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Deputy Dean for Quality Assurance and Enhancement

Professor Michelle Callanan

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Executive Dean of the School of Psychology

Professor Gill Brown

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Lecturer

Professor Bernhard Schumacher

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Associate professor and Deputy Dean

Sean Preston

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Associate Professor, Head of Department (Business and Enterprise)

Kathryn Hayat

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Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer of Digital

Dr Fahmida Abedin

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British Psychological Society accreditation

Our undergraduate and postgraduate psychology degree courses are accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).

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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.

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Our economic impact

At 蜜桃传媒, 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 拢358 million across the UK.

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International Scholarships

A full list of all international scholarships on offer at 蜜桃传媒

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Vice Dean (School of Health, Life Sciences and Education)

Stephen Garvey

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Executive Dean - Business School

David Paulson

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Head of Department

Laura Hodgkiss

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Self-made entrepreneur to be made Honorary Professor

Surinder Arora, Founder and Chairman of the Arora Group, will be made an Honorary Professor and Fellow of 蜜桃传媒 at the institution鈥檚 graduation ceremony this week.

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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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Professor and Dean of STEM celebrated as ‘Built to Inspire’ mural unveiled

DfE campaign celebrates the work of Rosa Wells.

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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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UCB unveils new, state-of-the-art Health Hub

On Monday 6 March Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Professor Ray Linforth, cut the ribbon at the official opening of UCB's new Health Hub.

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Vice-Chancellor celebrates culture and diversity at ‘Taste of Hunan’ event

Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Professor Michael Harkin, attended the prestigious 鈥楾aste of Hunan鈥� event in London, celebrating the rich culinary traditions and cultural heritage of China鈥檚 Hunan province.

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Top chef and longstanding UCB supporter Brian Turner CBE steps down as Bocuse d'Or president

Top chef and visiting UCB professor Brian Turner CBE has stepped down as president of the prestigious Bocuse d鈥橭r but will stay on the聽Bocuse d鈥橭r UK Academy聽as honorary life vice-president.

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Consul General to India visits 蜜桃传媒

In an event hosted by Vice-Chancellor and Principal Professor Michael Harkin, Dr Venkatachalam Murugan was welcomed to the University, with a tour of the campus facilities including the state-of-the-art Health Suite and Cyber Labs.

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Maple syrup takes centre stage at College of Food

Maple syrup has taken over UCB鈥檚 kitchens, with both Food Development and Innovation (FDI) and Bakery and Patisserie Technology (BPT) students working closely with visiting professor David Colcombe to create a number of delicious recipes with the much-loved condiment.

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UCB and CIM Join Forces

The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) is the leading professional body for marketers worldwide and exists to develop the marketing profession, maintain professional standards and improve the skills of marketing practitioners.

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Nursing associate apprenticeship offers specialist skills boost for health sector

A new apprenticeship programme at 蜜桃传媒 is set to provide a boost for the health sector by developing skills for specialist areas of the nursing profession.

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Students serve up success at Young Waiters Academy

UCB is running their first ever Young Waiters Academy, taking on students aged 14-15 to give them first-hand experience of what it鈥檚 like to work within the hospitality profession.

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Renowned chef awarded Honorary Fellowship by UCB

Renowned chef Brian Turner was among six outstanding candidates to be awarded an Honorary Fellowship at this years' graduation at UCB.

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Owlbert (and a friend) wing their way back to UCB

The Big Hoot auction took place on Thursday 15 October to help the iconic birds find their forever homes.聽 The owls all went for impressive sums, from 拢3,800 to 拢18,000, in an exciting evening of bidding wars held in the…

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Unstoppable Nathan crowned champ in top young chef competition

An unstoppable former 蜜桃传媒 student who represented England in the most prestigious culinary competition in the world has come out victorious at the British Culinary Federation鈥檚 Young Chef of the Year.

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University of Warwick partnership set to boost young people and economic recovery

The University of Warwick and 蜜桃传媒 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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Post-Brexit funding pledge secured for EU students

The British Government has officially announced that EU students applying for a place at university in the academic year 2019-2020 will both continue to pay the same tuition fees as UK students, and also continue to be eligible for the…

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EU undergraduates for 2018 intake remain eligible for funding, government announces

STUDENTS from EU countries starting undergraduate and master's courses in the UK in 2018/19 will be eligible for grants and loans, the government has confirmed.

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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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First graduands from University of Warwick partnership graduate

蜜桃传媒 graduands on University of Warwick accredited courses will be celebrating today, marking the first successful graduating cohort from the partnership between the two universities.

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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.

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UCB Culinary Olympiad winner returns inspired from second India trip

Multi award-winning聽Culinary Arts Management聽student Jack Gameson has visited the state of Maharashtra in India to give fellow undergraduates a taste of life at UCB. Even better, he returned having learned just as much as those he set out…

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Schools Commissioner for England addresses national conference at UCB

The Schools Commissioner for England, Dr Elizabeth Sidwell, C.B.E addressed a national conference at 蜜桃传媒 on 27 March on the impact of parental engagement on children's education.

