Our Story

Welcome to UCB Guild, the home of student life here at University College Birmingham.  

The Guild is an independent charity, led by a team of students elected every year by all the students here at UCB. We exist to make sure that you have an amazing experience whilst studying at UCB, whether you’re at college or university.   

Our Values

We are Ambitious

We believe we can become one of the best students’ unions in the country, and we strive to be the best we can be to get there.   We show pride in UCB Guild, who we are and what we do

We are Inclusive

We are a student-led community with diverse experiences where everyone plays their part as a team – staff, officers and students – together. We will champion engagement with the Guild from the full breadth of the UCB community and will be purposeful as we remove barriers to participation. When our views differ, we will find constructive ways to move forward together.

We are Dynamic

We really believe in this brilliant community and the power it has, and we show that in all we do. We bring energy and creativity to the table, whether in representing students’ needs or creating participation opportunities. We know that UCB, the education sector, and issues for our students will all change over time, and we will be ready to adapt accordingly.

We are Kind and Caring

We show genuine care for each other and ourselves. We make time and space to support and hear one-another when it’s needed. And, we will be brave in challenging one-another when we have the potential to aim higher. If we make mistakes along the way, we give ourselves the grace to grow and learn from it together.

We are Dependable

We recognize the Guild’s capacity to not only improve students’ education, but to enrich their lives. We will be intentional in the promises that we make so that we know we will deliver them. It won’t always be easy, but we commit to putting in the work for the sake of our community.

What do we do?

We provide you with opportunities to lead and grow

We’re an institution full of creators. We bake cakes, and we build businesses. We’re make up artists and we’re mixologists – and we know that going along to your classes and lectures is just one part of the picture when it comes to getting all the skills and experiences you need to realise all your dreams. The Guild provides you with opportunities, support and guidance to take the lead and grow your futures. 

We make sure your voice is heard

The Guild represents students at UCB on the issues that matter to you. We do this in all sorts of ways, from sitting on senior boards and committees in UCB to meeting regularly with staff across all schools and courses to present the perspective of students and make sure you’re included in the conversation. We’re your biggest cheerleaders, standing up for you, and making sure you get the recognition and respect you deserve.

We champion and nurture our student community

We want to make sure that every single student at UCB feels that they belong here, and knows that UCB is their home. Through sports and societies, activities and events, the Guild is the glue that holds our student community together.      

University College Birmingham Guild of Students is a charity with registered charity number 1177734