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Sam gets promotion at world-famous Gleneagles Hotel

Twenty-one-year-old Sam Berry is flying the flag for UCB over the border in Scotland, after wowing his bosses at the luxury, five-star Gleneagles Hotel.

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Sam secures employment at luxury Gleneagles resort

Level 3 Food and Beverage Service student Sam Berry has secured full-time employment at Gleneagles Hotel, the luxury spa and golf resort in Scotland.

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University College Birmingham hosts forum on radicalisation

University College Birmingham held an evening dedicated to exploring the issue of radicalisation within communities as part of the EUGANGS project.

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Students and apprentices bag nine medal haul at mammoth culinary competition

Just one Cornetto…cocktail and a whole heap of hard work was what it took to come away with a multi-medal haul from the International Salon Culinaire chef competition at Excel London.

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Fiercely-fought Cook and Serve Challenge won by UCB for second year running

Students Samuel Reynolds, Connor Smith and Georgia Wheatley have taken the crown at the British Culinary Federation’s (BCF) Cook and Serve Challenge 2018, the second year in a row UCB has won the prestigious competition.

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Students gain work experience with Glynn Purnell

Four Food and Beverage students have been given the opportunity to work at Birmingham restaurant Purnell’s as part of an industry enrichment initiative.

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UCB sponsors college's awards to recognise vocational sixth formers

University College Birmingham was thrilled to sponsor a set of awards that recognised the success of a trio of sixth formers studying vocational courses.

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Bakery students provide 'elf service' at anniversary show

Dozens of Christmas elves made an appearance at a recent show at the NEC and it was all down to the efforts of a group of our Bakery Level 3 students.

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Freshers students have a ball at Great Guild Photo Hunt

Over 30 new UCB students from across HE and FE took part in a photo treasure hunt today organised by the University's Guild of Students and Health and Wellbeing Team.

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Sports Therapy students praised for work at Ride Across Britain

Sports Therapy students have seized the chance to fine-tune their sports massage skills by working with cyclists taking part in Ride Across Britain – a 969-mile journey from Land's End to John O'Groats.

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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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Graduate Leo crowned hospitality hero for supporting next generation of chefs

A University College Birmingham graduate has received a special award from the hospitality industry in recognition of his charity work and support for the next generation of young chefs.

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Graduate Natalie makes history as top student at distinguished master baker awards

A stand-out bakery graduate has made history by winning one of the highest industry accolades at a distinguished event for Britain’s master bakers.

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Industry's biggest and best descend on UCB for Roux Scholarship semi-finals

From celebrity chef James Martin to industry giants Alain Roux and Andre Garrett, a dazzling line-up of judges descended on UCB’s kitchens yesterday to oversee the semi-final of the Roux Scholarship, one of the most prestigious competitions for British chefs…

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University hailed best training provider runner-up at aviation industry awards

University College Birmingham is flying high after being hailed runner-up for best training provider at the aviation industry's national awards.

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Unstoppable Nathan crowned champ in top young chef competition

An unstoppable former University College Birmingham student who represented England in the most prestigious culinary competition in the world has come out victorious at the British Culinary Federation’s Young Chef of the Year.

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A topping idea wins "gluten-free" vending competition

Teams of Culinary Arts Management students impressed industry experts in a challenge to make a gluten-free vending machine snack.

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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…

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ASPIRE Awards celebrate commitment of college students during coronavirus lockdown

Star college students at University College Birmingham have been nominated for special awards in recognition of their hard work and commitment to their studies during the ongoing coronavirus lockdown.

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Student chefs win England double bronze medals at world's biggest culinary competition

Student chefs and alumni from University College Birmingham have once again taken the podium after going up against scores of other countries in the toughest culinary competition in the world.

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