jobs top agenda at student employer networking event
The event brought together students and employers to explore the barriers and obstacles to entering the digital workforce experienced by people from underrepresented backgrounds.
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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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Business School students shine at university challenge
Entrepreneurial students from UCB’s School of Business were challenged to revive the fortunes of a fictional chain of department stores in a national competition.
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Hospitality leaders explore why young people should go into today's industry
University College Birmingham teamed up with the Institute of Hospitality (IoH) Midlands to invite leading figures in the sector to hear from experts on how they can inspire the next generation into the industry.
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School pupils given taster of higher education at Future U at UCB
Pupils from schools across the West Midlands were given an introduction to the world of higher education during an action-packed two-day event at University College Birmingham.
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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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UCB students develop a global mind-set
UCB students are gearing up to enhance their skills as global graduates following a meeting with employers.
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Work of hired@UCB leads to rise in internships across the pond
Dedication on the part of UCB's employability service has led to impressive growth in the number of internships being offered to students by employers in the USA.
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UCB's Business School Dean to head CMI's West Midlands Regional Board
The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) has named the Dean of the Business School at University College Birmingham (UCB), Dilshad Sheikh, as the new Chair of its West Midlands Board.
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Chelmsley Wood culinary school makes its mark
Chelmsley Wood culinary school hoardings revealed.
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Employer scholarships launched to break down barriers for Birmingham students
University College Birmingham has launched the first eight of a suite of new, fully-funded scholarships for students living in areas of economic and social hardship in Birmingham.
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Chefs at UCB go back to school!
UCB Chef Lecturers Neil Rippington and Mathew Shropshall are going back to school to take part in Family Food Appreciation Workshops.
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UCB summer school for new chefs
The next generation of chefs have been brushing up on their practical cookery at a special summer school at University College Birmingham.
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Above and Beyond: Widening Participation for Apprenticeship Learners within Health and Social Care
Jane Murdoch and Aaron Bradbury based in the School of Education, Health and Community have had this article published in FE News.
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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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Graduate who worked on Netflix show speaks at creative industries event
A graduate who worked on award-winning Netflix show Adolescence was among a glittering guest speaker line-up at a fascinating creative industries employer event.
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Determined Sean returns to old school to inspire them
A determined UCB student with a debilitating condition that can slow learning has come full circle after securing a dream work placement with his old school.
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Craig makes an impact at Perry Beeches II school
Lecturer Craig Pinkney held a workshop at Perry Beeches II school as part of Black History Month. Craig spoke to year 8 and 9 students on their selected theme for this year, which was all about celebrating the past, promoting…
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Employability Agenda Forms the Basis of the First School 'Educators Conference'
Academics from UCB's School of Hospitality, Tourism & Events Management joined Birmingham business professionals at a new Educators Conference.
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UCB Business School to drive strategy for £470 million engineering project
UCB's Business School is celebrating after being selected to strategically drive a global engineering group's £470million product innovation project.
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Chelmsley Starters culinary school helping students find their calling
The first cohort of students at the new school have found inspiration in ways they might have never envisaged.
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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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Hotelier and UCB course partner hailed one of UK's top bosses
A hotel company which offers a bespoke management course created with University College Birmingham has been recognised as one of the top six employers in the UK.
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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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Free start-up school offers expert insight for University’s social entrepreneurs
Aspiring entrepreneurs at University College Birmingham have been invited to join a start-up school as part of a new partnership designed to support social enterprise.
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NatWest reveals UCB's Business School as exclusive education partner for Entrepreneur Awards
The Business School at UCB has been named as education partner for the West Midlands regional Great British Entrepreneur Awards, organised by major retail and commercial bank NatWest.
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UCB Business School delivers multi-million pound strategy for engineering firm
A group of students from the Business School at UCB delivered their pitch on the strategy for the CRUSER® project to the Executive team of Hayward Tyler Group after just 3-weeks of analysing the Global Engineering Group.
