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Gemma is Professional Beauty Awards finalist

UCB Theatrical & Media Make-Up lecturer Gemma Richmond is a finalist in the Professional Beauty Awards 2015 for Make-Up Specialist of the Year.

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The Craft Guild of Chefs Graduate Awards

A top culinary guild broke with tradition to hold its prestigious graduate awards outside London for the first time 鈥� at 蜜桃传媒.

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Keeley rises to the challenge at bakery awards

There was double delight for one trainee baker after her mouth-watering breads won plaudits at two competitions in one week.

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Spotlight on Great Teaching Awards 2020

Twelve talented tutors have been nominated by 蜜桃传媒 students to receive special awards in recognition of their outstanding teaching.

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WM Tourism Awards unite education and industry impact

Students and staff enjoy prestigious awards evening.

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University of the Year in 2022 national student choice awards

蜜桃传媒 has won University of the Year in the聽2022聽Whatuni聽Student Choice Awards聽(WUSCA), the leading higher education awards based solely on student choice.

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Chef graduate triumphs in prestigious hospitality awards

A 蜜桃传媒 graduate picked up the 'Best Newcomer' accolade at Birmingham Hospitality Association awards.

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Bakery graduate and entrepreneur wins at top business awards

A 蜜桃传媒 graduate and entrepreneur has won two awards at a prestigious regional ceremony highlighting excellence in business.

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Shortlisted for University of the Year in Student Choice Awards

蜜桃传媒聽has been shortlisted for University of the Year in the 2022聽Whatuni聽Student Choice Awards (WUSCA), the leading higher education awards ceremony based solely on student choice.

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UCB shortlisted in Prospects Postgraduate Awards 2014

蜜桃传媒 has been shortlisted for a Prospects Postgraduate Award.

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Shortlisted for best student experience in national nursing awards

蜜桃传媒 has been shortlisted for Best Student Experience in the national Student Nursing Times Awards 2023.

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All-conquering culinary team praised on awards success

Members of UCB鈥檚 culinary team were congratulated on their triumph at a prestigious national competition by the University鈥檚 governors.

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Brilliant bakers scoop score of awards at ABST Competition

Budding bakers have bagged a big haul of more than twenty medals for 蜜桃传媒 at one of the baking industry's top national competitions.

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International winner and Uni of the Year runner-up in student choice awards

蜜桃传媒 has won the International award and was crowned University of the Year runner-up in the聽2023聽Whatuni聽Student Choice Awards聽(WUSCA), the leading higher education awards based solely on student choice.

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Progressive university partnership sponsors top emerging talent awards

蜜桃传媒 and the University of Warwick have partnered up to headline sponsor the region鈥檚 top awards for recognising emerging talent.

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UCB English lecturer wins Teacher of Year at national awards

A UCB lecturer won Teacher of the Year at a set of UK awards celebrating outstanding, pioneering and innovative work in the development of English.

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Double trouble – UCB students are contenders for UK's top baking awards

Not one, but two top bakery students are up for 'Rising Star' at the prestigious Baking Industry Awards taking place this September.

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Lecturers held up as shining examples at University teaching awards

Seven UCB lecturers have been recognised for going above and beyond the call of duty for their students in the University's annual Spotlight on Great Teaching Awards.

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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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Rising star students taste sweet success in annual bakery awards

Students from the College of Food swept the board yet again at the Alliance of Bakery Students and Trainees Awards.

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UCB Lecturer triumphs at the renowned Craft Guild of Chefs Awards

Mathew Shropshall, Chef Lecturer at UCB's College of Food, has won the esteemed title of 'Chef Lecturer of the Year' at the Annual Craft Guild of Chefs Awards.

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University's student employability consultants win national service awards

Two members of the Hired team, 蜜桃传媒鈥檚 dedicated impartial careers, employability and placements service, have won big at the annual Unitemps awards.

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Charlotte brushes up on skills for finals of regional fashion awards

A UCB student who swapped a potential career in law for one in specialist make-up is brushing up on her skills to compete in the finals of the Midlands Fashion Awards.

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ASPIRE Awards celebrate commitment of college students during coronavirus lockdown

Star college students at 蜜桃传媒 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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University hailed best training provider runner-up at aviation industry awards

蜜桃传媒 is flying high after being hailed runner-up for best training provider at the aviation industry's national awards.

