FE colleges

Students from Cheshire College – South & West have been working alongside leading construction, design and healthcare professionals to explore how sustainable travel can shape the future of Leighton Hospital. Eleven T Level Design, Surveying and Planning students took part in an industry-led Active Travel in Hospital Design workshop, gaining …

Wigan & Leigh College has appointed Jo Hall as Director of the North West Construction Technical Excellence College (CTEC), a government-backed initiative established to strengthen construction skills and workforce capacity across the region. The North West Construction Technical Excellence College (CTEC) is one of only ten such colleges nationally, funded …

Bath College is hosting the annual Apprenticeship & Careers Fair at the Apex Hotel on 26th February to address regional skills gaps in BANES and the surrounding areas. This event follows National Apprenticeship Week, building on the momentum of an occasion that promotes apprenticeships as a route to success for …

A Liverpool college has been admitted into the Chartered Institution for Further Education (CIFE), a status awarded in recognition of its exemplary standard of further education. The prestigious accolade recognises The City of Liverpool College’s strong track record of delivering the skills needed in modern Britain, making it one of …

School pupils learned how to distract DNA as Nelson and Colne College looked to inspire a love of STEM during National Science Week. Year 8 and 9 pupils from Park High School and Pendle Vale College spent an afternoon at the college immersing themselves in all things science. The visit, …

Millions of young people across the country are set to benefit from a significant £2.5 billion boost so they can learn in high quality buildings and facilities that are fit for the future. Schools and colleges will receive investment to upgrade classrooms and refurbish buildings that will provide high quality …

Cheshire College – South & West A Level student Bethany Wallace (left) has successfully completed the 12-month Oxnet Intensive Academic programme in Philosophy and World Religions. Led by Pembroke College, Oxford, Oxnet is an established initiative run collaboratively between participating colleges at the University of Oxford, Durham University, the University …

Launched in #LoveourColleges week, this new scheme will support students to move beyond being qualified to establishing a business. When students qualify in skills such as plumbing, hairdressing, electrical installation, the Start Up coaching programme provided by the Wirral Chamber as part of their partnership with Wirral Met, will take this to …

A Sunderland College lecturer’s outstanding achievements, dedication, and commitment to inspiring his students has been recognised at a regional education awards ceremony. Andy Worthy (left), who teaches engineering at the college’s City Campus, received the New North East Lecturer of the Year prize at the Lord Glenamara Memorial Awards after …

A new exhibition by emerging talent is now on display in Wirral. Titled Fusion, the exhibition showcases work by Wirral Met College degree students on Fine Art, Illustration with Animation and Photography courses. The College has been holding annual degree shows at the Williamson Art Gallery for over twenty five …