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Bradford College, Production Park and Academy of Live Technology launch landmark partnership through The Producing Academy

2 months

Bradford College has today announced a major new partnership with Production Park and Academy of Live Technology (ALT), anchored by its flagship Producing Academy, to create industry-leading training and employment pathways into the UK’s fast-growing creative and live events sectors. The three organisations have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deliver a collaborative programme […]

Bradford College Pays Tribute to David Hockney

2 months

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 […]

Media Makeup student Clare Bailey recognised at Fashion Fiesta Showcase

3 months

Bradford College student Clare Bailey is celebrating success both in the industry and at College. She has received recognition for her work in media makeup and special effects Clare is studying for a Higher Education degree in Media Makeup with Special Effects. She recently won the Team Player Award at the Fashion Fiesta event. The […]

Bradford College Celebrates Diversity at the Annual Culture Day

3 months

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 Showcases Next Generation of Talent to Cultural Delegation

5 months

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 […]

Search Launches for Bradford’s Rising Stars in ‘20 Under 25’ Competition

5 months

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 […]

Bradford College Launches New Academy for Creative Skills

9 months

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 […]

Bradford College Students Support Emergency Services in Mass Casualty Simulation

9 months

Bradford College Makeup students joined forces with the Uniformed Public Services students to take part in an emergency training exercise with West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service and St John Ambulance on Sunday 26 October. The simulation was held at Richard Dunn Sports Centre, where the students recreated a realistic mass casualty scenario based on […]

Bradford College Receives Donation of Human Hair to Support Media Make-up Students

10 months

Bradford College’s Media Make-up department has received a generous donation of human hair from HB Collective UK, providing students with high-quality materials for wig-making, prosthetics, and character design projects. The donation, made possible by HB Collective UK and its network of local salons and volunteers, will allow Media Make-up students to work with authentic human […]