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New international partnership to provide enriched opportunities

An exciting new collaboration between 蜜桃传媒 and Changsha Commerce and Tourism College could see opportunities to broaden horizons for both students and staff at both institutions.

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Students welcomed to “second academic home” at Warwick partnership celebration

Over 50 蜜桃传媒 students were guests of honour at an event to celebrate an exciting new partnership with the University of Warwick 鈥� designed to have far-reaching benefits for learners from all backgrounds and the wider economy.

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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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Healthcare heroes: first nursing and physiotherapy graduates celebrate

The first cohorts from 蜜桃传媒's Nursing (Adult) BSc (Hons) and Physiotherapy BSc (Hons) programmes graduated this month.

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Nursing graduate who found his calling during degree wins student of year

A recently-qualified student who was part of the very first cohort of the University鈥檚 adult nursing degree at the height of the pandemic has won a top education award for going above and beyond during his studies.

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Birmingham universities win cash pot to boost career opportunities for homegrown students

The University of Birmingham, Newman University and 蜜桃传媒 have won a grant from the Office for Students (OfS) to boost career opportunities for the city鈥檚 home-grown students.

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Innovative Birmingham education partnership receives funding to teach future skills

A Birmingham education partnership including 蜜桃传媒 has received funding to develop new and enhanced courses to help provide the skills needed in the Midlands鈥� future economy.

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Partnership expands University’s global reach

The MoU will strengthen the ties between the two institutions and foster a new partnership that will see students and academics benefit. The signing also saw an enterprising discussion around student exchange programmes and further collaboration that will enrich students…

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Learn how to prepare athletes from top sports scientists at UCB conference

Tickets are now on sale to see some the UK's top sports science experts in action at a conference designed to stretch people's knowledge at 蜜桃传媒.

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Former NFL coach among leading speakers at third annual UCB sports conference

Trailblazing American football coach Phoebe Schecter will be among the guest speakers at an exciting sports conference to be held at 蜜桃传媒 this month.

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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 蜜桃传媒.

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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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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.

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Everyone's a winner at first ever UCB sports conference

With a packed day of lively lectures, discussion and debate from leaders in the field of sports science, UCB's first ever Sports Performance and Rehabilitation Student Conference got off to a flying start.

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A day of celebration for graduating students

One thousand students will graduate at Symphony Hall Birmingham on Friday 20 September as the 蜜桃传媒 (UCB) annual Awards Congregations get underway.

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Students Celebrate at Hong Kong Graduation

One hundred and thirty three Graduands from Hong Kong, China, Macau and Thailand have been officially rewarded for their achievements at the 蜜桃传媒 International Awards Congregation which took place on Sunday 30 June at the JW Marriott, Pacific…

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Inspire 2013

Inspire 2013 has once again left students and staff at UCB with smiles on their faces and plenty of food for thought.聽 The annual conference was set up to share inspirational stories, activities and events across the whole of UCB.

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Women's health in sport to top agenda at university conference

蜜桃传媒 is set to host its sixth annual Sports Performance and Rehabilitation Conference (SPARC), with women's health in sport and exercise firmly at the top of the agenda.

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Academics shine in new publications - strengthening research led teaching and student success

How our published academics are inspiring students to do the same.

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Blog | OJ vs Coca Cola: a dietitian's response

Confused by conflicting advice on healthy food and drinks? Megan Bridger, Lecturer in Dietetics at 蜜桃传媒, takes a look at the most recent controversy: is coca-cola a healthier choice than the humble glass of orange juice?

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A glorious graduation: we look back on the day

A look back at 蜜桃传媒 September 2025 graduation.

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Natural prawn winners… UCB student chefs net seafood title

Talented trainee chefs from UCB have been named Young Seafood Chefs of the Year 2015.聽 After a storming success in their聽regional heat, Tim Jones and Bozhidar Ivanov, both studying Level 3 professional cookery, attended the final at the Grimsby…

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Former Mayor visits Bluebell Wood to see the vision made real

Sir Andy Street enjoyed a behind-the-scenes tour of the project.

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Innovative new education partnership is 'Made in Birmingham'

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

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University backs council civic project to help city bounce back from Covid pandemic

蜜桃传媒 has teamed up with Birmingham City Council as part of a project to support local communities as the region recovers from the coronavirus pandemic.

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Enriched global learning experiences underway with new partnership

A new partnership between the Symbiosis School of Culinary Arts (SSCA) in India and 蜜桃传媒 will strengthen academic experiences for students with a special new programme.

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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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University receives British Psychological Society degree accreditation

Psychology degrees at 蜜桃传媒 have received the official seal of approval from the leading professional association in the field.

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Alumnus dedicated to empowering students receives honorary fellowship

Errol Lawson, an award-winning entrepreneur and author dedicated to empowering the next generations has been made an honorary fellow of 蜜桃传媒 - where he proudly studied himself for a master's degree.

