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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.

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Lecturer

Mossab Salih

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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.

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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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Accessibility Statement

The website will aim to achieve the recommended government standard for web accessibility.

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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…

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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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Program Lead, Sustainable Construction and Project Management

Dr Ali Abdi

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Senior Lecturer

Richard Taylor

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Lecturer

Phil Hunt

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Lecturer

Richard Wood

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Lecturer

Giovanni Di-Vito

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Lecturer

Christopher Foxall

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Lecturer

Ross Jones

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Lecturer

Wayne Gillam

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Ross McPherson

Ross started out in retail, having his first job at the age of 16 working at his local Early Learning Centre store in Solihull but swifty moved into the licensed retail trade by the age of 18.

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Lecturer

Eleny Wood

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Lecturer

David Hanlon

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Sambulo Matema

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Lecturer

Pratik Patel

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Senior Lecturer and Programme Lead for Business Enterprise

Jaswant Sembhi

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Lecturer

Salina Taj

News and insights

Leading technical educators champion the STEM talent pipeline

University College Birmingham worked in collaboration with the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Institute of Technology (GBSIoT), our partner the University of Warwick and the WMG Skills Centre, and the Education and Training Foundation, to hold a successful leadership conference on…

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New technical college qualification launched to meet demand for healthcare workers

A new industry-designed technical qualification has been launched at University College Birmingham which could prove instrumental in meeting the rapidly rising demand for healthcare workers.

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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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'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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Sian's Story

With a wealth of industry experience, Sian highlights that not only will you master the technical artistry needed for the industry, but you will also be equipped with the mentoring skills needed to lead teams and operate successfully

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Mark Ewins

Having worked in technical and development managerial roles for top firms like Cadbury and Unilever, lecturer Mark reveals how this degree will open many industry doors for students.

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UCB alumni Robert makes small food business prosper

MA Culinary Arts Management alumni Robert Popham is set for success as a technical manager and development chef, and speaks to us about his time at university, his career and how UCB helped him find his place within the food…

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Rachael Saul

A powerhouse of knowledge, Rachael has been a key part of developments in automated manufacturing, witnessing first-hand the rapid changes in industry.

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Top cardiologist and expert in keyhole heart surgery made Honorary Fellow

A cardiologist who has saved countless lives as an expert in keyhole heart surgery has been made an Honorary Fellow of University College Birmingham.

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Sports Therapy research viva

Sports Therapy students are presenting their vivas to lecturers as part of their final year Research Project.

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Mondelēz is choc-a-bloc with opportunities for bakery students

Professional Bakery students channelled their inner chocolatier during a visit from global snacking powerhouse Mondelēz International.

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Speakers inspire students to earn a crust in bakery industry

Industry leaders from the likes of Callebaut Chocolate, Dupont Danisco and Lesaffre are set to visit University College Birmingham in a programme of unmissable masterclasses to inspire final-year Bakery and Patisserie technology students to think about future careers in the…

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UCB chef lecturer lands place at final of "highest honour" awards

UCB chef lecturer Anthony Wright is on the brink of making history after making it through to the Master of Culinary Arts 2017 final, an award described by its director – executive chef at The Ritz John Williams - as…

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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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'Minimising Food Wastage' UCB student competition 2015

UCB is calling for students across the university to showcase their culinary creativity by utilising stale or leftover bread in delicious dishes – therefore minimising food wastage by participating in this this new cookery competition.

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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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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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Dream job awaits UCB bakery trainee – before she's even finished degree

Imagine landing your dream job before you have even finished your degree. For hard-working UCB student Hannah Parry that scenario has become a reality.

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England young chef team tunes skills ahead of global cook-off

A group of UCB students and alumni has been fine-tuning its skills ahead of this year’s Culinary World Cup - one of the world’s leading competitions for young chefs - in 12 weeks.

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Chef Katie keeps to the classics at WorldSkills UK

Katie Cooper, Royal Academy of Culinary Arts (RACA) apprentice and chef at Michelin-star restaurant Carters of Moseley, is feeling confident after impressing judges at the regional heats of the WorldSkills UK Culinary Arts contest held at Merton College, Surrey.

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High school students gain insight into the restaurant industry

Year 9 and 10’s from Birmingham schools have been getting an insight into the world of work by spending time in the UCB kitchens and restaurants as a part of the National Waiters Day initiative to celebrate the skill and…

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UCB hosts charity bake-off

The University kitchens hosted St Basils business bake-off, where finalists gathered to compete for the title of the charity's 'best business baker' of 2014.

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Students become golf venue consultants for showcase

Events Management students took on the role of consultants and held an exhibition highlighting ways to boost customers and income at a Birmingham golf club.

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UCB shares international expertise at The Hospitality Convention

UCB had a presence in the first Hospitality Convention to be organised in India for students studying undergraduate hospitality, events and tourism courses in the country.

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UCB on the catwalk: students get creative at London Fashion Week

UCB students were given the fantastic opportunity to take part in London Fashion Week preparing models’ make-up for Sebastian Professional and Seven Eighths in collaboration with Jera Inc Models.

