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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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Student charter

Our student charter has been written by staff and students to clearly set out what we expect of each other and the responsibilities of all those within our community.

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University of Birmingham accreditation

Many of our undergraduate and postgraduate courses are accredited and validated by the University of Birmingham, one of the world's top academic institutions.

Other

British Psychological Society accreditation

Our undergraduate and postgraduate psychology degree courses are accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).

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

Accommodation for international students

International students studying at University College Birmingham for the first time will be offered accommodation in our halls of residence.

Other

Benefits and services

Our former students’ association with the UCB community extends well beyond the last lecture and graduation.

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

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

Whatuni award winners 2024

University College Birmingham has won awards for its student support, international and postgraduate provision in the only awards in the UK based solely on student choice.

Other

Our economic impact

At University College Birmingham, we are supporting our region to grow and develop to ensure it meets its skills priorities. Independent analysis has identified that we have a total economic impact of £358 million across the UK.

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

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…

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Deputy Dean for Quality Assurance and Enhancement

Professor Michelle Callanan

Other

Senior Lecturer

Portia Foster

Other

Lecturer

Anthony Perry

Other

Senior Lecturer

Baboucarr Sanneh

Other

Lecturer

John Lubaale

Other

Bakery Tutor

Sally Davis

Other

Lecturer

Marco Sannio

Other

Associate professor and Deputy Dean

Sean Preston

Other

Lecturer

Dr Adaora Okemuo

Other

Senior Lecturer

Jo Lyons

Other

Lecturer

Catherine Yard

Other

Executive Management Team

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

Other

Lecturer

Phil Hunt

Other

Lecturer

Richard Wood

Other

Director of Nurse Education

Kathryn Riley

Other

Lecturer

Dr Jane Bradford

Other

Programme Lead, Sustainable Construction and Project Management

Dr Ali Abdi

Other

Head of Department - Creative, Sport and Business

Kirsty Warren

Other

Vice Dean (School of Health, Life Sciences and Education)

Stephen Garvey

Other

Learning Skills and Development Coach

Joanna Cadman

Other

Academic Support Worker

Deborah Madden

Other

Lecturer

Sanah Masood

Other

Lecturer

Candace Ocho-Stewart

Other

Senior Digital Librarian

Victoria Edwards

Other

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.

Other

Student charter

Our student charter has been written by staff and students to clearly set out what we expect of each other and the responsibilities of all those within our community.

Other

University of Birmingham accreditation

Many of our undergraduate and postgraduate courses are accredited and validated by the University of Birmingham, one of the world's top academic institutions.

Other

British Psychological Society accreditation

Our undergraduate and postgraduate psychology degree courses are accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).

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

Accommodation for international students

International students studying at University College Birmingham for the first time will be offered accommodation in our halls of residence.

Other

Benefits and services

Our former students’ association with the UCB community extends well beyond the last lecture and graduation.

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

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

Whatuni award winners 2024

University College Birmingham has won awards for its student support, international and postgraduate provision in the only awards in the UK based solely on student choice.

Other

Our economic impact

At University College Birmingham, we are supporting our region to grow and develop to ensure it meets its skills priorities. Independent analysis has identified that we have a total economic impact of £358 million across the UK.

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

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

Deputy Dean for Quality Assurance and Enhancement

Professor Michelle Callanan

Other

Senior Lecturer

Portia Foster

Other

Lecturer

Anthony Perry

Other

Senior Lecturer

Baboucarr Sanneh

Other

Lecturer

John Lubaale

Other

Bakery Tutor

Sally Davis

Other

Lecturer

Marco Sannio

Other

Associate professor and Deputy Dean

Sean Preston

Other

Lecturer

Dr Adaora Okemuo

Other

Senior Lecturer

Jo Lyons

Other

Lecturer

Catherine Yard

Other

Executive Management Team

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

Other

Lecturer

Phil Hunt

Other

Lecturer

Richard Wood

Other

Director of Nurse Education

Kathryn Riley

Other

Lecturer

Dr Jane Bradford

Other

Programme Lead, Sustainable Construction and Project Management

Dr Ali Abdi

Other

Head of Department - Creative, Sport and Business

Kirsty Warren

Other

Vice Dean (School of Health, Life Sciences and Education)

Stephen Garvey

Other

Learning Skills and Development Coach

Joanna Cadman

Other

Academic Support Worker

Deborah Madden

Other

Lecturer

Sanah Masood

Other

Lecturer

Candace Ocho-Stewart

Other

Senior Digital Librarian

Victoria Edwards

News and insights

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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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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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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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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University College Birmingham is now a registered apprenticeship training provider

The top quality vocational training and assessment offered by University College Birmingham has led to its successful inclusion on the Government's new Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers.

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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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College of Food and The Atrium receive highest praise to retain gold accreditations

One of the UK’s top quality assurance organisations has described University College Birmingham as “one of the best, if not the best, catering colleges in the UK” in its assessment for two of the highest awards for colleges.

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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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UCB staff share research and ideas in annual conference

UCB staff, lecturers and academics held their annual two-day inter-departmental conference at McIntyre House with this year’s overarching theme being the student experience.

