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Local and national businesses joined Bradford College to celebrate the success of top achievers at the annual Bradford College University Centre HE Awards Ceremony. The Awards Ceremony recognised the academic and personal success of our students, whose determination and drive impressed judges and led them to become the award winning students we know today.
Bradford College Sports Foundation degree student and first class cricketer Charlie Roebuck is tipped to become one of the leading players in the world of cricket as his career goes from strength to strength after he recently returned from captaining a Leeds Bradford MCCU team tour in South Africa.
The annual Bradford College Textile Archive Award provides a unique opportunity for textile students and designers to respond to selected items from the College’s rich collection of fabric samples going back over 100 years.
Bradford College students had a star turn at the national textile awards this week. Hosted by the Bradford Textile Society, the event was held at Salts Mill, a stunning UNESCO heritage site with its origins in the textile industry. The awards ceremony was attended by budding designers, established enterprises and organizations, teachers, students and others from the world of fashion and fabric manufacture and design.
Three former students of Bradford College have been chosen by the Association of Colleges to be listed on the Association’s prestigious 2013 Gold Awards Roll of Honour.
Bradford College has been shortlisted for two national awards in recognition of its work with apprentices studying to become Pharmacy Assistants and Technicians and Dental Nurses.
Bradford College AASE Boxing student Olly Simpson was honoured this week at the British Colleges’ Sport Annual Gala Dinner in Burton-on-Trent winning the trophy for National Student of the Year 2013.
The new Bradford-WWI Film School now has its own website: www.bradfordfilmschool.co.uk.
A major one-day event takes place in Bradford next week to encourage the city’s residents to ‘Speak Out’ against street harassment.‘Speak Out – No to Harassment’ is a city-wide campaign+n highlighting the issues around both street harassment and sexual harassment.
Bradford College hosted a successful Colloquium, with participants and experts from a range of universities and other organisation. The subject: CATS, the system whereby students on particular courses can build up credits bit by bit, by studying for short periods at different institutions and then combining these points to achieve qualifications.
Now in its sixth consecutive year, the Staff Awards for Excellence was the vision of Bradford College Principal, Michele Sutton, OBE, held to mark the achievements of individuals and groups of people who play a vital role in making the College an outstanding place to work and study.
An Oscar style ceremony was held to mark the achievements and pay tribute to Further Education students at Bradford College during the Rising Stars Awards Evening 2013.
Bradford College held for the 3rd year running a Style Academy Show. Visitors and guests were treated to an exclusive catwalk show, modelled by students from Catering and Hospitality, Travel and Tourism and Hair and Beauty.
The winners of the Matchfit National Junior Curry Chef competition have been crowned in a hotly fought cook off contest in Bradford – the UK’s curry capital.
Bradford College has been applauded for the jobs focus of its Law degree provision. The College has undergone a revalidation of its Law courses in the wake of growing interest in legal careers among students.
More than 250 students battled it out in the finals of Matchfit – a new Yorkshire and Humber initiative designed to showcase skills and talent
Italian student Rosanna Cuomo is being mentored by a Bradford College lecturer after reading one of his articles back in Rome. Rosanna, 23, is spending a month at the College receiving extra supervision on her MA dissertation from Dr Khosro Jahdi, a senior lecturer in Marketing.
Apprentices from Bradford College took top honours in the NHS Yorkshire and Humber Apprenticeship Awards 2013. Gemma Cryer, an advanced apprentice in pharmacy, was crowned Clinical Apprentice of the Year at the awards, held at the end of National Apprenticeship Week 2013 at the Marriott Hotel, Leeds.
The cast of West End's favourite musical comedy, Hairspray, paid a visit to Bradford College Salon, Centenary Hair and Nails, on the opening night of the award winning production to have their big-hair backcombed and beehived to within an inch of its life.