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College student chef and culinary arts professor recognised at national awards

An 鈥渆xceptional鈥� student and a chef lecturer devoted to his prot茅g茅s from 蜜桃传媒 both won top accolades at this year鈥檚 British Culinary Federation (BCF) annual dinner and awards.

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"Authentic" hospital placement wins at Student Nursing Times Awards

An "authentic" hospital placement opportunity available to 蜜桃传媒 nursing and physiotherapy students 鈥� designed and implemented as part of a wider collaboration 鈥� has won at the national Student Nursing Times Awards.

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Best education provider of the year at Student Nursing Times Awards

The award recognises our dedication to supporting students' personal growth and their ability to deliver person-centred, holistic care.

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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.

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Awards for all as students and lecturer scoop honours at Salon Culinaire

Everyone was a winner as 13 food and hospitality stars from 蜜桃传媒 each bagged an award at a top industry competition 鈥� and so did one of their lecturers.

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

Two excelling entrepreneurs from 蜜桃传媒 have received special recognition from an award-winning programme supporting student businesses in Birmingham.

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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 鈥� executive chef at The Ritz John Williams - as…

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蜜桃传媒 up for two innovation awards - vote now!

蜜桃传媒 has been nominated for 'Education Innovator of the Year' and 'Creative Industries Innovator of the Year'.

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University celebrates double national awards success for Graduate Re-Tune partnership

Regional collaboration reinforces the University鈥檚 commitment to collaborative employability initiatives.

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Star seven scoop array of awards in Salon Culinaire skills competition

Talented food and hospitality students from 蜜桃传媒 have bagged more than a dozen medals after showcasing their skills in a nationwide contest.

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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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Sports graduate makes Top 100 in UK marketing influencer awards

A go-getting graduate who now organises VIP hospitality for the likes of Wimbledon has been named one of the top 100 influencers in marketing.

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College of food trio celebrate wins at UK Young Restaurant Team of the Year awards

Team of students wins three trophies at this year鈥檚 UK Young Restaurant Team of the Year Awards.

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Former UCB chef and pastry students take top spots in Craft Guild Graduate Awards

Former UCB students Ieuan Davies and Ben Cowley dazzled the judges on their way to securing places in the Craft Guild of Chefs Graduate Awards hall of fame.

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Ellie recreates iconic British engineer as an octopus to win at National Make-up Awards

Ellie Burton is feeling shipshape after winning at the National Make-up Awards with her interpretation of iconic engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel as a sea creature, inspired by three ground-breaking ships he designed in the early 19th century.

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

蜜桃传媒 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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That's show business: hair and make-up students team up on glitzy awards show

Dozens of students from UCB's range of hair and make-up courses have pulled off a major show in Birmingham celebrating up-and-coming fashion designers from across the region.

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Food, glorious food! Student chefs and bakers serving up feast of awards for 2023

From brilliant bakers to super seafood chefs and a patisserie prize-winner, food students from 蜜桃传媒 have been enjoying a feast of competitive successes and memorable experiences this year.

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Zoe wins big at the Apprenticeship Awards

UCB Apprenticeship student and trainee pastry chef Zoe Turnecliff has won the Hospitality Advanced Apprenticeship Award at the Apprentice Awards 2015.

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Gabriela in finals for Annual Awards of Excellence

BA Hospitality and Events Management student Gabriela Murea has made it to the final for the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts鈥� Annual Awards of Excellence (AAE) 2015.

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Zoe is finalist in the Apprenticeship Awards

Trainee pastry chef Zoe Turnecliff is a finalist for the Hospitality Advance Apprentice of the Year award.聽 Zoe began her apprenticeship at the Hyatt Regency Birmingham in 2013 and works in the pastry kitchen.

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Anthony triumphs at "special" Craft Guild of Chefs Awards

The College of Food鈥檚 Anthony Wright has won Chef Lecturer of the Year at the 25th anniversary Craft Guild of Chefs Awards.

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UCB hosts Annual Awards of Excellence heats

The University hosted a semi-final for one of the UK鈥檚 most prestigious culinary awards 鈥� and was praised for its facilities.

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UCB proud host of RACA Annual Awards of Excellence

Eight top pastry chefs pushed themselves to the limit in UCB鈥檚 kitchens yesterday by the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts (RACA) Awards of Excellence (AAE) pastry final - described by the organisation as 鈥渢he most prestigious award available to young…

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Jessica is a winner at the National UK Blog Awards

Culinary Arts Management student Jessica Simmons has won a National UK Blog Awards trophy (Food and Drink category) for her blog聽Nourishing Jessica.

