City College Plymouth has proudly launched its cutting-edge Cyber Security Suite, further cementing its reputation as a leader in digital education. This milestone comes as the College celebrates being awarded the prestigious 2024/25 AoC Beacon Award for Digital Innovation – a national recognition of excellence in further education. The new Cyber Security Suite has been…
City College Plymouth has been recognised as a trailblazer in digital innovation, winning the prestigious Jisc-sponsored Effective Use of Digital Technology category at the 2025 Association of Colleges (AoC) Beacon Awards. Developed in-house using Google Workspace’s ‘no-code’ technology, this pioneering tool streamlines previously time-consuming, manual processes. By reducing administrative burdens and boosting staff productivity, it…
Highly influential publicity, artist and repertoire (A&R) and label management expert Chris Abbot delivered an inspiring guest lecturer to our music students at Lichfield College today. Growing up in Walsall and now residing in Lichfield, Chris dropped into the college to share anecdotes from his illustrious career working with some of the most famous and…
A blind farmer who studied in Warwickshire is helping to inspire the next generation of farmers living with visual impairment. Mike Duxbury studied at Moreton Morrell College in the late 1980s, which is part of WCG (Warwickshire College Group) and was then known as Warwickshire College of Agriculture. He was the first ever blind student…
Pershore College Celebrates the Success of the “Helping You Grow a Better Future” Horticulture Conference Pershore College proudly hosted the inaugural “Helping You Grow a Better Future” horticulture conference on Wednesday 12th February 2025. The sold-out event brought together 40 students from Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, and BSc programs alongside industry professionals, fostering…
We are delighted to announce the opening of our brand-new cutting-edge music studio at Lichfield College, following a formal opening event last night. Guests were able to enjoy an acoustic performance from Tia Lamb upon their arrival whilst enjoying canapes prepared and served by Tamworth College catering and hospitality students. Councilor Dave Robertson MP for…
On the final day of both Colleges and Careers Week, South Staffordshire College was delighted to welcome Gavin Williamson, MP for Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge to Rodbaston College. The purpose of the visit was to explore the new and cutting-edge learning facilities on offer at Rodbaston College for residents within his parliamentary constituency to…
An Oldham College apprentice has been recognised as one of the country’s top young bricklayers after being named runner-up in a prestigious national competition. Ethan 19, was one of three finalists in the Bricklaying Apprentice of the Year award, run by the Association of Brickwork Contractors, and the only finalist from the North of England. …
Higher Education Art, Design & Media students from Selby College have launched a month-long sustainability-themed exhibition at McArthurGlen Designer Outlet York. A new piece of artwork is being installed each week throughout the exhibition, which will be on display to the thousands of visitors the shopping centre attracts. Paul Tyler, Centre Manager at McArthurGlen Designer…
As part of its efforts to enrich the learning experiences of local children, Wakefield College’s Care & Early Years Department welcomed over 50 children and their parents to a storytelling event at the College during half-term. Hosted by its Childcare students and tutors, children aged four to seven and their families attended the event where…