News and insights

Sports Therapy research viva

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

News and insights

Student research highlights challenges of sustainable business travel

Three postgraduate students worked on the six-month market-leading research initiative with arrangeMY, exploring the challenges within sustainable business travel practices.

News and insights

Lecturer’s first book to support teachers brought to life by children’s research

A powerful new book filled with real-life research from schoolchildren has been co-penned by a University College Birmingham lecturer to support the nation’s teachers.

News and insights

Sports Therapy students and staff put best foot forward with conference research

Two final year Sports Therapy students and staff presented their dissertation research projects at the British Association of Sport and Exercise Science (BASES) annual conference, sharing knowledge with fellow researchers.

News and insights

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.

News and insights

Leads on global convention centre expansions steer postgraduate research  

Postgraduates working towards a career in global meetings and tourism, hospitality, events and aviation had the chance to hear from two international events executives with glittering backgrounds to set the scene for their master's research.

News and insights

Imogen, 18, takes on London Marathon to raise cash for eye research

Determined student Imogen Rowe, who doctors said might never walk, is in training for the race of her life – competing in the London Marathon.

News and insights

AI could revolutionise higher education, according to lecturer research

Artificial intelligence could revolutionise higher education and improve the student experience at universities, but it still has limitations, according to a marketing expert at University College Birmingham.

News and insights

Rhian's research work opens door to a master's degree

A research scholarship with a top London institution has led to a former UCB student starting a master’s programme.

News and insights

Top research accolade awarded to UCB tourism experts

A research paper by two tourism experts at UCB has won an award and could spark a wave of interest and further work in the area of the global Muslim market.

News and insights

College of Food student presents sugar research at IFST Young Scientist competition

A University College Birmingham student had the chance to present her own research to professionals from the food industry as part of a national competition.

News and insights

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.

News and insights

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.

News and insights

Young researchers present their findings at UCB

The region’s youngest researchers returned to UCB to discuss the results of their school research and share their results with other schoolchildren and their teachers.

News and insights

100% pass has students cheering

Level 3 Diploma in Child Care and Education students are celebrating because they have all passed their research task.

News and insights

Students hold Enterprise and Innovation Showcase

Students from the School of Hospitality, Tourism and Events hosted an Enterprise and Innovation Showcase as part of their final year Research Project.

News and insights

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.

News and insights

Global bakery products manufacturer snaps up UCB graduate for R&D role

A freshly-graduated UCB student has been appointed as a research and development technologist for one of the largest producers of yeast and bakery equipment in the world.

News and insights

Business Enterprise students become entrepreneurs

Final year students on the BA Business Enterprise degree had to deliver business plan presentations to their lecturers and external assessors for their research project module.

News and insights

University boosts UK economy by £358m – with two thirds benefitting West Midlands

University College Birmingham contributes £358 million to the UK economy, according to new research, with around two thirds of the identifiable impact benefitting the West Midlands region.

News and insights

UCB lecturer travels to Memphis, Tennessee to present innovative paper on youth violence

Craig Pinkney, who lectures on a number of UCB's degree courses and is the UK leader of the EUGANGS project, has just returned from presenting a ground-breaking paper at the Annual Conference for the Homicide Research Working Group in Memphis,…

News and insights

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…

News and insights

Sustainability blog | How we are playing our part in climate action

According to research, 89% of students want their place of study to actively incorporate and promote sustainable development. Find out more about our sustainability strategy at University College Birmingham.

News and insights

Tourism students take a trip to Venice

Tourism management students carried out assessments and primary research on a field trip to Venice.  The second-year Tourism Business Management and International Tourism Management undergraduates used feasibility studies to look at ways of developing a new or existing visitor attraction…

News and insights

University joins AI planning tech pilot

Following a successful application to Jisc, the UK digital, data and technology agency focused on tertiary education, research and innovation, 50 higher education teaching staff at University College Birmingham will be using the software TeacherMatic to help plan their classroom…

News and insights

UCB launches new craft breads range

UCB launched its own range of mouth-watering craft breads to coincide with National Craft Bakers Week. The collection, featuring a new signature sour dough alongside speciality breads such as sun-dried tomato, celery seed and black onion seed, is the culmination…

News and insights

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.

News and insights

The search is on for the UK's hottest talent

Have you got a brilliant idea for a food product or a catering business?

News and insights

Hunt for UK's Best Oriental Young Chef is Back for 2015

Leading Oriental grocer Wing Yip has launched its annual search for the UK's top Oriental Cookery Young Chef.

News and insights

The blogosphere needs you! UCB is recruiting for a top team of bloggers

The University is launching a search to find a team of enthusiastic bloggers to inspire potential students – and help them settle in once they have joined UCB.

News and insights

Megan and Katie up for Rising Star at baking industry Oscars

Two top students at UCB hope to rise to the occasion after being named finalists in the British baking world’s search for the next one-to-watch in the industry.

News and insights

Hunt for Young Chef Begins

Leading Oriental food grocer Wing Yip has launched its 2014 search to find the finest Young Chef for Oriental Cuisine.