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Three senior appointments will deepen business and community partnerships
The senior hires will ensure our provision remains responsive to the needs of students, employers and the wider region.
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New outreach initiative sees college of food host school ‘Have a Go’ sessions
Local school pupils experience life in a fast-paced professional kitchen first-hand.
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Students hold Enterprise and Innovation Showcase
Students from the School of Hospitality, Tourism and Events hosted an Enterprise and Innovation Showcase as part of their final year Research Project.
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Renowned college of food to open culinary school in Chelmsley Wood
University College Birmingham is opening a culinary school in the Chelmsley Wood shopping centre. Free courses will provide introductory training for the hospitality sector, for adults and young people.
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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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Pioneering partnership leads to "trailblazing" child-centred apprenticeship
A national training provider has had the green light to launch a “trailblazing” apprenticeship thanks to a pioneering collaboration with experts from University College Birmingham’s School of Education, Health and Community.
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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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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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Partnership with Merlin Entertainments promises diversity boost for tourism industry
A new partnership which promises to provide a major boost for inclusion and diversity in the travel and tourism workforce is being developed between University College Birmingham and the UK’s biggest sector employers.
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Invictus Games inspire at tourism and events conference
The new academic year got off to a flying start as the Business School hosted its third annual Inspire Conference.
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University spearheads new hospitality taskforce backed by top city chefs
Around 100 guests including hospitality industry leaders and top Birmingham chefs are set to take part in an open forum to launch a newly-created taskforce to encourage people of all ages into a career in hospitality and support employers.
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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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Calling all budding writers, photographers, Instagrammers and all round social media addicts
Would you love a part-time job, but feel too busy to commit to regular shifts every week? Looking for a way to impress future employers and make the most of your digital skills
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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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UCB helps to support small food businesses
UCB is working in partnership with the Walter Smith Employer Leadership Project (WS-ELP) to support small and medium food businesses by offering Transformational Short Courses.
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Calling all writers, photographers and social media fanatics: Join our blogging team!
Do you enjoy writing? Love taking photos or sharing snaps on Instagram? Looking for an opportunity to boost your CV and showcase your digital skills to future employers? Then we want to hear from you!
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Executive Dean presents research on improving regional skills gaps to Princess Anne
Rosa Wells, Executive Dean of the School of Engineering, Digital & Sustainable Construction at University College Birmingham, recently presented research on improving STEM educational access to the Princess Royal.
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University wins national hospitality and catering apprenticeships award
University College Birmingham took home the Hospitality and Catering Provider of the Year award at the nationally recognised AAC Apprenticeship Awards. Held as part of the AAC FE Week yearly conference, the judges acknowledged the quality of placement offered by…
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Skills funding awarded to University will boost technical qualifications
The new qualifications are high-quality, job-focused qualifications. These new programmes are a part of University College Birmingham’s commitment to providing an extensive variety of pathways for all learners that deliver career-ready education and training whilst addressing regional skills gaps and…
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Blog | Bridging the gap: a new approach to nursing apprentices
Learn how University College Birmingham’s blended nursing apprenticeship model supports national provision - offering remote university learning, strategic employer partnerships, diverse placement opportunities and a healthcare workforce-development approach designed to address post‑pandemic nurse shortages.
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Chelmsley Starters and Bluebell Wood officially opened by Saqib Bhatti MP
Saqib Bhatti MP joins other guests and VIPs at the official opening event for the Chelmsley Starters culinary school and its sister eatery, Bluebell Wood at Chelmsley Wood Shopping Centre.
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Grenade boss shares secrets of success at employer networking event
The boss of nutrition brand Grenade shared the secrets of his entrepreneurial journey at an event at the University hosted by Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce (GBCC).
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Calling all budding writers and photographers: Become a member of our blogging team!
Are you a keen writer? Do you love taking and sharing photos? Looking for ways to use your digital skills to boost your CV and show future employers what you can do? Then this could be the perfect opportunity for…