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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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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 Tutor (HIRED PLUS)
Teresa Byrne
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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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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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Baskerville House
Grade II listed Baskerville House, next to the Library of Birmingham, is home to the university’s own library, student support services including the Academic Skills Centre and Hired, the careers, employability and placements service.
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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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Boosting your employability
Unsure about your career goals, or need advice on achieving them? Discover the full range of services on offer at HIRED to drive your potential.
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With you beyond your studies
University College Birmingham alumni are entitled to receive ongoing support from HIRED and access to hiredConnect for five years after you graduate.
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Placement opportunities
Employers are seeking out graduates with industry experience. Our HIRED team will help you find placements to give you the employment edge after your studies.
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Placement opportunities for college students
Employers are seeking people who already have experience working in industry before leaving education. Our HIRED team will help you secure placements that will give you the edge.
Other
Boosting your employability
Do you feel uncertain about your career aims, or need some help on setting and achieving your career goals? Our HIRED department is here to help you stand out when you complete your studies.
Other
Lecturer
Emeka Onyukwu
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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
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
Benefits and services
Our former students’ association with the UCB community extends well beyond the last lecture and graduation.
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Graduate Outcomes Survey
The Graduate Outcomes survey is a statutory, national survey managed by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA). It captures information on what graduates are doing 15 months after their course has ended.
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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.
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Room and Facility Hire
The availability of facilities varies throughout the academic year but if we can help you, we will. Please give us a call and confirm what you are looking for and when you need it and we can talk through what…
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College Student Handbook
This handbook has been produced to give you an insight into UCB and your course, so please bookmark it for easy reference.
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Open to the public
We offer a wide range of services at University College Birmingham.
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Higher Education Student Handbook
University College Birmingham HE Student Handbook deals with everything you will need to organise prior to your arrival here as a First Year student.
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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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Contact us
There are many ways you can contact University College Birmingham, from phone and email to social media.
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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.
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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.
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University student support
Whatever help you need, our support teams are committed to giving you the advice, skills and practical tools to discover your full potential.
Other
Alumni
Welcome to graduate life. After working hard to get to this point, you are now automatically a member of the University College Birmingham Alumni network.
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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.
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How to find us
Details on where we are, directions to the University and transport options available.
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Student support
Whether you need support with your learning, finances, health and wellbeing or other areas, our range of dedicated support services are here for you.
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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.
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Visas and immigration
Once you have made your decision to study at University College Birmingham, you will need to make final arrangements, which are likely to include obtaining a visa.
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Working towards a sustainable community
Find out more information on what University College Birmingham's Sustainabilty goals are and how we are working towards them.
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Living at home while at uni
Over 70% of our undergraduate students live at home for many reasons while at uni. You don’t need to move away to have the best time and the most amazing student experience.
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Disability and neurodiversity support
We offer support to help you succeed in your studies, including transition support and assistance in class. All support is tailored to meet your individual needs.
Other
Graduation
Find out everything you need to know for graduation ceremonies at University College Birmingham.
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Work placements (FE)
University College Birmingham is one of the largest providers of placements in the UK.
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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).
Other
Meet the HIRED team
Helping you get hired – meet the staff from our dedicated HIRED careers, employability and placements team.
Other
Employability and careers
HIRED is our dedicated careers, employability and placements service for students and alumni at University College Birmingham.
Other
Employability Tutor (HIRED PLUS)
Teresa Byrne
Other
Work Placements
Placements are administered by a team of Employability Tutors based within our HIRED careers and employability department.
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
Baskerville House
Grade II listed Baskerville House, next to the Library of Birmingham, is home to the university’s own library, student support services including the Academic Skills Centre and Hired, the careers, employability and placements service.
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
Boosting your employability
Unsure about your career goals, or need advice on achieving them? Discover the full range of services on offer at HIRED to drive your potential.
Other
With you beyond your studies
University College Birmingham alumni are entitled to receive ongoing support from HIRED and access to hiredConnect for five years after you graduate.
Other
Placement opportunities
Employers are seeking out graduates with industry experience. Our HIRED team will help you find placements to give you the employment edge after your studies.
Other
Placement opportunities for college students
Employers are seeking people who already have experience working in industry before leaving education. Our HIRED team will help you secure placements that will give you the edge.
Other
Boosting your employability
Do you feel uncertain about your career aims, or need some help on setting and achieving your career goals? Our HIRED department is here to help you stand out when you complete your studies.
Other
Lecturer
Emeka Onyukwu
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
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
Benefits and services
Our former students’ association with the UCB community extends well beyond the last lecture and graduation.
Other
Graduate Outcomes Survey
The Graduate Outcomes survey is a statutory, national survey managed by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA). It captures information on what graduates are doing 15 months after their course has ended.
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
Room and Facility Hire
The availability of facilities varies throughout the academic year but if we can help you, we will. Please give us a call and confirm what you are looking for and when you need it and we can talk through what…
Other
College Student Handbook
This handbook has been produced to give you an insight into UCB and your course, so please bookmark it for easy reference.