News and insights

UCB helps in search for latest Roux Scholar

Details of a prestigious competition to find the next chef to follow in the footsteps of some of the country’s top culinary stars have been announced with the UCB kitchens once again being used to host one of the finals.

News and insights

Culinary arts students rock the podium at first Zest Quest Asia online spin-off

Two of the four students to take the podium at the first online spin-off of acclaimed chefs Cyrus and Pervin Todiwala’s annual search for young talent in Asian food were from University College Birmingham.

News and insights

TV chef Glynn Purnell and SORTEDfood's Ben Ebbrell back search for UCB Young Chef of the Year 2018

Celebrity chef Glynn Purnell and internet cooking star Ben Ebbrell have been unveiled as judges for the final of University College Birmingham's Young Chef of the Year 2018.

News and insights

Tourism students take guests around the world

International Tourism Management students hosted a tourism exhibition covering countries from around the world.

News and insights

Postgraduate students are consultants for the Lanzarote Tourist Board

Postgraduate Tourism students studying MA Tourism Destination Management and MA International Tourism Business Administration travelled to Lanzarote as part of their Live Project module.

News and insights

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.

News and insights

High-flying aviation students advise Birmingham Airport on noise pollution

Six Aviation and Airport Management degree (AAM) students have spent this morning in important discussions with Birmingham Airport’s Corporate Responsibility Manager, Andy Holding, detailing ways to build positive relationships with neighbouring communities and deal with local complaints.

News and insights

Young Researchers Conference 2017 gets off to a flying start

The annual Young Researchers Conference at UCB was launched with news that one of the UK's leading researchers would be involved in this year's project.

News and insights

Champion MMA fighter among experts to speak at UCB sports conference

Britain’s first female to compete in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is among the speakers at a conference to be staged at UCB next month. And she will be joined by a handful of other experts as the university stages…

News and insights

Children's project set to make real change in schools as Young Researchers Conference kicks off at UCB

Pupils from schools across the West Midlands and beyond will be researching how to change their own education for the better as part of an event held at University College Birmingham.

News and insights

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.

News and insights

Street food star Naomi shares wisdom after securing city centre contract

A University College Birmingham graduate who launched her own street food business in the heart of Birmingham returned to UCB to share her success story to inspire current students.

News and insights

Students as young as six present findings at Young Researchers Conference

Reward systems, school partnerships, teaching methods and technology were just some of the complex findings covered by some very young researchers at a special conference at UCB.

News and insights

Blog | Can I go through Clearing if I change my mind on my course?

There are many good reasons you might choose to access a course through the Clearing system, so don’t think of it as second best or a last resort; think of it more as a reset button when circumstances change.

News and insights

Malvern Hills: where student insight meets industry impact

Students boast destination tourism success.

News and insights

UCB's Young Researchers Conference bigger and better than ever

Sixteen primary and secondary school students from across Birmingham were visiting fellows to UCB this week, presenting precocious university projects to lecturers, teachers and academics.

News and insights

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.

Other

Lecturer in Business Enterprise

Noel Muzondo

Other

Subject Lead

Heather Mistry

Other

Lecturer

Faiza Khan

Other

Lecturer

Dr Adaora Okemuo

Other

Lecturer

Dr Fiona Higgs

Other

Senior Lecturer

Dr Daniella Nayyar

Other

Lecturer

Dr Jane Bradford

Other

Senior Lecturer

Jill Nathan

Other

Dr Penny Kechagioglou

Dr Kechagioglou is the Chief Clinical Information Officer, deputy Chief Medical Officer and Consultant Clinical Oncologist at the University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire. She is Vice-Chair of the Digital Health Networks CCIO Advisory Panel, with research and professional interest in…

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

Schools

University College Birmingham comprises of four schools, which are responsible for delivering courses to students at all levels of study.

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

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

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

Student satisfaction

When it comes to student feedback, our university stands out. Our students value their time with us, as can be seen from the outcomes of several nationally-recognised student surveys.

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

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

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

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

World

Whether you want to work in hotels, hospitality and events or explore the world of aviation, tourism and travel, our Department of Hospitality and Tourism runs a range of courses to help you pursue your ideal career.

Other

Support for staff

If you're a staff member affected by sexual harassment, violence, or abuse, we’re here to support you. Access confidential guidance, reporting options, and wellbeing services.

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

Sexual violence

Sexual violence is never your fault. We offer a safe, understanding space to talk, find support, and take steps that feel right for you - at your own pace.

Other

Lecturer

Claudette Bailey

Other

Lecturer

Andrea De Marchi

Other

Senior Lecturer

Alis Wren

Other

Academic Librarian

Manjeet Dhillon

Other

Associate Lecturer in Business and Enterprise

Mariana Saranchuk

Other

Lecturer in Psychology

Dr Luan Cassal

Other

Subject Lead

Adam Jennings

Other

Lecturer

Sophie Murphy

Other

Credibility interviews

As part of your student visa application, you may be asked to attend an interview. It is incredibly important that you prepare for this interview, so we have prepared some guidance that should help with your preparation.