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Trailblazer Harprit recognised for dedication at British Indian Awards

The Assistant Director of Teaching and Learning Enhancement and lecturer at UCB beat off stiff competition to win Best in Education at the British Indian Awards.

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Success at ABST Awards

The annual conference of the Alliance for Bakery Students and Trainees (ABST) has once again seen success for UCB students.

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Top food hygiene awards for UCB chefs

Following the unprecedented success UCB had at the British Cookery Championships Live Final in January, two more awards have been gained from the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) by a student and a lecturer.

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UCB sponsors college's awards to recognise vocational sixth formers

蜜桃传媒 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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UCB English lecturer wins Teacher of Year at national awards

A UCB lecturer won Teacher of the Year at a set of UK awards celebrating outstanding, pioneering and innovative work in the development of English.

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FE Celebration and Awards Ceremony 2015

UCB鈥檚 Level 3 students celebrated completing their courses in style at a Celebration Event evening at Birmingham Town Hall, held in recognition of all their hard work and achievements.

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Victory is sweet at ABST as bakers take home over 30 awards

Bakery and Patisserie Technology聽students have won another clean sweep of awards at the Alliance for Bakery Students and Trainees鈥� (ABST) Annual Conference and competition.

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NatWest reveals UCB's Business School as exclusive education partner for Entrepreneur Awards

The Business School聽at UCB has been named as education partner for the West Midlands regional Great British Entrepreneur Awards, organised by major retail and commercial bank NatWest.

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Wonder Woman body art to beautiful bridal hair - UCB wins big at National Make-up Awards

Budding hair and make-up artists from 蜜桃传媒 have scooped a huge haul of awards at a national industry competition.

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Queens and zombies bag string of awards for UCB at national hair and make-up competition

Zombies, queens and mummies were among the stunning creations produced by budding hair and make-up artists from 蜜桃传媒 as they bagged a string of awards at a national competition.

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Shortlisted for best nursing student experience and education provider

蜜桃传媒 has once again been shortlisted in the national Student Nursing Times Awards for Best Student Experience and Nurse Education Provider of the Year (pre-registration). Judges selected the University based on its excellence in nursing education and inspiring…

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Duo win special awards at celebration event for UCB apprentices

Apprentices from 蜜桃传媒 gathered together on campus this week for UCB's first-ever Apprenticeship Celebration Event.

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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鈥檚 master bakers.

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Bake Off judge awards RACA apprentices at graduation night

Six students on UCB鈥檚 cutting edge聽Royal Academy of Culinary Arts (RACA) apprenticeship聽were thrilled to receive their graduation diplomas from none other than celebrated chef patissier and TV judge Benoit Blin.

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

A 蜜桃传媒 graduate is celebrating after winning an award at one of the most prestigious events in the baking industry.

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Gabriela wins prestigious service award

Opus Restaurant waitress Gabriela Murea has achieved the Service Award in the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts鈥� Annual Awards of Excellence (AAE) 2015.

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University scoops award for hospitality innovation

蜜桃传媒 is celebrating after being praised for innovation at the Hospital Assured Awards.

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Victory lap: Training award shortlist rounds out University’s 2023 accolades

蜜桃传媒 has been shortlisted for an award recognising outstanding training and education provision within the Greater Birmingham region, which brings to a close a fantastic year of awards for the institution.

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College of Food shortlisted for an award of excellence

UCB鈥檚 College of Food team has been shortlisted for the Springboard Awards for Excellence (Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism), which celebrates outstanding industry achievements in promoting careers, attracting and developing people and best employment practice.

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Star graduates celebrated with ‘30 Under 30’ Acorn hospitality award

Two enterprising UCB graduates have been recognised as rising stars of the hospitality industry at the 2026 Acorn Awards.

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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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University wins national hospitality and catering apprenticeships award

蜜桃传媒 took home the Hospitality and Catering Provider of the Year award at the nationally recognised AAC Apprenticeship Awards. Held as part of the AAC FE Week yearly conference, the judges acknowledged the quality of placement offered by…

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Flying high tourism student presented with award at Houses of Parliament

Model student Kayleigh Parrott-Goldthorp is flying high after being officially recognised at a leading travel and tourism association's annual awards, celebrating the UK's very highest calibre students in the field.

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Star-struck after picking up award at Sir Richard Branson's home

A former UCB student was totally star-struck at an awards ceremony held at the home of Sir Richard Branson. And the glitzy event capped a memorable week during which his Birmingham-based business scooped another prestigious prize.

