As part of National Science Week, Bradford College welcomed Tilbury Douglas to deliver an inspiring ‘Women in STEM’ construction talk. Tilbury Douglas is a leading UK building, engineering and fit-out company with a 140-year history and a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. Their Better Together initiatives, which champion equality and representation across the industry, […]
Bradford College cemented its partnership with Persimmon Homes after receiving a generous donation of 18,000 bricks. The gift is enough bricks to build the external walls of a four-bedroom house and will provide the college’s construction department with essential materials for vital hands-on training. To celebrate this support, Bradford College hosted a special event at […]
A remarkable 373 higher education students gathered at The Life Centre on Thursday (20th November) to take part in the 2025 Bradford College graduation ceremony. This is the first year that all Bradford College higher education students attended the same graduation, making it the largest ceremony ever held to date. The annual event brought together […]
Bradford College was proud to take part in this year’s Bradford Manufacturing Week, an initiative that celebrates and promotes careers in manufacturing across the region. As part of our involvement, we collaborated with Ilkley Grammar School to deliver a unique and innovative educational experience focused on sustainability, clean energy, and cutting-edge technology. During the week, […]
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 […]
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 […]
With just over a week left of Ramadan, March has seen people from all communities and backgrounds gather across Bradford College campuses for special Iftar celebrations. ‘Iftar’ can be defined as the meal eaten by Muslims at sunset to break daily fasts throughout Ramadan, and is generally a social occasion shared with friends and family. […]
Bradford College Engineering students recently had the exciting opportunity to take part in an exclusive industry experience day at employer partner, G&H. The special event saw G&H shut down their factory for the day, giving Level 1 and 2 students an immersive, hands-on insight into the world of fabrication and welding. Throughout the day, Bradford […]
