Education

A Black Country creative agency has stepped up its outreach work in education as it celebrates reaching its 30 year anniversary landmark.

An exceptionally gifted student from Abbey College Manchester has celebrated remarkable success recently in a national creative competition, and has since secured a place to further her talents at a University in Barcelona to study Animation.

Newbury College and Educafe, a Community Interest Company (CIC), are offering a new range of courses from November to provide additional support to non-native speakers within the community.

Halesowen College has been awarded a Gold College of Excellence 2024 by the UK's leading destination spa, Ragdale Hall Spa, in recognition of outstanding practice and standards in beauty training.

The Podcast Guest Blueprint provides tools, templates and support to entrepreneurs from podcast pitch to interview to episode promotion.

Senior managers looking to boost the performance, resilience and long-term growth of their business can benefit from the return of a government-funded programme at Nottingham Business School (NBS) this winter.

In-Comm Training and Birmingham City University have secured funding to embark on a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) that will use AI to transform the way apprenticeships and learner journeys are managed.

Three scientists from The University of Manchester have been recognised in Research.com’s rankings of the top 100 Best Female Scientists in the UK 2024.

Birmingham City University (BCU), Aston University, University College Birmingham (UCB), and the University of Birmingham have launched a fully funded scheme aimed at improving access to high-skilled employment opportunities within the city’s enterprise zone.

SMB College Group Performing Arts Alumnus, Christopher Tendai, has been shortlisted for a Black British Theatre Award for Best Choreography/Movement Director for his work in Turbine Theatre’s ‘Closer to Heaven’

Accountancy and business advisory firm BDO has welcomed 25 new trainees to its Bristol office this week, with more than 600 starting across the UK.

Last weekend, representatives from SMB College Group attended the UK Material Handling Association’s ‘Archies’ Awards to support five of their apprentices who’d made it to the final in the ‘Apprentice of the Year’ category!

Halesowen College is excited to announce the start of a new academic year, offering a wide range of courses specifically designed for adults looking to enhance their career prospects.

This weekend a community open event was held to celebrate the completion and official opening of the new Chellaram Sports Complex at Beggar’s Bush in Bristol.

Halesowen College has announced dates for its 2024-2025 series of Open Events.

Trinity International Education, a subsidiary of Trinity ViaggiStudio Srl, a tour operator specialised in organising travel and study abroad vacations, completed the acquisition of St. Andrew’s College Language Schools, a Scottish company specialising in summer camps and cultural programs that operates 18 centres in the United Kingdom (10 in England and 8 in Scotland).

Halesowen College is thrilled to announce the opening of its brand new hair and beauty salon at its Whittingham Road campus.

PM+M - the Blackburn and Bury-based chartered accountancy, business advisory and financial planning group - has appointed ten new apprentices who will now be working across the firm’s various divisions as they kick start their careers in the finance sector.

State-of-the-art training facility, Xcelerate with Edgbaston, is thrilled to announce its new cookery school, offering a range of exciting classes led by renowned culinary expert, Steven Lamb.

Halesowen College is offering FREE GCSE English and Maths courses for adults, providing a fantastic opportunity to upskill and unlock better career prospects and explore new career opportunities.

Students and staff at West Midlands Safari Park are celebrating after achieving nationally outstanding exam results, for courses in Animal Care and Animal Management.

Halesowen College students have been celebrating after another record year for A level, T Level and vocational results – with 98% achieving a pass.

Students and staff at New College Swindon (NCS) are celebrating A Level, T Level, and Level 3 vocational results after bucking the national trend with a 4% increase in their pass rate.

Students at Badminton joined their peers across the country this morning in receiving their A Level results.

It is a big fortnight ahead for young people receiving their exam results – and they are being encouraged to consider the benefits of apprenticeships.

Sandwell College has announced the expansion of its leading Complex Needs Provision, doubling the number of places it can offer to young people from September.

During the recent election campaign far too much was said and written that was negative about independent schools (the narrative about privilege), that was worrying for parents and pupils (fee increases and closures) and that was divisive (between state and independent schools).

Eltayeb Bashar, a Birmingham Law School student, has won the 2024 HART - Humanitarian Aid Relief Trust Prize for Human Rights.

Newbury College is delighted to announce that Conner Abery-Bizzard, a dedicated Digital T Level student, has been offered a Level 4 apprenticeship opportunity at Stream Networks Ltd.

