Bradford College has been crowned a winner at this year’s UK and Ireland Green Gown Awards, delivered by EAUC in association with UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). Now in their 21st year, the awards recognise sustainability innovation and leadership in post-16 education across the UK and Ireland. This year’s awards saw 112 finalists from 76 […]
Construction students at our Trinity Green building, enjoyed a hands-on learning experience as industry professionals showcased the latest tools, technology and career pathways within the sector. The trades fair aimed to encourage students to think about their future and explore the range of opportunities available to them. The showcase included one of the UK’s leading […]
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 […]
Creativity and innovation are in full gear at Bradford College, where our 14–16 Motor Vehicle students have turned an everyday challenge into an exciting opportunity for learning and teamwork. During practical sessions, students found themselves drawn to a fully intact car in the workshop, a model that, while inspiring, often proved more distracting than productive. […]
Level 3 Science students recently swapped screens for streams, embarking on a two-day camping trip to Blackhills Scout Campsite in Bingley, despite the challenges posed by Storm Amy. The trip was held at the end of September and followed the success of a similar camp in June 2025 and was designed to help students develop […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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. […]
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 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, […]
A remarkable 373 higher education students gathered at The Life Centre on Thursday (20th November) to take part in the 2025 Bradford College graduation ceremony. This is the first year that all Bradford College higher education students attended the same graduation, making it the largest ceremony ever held to date. The annual event brought together […]
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 […]
Level 3 Interpreting in the Community students at Bradford College recently gained valuable industry insights during a special guest session with Liz Weatherill, Managing Director of Translate One – Bradford’s largest interpreting agency. The session was part of the wider curriculum designed to prepare students for employment in the interpreting sector. Liz Weatherill shared her […]