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Second Uni of the Year crown up for grabs as university bags nine award nominations

蜜桃传媒 is in the running for an incredible nine accolades at the 2023 Whatuni Student Choice Awards (WUSCA) 鈥� and could be named University of the Year for the second year in a row.

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Syd wins BCF award

UCB staff member Syd Adkins Fouracre has been presented with the Ken Fraser Memorial Award by the British Culinary Foundation (BCF).

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Chef lecturer who set up community cooking school wins regional champion award

A chef lecturer at 蜜桃传媒 who returned to his roots to launch an inspirational community-based culinary school for young people has been recognised at a regional awards.

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Barchester Homes 'Chef of the Year' heat

Barchester Homes used UCB's kitchen facilities to host their competition for 'Chef of the Year' award 2014 as part of their annual care awards.

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

A 蜜桃传媒 lecturer has been honoured with a special award recognising the work of unsung community heroes in the Midlands.

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Lecturer Harprit nominated for British Indian Award

Harprit Thacker, UCB鈥檚 Assistant Director for Teaching and Learning, says she is 鈥渢hrilled鈥� after being nominated for a British Indian Award for her exceptional contribution to education.

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April Bloomfield is Best Chef in New York

Top New York chef April Bloomfield has won the award for Best Chef in New York at the James Beard Awards.

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University in running for top regional sustainability excellence award

蜜桃传媒 has been shortlisted for a Midlands Sustainability Excellence Award.

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Youth skills app earns Future Faces award nomination for graduate Ioana

A 蜜桃传媒 graduate is in line for an award after launching an app to help provide diverse learning opportunities for young people.

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World class standards of service lead to top industry award

Raising the bar and providing even higher standards of service across the University has seen UCB pick up a prestigious award from the leading hospitality association.

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Disabled Students Society wins national award for being “pillar of support”

The society, which is part of the University鈥檚 Guild of Students, has won the Committee Excellence Award at the 2021聽NSVAs.

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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鈥檚 top shows for beauty professionals.

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UCB wins top student award at Nestlé Professional Toque d'Or

蜜桃传媒 has scooped the Nestl茅 Professional Toque d鈥橭r, the nation鈥檚 top student culinary and restaurant service award.

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UCB chefs bag award at UK Young Seafood Chef of the Year final

Two student chefs from 蜜桃传媒 have scooped an award in the final of a national seafood contest...

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hired@UCB manager "floored" to win national work experience award

A UCB manager who sets undergraduates up with work placements has won a national award for creating a first-of-its-kind degree module to give students who may 鈥渓ack in academic confidence鈥� a real edge on their CVs.

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British Judo award caps stellar year for medal-winning Max

A budding British judo star studying at 蜜桃传媒 has capped off a fantastic year of achievement by scooping a national award.

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UCB outreach officer up for top events management award

A UCB outreach officer whose events management skills have helped over a thousand pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds access higher education is up for a top award.

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Susan Wins High Apprenticeship Award for Health Education England

Susan Bunyan, Senior Operations Manager for West Midlands Ambulance Service, won the Higher Apprenticeship Award for her commitment and dedication to her studies and her outstanding ability to lead her team whilst ensuring all patients' needs are met.

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Students who overcame challenges awarded bursaries thanks to Whatuni award win

Six students who overcame huge challenges to get a university education have been awarded an incredible bursary to help them out financially 鈥� all thanks to 蜜桃传媒鈥檚 Whatuni award win earlier this year.

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Adeena's journey drives university digital team's award success

Working in partnership with academics from the University's Dietetics course, the DICE team showcased a patient's story through an innovative e-learning tool, and won a prestigious award for their efforts.

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Adapting to digital to engage make-up students leads to virtual learning award

The University has won the Library Teaching and Learning Award from education provider Talis

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Universities partnership to boost career opportunities leads to award nomination

A project between hired@UCB and careers services at two other Birmingham universities to boost higher level employment for local students and graduates in their home region has been shortlisted for a national award.

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UCB wins award for industry engagement

UCB have won an award for partnership between education and industry for their collaboration with Mitchells & Butlers at the PACE (Professional Association for Catering Education) and People 1st Learning and Development Forum 2014.

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Whatuni award winners 2024

蜜桃传媒 has won awards for its student support, international and postgraduate provision in the only awards in the UK based solely on student choice.