Other
Open to the public
We offer a wide range of services at University College Birmingham.
Other
Higher Education Student Handbook
University College Birmingham HE Student Handbook deals with everything you will need to organise prior to your arrival here as a First Year student.
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
Contact us
There are many ways you can contact University College Birmingham, from phone and email to social media.
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
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
University student support
Whatever help you need, our support teams are committed to giving you the advice, skills and practical tools to discover your full potential.
Other
Alumni
Welcome to graduate life. After working hard to get to this point, you are now automatically a member of the University College Birmingham Alumni network.
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
How to find us
Details on where we are, directions to the University and transport options available.
Other
Student support
Whether you need support with your learning, finances, health and wellbeing or other areas, our range of dedicated support services are here for you.
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
Visas and immigration
Once you have made your decision to study at University College Birmingham, you will need to make final arrangements, which are likely to include obtaining a visa.
Other
Working towards a sustainable community
Find out more information on what University College Birmingham's Sustainabilty goals are and how we are working towards them.
Other
Living at home while at uni
Over 70% of our undergraduate students live at home for many reasons while at uni. You don’t need to move away to have the best time and the most amazing student experience.
Other
Disability and neurodiversity support
We offer support to help you succeed in your studies, including transition support and assistance in class. All support is tailored to meet your individual needs.
Other
Graduation
Find out everything you need to know for graduation ceremonies at University College Birmingham.
Other
Work placements (FE)
University College Birmingham is one of the largest providers of placements in the UK.
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).
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HIRED successfully retains Matrix accreditation
Retaining the gold standard in accreditation for its advice and guidance reaffirms the quality of support offered to students.
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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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Marion makes backstage theatre crew thanks to hired@UCB
A former specialist hair and media make-up student has been invited to join the backstage crew at two theatres following successful placements set up by UCB's employability service.
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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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hired@UCB helps cricket-mad student secure dream placement with Warwickshire
A sports student at University College Birmingham has praised staff for helping him to secure his dream placement at one of the country's elite cricket clubs.
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Graduates praise value of industry experience at hired@UCB placement fair
Graduates from University College Birmingham were back on campus seeking the next generation of students to take on valuable industry placements.
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hired@UCB manager "floored" to win national work experience award
A UCB manager who sets undergraduates up with work placements has won a national award for creating a first-of-its-kind degree module to give students who may “lack in academic confidence” a real edge on their CVs.
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You're hired! Marketing students present patent-worthy business plans
A group of marketing students have brought their business ideas to life with a highly ambitious end of year showcase.
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University's student employability consultants win national service awards
Two members of the Hired team, University College Birmingham’s dedicated impartial careers, employability and placements service, have won big at the annual Unitemps awards.
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Health, Social Care and Childcare progression event a resounding success
A recruitment event was held in the hired@UCB suite to show students on UCB’s Health and Social Care and Childcare courses what opportunities await them after graduation.
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The search for the UCB Apprentice
BA Business Enterprise students were hoping to hear the magic words "You're hired!" from billionaire business tycoon Sir Terence Trumpalot.
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Blenheim Palace placements are jewel in crown for international students
International students on a variety of hospitality courses are receiving the right, royal chance to do work placements at the famous Blenheim Palace thanks to UCB and its employability service, hired@UCB.
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Lord Sherbet hunts for the UCB Apprentice
BA Business Enterprise and Digital Marketing students have been listening for the magic words “You’re hired!” from the mouth of billionaire business tycoon Sir Alan Sherbet.
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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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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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Cash boost from Enterprise Rent-A-Car puts students in the driving seat
Enterprising students at UCB have been given a boost thanks to a generous donation from…Enterprise Rent-A-Car. The vehicle hire specialist’s Enterprise Holdings Foundation awarded the grant to the University for projects aimed at enhancing the entrepreneurial skills of students.
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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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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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Whale watching: students travel abroad to volunteer
UCB students jetted off to Arona, Tenerife to volunteer as Research Guides on the Atlantic Whale Foundation’s (AWF) whale watching boats.
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Cruise firm boss leads lineup of top business speakers at Future You conference and fair
Top professionals from the world of business, tourism and aviation will be sharing their expertise with University College Birmingham students at a conference on campus this month.
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Speakers from Aston Villa and British Judo among inspiring industry figures coming to UCB sports fair
Sports students will have the opportunity to hear from leading representatives from the likes of Aston Villa FC and British Judo at an upcoming 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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Enterprise Rent-A-Car hails UCB partnership as student applicant success grows
A leading international car rental firm has reported a rise in the number of University College Birmingham students progressing through their application process – thanks to a flourishing partnership with UCB.
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Welcome to our cultural exchange students
UCB extends a warm welcome to students on a cultural exchange from Université Paris-Est Marne-La Valée in Paris, France.
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Harvey MacDiarmid
Harvey has long harboured a passion for travel, so the chance to work alongside his studies was too good to turn down.