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'Love Food, Hate Waste' UCB student challenge 2015

UCB is calling for students across the university to showcase their culinary creativity when working with leftover food and minimising wastage by participating in the ‘Love Food, Hate Waste’ challenge.

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Team UK stage Bocuse d'Or run through at UCB

The UK team bidding for glory at the Bocuse d’Or, the world’s most prestigious chef competition, staged a practice run for sponsors and supporters at University College Birmingham.

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Eleny Wood

Eleny embarked on the Culinary Arts Management Degree at University College Birmingham in 2012 and is now a lecturer.

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Hotel management alumna leads on developing hospitality in Botswana

A former hotel management student turned government employee is playing a pivotal role in developing hospitality and culinary arts training in Botswana.

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University launches government-funded pilot to upskill adult learners

The Introduction to Cyber Security and Introduction to Digital Marketing courses are part of the Modular Acceleration Programme (MAP), which is a two-year pilot programme in the government’s upcoming Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE) scheme allowing adults to flexibly retrain and…

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AWS Academy to equip students with in-demand cloud computing skills

Students will gain access to cloud-focused modules, hands-on learning activities and AWS Academy resources as part of their studies.

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Graduation ceremonies may be postponed, but we’re still celebrating!

Just under 1,800 students who have shown “outstanding resilience” over the past year are celebrating today after officially receiving their degrees from University College Birmingham.

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Students digitally link-up with fresh produce supplier to grow sustainability knowhow

Sustainable food production processes are a global priority and final year Food and Nutrition undergraduates were digitally teamed up with one of Europe’s leading suppliers of fresh produce to increase their industry knowledge.

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Promising young chefs compete for top title in UCB's kitchens

12 top chefs under the age of 23 have undergone a rigorous day of challenges in the final of the Craft Guild of Chefs Graduate Awards hosted by UCB.

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Catering specialists from Norway receive very British welcome

Catering specialists from Norway receive very British welcome A group of students and staff from Etterstad College in Norway, which specialises in hospitality and catering, have been welcomed by UCB’s College of Food.

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Team UK, supported by ex-student Nathan, wins place in Bocuse d'Or final

After a gruelling semi-final held in Torino, Italy, chefs Tom Phillips, Adam Bennett, and UCB graduate Nathan Lane have earned a place in the final of the most prestigious cookery competition in the world.

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Future's bright for Stephanie as LED lights bring victory at national competition

UCB's talented make-up artist student Stephanie Harrison, has once again been victorious at a national competition, thanks to an inspired body art design which incorporated LED lights, UV paint and funky foam.

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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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UCB students inspired by successful alumni

Students from all years of UCB’s Culinary Arts Management (CAM) course attended an annual Careers Evening in the Brasserie Restaurant.

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UCB hosts ABST Tutor Day

Tutors from around the country have been baking up a storm in the UCB bakery as part of their Alliance for Bakery Students and Trainees (ABST) Tutor Day workshop.

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Olympic boxing contender Carl is the "best in Britain"

UCB Boxing Academy star Carl Fail has been talent-spotted for Olympic glory after striking gold at the prestigious Tri Nations championship.

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Brian Turner at UCB Masterclass

Top chef Brian Turner urged UCB chef students to achieve their culinary dreams when he gave a cookery demonstration at the university.

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Innovate UK awards £1.2m to University-led partnership to grow battery manufacturing

University College Birmingham will lead a regional partnership delivering a new project growing new skills in battery manufacturing and innovation. The University, WMG at the University of Warwick, Cranfield University and RAVMAC LTD will jointly deliver the project and the…

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Digital T-level placement students support racial empowerment

Digital T-level students at University College Birmingham have been supporting racial empowerment through a placement with city-based Girl Grind UK.

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University collaboration opens new training hub for engineering and manufacturing

A brand new hub dedicated to developing the next generation of engineering and manufacturing workers has been opened as part of a collaboration between University College Birmingham and other institutions around the West Midlands.

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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

Lecturer

Mossab Salih

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

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

Accessibility Statement

The website will aim to achieve the recommended government standard for web accessibility.

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

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

Program Lead, Sustainable Construction and Project Management

Dr Ali Abdi

Other

Senior Lecturer

Richard Taylor

Other

Lecturer

Phil Hunt

Other

Lecturer

Richard Wood

Other

Lecturer

Giovanni Di-Vito

Other

Lecturer

Christopher Foxall

Other

Lecturer

Ross Jones

Other

Lecturer

Wayne Gillam

Other

Ross McPherson

Ross started out in retail, having his first job at the age of 16 working at his local Early Learning Centre store in Solihull but swifty moved into the licensed retail trade by the age of 18.

Other

Lecturer

Eleny Wood

Other

Lecturer

David Hanlon

Other

Sambulo Matema

Other

Lecturer

Pratik Patel

Other

Senior Lecturer and Programme Lead for Business Enterprise

Jaswant Sembhi

Other

Lecturer

Salina Taj