Bradford College is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of David Hockney, one of the most influential and celebrated British artists of the 20th and 21st centuries, and a proud alumnus of Bradford School of Art. Born in Bradford, David Hockney began his artistic journey at Bradford School of Art, where his exceptional talent […]
Showcasing Student Creativity and Practice Emerging creative talent took centre stage at the Work in Progress Art exhibition. Bradford School of Art’s Level 5 and Level 6 Art and Design students showcased their creativity, technical skills and developing artistic identities. Held at Trapezium Arts on Kirkgate, the exhibition gave students the opportunity to present their […]
A Celebration of Culture and Community Bradford College’s Students’ Union recently hosted its annual Culture Day, welcoming students, staff and visitors to a vibrant celebration of diversity, inclusion and community. The event showcased a wide range of cultural backgrounds represented across the college and provided students with the opportunity to express their heritage in a […]
Bradford College was the first stop on a cultural tour of the city made by a group of special visitors. Prominent cultural leaders and regional stakeholders met as part of the ‘Northern Culture Untapped Inquiry’ – a major project to examine and maximise the North of England’s cultural sector. Launched in late 2025 by the […]
Our Producing Academy students have transformed a public space into a powerful visual statement on the climate crisis, unveiling a striking collaborative mural as part of their project Our Changing Planet. The eight-week project saw 28 Level 2 Art and Design students explore the impact of human activity on the natural world, tackling themes such […]
Bradford College, in partnership with BBC Radio Leeds, has this week launched ‘Bradford 20 Under 25’ — a search to uncover the city’s most inspiring young people. Designed to shine a spotlight on the city’s next generation of changemakers, the competition will celebrate 20 exceptional trailblazers aged 16–25 who are already making a real impact […]
At Bradford College we take pride in our community outreach. As part of Love Our Colleges week we wanted to show our support for our local partners and their impact on our students. Contributing to a More Confident School Community All Saints Primary School are offering courses for parents and the wider community. During their […]
Students across the creative industries departments were treated to an inspiring visit, from professional makeup artist and Bradford College alumna, Famida Pathan, who returned to campus to deliver a talk and a hands‑on masterclass. Famida, who studied at Bradford College in the early 2000s, completed Beauty Therapy Levels 2 and 3, followed by a two‑year […]
The Mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin, officially opened Bradford College’s new skills development space for the creative leaders of tomorrow. ‘The Producing Academy’ is an exciting new facility designed to nurture the wave of creative talent needed across West Yorkshire, helping to position the region as a national powerhouse for the creative industries. Covering […]
