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Open days
Come and visit us on one of our open days, where you can find out more about our courses, our facilities and speak to current students and staff.
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Postgraduate open days
Postgraduate study is the best way to take your expertise and skills to the next level and our open days are the opportunity to find out more about our wide range of courses.
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Undergraduate open days
Join one of our undergraduate open days and find out all about our wide range of degrees, the exciting topics you will study and the facilities on offer to give you the best, real-life working experience.
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College and Sixth Form open days
Our open days are your chance to discover as much information as possible about University College Birmingham. Join our College and Sixth Form Open Day and learn more about your course and our award-winning student support.
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Campus Experience Days
We are offering Campus Experience Days. Give your students the opportunity to experience and learn about life at university or college.
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Open Day Access
Please complete the following access form to join the online open day at University College Birmingham.
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Open to the public
We offer a wide range of services at University College Birmingham.
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Thank you - your place is confirmed
Thank you for booking your place at our upcoming open day at University College Birmingham.
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College and sixth form tour
Can't make it to our open day? Join us for a tour of our college and sixth form. There’s no better way to find out what it's like studying with us than to come and see for yourself!
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Inspirational speaker - Professor Paul Cadman
Professor Paul Cadman is a Co-founder of Cyber Risk Score and an award-winning business leader. As one of our alumni, he will be our inspirational guest speaker at our upcoming undergraduate open day.
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University campus tours
Can't make it to our open day? Join us for a tour of our campus. There’s no better way to find out what it's like studying with us than to come and see for yourself!
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University College Birmingham
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 further education and higher education courses.
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Day In The Life Of An Adult Nurse Webinar
Join our online ‘day in the life of an adult nurse’ taster session, where a member of our adult nursing teaching team will provide you with an insight into the daily tasks and duties of a community and hospital adult…
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Apply through Clearing
Haven’t secured a place at university yet? Don’t panic! You can apply for a place at University College Birmingham through Clearing, which opens on 2 July 2026.
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Learning Opportunities
Within your course, there are different ways in which content is delivered and different ways that you can explore ideas or concepts in depth in your own time through independent learning.
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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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Helping you to study
From our team of subject librarians, who are qualified library and information professionals, to our CASE centre, which is open to all students, there are a number of ways we can help with your study.
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Early Childhood Studies Explorer Webinar
Discover the wide range of topics explored in our Early Childhood Studies university course and the array of rewarding career choices that the course can open doors to.
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Library Tours
Take a tour of the library facilities at University College Birmingham. These are open to all students and are taking place on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.
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Gym facilities
Our state-of-the-art gyms are open to University College Birmingham students, staff and alumni, with a range of membership options available.
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Senior Lecturer
Elodie Wakerley
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Programme Lead, Sustainable Construction and Project Management
Dr Ali Abdi
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Deputy Head of Department
Simon Chatterton
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Study at University College Birmingham
If you are looking to study a college course, an undergraduate or postgraduate degree or perhaps an apprenticeship, we offer something quite unique.
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Parent and carer guide to Clearing
Parents, carers and supporters whose child wants to go to university might have heard of Clearing, but not know what it means and the process. Take a look at our guide to Clearing, which opens on 2 July 2026.
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Student life
Discover more about our University and living in Birmingham – all you need to know about our accommodation, Guild of Students and what life is like in our vibrant city.
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College courses
Our college courses provide a range of great study options for school-leavers as well as mature learners who are looking to change career or pick up new skills.
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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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Sixth form
If you want to do A-levels in Birmingham and prepare for university in the same study environment, check out our sixth form centre for the city, based at our Camden House campus building.
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Short courses, College
Foundation in High Voltage Battery Assembly Objective
Entry
September onwards - Various available
Mode of study
Part-Time
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Open days
Come and visit us on one of our open days, where you can find out more about our courses, our facilities and speak to current students and staff.
Other
Postgraduate open days
Postgraduate study is the best way to take your expertise and skills to the next level and our open days are the opportunity to find out more about our wide range of courses.
Other
Undergraduate open days
Join one of our undergraduate open days and find out all about our wide range of degrees, the exciting topics you will study and the facilities on offer to give you the best, real-life working experience.
Other
College and Sixth Form open days
Our open days are your chance to discover as much information as possible about University College Birmingham. Join our College and Sixth Form Open Day and learn more about your course and our award-winning student support.
Other
Campus Experience Days
We are offering Campus Experience Days. Give your students the opportunity to experience and learn about life at university or college.
Other
Open Day Access
Please complete the following access form to join the online open day at University College Birmingham.
Other
Open to the public
We offer a wide range of services at University College Birmingham.
Other
Thank you - your place is confirmed
Thank you for booking your place at our upcoming open day at University College Birmingham.
