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Lecturer in Hair, Make-up and Prosthetics

Hernam Najran

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BSEEN Entrepreneurs Monthly Meet-up – May 2021

Join us for the regular Monthly Entrepreneurs Meet-up where we invite current BSEEN businesses, alumni, mentors and more to get together and talk about all things entrepreneurship.

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Unflappable! Make-up and hair students to glam up Great Gatsby extravaganza

Make-up and hair students from UCB have been selected to bring the glitz and glamour of the Roaring Twenties to a Great Gatsby 'pop-up party' at Birmingham's O2 Institute.

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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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Specialist Hair and Media Make-up students showcase their skills!

Second year students in Specialist Hair and Media Make-up have been working towards their final exam for their Advanced Prosthetics and Casting module. The themes were Grimm's Fairytales and Planetary Evolution.

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Specialist Hair and Media Make-up newsletter: Issue 4

Make-up in Manhattan graduate Kari jets to New York, Stuart John Conran interview, new GTA's and REP Gala Summer Placement.

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Specialist Hair and Media Make-up newsletter: UCB Creative

We are excited to let you know about various activities, projects, talks and events that you can get involved with as a University College Birmingham alumni.

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Specialist Hair and Media Make-up newsletter: Issue 2

We are excited to let you know about various activities, projects, talks and events that you can get involved with as a University College Birmingham alumni.

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Specialist Hair and Media Make-up newsletter: Issue 3

We are excited to let you know about various activities, projects, talks and events that you can get involved with as a University College Birmingham alumni.

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Specialist Hair and Media Make-up graduate working on new Disney film

A Specialist Hair and Make-up graduate who became a TV star for the incredible skills she honed on her degree is now working on a new Disney film.

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That's show business: hair and make-up students team up on glitzy awards show

Dozens of students from UCB's range of hair and make-up courses have pulled off a major show in Birmingham celebrating up-and-coming fashion designers from across the region.

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Adapting to digital to engage make-up students leads to virtual learning award

The University has won the Library Teaching and Learning Award from education provider Talis

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Media Make-up students are "In a World of Our Own"

Specialist Hair and Media Make-up students held a creative showcase at The Crescent Theatre, Birmingham, to demonstrate their skills to a live audience.

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Charlotte Tilbury talks to make-up students

A group of Hair and Media Make-up and Special Effects students got to meet famous international make-up artist and consultant Charlotte Tilbury in Selfridges, Birmingham.

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Media make-up students get presenters ready for their close-up

Students on the Specialist Hair and Media Make-up course have been getting TV presenters ready for the cameras on the set of VIP Birmingham.

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Theatrical make-up students style their way to success

UCB Level 3 Theatrical Make-up students wowed judges with their skills and creativity in both the regional and national finals for trainees in the UK held by the AHT (Association of Hairdressers & Therapists).

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Gemma is National Make-up Artists winner

UCB staff member Gemma Richmond scooped a clutch of prizes at the NEC Beauty UK Show.

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Double take! Make-up student turns sister into their grandma

Alveena Ghafar's family had to do a double take after the UCB Specialist Hair and Media Make-up student turned her 21-year-old sister into their grandma.

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Red carpet beckons for award-winning make-up artist

Student make-up artist Stephanie Harrison scooped a double award at one of the country’s top shows for beauty professionals.

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Make-up students to create ‘injuries’ for virtual reality sports therapy lessons

Undergraduates training to be specialist hair and media make-up artists at University College Birmingham will be helping sports therapy students gain their degrees by creating life-like injuries for virtual reality lessons filmed at a Birmingham sports ground.

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Specialist make-up student shares experiences with Prince and Princess of Wales

A University College Birmingham student aspiring to make her mark in the TV and film industry had the incredible opportunity to share her story – and play darts – with the Prince and Princess of Wales at a special event…

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Theatrical Make-up become style gurus

Theatrical Make-up students held a glamorous fashion show at The Maltings to showcase their talents for fashion and styling models.

