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Industry Experts Inspire Hair & Beauty Students

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Hair & Beauty students from across all levels recently had the opportunity to take part in an inspiring industry talk and Q&A session from leading experts including Bev Golightly, Wella Professionals, Naheem Yacub, Owner of Naheem Yacub Barbers, and Neil Capstick, Founder of luxury haircare brand Neäl & Wølf. Neil, who is local to the […]

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Bradford College Collaborates with Bradford Manufacturing Week to Promote Sustainability and Clean Energy

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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, […]

Bradford College Librarian Wins Prestigious National Award for Innovation and Student Support

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Bradford College’s Academic Liaison Librarian, Amanda Fernandes, has been named a winner of the sought-after 2025 Council for Learning Resources in Colleges (CoLRiC) Awards. Amanda won the Jeff Cooper Inspirational Information Professional of the Year category in recognition of her outstanding creativity, innovation, and commitment to supporting learners across the College; particularly ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) […]

Creative FE Facilities Get Impressive Renovations

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Our Creative Arts facilities have undergone a striking transformation following the relocation of our Further Education (FE) courses from the Lister Building to the adjacent David Hockney Building. After a £600k summer refurbishment, several IT teaching and staff rooms were redesigned into new and improved, creative learning environments, carefully modelled to meet both college and […]

International Graffiti Artist Transforms Bradford College Building with Striking Mural

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The Bradford College ATC building had a striking makeover this week when internationally acclaimed Graffiti Artist Shamsia Hassani paid the campus a special visit. The ‘Progression to Learning and Work’ building was chosen as the canvas for an incredible new mural by Shamsia, the first female graffiti artist of Afghanistan. The inspirational work is the […]

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Topping Out Ceremony Marks Milestone in Multi-Million-Pound Bradford College Building Project

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Bradford College marked a significant milestone as governors and special guests gathered at the £19.3 million Junction Mills development for a commemorative topping-out ceremony. The college event celebrated the highest point of the building’s structure being put in place, signalling the next phase of work to create a cutting-edge training facility for automotive, digital, and […]

Bradford College Hosts Trailblazing Digital Learning Event

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Bringing together leaders and educators from across the country, the inaugural ‘Innovate North’ took place at Bradford College last week. Described as ‘shaping the future of education’, the free event showcased the best in digital innovation and how technology is transforming teaching and learning across Bradford College. From VR experiences to AI planning, guests from […]

Laying the foundations: How construction skills could rebuild Bradford’s workforce

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Big changes are on the horizon for Bradford. After decades out of the limelight, our city is finally in the spotlight for all the right reasons. As we celebrate the rollout of Bradford 2025 City of Culture, other exciting initiatives grow closer. The Bradford City Village development promises to create 1,000 new houses, and the just-announced Southern […]

Bradford College Wins Global RoSPA Health & Safety Award

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Bradford College is celebrating after receiving a prestigious RoSPA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) Award, demonstrating a continued commitment to health and safety excellence. The win came in the Industry Sector Award, in the Education & Training Services Sector, thanks to the College’s dedication to keeping staff, students, visitors and contractors safe at […]

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Bradford College supports Construction Students by bringing Sustainability to Bradshaw Primary

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Yesterday, a group of Construction learners from Trinity Academy Halifax, supported by Bradford College, spent the day building and installing a brand new sandpit at Bradshaw Primary School, all from recycled materials. Led by Bradford College Construction Lecturer Gareth Bowman, the group worked hands on to design and assemble the sandpit using repurposed wooden pallets. […]

Outstanding Achievements Celebrated at the 2025 SkillsHouse Careers and Technical Awards

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Bradford’s commitment to skills, education, and innovation was celebrated this week at the annual SkillsHouse Careers and Technical Awards, where students, educators, and alumni were recognised for their outstanding contributions to learning and industry. Held on July 7th, the ceremony brought together partners from across education and local government to honour exceptional achievements across several […]

Bradford College hosts City & Guilds Networking Event

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Bradford College proudly hosted a City & Guilds Building Services Engineering (Plumbing and Electrical) Networking Event this week for a morning of collaboration, bringing together training providers and colleges from across the country for a day of collaboration, insight, and industry updates. The event focused on sharing the latest changes and updates to industry qualifications, […]

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Bradford College Students Celebrate Success at National Textile Design Competition

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Two talented students from Bradford School of Art have achieved national recognition in this year’s prestigious Bradford Textiles Society Design Competition, one of the UK’s longest-established and most respected textile design contests. The annual competition attracts entries from universities and colleges across the country, with up to 1,000 submissions each year. This year, two Bradford […]

Freshers’ Fair 2025 Brings Energy and Excitement to Trinity Green

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Bradford College’s annual Freshers’ Fair lit up Trinity Green yesterday, welcoming new and returning students with a vibrant celebration of college life. From food and freebies to face painting and funky haircuts, the 2025 Freshers’ Fair was bigger and bolder than ever. Held at the Trinity Green campus, the event offered students a chance to […]

Bradford College Welcomes World-Renowned Artist Shamsia Hassani for BD:Walls 2025

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Bradford College is proud to announce its collaboration with Bradford 2025 City of Culture through the BD:Walls project – a powerful initiative bringing internationally acclaimed street artists to our city. Our ATC building, home to our Progression to Learning and Work students, has been chosen as the canvas for a striking new mural by Shamsia […]