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Specialist Contact Lens Workshop Inspires Next Generation of Opticians

Specialist Contact Lens Workshop Inspires Next Generation of Opticians

  4 years

A group of past and present ophthalmic dispensing students (specialising in the study of the eye) were treated to a unique training workshop at Bradford College. Contact Lens Certificate students were invited to a bespoke event delivered by Ian Sexton from No7 Contact Lenses. The session focussed on specialist lenses called ‘sclerals’ – large-diameter gas […]

Contact Lens Certificate student’s success published in National article

Contact Lens Certificate student’s success published in National article

  4 years

Dispensing Optics online has highlighted the success of Bradford College students in their recent online critical entitled ‘Success for Bradford contact lens students’ Dispensing Optics Online is published by The Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO), the professional body for dispensing opticians – working for dispensing opticians and advancing the profession in the UK and worldwide. The […]

Bradford College receives £10,000 boost to promote organ donation amongst Black and Asian communities

Bradford College receives £10,000 boost to promote organ donation amongst Black and Asian communities

  5 years

Bradford College has received a share of £600,000 funding as part of the Government’s commitment to tackle health inequalities in Black and Asian communities.

College marks anniversary of death of George Floyd

College marks anniversary of death of George Floyd

  5 years

The killing of George in Minneapolis led to an international outcry. Millions expressed their horror, anger and despair that such a terrible event could happen – at the hands of the authorities supposed to protect them.

Matthew Turner is 2021 Patron’s Award winner at Festival of Learning Awards

Matthew Turner is 2021 Patron’s Award winner at Festival of Learning Awards

  5 years

During his time in education and early career, Matthew’s autism has held him back. It was in his early thirties that he took a leap of faith, applying for college before progressing onto further learning to help him look for a job within the travel and tourism industry.

Inspirational library assistant wins national award

Inspirational library assistant wins national award

  5 years

She has supported students through the most challenging times of their lives, creating friendly online communities and uniting people in the love of reading.

Free acting experience day with The Yorkshire School of Performance and Music

Free acting experience day with The Yorkshire School of Performance and Music

  4 years

The Yorkshire School of Performance and Music is opening its doors to all those interested in one of their degrees in Performing Arts. Whether you are studying your A-Levels, Level 3 Extended Diplomas, or have the performance bug and want to take it further. The Experience Day will include the opportunity to take part in […]

Music Student Wins £1,000 Grant to Kickstart Aspiring Career

Music Student Wins £1,000 Grant to Kickstart Aspiring Career

  4 years

Bradford College music student Leoni Conway is celebrating after winning an AllStar Entertainment Break-Thru grant.   The £1,000 grant is part of a music-industry talent development programme offering support to aspiring Bradford musicians aged 18-25 to take control of their music careers. Up to ten grants were available for anything from musical instruments and equipment to studio time, specialist software, or […]

Meet James Bland: The experienced engineer furthering his development with a Bradford College apprenticeship

Meet James Bland: The experienced engineer furthering his development with a Bradford College apprenticeship

  3 years

For our second apprentice success story, we chat with engineering apprentice, James Bland – a talented engineer with a rich wealth of experience in his industry; so why is he completing an apprenticeship?