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Safely returning to campus in March 2021
Details on our plans to return to campus following the Prime Minister's announcement.
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11th May 2021
Melissa overcomes the odds to secure English degree place
Access to HE student Melissa has thrived at UCEN Manchester while living with anxiety.
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26th March 2021
Graduate Sam shares his UCEN Manchester journey
From welder to theatre graduate for ambitious Sam.
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25th March 2021
UCEN Manchester graduate selected for prestigious photography project
First Light project will feature the work of Schnel Franzine, who graduated last year.
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12th February 2021
Make-up Artistry student hits the headlines with her face painting skills
Toni-Louise Fay has wowed social media with her talent for transformations.
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5th August 2020
Kelly’s back in the classroom
She reflects on her time at UCEN Manchester after graduating with first-class honours.
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22nd July 2020
UCEN Manchester student shares powerful lockdown poem
‘Five Elements of Hope’ explores trauma recovery
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15th June 2020
Inspiring jewellery from designer Julie
UCEN Manchester student explores the theme of beauty with her final project.
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7th May 2020
Make-up skills turn Beth into social media star
Amazing special effects transformations from UCEN Manchester student.
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21st April 2020
UCEN Manchester welcomes Mariama
Open Eye Gallery curator joins photography degree at UCEN Manchester
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21st October 2019
Rebecca has special effect on London’s make up scene
Former student launches capital career in the big smoke as SFX MUA and Prosthetic Artist.
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10th October 2019
More than just a Makeup Course
Student finds her future career path through FDA Special Effects Makeup Artistry
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7th October 2019
Keeping up with Katie
Student achieves top marks studying Make-up Artistry and Special Effects with UCEN Manchester.
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26th September 2019
A Fearless Future for Charlotte
Graphic Design & Advertising student, Charlotte has gone on to secure full time work.
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26th September 2019
Made up with Make-up Artistry and SFX
Khea-Mai felt her time at UCEN Manchester has allowed her to grow in confidence
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25th September 2019
Overt success for Jack Eke
Student creates a clothing line with a message.
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20th September 2019
Jenson Francis finds Contemporary Photography Practices
Contemporary Photography Practices case study
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19th September 2019
Hannah Stansfield: Departmental Team Leader for Construction
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2nd August 2019
Creative course is perfect for Emily
“Attending this course has been the best decision of my life.”
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1st August 2019
Kile sees her dreams brought to life at UCEN Manchester
"My tutors never stopped believing in me."
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29th July 2019
Emma is flying high with tourism degree
“My time here has opened my eyes to possibilities I had never thought of.”
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25th July 2019
Hulin finds UCEN Manchester First Class
Alumni Hulin Tchakounte Leuta achieves his first class dream with UCEN Manchester
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10th May 2019
Talented Thomas writes the book on acting
UCEN Manchester graduate gives acting advice
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3rd December 2018
Keisha Adair Swaby
Keisha praises the great support from UCEN Manchester
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29th November 2018
Justin has the formula for success
Justin is set on science after swaping logistics for medical research
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19th November 2018
Ellie Sammer
Acting student Ellie Sammer is pursuing her theatrical dreams with UCEN Manchester
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11th July 2018
Learning is essential for continued growth – Belinda Grantham’s story
Belinda explains why you should never stop learning
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29th June 2018
I don’t think I’ll ever stop learning – Wayne Steven Jackson’s blog
UCEN Manchester lecturer Wayne Steven Jackson shares his adult learning experience
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5th April 2018
Media graduates converge on next project of iconic director Shane Meadows
The Manchester Film School graduate Amy meets fellow alumni on Channel 4 drama
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12th February 2018
Alex Williams - BA (Hons) Acting for Live and Recorded Media
Alex signed with a top agent after graduating from his Acting for Live and Recorded Media degree
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29th January 2018
Lauren Greer - BA (Hons) Theatre and Performance
I’ve gained so many diverse skills that have rounded me as a performer
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2nd January 2018
Jordan Eastwood – PGCE Year 2 student
Jordan was driven by a determination to become fully qualified & pursue a full-time teaching career
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10th December 2017
Sean Kelly – FDA Film and TV Production
My career as a grip specialist kicked off as a result of a contact I got through one of my lecturers
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12th December 2017
Amy McIntyre - Film and TV Production
Amy joined lots of our other graduates working on set in the film and TV industry
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16th December 2017
Lucy Bridge – HND in Hair and Make-up
Since graduating Lucy has worked with some of the world’s biggest fashion magazines
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19th September 2017
Ben Williams – FDSc in Network Engineering with Administration
Ben was looking for a career change, that’s where UCEN Manchester came in
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10th October 2017
Phill Wroth – FDSc in Network Engineering with Administration, BSc (Hons)
Phill came to UCEN Manchester with clear goals to unlock the potential he always knew he had
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4th November 2017
Makile Moyana, BA Business and Management
Find out how Makile Moyana made the decision to return to education as a mature student and parent
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20th December 2016
Edited highlights
Broadcast Television Alumnus gains credit as Edit Assistant on Channel 4 documentary
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26th June 2016
Silver screen success!
College alumnus celebrates screen success with preview screening at HOME cinema.
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25th October 2017
From College to Catwalk
Find out how Mohammed Hussain, a former Syrian refugee, has gone from College to catwalkGot a question?
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