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Outreach and Widening Participation

We offer interesting and exciting ways for young people who may not be considering university as an option to explore student life and raise aspirations.

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Head of Department - Digital

Kanwal Rauf

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Online content moderation guidance

We welcome your participation and comments on the University College Birmingham’s website, online forums and various digital and social media content.

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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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Study a UCB Programme Overseas

Find out more about studying a UCB Programme Overseas

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Work for us

Are you looking for an exciting new challenge? University College Birmingham offers a wealth of career opportunities, spanning a diverse range of roles in both academia and professional services.

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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.

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Room and Facility Hire

The availability of facilities varies throughout the academic year but if we can help you, we will. Please give us a call and confirm what you are looking for and when you need it and we can talk through what…

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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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University of Warwick accreditation

Some of our undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses are accredited and awarded by the University of Warwick, a prestigious Russell Group university.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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International Study at University College Birmingham

Voted in the top 25 for international study (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2024), University College Birmingham, a renowned specialist university, offers a wide range of courses for international students.

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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.

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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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Support for staying in Higher Education

Any student with specific learning needs, a health condition or a disability can get extra support.

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Above and Beyond: Widening Participation for Apprenticeship Learners within Health and Social Care

Jane Murdoch and Aaron Bradbury based in the School of Education, Health and Community have had this article published in FE News.

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Contextual admissions – your personal path to progress

University College Birmingham launches it's contextual offers scheme, widening participation for under-represented students.

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Gastronomy students meet award-winning winemaker on Midlands vineyard visit

Students from University College Birmingham had the chance to meet an award-winning winemaker and sample wine from a rare style of production while on a visit to a Midlands vineyard.

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Bakery student wins trip to Mars thanks to winning vegan snack balls

One lucky University College Birmingham student had the chance to go to Mars – the food manufacturer, that is! – after winning a recipe competition with a creative selection of vegan snack balls.

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Lecturers savour success after winning inter-university cooking challenge

A determined duo of lecturers from UCB are savouring success after winning one of the UK's top cooking challenges for university chefs – over half a decade since they last cooked competitively.

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Kayaking star hails UCB after winning bronze at international canoe marathon

A sports student has praised University College Birmingham staff for their support after winning bronze...

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Student chef off to Cape Town after winning South African Chef of the Year

Third year Culinary Arts Management student Chace Wagenhauser is off to work in Cape Town after winning the national South African Young Chef of the Year 2018.

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Enterprising duo with big plans scoop Birmingham student start-up awards

Two excelling entrepreneurs from University College Birmingham have received special recognition from an award-winning programme supporting student businesses in Birmingham.

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Prosthetics ace working with leading make-up artists after winning BBC show

A former prosthetics master's student is working with the world's leading make-up artists after winning BBC talent show Glow Up – Britain’s Next Make-Up Star.

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Entrepreneur who gave up crime to an award-winning travel agency - hear from experts at business, travel and tourism expo

From an entrepreneur who clawed his way back from a life ruled by gangs, crime and drugs to the head of overseas development at an award-winning clubbing holiday travel agency– students can discover how to fly high in business, travel…

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Golden anniversary celebrations get underway!

From 50p breakfasts, gold dust coffee, a celebration selfie photobooth, prize-winning chocolates for students and special cupcakes for staff to a pop-up shop selling exclusive 50th merchandise, golden anniversary celebrations are officially underway at UCB!

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UCB participate in the international NOH8 campaign

UCB have been participating in the NOH8 campaign – an international movement that promotes marriage, gender and human equality through education, advocacy, social media, and visual protest.

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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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'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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University College Birmingham recognised for increasing social mobility

University College Birmingham has been ranked in the top 25 of higher education institutions in England committed to increasing social mobility.

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Budding chefs go behind the scenes at award-winning Severn and Wye Smokery

Student chefs from University College Birmingham had the chance to take a special behind-the-scenes look around one of the UK's leading smokeries.