Marking the start of National Apprenticeship Week, two Bradford College apprentices John Holland (22) and James Carroll (21) have had the opportunity to put what they have learnt on their Higher Level Apprenticeship in Construction and Built Environment (Sustainability) course, quite literally to the test. Beating off stiff competition from hundreds of apprentices across the country, they have made it into the national finals of a prestigious apprenticeship competition which will take place later this week at the Strand, London.
Curry may be the UK’s favourite dish but there remains a shortage of curry chefs and to highlight the issue Bradford College’s Department of Hospitality and Travel is once again leading the nationwide search for the UK’s best young curry cook.
Students and apprentices will go head to head this week in the finals of Matchfit – a new Yorkshire and Humber initiative designed to showcase skills and talent.
Today’s modern apprenticeships are not just about traditional trades such as plumbing and bricklaying. There’s so much more on offer and Bradford College is highlighting its modern apprenticeship opportunities as National Apprenticeship Week launches on Monday (11 March).
New funding is now available for students aged 24 and over looking to take Further Education courses at all Colleges across the UK. The 24+ Advanced Learning Loans come into force this year and as with tuition fees for degrees, do not have to be paid back until earnings are over £21,000 a year.
Bradford College is opening its doors to give school leavers the chance to sample life as one of its students. The college is staging a series of ‘Taster Days’ for Year 10 and 11 pupils to take part in one of the many courses it has to offer.
New research reveals school teachers and parents are struggling to give appropriate careers guidance. Bradford College is calling on parents to contact them for guidance on today’s job market and to find out more about the different routes into work available to their offspring.
Bradford College and BAM Construction Ltd, the lead contractor for the College’s £50million new build project held a ‘Meet the Buyer’ event earlier this week.
Bradford College University Centre is staging an open day to showcase its high-quality degree courses to new students.
Students at Bradford College have been chosen by Metro, the West Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive, to star in a high profile campaign promoting alternative methods of transport.
An investment of more than £100m designed to create the UK’s leading college is taking place at Bradford College. The college is currently in the middle of a £50m build as part of its five year renewal plan. Construction work is being carried out by BAM Construction. The new state-of-the-art 23,000 square metre facility is due to open its doors to students by September next year.
During a recent visit to the region Skills Minister Matthew Hancock MP met with Bradford College Principal, Michele Sutton, OBE, members of the Leeds City Region Skills Network and representatives of the Leeds City Region LEP's Employment and Skills Board to celebrate the signing of a Skills Partnership Agreement.
Bradford College has been awarded the Association of Colleges (AoC) International Charter for its ethical approach to international activity. The Charter is presented to Colleges that demonstrate excellence and commitment in their international work.
Bradford College Principal and Chief Executive, Michele Sutton, OBE was delighted to accept on behalf of Bradford College a prestigious WoOA portrait from an outstanding women of achievement Eur Ing Dr Phebe Mann.
Students from Bradford College had a ‘reel’ chance to shine and enjoy the glitz and glamour of a red carpet screening for two new movies that they helped to create.
Bradford College Level 2 Barbering students from the Hair and Beauty section have raised funds for Martin House Hospice by offering haircuts to BAM Construction employees. There are currently almost 100 BAM staff working on site, who are managing the construction of the college’s £50 million new build project.
Bradford College is celebrating international success of one of its students, Olly Simpson, who won Gold this weekend at the World Youth Boxing Championship in Armenia.
Dressed in mortarboards and gowns, hundreds of graduands beamed with delight as they stepped up to receive their Honours Degrees from Bradford College Principal, Michele Sutton, OBE, during the annual Graduation Ceremonies.
Bradford College has announced it will award five Honorary Fellowships, two of which support the city’s starring role in film at the annual Graduation Ceremonies held at St George’s Hall on 4th and 5th December.
Bradford College, the largest provider of Higher Education outside of the university sector in England, has made three senior appointments to its management team.
Leading Colleges from UNESCO’s first City of Film and Bollywood have joined forces to create new learning opportunities for aspiring film makers by launching a global film school that aims to be the ‘best film school in the world’.
