University of Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent College are joining forces to help more students to upskill and realise their potential. University and College leaders have signed a Memorandum of Understanding which commits both institutions to work together to support College students on their education journey. University of Staffordshire Vice-Chancellor Professor Martin Jones said: “This enables us…
With the rise in mental health problems in adults, the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group has taken an important step to enhance its student support services by launching mental health support platform, TalkCampus. According to Mind, only one in three adults with a common mental health problem are currently getting treatment in the form of talking…
To continue to deliver an excellent service to its students and stakeholders, the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group has launched a brand-new intuitive website for its three Colleges – creating an engaging and interactive user experience. Designed to create a responsive and immersive experience for all users, the new website is mobile-friendly, has improved functionality,…
Mike Ward, a Carpentry and Joinery lecturer at Cambria’s Bersham Road site in Wrexham, has spent years designing and building furniture, planters, sheds and more for educators across the area. This time it was the turn of The Rofft School in Marford, which has a unique outdoor learning environment for the Explorer Nursery and Reception…
The Bigger Boat Challenge – referencing the 1975 movie hit, Jaws – could be the toughest yet for Karl Jackson and his Coleg Cambria colleagues. Taking place over two days from Friday October 25, the 12-strong team from the college’s Bersham Road site in Wrexham will kayak around two lakes and hike a 22-kilometre route…
United Colleges Group (UCG) are delighted to announce that one of its students has been awarded a Medallion for Excellence at WorldSkills Lyon 2024. Mark Kiss, from College of North West London (CNWL), part of UCG, reached the world standard mark of 700 points in his Web Technologies category to win the prestigious medallion after…
Dr Allison Gardner, MP for Stoke-on-Trent South was quizzed by learners from Stoke on Trent College, during a roundtable discussion on Apprenticeships. Dr Gardner visited the Burslem campus on Friday (20 September). Her visit included a tour of the facilities, including the state-of-the-art Advanced Construction Centre which opened earlier this year, before joining a discussion…
The College Marketing Network (CMN) is thrilled to announce its 2024/25 series of online workshops, commencing on 25 September 2024. This series is designed to empower marketing professionals within the education sector with cutting-edge strategies, tools, and insights to enhance their marketing efforts and adapt to the evolving landscape of digital communication. Series Highlights: “We…
The College Marketing Network (CMN), the leading association for marketing professionals in the Further Education (FE) sector, is proud to announce its comprehensive rebrand, marking an exciting new chapter for the organisation. The refreshed brand is not only a visual transformation but also a reflection of CMN’s renewed mission: to foster a dynamic environment where…
Times are changing and so is City of Bristol College. The college is now propelling itself into the future with a fresh perspective, all whilst retaining its focus on providing the city of Bristol and wider region with quality education and pathways into productive careers. An entirely new brand was unveiled last week for the…