Author: kathysharpe
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Bradford College Cements Ambitious Plans for Transformational Campus Buildings
Bradford College is laying the foundation for national Colleges Week 2024 (26 February – 1 March) with work getting underway on several large capital investment projects. Over the last two years, Bradford College has successfully secured nearly £29 million in funding. The considerable investment will enhance, refurbish, and build new aspirational facilities in the heart…
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Bradford College Partnership with Bradford Bulls Charges On
Bradford College and Bradford Bulls Rugby League Football Club have signed and committed to a new educational partnership agreement for 2024. The exciting deal will provide students and staff with benefits such as stadium tours, discounted tickets, work experience placements, and a host of opportunities to work together. Speaking about the re-signing between two of…
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College Collaborates with National Software Supplier to Bring New Educational Platform to Market
Leeds College of Building and leading technology firm Collsys have joined forces to pioneer a new software package for the further education sector. The Collsys ‘Academic Suite’ is designed to track knowledge, skills, and behaviours across all academic disciplines. It combines with their ‘Employability Suite’ to provide a comprehensive single platform solution including work placement,…
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Bradford Schools Receive Electric Kit Car Donations Ahead of Formula 24 Challenge
School pupils across Bradford have been tasked with building and racing their own electric kit cars thanks to an innovative new education partnership. Bradford College is supporting the charity Greenpower Education Trust to launch the first Formula 24 Challenge in West Yorkshire. The project will give local 11-16-year-olds the chance to build and race a…
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Bradford College Performing Arts Student Wins Yorkshire Asian Young Achiever Award
The winners of the Yorkshire Asian Young Achiever Awards (YAYA’s) were recently announced at a gala awards at the Cedar Court Hotel in Bradford. The awards were founded four years ago by Bradford-charity the QED Foundation and are supported by title sponsor, York St John University. They celebrate young people aged 16 to 30 of…
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New Chair of West Yorkshire Consortium of Colleges Announced
The West Yorkshire Consortium of Colleges has appointed Nikki Davis, CEO and Principal of Leeds College of Building as its new Chair. In 2022, Nikki was appointed the first ever female CEO and Principal at Leeds College of Building. Nikki, who brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the role, is committed to leading…
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Grant Applications Open for 10th Annual Weston Charity Awards
Applications for the Weston Charity Awards 2024 are now officially open thanks to a collaboration between The Garfield Weston Foundation and charity partner Pilotlight. The Weston Charity Awards celebrate and support ambitious front-line charities working in Community, Welfare, Youth, and Environment. This year is the 10th anniversary of the transformational support package worth over £22,000…
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West Yorkshire Colleges secure funding to accelerate digital innovation in education
West Yorkshire Colleges, including Leeds College of Building, have been successful in securing £6.9 million from the Department for Education to digitise teaching and learning in key sectors. The funding is part of the Local Skills Improvement Fund (LSIF) and will launch a West Yorkshire digital innovation project led by colleges. The project will support…
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Leeds College of Building Construction Taster Promotes Lifelong Learning
Energy and regeneration specialist Equans held an interactive trades taster day at Leeds College of Building to promote exciting and varied construction careers. Hosted at the College’s South Bank Campus, the event aimed to inspire young people and adults currently unemployed, looking to upskill, or considering changing to a career in construction. Four interactive sessions…
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Bond Bryan Architects Launch New Partnership with Bradford College
A brand new ‘Academy’ based at the Bradford College Trinity Green Campus has launched in partnership with Sheffield-based architects, Bond Bryan. The Bond Bryan Academy will see the company’s team of highly skilled professionals serve as guest lecturers, adding vital industry knowledge and perspective to Bradford College students’ learning. Bond Bryan will also undertake workshops,…