Bradford College has joined forces with award winning Teesside University to offer its students degrees validated by the university.
Bradford College is backing the Association of College’s No Free Lunch? Campaign which is calling on the Government to extend the provision of free meals to college students.
In the curry crisis climate, Britain’s 2012 Curry Capital winner brings education and buzz to an industry soaked deep in tradition.
Students from Bradford College had their chance to put their questions to the three candidates for the newly created role of West Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) at a recent event.
Four Members of The House of Commons Education Select Committee visited Bradford College recently to consult with students and staff about how information, advice and careers’ guidance could be improved.
A Global Corporate Challenge Awards Ceremony took place at Bradford College to mark the achievements of 175 members of staff who took part in the world’s largest corporate health initiative: the Global Corporate Challenge ®.
Selected from over 200 applications to become the Boxing Field of Play Manager for the London 2012 Olympic Games, Paul Porter, Bradford Boxing Development Officer was seconded to the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games (LOCOG) from Bradford College to deliver a truly outstanding Olympic Boxing experience.
Bradford’s innovative Police Summer Camp is continuing to make a difference to the quality of life for local people. During August, when the event took place, anti social behaviour in the Bradford South Division reduced by 168 incidents compared to the same period the previous year, a drop of 19 percent.
Christa Ackroyd, the well-known BBC Look North presenter joined Bradford College’s celebrations in the official opening of its new venue in Centenary Square on Monday 10th September 2012.
Another milestone in the development of Bradford College’s new £50million campus was achieved this week with the completion of a new, temporary entrance for the Westbrook Building.
The AS and A2 results for Bradford College Centre for Academic Studies and the Science and Maths programme areas are in, and at first glance they look excellent. The College is also celebrating the success of 19 A Level students who have achieved A* grades and 93 with an A or A* grade!
Bradford College staff and students were united in their praise for former student Nicola Adams after she made history yesterday by becoming the first ever female boxer to win gold at the Olympics.
Dedicated, focused and highly motivated – it comes as no surprise that Paul Porter, Bradford Boxing Development Officer has been seconded to the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games (LOCOG) from Bradford College.
The Lord Mayor of Bradford, Councillor Dale Smith welcomed coaches and hard-hitting medal hopefuls from the Indian, Nigerian, Tanzanian and Vietnamese boxing teams at a pre-games media open day held at the Bradford's Pre-Games Training Camp.
Bradford College welcomed Phil Packer on his 2012 BRIT Challenge and staff and students joined him in walking 6 miles around the College’s Trinity Green campus.
Bradford College has been specially selected to take part in the Bridging the Gap project, supplying the organisers of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games with young qualified stewards and security staff.
Bradford College has announced the launch of two University of London Degrees in Computing related subjects that will start in September 2012. This exciting development will enable students to embark on a quality degree programme from the internationally renowned Goldsmiths College which has been part of the University of London for over 100 years.
Last weekend Bradford welcomed the Olympic torch to the city and now with less than 30 days to go until the London 2012 Olympic Games begin, Bradford College and the University of Bradford have welcomed some of the world’s top athletes, including the Nigerian Boxing Federation.
A Carnival of Technologies is taking place at Bradford College, (23rd – 24th April) showcasing the latest in cutting edge technology that will be used to transform learning in the new multi-million pound campus.
Bradford College recognised the achievement of 400 learners who participated in the ‘Living and Learning in Bradford’ project during a celebration event held at the Carlisle Business Centre on 27th June 2012.
Bradford College Pharmacy Apprenticeship student Margaret Green attended London's prestigious BAFTA to receive her VQ Learner of the Year Award for the Yorkshire and Humber at the VQ Day 2012 Awards ceremony.
Building work has begun on the new multi-million pound Bradford College campus, which is set to transform the current estate, add to the regeneration of Bradford and boost the local economy.