Other
College and sixth form tour
Can't make it to our open day? Join us for a tour of our college and sixth form. There’s no better way to find out what it's like studying with us than to come and see for yourself!
Other
Inspirational speaker - Professor Paul Cadman
Professor Paul Cadman is a Co-founder of Cyber Risk Score and an award-winning business leader. As one of our alumni, he will be our inspirational guest speaker at our upcoming undergraduate open day.
Other
University campus tours
Can't make it to our open day? Join us for a tour of our campus. There’s no better way to find out what it's like studying with us than to come and see for yourself!
Other
University College Birmingham
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 further education and higher education courses.
Other
Day In The Life Of An Adult Nurse Webinar
Join our online ‘day in the life of an adult nurse’ taster session, where a member of our adult nursing teaching team will provide you with an insight into the daily tasks and duties of a community and hospital adult…
Other
Apply through Clearing
Haven’t secured a place at university yet? Don’t panic! You can apply for a place at University College Birmingham through Clearing, which opens on 2 July 2026.
Other
Learning Opportunities
Within your course, there are different ways in which content is delivered and different ways that you can explore ideas or concepts in depth in your own time through independent learning.
Other
Contact us
There are many ways you can contact University College Birmingham, from phone and email to social media.
Other
Helping you to study
From our team of subject librarians, who are qualified library and information professionals, to our CASE centre, which is open to all students, there are a number of ways we can help with your study.
Other
Early Childhood Studies Explorer Webinar
Discover the wide range of topics explored in our Early Childhood Studies university course and the array of rewarding career choices that the course can open doors to.
Other
Library Tours
Take a tour of the library facilities at University College Birmingham. These are open to all students and are taking place on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.
Other
Gym facilities
Our state-of-the-art gyms are open to University College Birmingham students, staff and alumni, with a range of membership options available.
Other
Senior Lecturer
Elodie Wakerley
Other
Programme Lead, Sustainable Construction and Project Management
Dr Ali Abdi
Other
Deputy Head of Department
Simon Chatterton
Other
Study at University College Birmingham
If you are looking to study a college course, an undergraduate or postgraduate degree or perhaps an apprenticeship, we offer something quite unique.
Other
Parent and carer guide to Clearing
Parents, carers and supporters whose child wants to go to university might have heard of Clearing, but not know what it means and the process. Take a look at our guide to Clearing, which opens on 2 July 2026.
Other
Student life
Discover more about our University and living in Birmingham – all you need to know about our accommodation, Guild of Students and what life is like in our vibrant city.
Other
College courses
Our college courses provide a range of great study options for school-leavers as well as mature learners who are looking to change career or pick up new skills.
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
Sixth form
If you want to do A-levels in Birmingham and prepare for university in the same study environment, check out our sixth form centre for the city, based at our Camden House campus building.
Other
Short courses, College
Foundation in High Voltage Battery Assembly Objective
Entry
September onwards - Various available
Mode of study
Part-Time
News and insights
Student Blog | Applicant Days v Open Days – what’s the difference?
Some students think that because they have been to an open day, they won’t bother going to an applicant day. Find out why you should.
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Blog | Seven reasons to come to a uni open day
They say buying a house is the biggest investment you will make, but a university education is not far behind these days.
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Awards, accreditation and away days: bumper health roundup 2025
We reflect on an amazing year for all staff and students at our Departments of Health and Sport.
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New business and computing access courses launched to open path to university
University College Birmingham has stepped up its support for adults who want to move up in their education journey with the launch of two new access courses that open the path to a degree.
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Innovative new degree open after Nursing and Midwifery Council approval
An innovative new nursing degree that will see students train in cutting-edge facilities to become registered nurses within a progressive healthcare landscape has been given the green light by the UK’s top body.
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Renowned college of food to open culinary school in Chelmsley Wood
University College Birmingham is opening a culinary school in the Chelmsley Wood shopping centre. Free courses will provide introductory training for the hospitality sector, for adults and young people.
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New education centre to open thanks to joint university partnership
University Birmingham East is driven by a shared commitment to addressing challenges faced by children growing up facing disadvantage and a belief in the transformative power of education.
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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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International rugby player on bill for uni open day
Leading international rugby player Maggie Alphonsi MBE will be one of the leading lights at University College Birmingham’s All Stars Open Day this weekend.
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College open day with star speakers inspires teens…and Joan Collins
College open day with star speakers inspires teens…and Joan Collins Hundreds of teenagers braved the snow to hear from guest speakers at UCB’s All Stars Open Day last Saturday, with even Dame Joan Collins giving the event a social media…
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Applications open for UCB's prestigious Royal Academy of Culinary Arts Chef Apprenticeship
Recruitment has begun for a unique opportunity to work and train at some of the finest restaurants and hotels in the region. UCB is the only institution outside London and the South to offer the esteemed Royal Academy of Culinary…
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Exciting new judges lined up for UCB Young Chef of the Year - entries now open!
