Level 2 Hospitality and Catering learner Nic Tachenny will represent Stoke on Trent College at the final of the illustrious Combiguru Challenge in Venice, Italy on Friday 4 April 2025. Nic, was ranked among the top 40 competitors from FE colleges right across the United Kingdom, and will now be jetting off to Venice to…
Walsall College’s in-house company, Future Flames Productions (FFP) is celebrating after winning an Association of Colleges (AoC) Beacon Award. The creative media team manages the initiative on behalf of their students and received the Edge Foundation Award for Excellence in Real World Learning. Future Flames Productions (FFP) is the UK’s only college-based commercial production company…
Leicester College has announced that the second cohort of students on its new volunteer tourism ambassador course have graduated. The course was launched in 2024 and focuses on customer care and related key skills for Visit Leicester’s Volunteer Tourism Ambassador programme. The programme aims to help the Visit Leicester team welcome visitors to Leicester and…
When Martyn Platt decided in his late-20s that he wanted to switch career from electrical engineer to paramedic, he admits that he would have “fallen at the first hurdle” without the help of York College & University Centre. Reflecting on his life and vocational aspirations while being furloughed during the Covid-19 pandemic, it was a…
Gower College Swansea is celebrating a fantastic set of medals success at Skills Competition Wales 2025. Staff and students from the College attended the recent ‘watch party’ and medal ceremony at Swansea Building Society Arena where they brought home five Gold medals, five Silver and seven Bronze. In addition, there were 14 Highly Commended certificates…
Shipley College is set to host a large-scale Critical Incident training event, designed to test and enhance the real-time emergency response skills of its Health & Care students. Taking place on Friday, 4th April, Shipley College, Saltaire, will be transformed into a high-pressure emergency scenario. Students will respond to an innovative major road traffic accident…
Today, HSDC Havant is announcing a £43,860 grant from The National Lottery HeritageFund to allow students to work with the Royal Armouries: Fort Nelson to celebrate the 80thanniversary of Victory in Europe day and preserve memories for future generations.There were joyous celebrations across the country following Germany’s surrender to theAllies on 8th May 1945, none…
Boston Brilliance transformed Boston Town Centre into a mesmerising spectacle on Friday 14th and Saturday 15th February, captivating thousands of visitors with breathtaking architectural projections, interactive exhibitions, and live performances. Eight iconic landmarks were lit up in a dazzling display of colour, celebrating Boston’s rich heritage and artistic talent. This incredible event was made possible…
Boston College students have recently returned from three-week international work experience placements in Berlin, Germany and Seville, Spain, made possible through the Turing Scheme. This government-funded initiative aims to provide students with invaluable global learning opportunities, equipping them with essential skills to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world. Following a rigorous selection process, 21 students…
Level 2 Carpentry and Joinery learner Glory Olanrewaju has presented her journey as a woman in construction to her classmates, showing a clear pathway for women in a typically male-dominated industry. Glory’s presentation titled, ‘A Woman in Construction’ detailed how she first became interested in a more technical career path and what she has learned…