In the heart of Bradford – the Curry Capital of England, Colin Burt, Chef Trainer at Bradford College, has set a new Guinness World Record for the largest supersized vegetable samosa in the world, working in partnership with award winning restaurants Prashad and Kiplings.
Work is set to begin shortly on the second phase of Bradford College’s Accommodation Strategy, in what is a major city centre development and boost to the local economy. BAM Construction has been officially announced as the appointed contractors to lead on the development of the new multi-million pound campus.
Last weekend saw Bradford College host the England Under 17 Basketball Training Camp at its Trinity Green Sports campus. Top Basketball players from across the UK, who have been selected to represent the England U17 squad trained in the College’s state-of-the-art Basketball facilities at the Trinity Green campus.
Bradford College’s Occupational Health and Safety Service are celebrating after being highly commended at the prestigious Association of Colleges Health and Safety Champion Awards.
In a first of its kind for the country – four of the most highly regarded restaurateurs in the curry industry joined forces for one night only to create a collaborative menu from the award winning kitchens of the Aagrah, Prashad, Kiplings and Shimla Spice.
Plans for Bradford College’s new, £50 million building were approved by Bradford Council’s Regulatory and Appeals Committee earlier this week.
Bradford College celebrated the success of its students during a special Style Awards Evening Ceremony. The Awards Ceremony saw Beauty Therapy, Hospitality and Catering and Travel and Tourism students rewarded for their achievement, commitment and hard work.
A Bradford College student received an award as part of the UK’s largest national festival of learning, Adult Learners’ Week (12-18 May), organised by the National Institute of Adult Continuing Education (NIACE).
Bradford College celebrated student success in the WorldSkills UK – regional event in Wakefield early this month. Students on Beauty Therapy, Theatrical, Special Effects, Hair and Media Make up and Nail Services courses scooped 1st and 3rd places in their competition heats.
Local and national businesses joined Bradford College to celebrate the success of top achievers at the annual Bradford College University Centre HE Awards Ceremony. The Awards Ceremony recognised the academic and personal success of our students, whose determination and drive impressed judges and led them to become the award winning students we know today.
Bradford College's Women's Boxing Programme has been announced as the winner of the 2012 Podium Gold Awards, run by the further and higher education unit for the London Olympics.
Now in its fifth consecutive year, the Staff Awards for Excellence was the vision of Bradford College Principal, Michele Sutton, OBE, held to mark the achievements of individuals and groups of people who play a vital role in making the College an outstanding place to work and study.
An Oscar style ceremony was held to mark the achievements and pay tribute to Further Education students at Bradford College during the Rising Stars Awards Evening 2012.
Bradford College's Women's Boxing Programme has been shortlisted for the 2012 Podium Awards, run by the further and higher education unit for the London Olympics.
As a former member of one of the world's most renowned and respected regiments the Coldstream Guards, Phil Lee is an inspirational role model. Phil Lee’s courage, desire and determination to succeed against the odds has transformed lives.
Trevor Griffiths’ Associate Director Innovation and Projects, Head of Photography at Bradford College has received an Honorary Professorship from Whistling Woods International (WWI), Asia’s largest Film, Television, Animation and Media Arts institution. The award is in support of his ongoing commitment to the partnership between the two pioneering institutions.and
The search for the UK’s Junior Curry Chef 2012 began in the heart of Bradford – the Curry Capital of England and reached a dramatic climax when Gordon Ramsay’s prodigy Minal Patel went into labour hours before the competition began.
With just days to go before the National Finals of the Junior Curry Chef Competition 2012, Event Organiser and Chef at the International Food Academy (IFA), Colin Burt has announced that he intends to smash the Guinness World Record for the largest samosa in the world, in partnership with award winning restaurant Prashad.
Ben Snowden, Bradford College Placement Officer, will be raising money for charity by completing one of the most gruelling and difficult endurance tests in the UK- the Land's End to John O'Groats cycle ride in just 10 days.