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SMB College Group Apprentice, Connor Thompson, has officially been named as this year’s recipient of the Brooksby Horticulture Award!

Hucknall awarded honorary doctorate for his rich contribution to music both in the UK and beyond

Professor Sue Rigby has announced plans for her departure as Vice-Chancellor of Bath Spa University at the end of this calendar year after seven years in the role. Professor Rigby will take up a new position as Principal and Vice-Chancellor of Edinburgh Napier University, from 1 January 2025.

We are very proud to be a part of the local Clifton, and wider Bristol community. Our school is located right in the heart of Bristol and we take pride in sharing our facilities with local schools and groups.

Lift Truck and Powered Access Engineering Technician Apprentices Jack Batten, Jack Ducker, Tom Broadhead, Dan Allen, and Xavier Graham have been announced as finalists for the ‘Apprentice of the Year’ Archies Awards!

As one of West Midland’s fastest-growing retailers for specialist plumbing and heating supplies, Bell Plumbing Supplies wanted to use its success to encourage the next generation into the sector.

The chief executive of the charity set up to manage Bristol Beacon, the renowned music venue in the city, has been awarded an honorary degree by UWE Bristol.

Aston University is set to welcome nearly 4,500 graduands who will be awarded their degrees in ceremonies from Tuesday 16 July to Thursday 25 July.

UWE Bristol is launching a major new suite of online degrees. In partnership with global experts in online higher education, Skilled Education, students can study Master’s degrees in Data Science, Education Leadership and Human Resource Management entirely online.

Two nurseries operated by YMCA Black Country Group have received “good” ratings in their first Ofsted inspections following recent visits.

SMB College Group is excited to announce the launch of their brand new T-Level in Agriculture, Land Management & Production (Livestock Production Pathway) for September 2024!

New student accommodation at UWE Bristol which is the largest low carbon development of its kind in the UK has been completed.

Halesowen College is getting prepared for its first Summer Careers Discovery Week taking place between 19th and 23rd August at its Whittingham Road campus.

SMB College Group Level 2 Plumbing students have been offered employment contracts by JPD after a visit to the College!

Graduating students at Abbey College Manchester were recently celebrated during a prestigious ceremony held at the iconic Edwardian Manchester hotel.

From engineering marvels to creative masterpieces, students at Newbury College and University Centre Newbury (UCN) have dazzled the community with an innovative end-of-year exhibition and celebratory award ceremonies.

We are very proud to release our new Drama film, promoting all the benefits studying the subject can have for our pupils; from increased confidence and public speaking practice to preparing pupils for an ongoing career in the theatrical world.

Three teams of game development students at Manchester Met have been selected to compete in a prestigious industry competition that will help them to launch their own companies.

The New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) has reached a significant milestone in its history with its first students entering the workplace.

On Thursday, 27th June, Halesowen College played host to a Cross-Party Hustings event, welcoming local parliamentary candidates from political parties to discuss key issues with staff and students.

As the academic year draws to a close, University Centre Newbury (UCN) is proud to celebrate the achievements of its students, particularly those from the Higher National Diploma (HND) in Graphic Design.

Eleven fashion design and technology students at Loughborough University have secured their place in the finals of a design competition organised by business management software provider, The Access Group, after being praised by judges for their ‘sustainable and creative designs’ for a new capsule workwear wardrobe for employees.

Halesowen College is excited to announce the launch of its brand-new, hairdressing and beauty training treatment rooms.

Yesterday, 36 Hoare Lea employees started data apprenticeships in a drive to boost its efficiency and digital capabilities.

Leicester College has launched a cutting-edge metal fabrication workshop to train apprentices and students for careers in the advanced manufacturing engineering sector.

The first-ever year-round beach volleyball centre in England will be built in Birmingham thanks to a landmark agreement between Volleyball England and Birmingham City University (BCU).

Dr Matthew Jones has been selected to join the new cohort of Design Council Experts, an active community of design pioneers working towards a planet-positive and regenerative future.

On Tuesday 4th June, Halesowen College welcomed community groups into its setting for afternoon tea.

SMB College Group’s Level 3 Countryside and Environmental Management students recently shared their skills with the next generation by hosting ‘Forest School’ events for Thrussington and Gaddesby Primary schools!

It has grown from two researchers and a PhD student to become what is considered the largest research centre in the world focussed on appearance and body image.