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Top Midlands clubs among firms coming to sports employability extravaganza
Sports students will have the chance to meet with staff from top Midlands sports clubs as part of an employability extravaganza at University College Birmingham.
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Dan Clarke
Dan has pressed all the right buttons since graduating and is now marketing apps and business services for a start-up.
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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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Top of their game alumni return to share journeys with CAM students
The boss of a renowned Latin American casual dining chain, the only fully-certified, female sommelier in Birmingham and the restaurant manager of celebrity haunt The Ivy - three UCB alumni had students on the edge of their seats when they…
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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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Praise for UCB volunteers at Birmingham Inclusive Sports Festival
Eager young volunteers from University College Birmingham provided a welcome helping hand at an event showcasing disability sports in the city.
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Antoine Sitz at the Ritz for dream degree work placement
A French hospitality undergraduate at UCB has completed a dream work placement at one of the world’s most renowned hotels in his home country.
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Shanice Hinds
The journey to uni was not always smooth for Shanice, but the support she received on her degree changed everything.
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Sibia Edwards
While studying at college Sibia developed a passion for mentoring, and decided to explore the subject further at degree level.
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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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UCB graduate returns to campus – to film a segment for ITV news
Around 25 years ago Mark Gough, award-winning journalist for ITV news, completed a cookery course for beginners at University College Birmingham. Today he has come full-circle, returning to campus to interview top students for a segment on prime-time ITV news.
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Lee Desanges
Lee's street food has made him one of Birmingham’s best-known chefs.
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Ainhoa scoops dream media agency role in Belgian city she fell for on placement
A Spanish postgraduate has scooped a dream job working for a non-profit media agency in the Belgian city she fell in love with during her degree placement – a journey that started with support from the University’s employability team.
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UCB strengthens links with West Bromwich Albion in new sponsorship deal with women's football team
University College Birmingham has strengthened its partnership with one of the Midlands' leading football clubs after agreeing a new sponsorship deal.
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Students bag volunteer placement at All England Open Badminton Championships
A group of University College Birmingham students have had the chance to work at a prestigious international badminton competition as part of an exciting new collaboration between UCB and the sporting industry.
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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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Childcare students shine as UCB seeks to address staffing 'crisis' in England nurseries
Childcare students at University College Birmingham have been celebrating outstanding results as UCB aims to play a key role in addressing a shortage of qualified staff in the industry.
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UCB sports students boost coaching credentials on FA course
Sports students at University College Birmingham have boosted their coaching credentials after completing a Football Association course provided by UCB staff.
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UCB students join programme to develop ambassadors for Birmingham's Commonwealth Games
Students at UCB have taken part in a new pilot project aimed at inspiring young people in Birmingham to become ambassadors for the city ahead of the Commonwealth Games.
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Gale Babili
Since Graduation, Gale has gone on to play a pivotal role in developing hospitality and culinary arts training in Botswana.
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Amazing Canadian placement took Naomi out of her comfort zone
Naomi Morris always wanted to go to Canada but feared the costs, visa difficulties and her limited kitchen skills would hamper a “long-haul” student hospitality placement.
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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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Ross builds his business skills at Marketing Birmingham
Third year BA Business Enterprise student Ross Loveitt has been helping to put Birmingham on the map through his internship at Marketing Birmingham – the city’s strategic marketing partnership.
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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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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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Branimir Spicar
Branimir works as a performance analyst in the rail industry, in a role he gained experience of through his placement.
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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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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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UCB helps to raise local employability for new city shopping centre
UCB is part of an educational collective equipping unemployed local people with the skills for jobs in the Work Grand Central Excellence Programme.
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High Flyer Lin is appointed Assistant Manager
Motivated former UCB student Lin Wu has her sights set high after being appointed Assistant Manager of a luxury hotel group.
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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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Tourism students target plastic pollution for environmental leadership campaign
Students from University College Birmingham have launched their own campaign to help combat plastic pollution as part of a national programme to produce the next generation of green leaders.
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Ex-students inspire next generation at UCB food and hospitality conference
Former University College Birmingham students have returned to Summer Row to help inspire the next generation to follow in their footsteps in the food and hospitality industry.
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Birmingham 2022 speaker tells UCB students about thousands of opportunities to get involved in Commonwealth Games
Students at University College Birmingham had the chance to learn about exciting work opportunities for the city's upcoming Commonwealth Games as part of a conference event at UCB.
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Entrepreneur who gave up crime to an award-winning travel agency - hear from experts at business, travel and tourism expo
From an entrepreneur who clawed his way back from a life ruled by gangs, crime and drugs to the head of overseas development at an award-winning clubbing holiday travel agency– students can discover how to fly high in business, travel…
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City restaurant teams up with UCB to recruit aspiring hospitality talent
One of Birmingham's top restaurants, Opus, has designed an apprentice scheme with UCB in a bid to develop final year students and close the ever-growing skills gap in the hospitality industry.