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ABST Conference 2021

Conference 2021 was a huge success, despite being held socially distanced!
If you had the opportunity to join us, we are sure you enjoyed the day.
Here are some of the highlights from the online session and you have the opportunity to watch it again as well​! 

Join Us...

Becoming a member has never been easier. Why not join us free this year and get access to our members area. 

Lets have a chat

Its always nice to have a chat! So why not check out the updates and let us know what you think?

Conference

One of the highlights of the baking industry calendar. Learn about our annual student conference.

Sponsors

Couldn't do it without you! Seriously! Our sponsors help us, help you. Check out our awesome sponsors. 

Bakery Competitions

Every year, hundreds of bakery students take part in our national competitions from all over the UK.

Learn about baking?

If you want to learn about baking in the UK check this out. You can even get a BSc degree in baking!

The Innovation Award

The ABST and Guenther Bakeries are very pleased to announce the Innovation Award which will be judged during the ABST Committee Meeting on Saturday 05th March 2022 at University College Birmingham. 

Prize Money
1st Place     | £100 | Medal and Innovation Trophy
2nd Place   | £50 | Medal
3rd Place    | £25 | Medal

Entries
Students should contact their Bakery Lecturer to enter competition. Only entries that have registered for the competition will be judged. Products can be sent to UCB for judging so there is no need for students to be present on the day.

Competition Details
Students need to produce an innovative Burger Bun and Sweet Morning good. Full details and rules for the competition can be found by clicking the button below.

Your ABST student reps

We are very pleased to announce that the following students have been elected as ABST Student Reps;
Higher Education
​UCB 
NBS 
Sheffield 

​Further Education
Blackpool
​Tameside
Limerick
Student Rep
​Jonah Street
Kelly Senior
​Connor Taylor
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Student Rep
Angela Rowlands
Lisa Strudwick
Oliwia Tworo

Spotlight on Education

Check out our Spotlight on Education area of the website, where each month we will be focusing on a different bakery training establishment to let you know about Bakery Colleges and Universities throughout the UK and Ireland.

ABST Conference 2022

Save the date! ABST Annual Conference 2022 dates have now been confirmed so to find out when it is and the location, head on over to our Annual Conference 2022 updates page. You can also register your interest, so we can keep you updated as the plans progress during the year!

Student Bursary applications

We are very pleased to share with you two exceptional student bursary's provided by the Worshipful Company of Bakers. These will run next year in 2022 and available to all bakery students. For more information click the button below which explains the opportunities in more detail, and how to apply.