News Archive 11
Up one levelCareer ‘Hots’ up for Fire Crew Manager
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Helena Stylianou
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Wednesday 21 December 2011 11:45
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 Business Students Deliver a Cracker of a Christmas Fair
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Helena Stylianou
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Tuesday 20 December 2011 13:52
Bradford College played host to the best in new entrepreneurial talent, with the second Bradford Enterprise Academy’s Christmas Fair.
Peter Jones Fires up New Generation of Entrepreneurs...
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Helena Stylianou
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Friday 16 December 2011 15:32
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.
Higher Education Graduation Ceremonies 2011
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Helena Stylianou
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Thursday 15 December 2011 16:40
Dressed in mortarboards and gowns, the sight of hundreds of graduands stepping up to receive their honours degrees from Bradford College Principal, Michele Sutton, OBE, filled parents, family and friends with pride during the annual Graduation Ceremonies.
College Tackles High Unemployment Figures for NEETS
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Helena Stylianou
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Monday 05 December 2011 10:06
With widespread media coverage surrounding the record number of young people out of school, work and training, Bradford College is leading the way with an innovative range of courses that have employability in mind.
Grade One Teaching Awards Evening for Record Breaking Tutors
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Helena Stylianou
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Monday 05 December 2011 10:23
The annual ‘Grade One Teaching Awards Evening’ was held to mark the achievements of outstanding members of staff that have helped play a vital role in shaping Bradford College into the innovative institution we know today.
Movember Moustaches Raise Money for Charity
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Helena Stylianou
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Wednesday 30 November 2011 16:46
Movember is the month formerly known as November, where men join together to raise awareness and funds for men's health issues. During November, 22 previously well shaven members of staff from across Bradford College, sprouted ‘tash tastic’ moustaches to raise vital funds specifically for prostate cancer and other cancers that affect men.
Success for Electrical Apprenticeships
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Helena Stylianou
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Tuesday 22 November 2011 10:40
Bradford College is celebrating success after 14 Electrical students were specially selected for Electrical Apprenticeship within the local region. The students, who started at Bradford College on full-time courses and are all now working towards either Level 2 or Level 3 Electrical qualification, used their own initiative to find possible and sought after apprenticeships.
Students Showcase Talents at WorldSkills Event
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Helena Stylianou
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Thursday 24 November 2011 10:41
Construction, Engineering and Computing Bradford College students’ showcased their talents last week at a WorldSkills UK Information Session. The competition involved the students being set challenges applicable to their subject area and allowed them to showcase their skills and talents.
Students Campaign to Stay Safe After Dark…
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Helena Stylianou
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Friday 18 November 2011 13:28
Bradford College Students’ Union and West Yorkshire Police have joined forces to hold a ‘Dark Nights Roadshow’ at Bradford’ College. The week long campaign has been created in a bid to raise awareness on staying safe during the darker nights – making a valuable contribution to city centre safety.
British Animation Legends Mentor Bradford College Students
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Helena Stylianou
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Thursday 10 November 2011 15:44
From the world’s first official UNESCO City of Film, three British animation legends have volunteered to mentor two Bradford College students, in a bid to help develop up and coming talent entering the industry.
Heat Turns Up in Kitchen as Junior Curry Chef Eases Curry Crisis
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Helena Stylianou
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Wednesday 09 November 2011 17:22
The heat was turned up in the kitchen of the International Food Academy as budding young chefs battled it out to win a place in the regional finals of the National Junior Curry Chef Competition 2011/12, in the heart of Bradford – the Curry Capital of England.
Darren Baker to Receive Honorary Fellowship
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Helena Stylianou
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Monday 07 November 2011 14:22
Bradford College is proud to announce award winning, classical realist painter and portrait artist to The Queen, Darren Baker, will receive an honorary fellowship during the College’s graduation ceremonies in December.
Superblogger Students Look Set to Blog Their Way to Millions…
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Helena Stylianou
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Friday 04 November 2011 15:53
Uniquely compelling and highly addictive - weblogs have gained huge followings in recent years with widespread media coverage reporting that people are blogging their way to millions and becoming blogillinaires.
Peter Takes the Plunge
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Helena Stylianou
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Monday 24 October 2011 13:46
Peter Maggs certainly made a splash when he took on a wacky fundraising challenge with a twist earlier this month. Peter somersaulted a total of 100 times from Shipley swimming pool’s 16ft diving board, in a bid to raise money for Yorkshire’s own national heart charity, Heart Research UK.
College Attracts International Media Interest
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Helena Stylianou
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Sunday 06 November 2011 12:56
A film crew from Vietnam TV jetted into the UK to visit Bradford College to gain an insight into skills training and industry links in a UK Further Education institution.
New ‘Wellbeing’ Website Will Put a Smile on Your Face
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Helena Stylianou
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Tuesday 04 October 2011 15:40
The launch of the new ‘Wellbeing’ website is the latest innovation from Healthy College Manager Jane Marshall, in her bid to provide a fresh and forward thinking approach to health for staff and students at Bradford College.
Bradford Bhaji Smashes Guinness World Record
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Helena Stylianou
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Friday 21 October 2011 10:45
In the heart of Bradford – labelled the Curry Capital of England, Colin Burt, Head Chef Trainer at Bradford College’s International Food Academy (IFA) has smashed the Guinness World Record for the biggest bhaji in the world, in partnership with award winning restaurant Prashad.
Curry Unites a Nation with Record Breaking Bradford Bhaji
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Helena Stylianou
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Wednesday 21 September 2011 14:19
In the heart of Bradford – the Curry Capital of England, Colin Burt, Chef Trainer at Bradford College’s International Food Academy (IFA) is aiming to break the Guinness World Record for the biggest bhaji in the world, in partnership with award winning restaurant Prashad.
British Science Festival at Bradford College
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Helena Stylianou
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Wednesday 21 September 2011 12:23
Between 10th – 15th September 2011, Europe’s largest celebration of Science, Technology and Engineering, The British Science Festival came to Bradford, the first time in over 100 years.