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Give it up for UCB's further education students!

UCB's Level 3 students and apprentices descended on Birmingham Town Hall to celebrate the completion of their courses, with 11 students also receiving special recognition.

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University further strengthens support by joining mental health charter

University College Birmingham has joined 160 higher education institutions in signing up to the University Mental Health Charter Programme.

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Blog | Student life on a budget: how to make your money go further

Life as a student on a shoestring budget is tough at the best of times, but we’ve put together some tips to help you squeeze the best value out of every last penny.

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Transition Day helps students moving into next stage of education

University College Birmingham has held its first Transition Day for new further and higher education students with neurodiversity or disability.

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Innovative new education partnership is 'Made in Birmingham'

A ground-breaking new partnership between the University of Birmingham and University College Birmingham is set to offer young people across the West Midlands and beyond innovative new routes into a university education.

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Education department hosts vital conference on children in poverty

With UK child poverty rates rising over the last few years, the education department held its first annual conference.

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Teaching and Learning Conference to amplify quality of education at university

Teaching staff from across University College Birmingham will be coming together this week to share ideas and work collaboratively, with a focus on sustainability, using digital technology and AI, alongside how our regional links can support our global impact.

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University joins prestigious AACSB Business Education Alliance

University College Birmingham is proud to announce that our Business School has succeeded in attaining membership of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

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WM Tourism Awards unite education and industry impact

Students and staff enjoy prestigious awards evening.

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UCB celebrates silver award in new higher education assessment

University College Birmingham has been awarded silver for the quality of its teaching in the Government's new higher education grading assessment published today (June 20).

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Shortlisted for best nursing student experience and education provider

University College Birmingham has once again been shortlisted in the national Student Nursing Times Awards for Best Student Experience and Nurse Education Provider of the Year (pre-registration). Judges selected the University based on its excellence in nursing education and inspiring…

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UCB launches £38 million higher education centre in historic Jewellery Quarter

University College Birmingham is launching the next phase of its £100 million investment in student facilities with a £38 million higher education centre in the Jewellery Quarter.

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Susan Wins High Apprenticeship Award for Health Education England

Susan Bunyan, Senior Operations Manager for West Midlands Ambulance Service, won the Higher Apprenticeship Award for her commitment and dedication to her studies and her outstanding ability to lead her team whilst ensuring all patients' needs are met.

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'Technical' qualification in education and childcare to launch at University College Birmingham

University College Birmingham is all set to launch its exciting, new T-level in Education and Childcare from September – making it one of the first UK colleges to offer one of the new two-year courses.

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AI could revolutionise higher education, according to lecturer research

Artificial intelligence could revolutionise higher education and improve the student experience at universities, but it still has limitations, according to a marketing expert at University College Birmingham.

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Inclusivity lead to sit on national panel to review higher education quality

The lead for inclusivity at University College Birmingham has been appointed to a national panel to scrutinise and improve on the quality of education in universities and colleges across the UK.

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New education centre to open thanks to joint university partnership

University Birmingham East is driven by a shared commitment to addressing challenges faced by children growing up facing disadvantage and a belief in the transformative power of education.

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New partnership sees East Birmingham education centre officially launched

New partnership to provide academic support, mentoring and aspiration raising activities for young people in East Birmingham.

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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’s “future-ready” health education to drive delivery of 10-year NHS plan

University College Birmingham’s new learning and teaching strategy is set to play a critical role in meeting the ambitions of the new 10-year NHS Plan, launched to transform the health and care workforce over the next decade.

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Over 70 staff awarded higher education fellowship

More than 70 UCB lecturers and support staff were hailed Fellows of the Higher Education Academy/Advance HE (HEA) at an event celebrating commitment to excellence.

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Charity founder supporting disadvantaged children receives honorary fellowship

Dr Rachel Carr OBE, a charity founder who has dedicated her career to supporting thousands of disadvantaged young people to achieve success in their education, has been made an honorary fellow of University College Birmingham.

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Innovative Birmingham education partnership receives funding to teach future skills

A Birmingham education partnership including University College Birmingham has received funding to develop new and enhanced courses to help provide the skills needed in the Midlands’ future economy.

