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Where are you now?
At University College Birmingham, we value the achievements and experiences of all our alumni. Your story will inspire and motivate current and future students, as well as fellow alumni. We're proud of our university community and can't wait to share your story.
If you’re not sure what to write, we have some prompts to help you get started:
- How did your time at UCB prepare you for your current career or life path?
- What obstacles did you overcome to get to where you are today?
- What advice would you give to current students and recent graduates?
We also encourage you to share any photos or videos that can help illustrate your story.
Once you submit your story, we may feature it on our website and social media pages, so that your community can celebrate your achievements with you.
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James Whiting
Since studying at both college and degree level at University College Birmingham, James has gone on to build a multi-million-pound brand that is now one of the fastest-growing c…
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Garima Poddar
A celebrity in India, Garima wanted to study for her master’s at a university with “the best culinary courses in the world”.
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Katie Garrett
Katie not only won a new product development role with royal wedding cake maker Fiona Cairns when she graduated, but also a top industry award.
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John Daniel
John has made a huge difference to people’s lives since graduating, including working with vulnerable children as a support worker.
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Kenny Simpson
Kenny not only got to support the Scotland rugby team at the 2019 World Cup, but now works for a Championship rugby side.
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Whitney Nwabuwe
Attending a hospitality careers event during her degree quickly led to a foot in the door for budding events planner Whitney.
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Viki Martin
Viki’s decision to study online with University College Birmingham boosted her career while enabling her to spend quality time with her young family.
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Samuel Salter
As a business leadership graduate for Collins Aerospace, Samuel is flying the flag for industry improvement – and it all started at University College Birmingham.
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