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Vice-Chancellor and alumnus Rosie Ginday receive New Year's Honours

蜜桃传媒 is not only celebrating its Vice-Chancellor and Principal being awarded an OBE, but also a former student 鈥� the founder of Miss Macaroon 鈥� receiving an MBE.

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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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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.

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Thailand alumni group launched at Bangkok 'royal retreat'

Bangkok's iconic Chakrabongse Villas, a royal retreat turned boutique hotel managed by an ex-UCB student, was the backdrop for the launch of a group for UCB's Thai alumni.

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UCB participate in the international NOH8 campaign

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

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UCB provides seriously cool apprenticeships

UCB have partnered up with Planet Ice and Silver Blades to implement employment and training initiatives designed to recruit, educate, nurture and develop young people within the ice rink and ice sports industries.

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UCB health and care apprenticeships are fit for future

UCB partnered with the National Skills Academy to sponsor an event for those working in the primary care industry.

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Innovative scheme to support new entrepreneurs

An innovative programme offering recent UCB graduates and students the opportunity to start their own businesses in Birmingham has secured another three years funding from the European Regional Development Fund.

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Bocuse d'Or Team set to go

Everyone at UCB wishes the very best of luck to Adam Bennett and his team when they take part in the prestigious Bocuse d'Or competition next Wednesday 30 January in Lyon.

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University partners share united vision for regional growth at Westminster reception

MPs, dignitaries, professionals and academics rallied to discuss the importance of harnessing education and new technology in the regeneration of the West Midlands at an event at the House of Commons sponsored by 蜜桃传媒 and the University of…

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New knowledge exchange hub to boost food sustainability and healthy eating

A new knowledge exchange hub designed to help address issues around healthy eating, food justice and food system sustainability is being launched at 蜜桃传媒 as part of a regional collaboration.

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Business School’s excellence recognised with CABS membership

The Business School is delighted to announce it has attained full membership of the Chartered Association of Business Schools.

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New multi-million-pound sixth form centre to support launch of A-level courses

蜜桃传媒 is to begin offering a range of A-level courses as part of a major multi-million-pound investment in a brand new sixth form centre.

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New partnership sees East Birmingham education centre officially launched

New partnership to provide academic support, mentoring and aspiration raising activities for young people in East Birmingham.

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Students turn over a new leaf with salad challenge

Food and Consumer Management students were tasked with creating the perfect salad for Costa Coffee shops.

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Emotional celebration for first nursing cohort who started at height of pandemic

There were emotional moments a-plenty for both students and teaching staff at a special celebration for 蜜桃传媒鈥檚 very first nursing cohort 鈥� who started their course right at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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INWED 2026: amplifying a national call for inclusion, belonging and skills innovation

National event highlighs inclusion, belonging and skills innovation in STEM.

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Aviation students land new facilities as UCB flies high as Centre of Excellence

Aviation students across degree and college courses at UCB are set to benefit from exciting new simulation facilities, including a state-of-the-art, mock plane cabin.

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Movies, meet-ups, music and more: UCB hosts special programme of events for LGBT History Month

蜜桃传媒 will be celebrating the LGBT community this February through a special programme of activities to mark LGBT History Month.

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A great scoop for UCB – lecturers deliver talk on ice cream at influential conference

Food Development and Innovation lecturers Mark Ewins and Dr Sarah Santos Murphy have delivered a workshop at the Institute of Food Science and Technology鈥檚 Sensory Science conference, hosted by UCB.

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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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Blues Ladies get cooking at UCB to kick-off sweet new sponsorship

Players from Birmingham City Ladies Football Club kicked-off their new sponsorship deal with The Federation of Quebec Maple Syrup Producers with an exclusive cooking session at UCB.

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UCB and NEC catering arm combat skills shortage in apprenticeship deal

蜜桃传媒 has struck a forward-thinking apprenticeship deal with the NEC Group鈥檚 catering arm to help combat the industry鈥檚 shortage of skilled chefs.

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Pupils explore versatility of maple syrup as part of ambassador visit

Year nine and 10 cookery students were invited to explore the versatility of maple syrup as part of a whistle-stop visit to UCB by an ambassador for the famous Canadian export.

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Young researchers present their findings at UCB

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

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A message to international students

A message to international students from Vice-Chancellor and Principal

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Executive dean ‘honoured’ to take part in Commonwealth Games medal ceremony

A familiar face from 蜜桃传媒 has made an appearance at the medal podium in the Commonwealth Games 鈥� and without even needing to compete!

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Contractors move in to develop University's new sustainable construction centre

Work on 蜜桃传媒's new state-of-the-art sustainable construction skills centre is now officially underway with the appointment of GMI Construction Group.

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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 蜜桃传媒 and other institutions around the West Midlands.

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Strength of student voice recognised in National Student Survey 2024

蜜桃传媒鈥檚 commitment to listening to the voices of its students has been recognised in the National Student Survey 2024. The University scored 84.5% in the annual survey for taking on student feedback to improve courses, six points higher…