Acclaimed street food star Lee Desanges - who achieved fame for cooking over charcoal under the bonnet of a 1964 Mini Cooper through his Baked in Brick business - is one of the exciting, new judges for University College Birmingham’s…
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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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University of Warwick partnership set to boost young people and economic recovery
The University of Warwick and University College Birmingham have announced a new partnership that will provide more opportunities for young people and strengthen the post pandemic economic recovery of the West Midlands.
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Ex-student who received surprise visit from teenage Beyoncé opens Birmingham salon
A former hair and beauty student from University College Birmingham who was lucky enough to meet a teenage Beyoncé has defied the challenges of Covid-19 to open her own salon in the heart of the UK’s second city – despite…
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The circus comes to UCB
Specialist Hair & Media Make-up students turned an open day into a circus as part of a creative showcase module.
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Harley White
A chance open day visit convinced Harley that UCB Sixth Form Centre was the place to pursue his dreams of becoming a doctor.
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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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High school students celebrate National Waiters Day
Year 9 and 10's from Solihull schools have been experiencing work in the UCB kitchens and restaurants as a part of the National Waiters Day initiative to celebrate the pride, skill and professionalism of front of house careers.
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UCB partner with Hyatt Regency to find star apprentices
The Hyatt Regency Birmingham is hosting an open day on Thursday 12th March from 4pm - 6pm to promote their Hospitality apprenticeship opportunities within their Food & Beverage sector.
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Schools "failing bereaved pupils," says study by UCB graduate
Grieving children are being failed by schools because teachers are not trained to deal with bereavement, according to research by a UCB graduate.
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Book your seat to see three inspirational speakers on International Women's Day!
A psychologist who has published a poetry book about her fascinating life journey, a researcher who explores the position of black, British female graduates and a former journalist who writes inspirational stories about women – you won’t want to miss…
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Transition Day helps students moving into next stage of education
University College Birmingham has held its first Transition Day for new further and higher education students with neurodiversity or disability.
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Student nurses run hospital ward bays in new approach to clinical practice training
Student nurses at University College Birmingham are among the first to pilot an innovative new approach to NHS clinical practice training at a Midlands hospital.
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Megan calls for support for MIND fundraiser on Time to Talk day
Suffering with mental health issues can be crippling and should not be stigmatised is the message UCB student Megan Slater is determined to get across on Time to Talk Day.
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Blog | Why working part-time along study pays off
A great deal of our students, from college students to those at higher education level, work part-time alongside their studies.
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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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UCB's online cooking star bigs up reading and shares page turners for World Book Day
Ben Ebbrell, an internet cooking star, hit author and former UCB student, has bigged up the benefits of reading whilst sharing his favourite page turners for World Book Day.
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Student Blog | The 12-day Christmas pleigh-list
From the pounding of Wham! to the sweet whistling notes of Mariah Carey, we are going to countdown The 12-Day Christmas Pleigh-list.
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Asymptomatic testing centre opens on campus to help get students home for Christmas
A Covid-19 asymptomatic testing site of lateral flow tests has opened at University College Birmingham to help students return home safely for Christmas.
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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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The Countess of Wessex officially opens McIntyre House at University College Birmingham
Her Royal Highness the Countess of Wessex today officially opened McIntyre House, a spectacular new centre for higher education and postgraduate study at University College Birmingham.
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Food and Nutrition student Christie does her bit for World Hunger Day
According to Oxfam, 1 in 6 parents have gone without food to afford to feed their families. Even more concerning, almost 40% of the population are just one heating bill or broken washing machine away from poverty.
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"UCB is a great place for international students to study tourism", says Estanis
Estanis Labernia Reverter is studying FdA Adventure Tourism Management and has big plans to take his skills and experience at UCB back to Spain to help boost the tourism economy.
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McIntyre House opens its doors to new and returning students
This week McIntyre House officially opens its doors to UCB students. New and returning students excitedly entered our new state-of-the-art campus and were clearly delighted and impressed with the new facilities.
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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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International Women's Day spotlight – Paulina Marmaite
Aesthetic Practitioner alumni Paulina Marmaite talks about opening her aesthetics clinic one year on and how her mum, a strong businesswoman, influenced her career.
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BA Sports Management students visit Poland
Recently, BA Sports Management students enjoyed an educational visit to Kraków and Zakopane in Poland for a few days to observe the development of sport following the country's entrance into the European Union in 2004.
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Blog | Struggling with the cost of living? Our top tips
Let’s face it, we all need to make our money go a lot further these days, from heating bills to rising food prices and transport costs to, well, the bare essentials.