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UCB wins National Student Make-up Competition

UCB students won big as they showcased their creativity and flair in the live final of the fourth jane iredale National Student Make-up Competition, taking both first and third place.

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Prosthetics ace working with leading make-up artists after winning BBC show

A former prosthetics master's student is working with the world's leading make-up artists after winning BBC talent show Glow Up – Britain’s Next Make-Up Star.

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Ellie recreates iconic British engineer as an octopus to win at National Make-up Awards

Ellie Burton is feeling shipshape after winning at the National Make-up Awards with her interpretation of iconic engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel as a sea creature, inspired by three ground-breaking ships he designed in the early 19th century.

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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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Special Hair and Media Makeup students can meet the experts

Specialist Hair and Media Make-up students can find out about exciting career opportunities at a special employability day on Friday, February 17.

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New studios for specialist hair and media make-up students at Summer Row

Specialist Hair and Media Make-up degree students are getting creative in their own dedicated studios in Summer Row. As part of UCB’s policy to upgrade and enhance teaching facilities, two fully-functional studios have been opened.

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Wonder Woman body art to beautiful bridal hair - UCB wins big at National Make-up Awards

Budding hair and make-up artists from University College Birmingham have scooped a huge haul of awards at a national industry competition.

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Queens and zombies bag string of awards for UCB at national hair and make-up competition

Zombies, queens and mummies were among the stunning creations produced by budding hair and make-up artists from University College Birmingham as they bagged a string of awards at a national competition.

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Celebrity hair and make-up artist assisted by UCB students on hit BBC comedy

Celebrity hair and make-up artist Alyn Waterman was assisted by UCB students on a new hit BBC comedy, he has revealed ahead of his guest appearance at this week’s college open day.

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Specialist Hair and Media Make-up students collaborate for AW 18/19 fashion lookbook

This week saw a selection of our Specialist Hair and Media Make-up students working alongside the up and coming ethical and ecological clothing brand Positive Outlook Clothing. As part of the SHMM team’s fashion links, and after a strict round…

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UCB Hair and Beauty students are Schwarzkopf Dream Makers

University College Birmingham is working with Schwarzkopf to give nine students the opportunity to work alongside top stylists in the Schwarzkopf salon in London next year.

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Nicole hopes Batman villain will make her a hero

Self-confessed “girly girl” Nicole Taylor is unrecognisable as she morphs into Batman adversary Two-Face.

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Made-up! Kris clinches third work placement.

Kris Delaney, BA (Hons) Specialist Hair and Media Make-up student, is absolutely made up after clinching her third work placement with an industry professional since starting at UCB.

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Myth and magic created by Media Make-up

Mythical beasts and creatures of culture came to UCB as Specialist Hair and Media Make-up staged showcases to demonstrate their skills with prosthetics.

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Regional success for Theatrical Make-Up

A team of Level 3 Theatrical Make-Up students has won big at the regional trainee finals of AHT (Association of Hairdressers & Therapists) competition 2015.

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Gemma is Make-Up Artist of the Year

UCB lecturer Gemma Richmond has been named Make-Up Artist of the Year by the British Association of Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology (BABTAC).

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Theatrical Make-up students showcase their style

Level 3 Theatrical Special Effects, Hair and Media Make-up students gave models a make-over and wowed the audience at a recent fashion show.

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Theatrical Make-up leave UCB for Hogwarts

Theatrical Special Effects, Hair and Media Make-up students swapped their make-up brushes for magic wands for their visit to Warner Brothers Studio’s The Making of Harry Potter Tour.

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Media Make-up student becomes Worcester royalty

FdA Specialist Hair and Media Make-up student Fern Tilley used her artistic talents to transform herself into Her Majesty the Queen for a charity fundraiser.

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Student Blog | Opportunities to make the most of

Many courses at University College Birmingham include a work placement – from a day to a year – and it is integral to the learning process and preparing for the world of work.