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Amber bound for Brazil after winning national Toque d'Or competition

A student who took a leap of faith to study at University College Birmingham is bound for Brazil having brought a top trophy back to her adopted home.

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Sports scholar eyes international success after winning national hurdles title

A sports scholar from University College Birmingham is targeting a spot at this summer's biggest international athletics championships after securing his first senior national title.

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Award-winning Nitisha dhal-ighted to launch vegan and vegetarian cookery book

A UCB graduate chef and former face of Tesco’s Indian Convenience Meal range is about to launch a vegan and vegetarian cookery book following the global success of her first book.

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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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Festive bumper roundup: an award-winning year in hospitality and tourism

We look back on another year of achievement and adventure at the Department of Hospitality and Tourism

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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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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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Nicole is contestant in Miss England Heat 2015

Specialist Hair and Media Make-Up student Nicole Taylor is heading to the Miss England Heat next year after winning two awards in the Miss Shropshire Heat.

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American Football champs call on invaluable UCB therapists for Finland tour

Not one, but two, UCB sports therapists have been called up to support a five-time national championship-winning women’s American Football team at a new tournament in Finland.

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Trainee chef can't wait for Ritz stage after winning Student Recipe Challenge

A young student chef from Solihull has won the chance to work under executive chef John Williams MBE and his team at The Ritz in London in a competition judged by a BBC Great British Menu champ at University College…

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Chefs put England among top national junior teams after winning at Culinary World Cup

University College Birmingham students, staff and alumni have put England in the top 12 of national junior teams out of 197 countries after clinching silver and bronze medals in one of the toughest culinary contests in the world.

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Employer scholarships launched to break down barriers for Birmingham students

University College Birmingham has launched the first eight of a suite of new, fully-funded scholarships for students living in areas of economic and social hardship in Birmingham.

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Innovative new education partnership is 'Made in Birmingham'

A ground-breaking new partnership between the University of Birmingham and University College Birmingham is set to offer young people across the West Midlands and beyond innovative new routes into a university education.

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Prioritising potential, not paperwork: University lifts support allowance to £6,000

The Cost of Living Allowance is rising to £6k for new students.

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Nicola Brady

While studying at university, Nicola realised that as well as participating in sport, she had a passion for coaching and teaching others.

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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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Pioneering partnership leads to "trailblazing" child-centred apprenticeship

A national training provider has had the green light to launch a “trailblazing” apprenticeship thanks to a pioneering collaboration with experts from University College Birmingham’s School of Education, Health and Community.

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New degree apprenticeship pledges to address nurse recruitment difficulties in Birmingham

A “distinctive” new adult nursing degree apprenticeship at University College Birmingham (UCB) could provide the answer to the rising number of NHS vacancies advertised in the city.

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STATEMENT: Grade inflation news article

You may have seen recent news articles in the national press regarding a so-called “unexplained” upsurge in the number of first and upper second class degrees being awarded at universities UK-wide. Within this, University College Birmingham was named as one…

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Coaching and mentoring bring big benefits, say UCB experts

UCB lecturers are promoting the importance of coaching and mentoring – both academically and within the working environment.

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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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British champ Balal has eyes on world prize

Sports student Balal Ahmed has weighty ambitions after winning the British junior title for the classic bench press.

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University launches £5k Cost of Living Allowance for UK undergraduates

University College Birmingham is delighted to announce the launch of a £5,000 Cost of Living Allowance aimed at financially supporting students during their studies as they face the rising costs of higher education and living expenses.

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College of Food graduate Megan honoured as 'Rising Star' at Baking Industry Awards

A University College Birmingham graduate is celebrating after winning an award at one of the most prestigious events in the baking industry.

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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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UCB triumphs at Culinary Olympics

Young UCB chefs are celebrating an extraordinary achievement after winning silver and bronze at one of the toughest culinary competitions in the world.