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New Moss House campus opens doors to students and staff
Today marks the opening of our new £44 million Moss House - complete with some of the best learning facilities available to UK university students.
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University spearheads new hospitality taskforce backed by top city chefs
Around 100 guests including hospitality industry leaders and top Birmingham chefs are set to take part in an open forum to launch a newly-created taskforce to encourage people of all ages into a career in hospitality and support employers.
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Caviar and Chips encourages investment in students to mark World Youth Skills Day
An award-winning bespoke wedding catering company has called on businesses to invest in the next generation after a series of successful work placements with students from University College Birmingham.
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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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New international partnership opens up opportunities for students in India
University College Birmingham has committed to the upskilling and development of students in India through a new partnership with one of the country’s largest states.
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Professor Gill Brown
Studying psychology was one of the best decisions Professor Gill Brown ever made, opening doors in ways she never expected - now she's passing her knowledge on to our students.
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Complete the 'FE Choices' National Student Survey
The 'FE Choices' National Student Survey is now open for all Further Education students to complete until 1st April.
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Ellie Stokes
Ellie’s master’s degree helped open her eyes to a world of career possibilities – and a future as a children’s counsellor.
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New free app to guide young people through UCB courses and careers
Teenagers can get a taste of further education at UCB without leaving home, thanks to an exciting new app. BeMe@UCB provides a fun, interactive look at the varied career paths open to students, whether it is working in tourism, childcare,…
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London trip opens students' eyes to world of opportunities in hospitality
From a tour of Amazon’s catering facilities to a visit to one of the world’s most iconic hotels, Hospitality Business Management students had their eyes opened to the sheer breadth of careers their degree could lead to during a “phenomenal”…
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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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Nurses' Day Spotlight – Mandeep Lally
For Nurses' Day this year, we’re highlighting one of our incredible nursing apprenticeships lecturers, Mandeep Lally, who features as one of the incredible women in the book 75 Years, 75 Women, 75 Words.
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Beauty students attend Dermalogica Privilege Day
Level 2 and 3 Beauty Therapy students spent a day at a Dermalogica salon honing their techniques and treatments in a professional environment.
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UCB hosts first Commonwealth Day dinner
UCB opened its doors to welcome local diplomats and representatives to the Birmingham Commonwealth Association’s first Commonwealth Day dinner.
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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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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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THREE powerful reasons. TWO valuable events. ONE great day.
Two events on one day bring students, staff and stakeholders together.
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International Women's Day spotlight – Charlie Hobbis
Events Management alumni Charlie Hobbis talks us through her journey as a female entrepreneur, and turning a home interior and lifestyle page turned into a multi-6 figure business with well-known household clients like Tefal, Snug Sofas and Marks & Spencer.
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Backing for students and local businesses as new Cakes & Bakes opens its doors
Trainee bakers and local businesses are both set to be boosted by the opening of a brand new café at University College Birmingham.
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A glorious graduation: we look back on the day
A look back at University College Birmingham September 2025 graduation.
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Talented student foodies inspire world for International Chefs Day
Talented students put their skills into action in the University kitchens to mark International Chefs Day in partnership with Nestlé Professional.
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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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Kapow! Pupils unmask food 'superpowers' at UCB for International Chefs Day
Cookery students from a Wolverhampton high school unmasked the 'superpowers' of food and karate chopped unhealthy diets at a UCB event to mark International Chefs Day.
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Team work pays off for front of house students
UCB's front of house students are on a winning streak after picking up another clutch of awards.
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There's no business like show business at SHMM's Employability Day
UCB’s Specialist Hair and Media Make-up course has drawn experts from across the country to deliver demonstrations, workshops, and trade secrets in a day-long event devoted to employability in the make-up and special FX industries.
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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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Pupils put on a 'soup-er' show as part of International Chefs Day
Broccoli never tasted so good according to a group of Birmingham schoolchildren who took over one of the UCB kitchens in Summer Row to mark International Chefs Day.
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Celebrating International Women’s Day at the University
Professionals were welcomed to the Restaurant at University College Birmingham on Thursday 7th March to celebrate International Women’s Day. Women and allies enjoyed networking before joining themed tables in Leadership, STEM, Sport, Business, Education, Technology, Health and Hospitality to discuss…
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You can reach the top by aiming higher, says award-winner Alycia
An inspirational UCB student who left school with barely any qualifications is celebrating after being named University Mentor of the Year 2014.
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Carmen flies the flag for successful females everywhere on International Women's Day
There’s few better examples of successful international women than our very own, former tourism graduate Carmen Nibigira, who was recently called on to advise the UN on East African economics.
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School pupils given taster of higher education at Future U at UCB
Pupils from schools across the West Midlands were given an introduction to the world of higher education during an action-packed two-day event at University College Birmingham.