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Student Sophie Ecclestone wins another coveted food product development placement at Marks & Spencer

Sophie Ecclestone, a second-year undergraduate studying Food Development and Innovation, is one of just two successful candidates to gain a position on Marks & Spencer's highly sought after year-long Food Product Development Business placement scheme.

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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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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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No strike action planned

You may have recently seen in the media that staff strikes will be occurring at most universities across the UK from Monday 25 November to Wednesday 4 December.

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UCB graduates share their confectionery experience

Two UCB alumni have returned to the university’s bakery in order to share their skills with current students.  Martin Raybould and Abbie Rowley, who studied Bakery at UCB, are now apprentices for the multinational confectionery company Mondelez International.

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UCB praised for fantastic result by Institute of Hospitality

University College Birmingham has received another ringing endorsement from the Institute of Hospitality. The university has recorded its highest ever score as part of the Hospitality Assured assessment, which was conducted earlier this month.

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University scoops award for hospitality innovation

University College Birmingham is celebrating after being praised for innovation at the Hospital Assured Awards.

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Aiming for a 2:1 or above?

Classification session – Tuesday 10th March, 4pm - 6pm Are you aiming for a 2:1 or 1st class degree classification? If so, Tuesday's session is perfect for you.

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Supercook Sanjeev Kapoor praises UCB chef training

Indian supercook Sanjeev Kapoor made a special visit to University College Birmingham – and hailed it a place where culinary dreams come true.

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University excels across multiple areas in National Student Survey 2025

The University’s commitment to continual improvement has been recognised in the latest round of results from the UK’s leading student feedback-led survey.

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Food, Glorious Food

School pupils got a taste of the varied career paths available in the food industry at a special event featuring hands-on workshops at UCB.

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Stellar scores across the board in leading postgraduate student experience survey

Postgraduate students have given University College Birmingham an overwhelming thumbs-up in a major survey of their study experience – with outstanding scores across the board.

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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 student wins second at prestigious Young Chef of the Year Peru competition!

Culinary Arts Management student Ryan Sharpe has beaten students and industry professionals from all over the UK to come second in the Young Chef of the Year Peru competition, which was held this month at Westminster College in London.

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Gold Accreditation and AA Highly Commended

It's a case of triple success for hospitality training and the restaurants at University College Birmingham (UCB).

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Three job offers in one day for UCB's Evie

Getting one job can be tough enough, so UCB student Evie Woodfield was overwhelmed to be offered three on the same day.

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Students consult top rugby team on marketing strategy

A group of MSc Enterprise Management students has conducted an end-of-year project with a twist – helping to promote Coventry’s rugby team, the Coventry Bears, to the rest of the West Midlands.

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Student Elliot makes BCF Young Chef of the Year final

FdA Professional Cookery student Elliot Lawn has been named a finalist of the British Culinary Federation Young Chef of the Year competition.

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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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Everyone's a winner at first ever UCB sports conference

With a packed day of lively lectures, discussion and debate from leaders in the field of sports science, UCB's first ever Sports Performance and Rehabilitation Student Conference got off to a flying start.

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Pupils join International Chefs Day with stir-fry challenge at UCB

Budding kitchen stars got some top tips on healthy cooking when they took part in International Chefs Day at University College Birmingham.

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MA Culinary Arts Management students are pub entrepreneurs

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

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Food and Consumer Management students are recipe pioneers

Students have been demonstrating their food innovation skills to industry professionals as part of their recipe development module.

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Bakery apprentices invited to innovative bakery facility

Three Level 3 Bakery apprentices were invited to bakery giant Bakels' new Baking Centre in Bicester for a demonstration of the latest technology in dough processing and their ultra-modern facilities.

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UCB's 'The Spa' listed in top five spas to try in Birmingham

Students and staff working at UCB's Spa are celebrating after it featured in a 'Top Five spas to try 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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New industry accreditation for strength, conditioning and sports nutrition students

Students on the Strength, Conditioning and Sports Nutrition degree at University College Birmingham now have wider access to industry networks and opportunities thanks to a brand new course accreditation from a top industry body.

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University’s social work provision receives exemplary Social Work England approval

Report positions University College Birmingham as the leading national benchmark in social work education.

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Asif Sadiq

Playing a key role in developing our master’s degree, Asif explains how this course will prepare you for a career in the sector.

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Dr Chris Higton

As a practitioner with a deep interest in both psychology and health, Chris is passionate about the profound versatility of this field and its impact at all levels.

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University awarded Silver in national Teaching Excellence Framework

University College Birmingham has been recognised by the Office for Students’ (OfS) Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) for delivering excellence in teaching and learning focusing on the areas that students care about the most: teaching, learning and achieving positive outcomes from…

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Full house! Six UCB courses receive 100% satisfaction in National Student Survey

University College Birmingham is not only celebrating a jump in its overall satisfaction score in the National Student Survey, but six courses receiving a full house.

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University receives British Psychological Society degree accreditation

Psychology degrees at University College Birmingham have received the official seal of approval from the leading professional association in the field.