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Acclaimed Birmingham chef Aktar Islam made Honorary Fellow

Aktar Islam, a driving force behind the city’s ever-growing food scene, has been made an Honorary Fellow of University College Birmingham.

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UCB's success at the International Salon Culinaire

Professional Cookery and Bakery students were in award-winning form at the Hotelympia International Salon Culinaire at the ExCeL in London.

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Balal scoops silver in world weightlifting competition in South Africa

Weightlifting wizard Balal Ahmed is celebrating after winning a silver medal in one of the world’s top tournaments.

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Toni in 24 Hour Challenge

Erasmus student, Toni Kostanic, recently competed in and was part of the winning team in a 24 hour Lock-in Challenge at the Welsh Innovation Centre for Enterprise (ICE).

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Creative canapés to fab filleting - UCB wins big at Hotelympia

Scores of students from UCB’s College of Food are celebrating after winning a medal at the biggest culinary and hospitality show in the UK.

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Restaurants get a Revamp

UCB’s award-winning restaurants are being given a cool, modern make-over before service resumes in early autumn.

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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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UCB's Zest Quest Asia champions shine spotlight on sustainable future for food industry

A triumphant team of student chefs from University College Birmingham set a shining example for sustainability in the food industry on their way to winning a national cooking contest.

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UCB diners raise hundreds for homeless charity

Diners who enjoyed a meal at one of UCB's award-winning restaurants over the festive season have raised hundreds of pounds to help the homeless.

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Leandra and Megan win a dream chocolate trip to Brussels

Two University patisserie and bakery students have won a trip to Belgium to learn more about chocolate after winning a prestigious competition.

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UCB students accept AVA product development challenge

Culinary Arts Management students have been challenged to create innovative new products for the Automatic Vending Association (AVA) to be in with a chance of winning £1,000.

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UCB Chefs Victorious at British Cookery Championships

University College Birmingham student and staff Chefs are victorious after winning an incredible amount of awards at the British Cookery Championships, held as part of The Hospitality Show this week.

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UCB launches £38 million higher education centre in historic Jewellery Quarter

University College Birmingham is launching the next phase of its £100 million investment in student facilities with a £38 million higher education centre in the Jewellery Quarter.

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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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Inspirational lecturer "delighted" to win university mentor of year

Senior chef lecturer Anthony Wright is no stranger to winning awards for his culinary prowess, but being recognised as an inspirational mentor to his students is something else.

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Melanie's success at the Cross at Kenilworth

NVQ Hospitality alumni Melanie Harris now works full-time at The Cross at Kenilworth, a Michelin star pub restaurant owned and run by award-winning chefs.

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Award-winning lecturer Craig named Most Inspirational Person of the Year

A University College Birmingham lecturer has been honoured with a special award recognising the work of unsung community heroes in the Midlands.

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Thai holiday inspires award-winning young chef at top culinary competition

A holiday in Thailand helped one of our international Culinary Arts Management degree students bag a brace of awards at a top culinary competition.

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Red carpet beckons for award-winning make-up artist

Student make-up artist Stephanie Harrison scooped a double award at one of the country’s top shows for beauty professionals.

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British Judo award caps stellar year for medal-winning Max

A budding British judo star studying at University College Birmingham has capped off a fantastic year of achievement by scooping a national award.

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Star bakery student on a roll with win at World Bread Awards

A star UCB student is on a roll after winning the Trainee Baker category at the World Bread Awards, which celebrate the best of the best in bread-making in the UK.

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UCB chefs in the running for Young Seafood Chef of the Year 2015

Professional Cookery students Timothy Jones and Bozhidar Ivanov are perfecting their cookery skills in preparation for the grand final of Young Seafood Chef of the Year 2015 after winning a regional heat at City College, Norwich.

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University restaurant best for business networking in Midlands hospitality awards

Our award-winning Restaurant at Birmingham College of Food is officially the best place in the Midlands for businesses to network over great food, drink and service.