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Best education provider of the year at Student Nursing Times Awards

The award recognises our dedication to supporting students' personal growth and their ability to deliver person-centred, holistic care.

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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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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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Shortlisted for best student experience in national nursing awards

University College Birmingham has been shortlisted for Best Student Experience in the national Student Nursing Times Awards 2023.

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Trailblazer Harprit recognised for dedication at British Indian Awards

The Assistant Director of Teaching and Learning Enhancement and lecturer at UCB beat off stiff competition to win Best in Education at the British Indian Awards.

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Dr Helen McEwan

From being introduced to psychology in further education, Helen developed a fascination with the brain and behaviour which led her into the field of Psychology.

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Thumbs up for practical qualifications

UCB participated in this year's The Skills Show, which pulled in the largest crowds ever to the dedicated Further Education area at the NEC in Birmingham.

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Tutors to receive raft of benefits in new partnership with top professional body

Teaching staff for further education students at University College Birmingham are set to receive an array of professional development opportunities thanks to a new partnership with the Society for Education and Training (SET).

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All aboard the Ruby Princess

Six students from Further Education Hair and Beauty courses recently travelled to Southampton docks to visit the spa facilities on board the cruise ship Ruby Princess.

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College football team tastes victory in first Midlands tournament

A team of further education students from University College Birmingham have brought home the trophy in the Midlands' first College Collaboration Project (CCP) football tournament.

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Complete the 'FE Choices' National Student Survey

The 'FE Choices' National Student Survey is now open for all Further Education students to complete until 1st April.

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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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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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January BTEC Exam update

Following the Prime Minister’s 4th January announcement of a new lockdown and the news that schools, colleges and training providers will close to the majority of students. The Department for Education confirmed that they expected all scheduled vocational exams to…

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Craig Pinkney is an Educator of Excellence

Youth, Community and Families lecturer Craig Pinkney has won the ‘Educator of Excellence Award’ at Youth 4 Excellence’s ‘Celebrating Youth Excellence’ annual conference.

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Stephanie Moriarty

Steph has studied the education sector in depth and brings a wealth of expertise to our Access to Higher Education Diploma.

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Post-Brexit funding pledge secured for EU students

The British Government has officially announced that EU students applying for a place at university in the academic year 2019-2020 will both continue to pay the same tuition fees as UK students, and also continue to be eligible for the…

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Department of Education

Our Department of Education offers a range of courses dedicated to the areas of childcare, education and the early years sector, as well as providing pathways to qualified teacher status (QTS).

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Support for staying in Higher Education

Any student with specific learning needs, a health condition or a disability can get extra support.

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Males in Health, Education & Life Sciences

A virtual event for male Year 12 and 13 students exploring courses, study options and career pathways in health, education and life sciences at University College Birmingham.

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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.

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Dr Jane Bradford

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Dr Alison Williams

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Emma Davis

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Alis Wren

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Jayne Hackett

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Rebecca Taylor

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Kumar Jayantilal

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Director of Nurse Education

Kathryn Riley

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Lead Nurse for Education

Sarah Darling

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Jennifer Beddow

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Kirsten Smith

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Laura Holloway

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Katharine Kipps

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Laura Main

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Katy Heaton

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Senior Lecturer in Psychology and Programme Lead for Public Health

William Crossen

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Mike Edwards

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Ken Edwards

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University League Tables Statement

University College Birmingham’s unique, dual role as a successful higher education and further education institution means its performance is often unfairly represented by the traditional 'one-size-fits-all' university league tables.

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Deputy Head of Department - Business and Enterprise

Neil Ladwa

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Sangeeta Ram

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Programme Lead, Sports Coaching and Education

Nathan Price

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Deputy Dean (Teaching Learning and Digital)

Tsai Lovett

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Business School Accreditation Leadership

Beverley Compaore

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Deputy Dean for Strategy, Recruitment and Innovation

Edward Bird

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Head of Department - Health, Social Care and Education

Debbie Hocknull

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Darren Chesworth

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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.

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Stephanie Jones