• College Welcomes Team Wales’ Torch to Tycoch Campus

    Gower College Swansea has welcomed the Team Wales torch to Tycoch Campus, marking a key milestone on its journey across Wales ahead of this year’s WorldSkills UK National Finals. The torch relay is building excitement ahead of the National Finals – hosted in Wales for the very first time on 26-28 November – and shining…

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  • CMN Launches First Ever Podcast!

    The College Marketing Network (CMN) is thrilled to launch our very first podcast series, available now wherever you listen to your podcasts! Learn from FE marketers who are driving change, innovation, and creativity across the sector. From standout campaigns to the clever use of film and video in college communications, our guests reveal the stories…

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  • Ibstock Academy Launches at Walsall College to Support the Next Generation of Construction Talent and Community Growth

    Ibstock Plc, a UK leading manufacturer of building products, has officially launched its pilot Ibstock Academy at Walsall College, marking a key milestone in its commitment to supporting construction skills across the sector. The Academy was unveiled at a ribbon-cutting ceremony held at Walsall College’s Green Lane Campus, attended by students, educators, and representatives from across the industry –…

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  • Mandate PR Joins Forces with Buckinghamshire College Group to Empower Future Communicators

    Buckinghamshire College Group is proud to welcome Mandate PR as our newest Cornerstone Employer for our Marketing T Level programme, marking the beginning of a dynamic partnership aimed at empowering students with real-world industry experience. This announcement coincides with T Level Week 2025 (13th–17th October), a national celebration of technical education and the transformative impact…

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  • Students Take the First Step to Top Universities

    Hundreds of young learners were recently invited to attend the launch of the Swansea Seren Hub for 2025/26, where they were able to find out more about the skills needed to apply to the UK’s top universities. The event, led by Gower College Swansea and Swansea University and held at the Great Hall on the…

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  • University Centre Peterborough Among First Wave of Providers for the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE)

    University Centre Peterborough, part of Inspire Education Group (IEG), has been confirmed as one of the first Higher Education providers in the UK to deliver under the new Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE) initiative. A major milestone in the Government’s vision to make higher education more flexible, accessible, and responsive to employer needs. Only Higher Education…

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  • Inspire Education Group Win Large Business of the Year at Rutland & Stamford Mercury Business Awards

    Inspire Education Group (IEG) has been awarded Large Business of the Year at the 2025 Rutland & Stamford Mercury Business Awards. The judges recognised IEG’s growth, diversification and impact since its formation in 2020, highlighting the Group’s role as both an education leader and a major regional business. With a £65m turnover, over 1,300 staff…

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  • Inspire Education Group Wins Training Provider of the Year at the Peterborough Telegraph Apprenticeship Awards 2025

    Inspire Education Group (IEG) is proud to have been named Training Provider of the Year at the Peterborough Telegraph Apprenticeship Awards 2025. The award recognises IEG’s impact in developing apprenticeship provision that directly responds to employer demand and supports the region’s economic growth. With over 1,000 apprentices in training across more than 40 standards, IEG…

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  • College Alumni’s Short Film Selected for Prestigious International Festival

    A short film created by recent alumni of Buckinghamshire College Group has been officially selected for the Bournemouth International Film Festival, where it will compete in the Best UK Short Film category.  The film, Tomorrow Never Knows, was developed as a passion project shortly after the team completed their studies on our Level 3 Film…

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  • Stoke on Trent College Recognised for Excellence in Apprenticeships by City & Guilds

    Stoke on Trent College’s commitment to high-quality apprenticeship delivery has been officially recognised by leading awarding body City & Guilds, with the College receiving the prestigious ‘EPA Approved Excellence Provider’ award. The award celebrates the outstanding standard of the College’s apprenticeship provision, acknowledging the success of its learners, the dedication of staff, and the College’s close collaboration…

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