Bradford College students and staff from the Sports & Public Services Department have joined forces to help raise money for Sport Relief. The funds raised will be spent by Comic Relief to transform the lives of people and communities in real need – both across the UK and the world’s poorest countries.
The Managing Director of the Aagrah Group of Restaurants, Mr Mohammed Aslam, MBE has delivered an ‘Aagrah Master Class’ to students at Bradford College’s International Food Academy (IFA) - revealing how to perfect the perfect curry.
Following on from the success of last years Student Volunteering Week, which was established over 11 years ago to raise the national profile of student volunteering in Further and Higher Education, Bradford College Students’ Union has devised a series of innovative events to highlight the vital role volunteering plays in the student population and the wider community.
Leading hair experts have joined forces to create inspiring new looks and cutting edge beauty during a two day Hairdressing Skills event held at Bradford College for students and salon owners across the region.
‘Primary Science: A Guide to Teaching Practice’ is an important new contribution to the advancement of Science in Education. Written by Dr Mick Dunne the Head of Initial Teacher Training at Bradford College and Alan Peacock Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Exeter, the book successfully unravels and demystifies how science can be intelligently linked to the wider primary curriculum.
Christopher Scrivener, a Bradford College student, who has overcome losing his sight has been awarded the first ever John Benson Award. Christopher who is on a Foundation Degree in Health Related Fitness and Exercise Course at Bradford College started to lose his sight at the age of 14 due to a genetic condition called Leber optic atrophy which affects mainly young males.
Orbis HR and Bradford College’s Beacon Recruitment & Placement Services Ltd have joined forces in an innovative new partnership that looks set to tackle unemployment and stimulate growth in the economy.
Building on its reputation for global excellence, Bradford Police & College Boxing Academy commemorated an Olympic Legacy on Friday, 24th February with the opening of a new state of the art £300,000 Boxing Centre in the heart of Trinity Green Campus.
With the launch of National Apprenticeship Week, (6-10 February) Bradford College is playing a vital role in helping to alleviate the impact of rising youth unemployment with a range of innovate Apprenticeship courses with employability in mind.
Bradford College student Natalie Johnson had a taste of international fashion and business when she was selected to take part in the third series of the British Council’s programme IDEATORS, airing now on Sri Lankan television.
Humble, focused and dedicated, Jack Bateson is taking the boxing world by storm as the first ever AASE Programme Boxer in the country to make it into the Great Britain Development Squad.
Budding young ‘master chefs’ wanting to make it to the top of the culinary world, were pushed to the absolute extremes of their cooking abilities, in the battle to be crowned National Junior Curry Chef 2012!
Building on its reputation for global excellence, the International Food Academy (IFA) at Bradford College has joined forces with leading Asian restaurants in the UK to develop a new generation of inspiring young chefs to fill the skills shortage in Asian restaurants.
The Department of Education has approved an application made by Appleton Academy Trust to open a new Studio School in Bradford which will specialise in International Food and Travel.
Bradford College’s International Food Academy (IFA) hit the news headlines earlier last year when it came to the rescue of the ‘curry crisis’, with a range of innovative new courses that focus on specialist qualifications in Asian and International cuisine.
Bradford College has revealed plans to create a further multi-million pound campus in the heart of Bradford. This announcement comes after the City of Bradford won a £17 million Government cash injection to kick start regenerations in the City in November 2011.
Andy Wilds graduated from the BA (Hons) Public Services Management Course with a first class honours degree. Andy made a three hour round trip from Hull to attend classes at Bradford College. He worked fulltime as a Crew Manager in the Fire and Rescue Service (FRS) and balanced the commitments of family life with study. Andy wanted to increase his career prospects to create a better life for his young family and was determined to succeed.
Bradford College played host to the best in new entrepreneurial talent, with the second Bradford Enterprise Academy’s Christmas Fair.
In the latest bid to drive down unemployment following the recent government announcement showing record figures for 16-24 year olds, Bradford College has teamed up with The Peter Jones Enterprise Academy to offer students the opportunity to realise their career potential.