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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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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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All adding up for Andrew

Predicted a Grade B, UCB second year Sports Studies student Andrew Goodger felt pretty confident about passing his maths GCSE at school.

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Charlotte brushes up on skills for finals of regional fashion awards

A UCB student who swapped a potential career in law for one in specialist make-up is brushing up on her skills to compete in the finals of the Midlands Fashion Awards.

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Theatrical make-up students win big at national competition

Following their success at the regionals, Level 3 Theatrical Make-up students have stormed the AHT (Association of Hairdressers & Therapists) national trainee finals at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool.

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UCB serves up chef apprenticeships

Simpsons restaurant is looking for two new apprentice chefs to learn while they earn in their Michelin star kitchens.

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Laura serves up success at Hogarths

BA Hospitality with Events Management student Laura Sprigg is getting a fantastic insight into what it's like to work in the hospitality industry thanks to Hogarths Hotel and Restaurant in Solihull.

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Super Steph to star in BBC talent show to find nation's best make-up artist

A super-talented and multi-award winning UCB Specialist Hair and Media Make-up student is to star in a new BBC talent show fronted by Stacey Dooley MBE.

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University hailed best training provider runner-up at aviation industry awards

University College Birmingham is flying high after being hailed runner-up for best training provider at the aviation industry's national awards.

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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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Blog | Explainer: What is a top-up degree?

You might have heard the term ‘top-up degree' a lot without knowing quite what it is. How does it differ from a regular degree? Is it the right course for you? This blog will have the answer to all your…

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James takes up Varsity Pitch Competition

A UCB student has entered the National Association of College & University Entrepreneurs' (NACUE) Varsity Pitch Competition for a chance to win £10,000 to help fund his business.

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Katie prepares to cook up a storm at FutureChef competition

All eyes will be on UCB apprentice Katie Cooper tomorrow (February 4) when she competes at the regional final of the Springboard FutureChef competition.

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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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Students given sneak preview of new Glow Up series at exclusive BBC event

Students were given an exclusive chance to view the first episode of the new series and meet some of its stars.

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Teaching The Vamps lead singer to make cocktails - all in a day's work for UCB's Georgia!

It's not every day you get to show the lead singer of one of your favourite bands how to make cocktails – but that's exactly what happened to UCB student Georgia Wheatley.

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Food, glorious food! Student chefs and bakers serving up feast of awards for 2023

From brilliant bakers to super seafood chefs and a patisserie prize-winner, food students from University College Birmingham have been enjoying a feast of competitive successes and memorable experiences this year.

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Alumni make mark at city restaurants as Brum named ‘most exciting food destination’

Former students from University College Birmingham have helped three city venues to bag a place among the 20 most exciting restaurants in the UK as ranked by the prestigious Good Food Guide.

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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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Chef graduates who found love on degree make Britain's 100 best local restaurants

Tropea Italian restaurant has been named among Britain's 100 Best Local Restaurants in the Good Food Guide - and it all started with a love story at University College Birmingham.

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Former star boxing student gears up for fight night professional debut

Carl Fail, who trained at University College Birmingham’s Boxing Academy, has the gloves on to make his highly-anticipated professional debut in the ring.

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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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Enterprising duo with big plans scoop Birmingham student start-up awards

Two excelling entrepreneurs from University College Birmingham have received special recognition from an award-winning programme supporting student businesses in Birmingham.

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Tell us what you think of UCB - and win up to £500

Final-year UCB degree students can win a slice of a £5,000 prize fund by taking part in the National Student Survey.

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Lecturers held up as shining examples at University teaching awards

Seven UCB lecturers have been recognised for going above and beyond the call of duty for their students in the University's annual Spotlight on Great Teaching Awards.

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Lecturer in Hair, Make-up and Prosthetics

Hernam Najran

Other

BSEEN Entrepreneurs Monthly Meet-up – May 2021

Join us for the regular Monthly Entrepreneurs Meet-up where we invite current BSEEN businesses, alumni, mentors and more to get together and talk about all things entrepreneurship.