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New Bradford College Academy to Power Future Electrical Skills

New Bradford College Academy to Power Future Electrical Skills

  6 days

Bradford College has completed work on a new Electrical Skills Academy on Bowling Back Lane following a major refurbishment programme. The £1.2 million College-funded renovation project, led by Sewell Construction, has transformed the 2,000 sq ft building on Bowling Back Lane into a modern training environment for industry-focused electrical skills. Facilities include three workshops for […]

Fashion Students Create Dolly Parton-Inspired Designs for Barnardo’s

Fashion Students Create Dolly Parton-Inspired Designs for Barnardo’s

  12 days

Fashion students at Bradford College have transformed pre-loved jackets into bold, eye-catching tribute pieces celebrating the life and legacy of Dolly Parton, as part of an exciting collaboration with Barnardo’s Refashion Hub. The two-week project took place at the start of the academic year. Students customised donated tailored jackets using sustainable fashion techniques. Using garments […]

Aquatrust inspires Plumbing students to explore careers in water hygiene 

Aquatrust inspires Plumbing students to explore careers in water hygiene 

  20 days

Our Level 3 Plumbing students got an insight of where their skills could take them, through an informal discussion from local water hygiene specialists, Aquatrust.  The students heard from Aquatrust Operations Director JayJay Pickles and Risk Assessor Alex Denham, who shared their experiences of working in the industry and introduced students to the range of […]

Bradford College Opens Cutting-Edge £19.3m Motor Vehicle & Engineering Building

Bradford College Opens Cutting-Edge £19.3m Motor Vehicle & Engineering Building

  25 days

Bradford College officially opened its latest multi-million-pound facility on Friday, 11th September, after nearly two years under construction. The new Junction Mills building on Thornton Road will offer students training in modern automotive and digital engineering and will be vital in supporting the growth of electric and hybrid vehicle capability within West Yorkshire. The four-storey […]

Bradford College Students Bring History to Life Through Podcast Project

Bradford College Students Bring History to Life Through Podcast Project

  2 months

In October 2025, the Landmark Trust invited Level 3 Diploma in Creative Media students to visit Calverley Old Hall. As part of their radio and podcasting module, the Landmark Trust offered them the experience of working on a live professional brief. The students were given a guided tour of the building and introduced to the […]

Students Serve Success at Employer Appreciation Evening

Students Serve Success at Employer Appreciation Evening

  2 months

The Engineering and Motor Vehicle Department hosted a special Employer Appreciation Meal, bringing together industry partners, staff, and students for an evening that celebrated collaboration, innovation, and the future of technical education. The event recognised the vital role employers play in enriching learning experiences, from offering expert advice and shaping curriculum content to creating real-world […]

T Level Students Transform Unused Space into a Biodiverse Wellbeing Garden at Bradford College

T Level Students Transform Unused Space into a Biodiverse Wellbeing Garden at Bradford College

  2 months

A previously unused area of Bradford College has been transformed into a vibrant wellbeing garden, thanks to the vision and hard work of some of our T Level in Design, Surveying & planning for Construction students working alongside construction partner Morgan Sindall. The initiative has reimagined an unloved space as a calm, biodiverse environment designed […]

Bradford College Celebrates After ‘Global Learning Award’ Wins

Bradford College Celebrates After ‘Global Learning Award’ Wins

  3 months

Bradford College recently celebrated a successful day at the Leeds Global Learning Awards. The college took home four prizes in recognition of its outstanding commitment to sustainability, skills, and community impact. The third annual awards recognised educators, young people, and schools and colleges in West Yorkshire that tackle global challenges. The event is hosted annually […]

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

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

  4 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 […]