The Bradford College David Hockney building hosted a recent visit by Naz Shah, Labour Member of Parliament for Bradford West and Shadow Minister for Crime Prevention.
The MP met with senior managers, including College CEO Chris Webb, Chair of Governors Cath Orange, and Alina Khan, Bradford College Vice Principal for Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. Various initiatives were discussed such as the ESOL 16-18 Global Learning Project.
Shah said:
“It was great to meet with the leadership of Bradford College. By being awarded the [West Yorkshire] Apprenticeship Provider of the Year, Sanctuary College Status, and working closely with local communities [and…] HE organisations, it is clear the college is passionate about the city and its people.”
Naz Shah MP helped to lobby for Department for Education (DfE) funding on behalf of Bradford College during the pandemic. Many disadvantaged learners aged 16-18 were struggling to access online tuition at this time. With Shah’s support, the College received more than 800 student laptops to help combat digital poverty.
Students across the creative industries departments were treated to an inspiring visit, from professional makeup artist and Bradford College alumna, Famida Pathan, who returned to campus to deliver a talk and a hands‑on masterclass. Famida, who studied at Bradford College in the early 2000s, completed Beauty Therapy Levels 2 and 3, followed by a two‑year […]
Bradford College Construction students were given a valuable insight into the world of modern housebuilding during a site visit to Persimmon Homes’ Cote Farm development in Thackley on 11 February 2026. The visit formed part of the College’s celebrations for National Apprenticeship Week, highlighting the importance of real‑world experience in developing the future construction workforce. […]
