A group of five Bradford College students got to see their faces on prime time television this Sunday evening, featuring in a very special Countryfile ‘Bradford: City of Culture’ episode. Described as ‘a story of grit and wool’, the latest instalment of the popular programme saw the BBC celebrate Bradford’s year as UK City of […]
It was aprons on and business brains at the ready as Level 3 Business students at Bradford College stepped out of the classroom and into the kitchens for a unique, hands-on learning experience. In a twist to their usual timetable, the students swapped spreadsheets for spatulas as they stepped into the kitchens. An exercise not […]
Students at Bradford College have been given the unique opportunity to design packaging for a new range of smart glasses. The competition by Zanco, a digital tech firm set up by former Bradford College student Shazad Talib, will see Professional Services & Leisure learners compete to design the best packaging for new Zanco Smart Glasses. […]
A group of Bradford School of Art higher education students were given the opportunity of a lifetime after being selected to support one of America’s most distinguished visual artists. We Will Sing is a new, large-scale, site-responsive installation by renowned artist Ann Hamilton, commissioned for Salts Mill as part of Bradford 2025 UK City of […]
The visit was part of a wider royal engagement at Bradford Live, where The King met with young people supported by The King’s Trust, a charity His Majesty set up in 1976. The visit highlighted His Majesty’s ongoing commitment to supporting young people and skills development through The King’s Trust, formerly The Prince’s Trust. Among […]
The four-storey steel frame of Bradford College’s new £17 million building is now in place, marking a key step in transforming the Thornton Road site. Led by Morgan Sindall, the new Junction Mills building will offer students specialist training in motor vehicle, advanced electrical, hybrid and hydrogen technologies, vital in supporting the growth of low-carbon […]
Work to connect Bradford College to the £70m Bradford Energy Network is officially underway, marking a significant move away from fossil fuels and towards achieving Net Zero. Heat networks (also known as district heating) supply heat from a central source. Underground pipes carry hot water to buildings on a network, enabling the rapid decarbonisation of […]
Ahead of the 2025/26 Football League season, Bradford College is delighted to announce itself as the brand-new shorts sponsor for Bradford City AFC. The College has played a key role in various collaborations with City in recent years, including the supplying of actors, stylists, and make-up artists for last summer’s kit release campaigns. Further extending […]
Judith Cummins MP enjoyed a cross-campus visit of Bradford College this Friday, providing insight to her wider work as Chair of the ‘Restoration and Renewal Programme’. As part of the visit, Mrs Cummins toured a range of new and refurbished facilities across both Trinity Green and Garden Mills campus, witnessing first-hand how Bradford College is […]
Bradford College, Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture, the National Saturday Club and a local social enterprise have joined forces to launch an exciting new Games Design Saturday Club for 13–16-year-olds – completely free of charge. This unique partnership provides opportunities for young people to go beyond game playing and become game makers. Delivered by […]
Bradford Colleges “Rebel Racer” raced to success at this year’s annual Bradford Super Soapbox Challenge, finishing in an impressive 4th place, just 1.3 seconds behind the winning team and capturing the coveted ‘Best Looking Racer’ award in the process. Now in its third year of competing, Bradford College once again brought innovation, creativity, and team […]
Year 10 Construction students from Bradford College have been putting their skills to powerful use, completing a hands on project that’s as meaningful as it is impressive. In a heartwarming collaboration with Bradshaw Primary School, the students designed and built a collection of wooden planters and bird boxes bringing colour, creativity, and care to a […]
Bradford College recently hosted its annual STAR Awards, a much-anticipated celebration of student success and achievement. Spanning three days, the event brought together students, staff, and employer partners across the College’s departments to honour excellence in education and remarkable accomplishments over the past academic year. Each ceremony was held at Trinity Green Sports Hall, which […]
It’s a standout year for Bradford College as eight finalists, including both apprentices and valued employer partners, head to the 2025 West Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards on Thursday, May 1, at Cedar Court Hotel in Bradford. Representing a diverse range of sectors, from construction and engineering to dental and healthcare, these exceptional finalists reflect the significance […]
Newly released Government data revealed that Bradford College is one of England’s best-performing larger further education colleges based on achievement. National Qualification Achievement Rates (QAR) data published by the Department for Education measures the performance of colleges and training organisations. The 2023/2024 achievement figures for large training providers (500+ apprentices) show Bradford College’s strength across […]
