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Bradford College Ophthalmic Dispensing Students Celebrate National Success at ABDO Graduation

4 months

Students from Bradford College celebrated their outstanding success at the Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) graduation ceremony, held at Canterbury Cathedral on 12 May 2026. The prestigious event marked a significant milestone for learners completing their qualifications in Ophthalmic Dispensing and Contact Lenses, with several Bradford College students not only graduating but also achieving […]

Inspiring Industry Insights: Bradford College Welcomes EssilorLuxottica Speaker to Engage with BSc Ophthalmic Dispensing Students

11 months

Last week, our second-year BSc (Hons) Ophthalmic Dispensing students were treated to an inspiring guest lecture from Elizabeth Yeowart-Montgomery BSc (Hons) MCOptom MBCLA, Regional Medical Science Liaison for North England, Scotland & Ireland at EssilorLuxottica, one of the world’s leading optical manufacturers. Elizabeth delivered a fascinating and interactive session on myopia management, sharing the latest […]

Young Creatives Tackle Smart Glasses Design Challenge

1 year

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. […]

Bradford South MP Makes Special Bradford College Visit

2 years

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 ‘Kickstarts the Economy’ for #CollegesWeek2025

2 years

Celebrating the transformative role of colleges nationwide, the AoC‘s Colleges Week 2025 launches today (Monday 3rd March). Each day this week, the national campaign aims to highlight one of five key government missions, beginning with ‘Kickstart the Economy’ – how colleges drive job creation, workforce development, and business partnerships. From creating a highly-skilled workforce to […]

National Apprenticeship Week Launches with Lord Mayor Visit

2 years

Kicking off National Apprenticeship Week 2025, Lord Mayor Beverley Mullaney visited Bradford College on Monday. Highlighting the College’s efforts to bridge skills gaps and drive regional economic growth, Councillor Mullaney was taken on a special tour of the newly-refurbished Higher-Education building – a key addition to Bradford College’s extensive STEM resources and top class training […]

Bradford College Recognised with Matrix Reaccreditation

2 years

Following thorough assessment in recent weeks, Bradford College is proud to be reaccredited with the ‘Matrix Quality Standard for Information Advice and Guidance (IAG) Services‘. Regulated by the Department for Education, the ‘matrix Standard’ acknowledges the delivery of high-quality IAG to students at Bradford College. The reaccreditation process takes place every three years, with 2025 […]

Bradford College Officially Opens STEM Building After £6.9m Refurb

2 years

Guests from education, construction, and regional employers joined staff and students for today’s official opening of Bradford College’s Garden Mills building. A multimillion-pound renovation project has transformed the derelict mill on Thornton Road into a flexible digital, science, and allied health training facility for higher-level students. The 1900s five-storey building opened after months of construction […]

Bradford College Awards Two New Honorary Fellowships

2 years

As part of Graduation 2024, we awarded the title of Bradford College ‘Honorary Fellow’ to two outstanding, new individuals. Honorary Fellowship is a special title recognising a distinguished individual’s outstanding contributions to society or their specific field. The recipient receives their title due to outstanding achievement, as opposed to needing to meet a specific set […]