Bradford College recently hosted its annual STAR Awards, a much-anticipated celebration of student success and achievement. Spanning three days, the event brought together students, staff, and employer partners across the College’s departments to honour excellence in education and remarkable accomplishments over the past academic year. Each ceremony was held at Trinity Green Sports Hall, which […]
Year 10 Construction students from Bradford College have been putting their skills to powerful use, completing a hands on project that’s as meaningful as it is impressive. In a heartwarming collaboration with Bradshaw Primary School, the students designed and built a collection of wooden planters and bird boxes bringing colour, creativity, and care to a […]
Newly released Government data revealed that Bradford College is one of England’s best-performing larger further education colleges based on achievement. National Qualification Achievement Rates (QAR) data published by the Department for Education measures the performance of colleges and training organisations. The 2023/2024 achievement figures for large training providers (500+ apprentices) show Bradford College’s strength across […]
Designed by a Bradford College student, a stunning new curtain is taking centre stage at ‘The Beacon’ by Bradford 2025. Selected through a competitive live brief, Rosemary Edwards’ design takes inspiration from historic French ribbons found in the Bradford College Textile Archive. Drawn to the intricate stripes, textures, and rich colours, Rosemary created a bold […]
Judith Cummins MP enjoyed a cross-campus visit of Bradford College this Friday, providing insight to her wider work as Chair of the ‘Restoration and Renewal Programme’. As part of the visit, Mrs Cummins toured a range of new and refurbished facilities across both Trinity Green and Garden Mills campus, witnessing first-hand how Bradford College is […]
The Grove Restaurant & Bar was once again the home of food wizardry this Monday, as Daniel Merriman put on a show for invited guests. Those in attendance, including Councillor Beverley Mullaney (Lord Mayor of Bradford) and Shannon Palmer (Food Influencer), were treated to a showstopping three-course meal prepared by Daniel and Level 3 Professional […]
A recent social values event, hosted at Bradford College, invited public sector organisations, construction contractors, and consultants to consider how their work positively impacts the local community. Organised by Procure Partnerships, the ‘Getting Bradford Connected’ forum focused on the ways organisations can work together to benefit society. The term ‘social values’ refers to any positive […]
Celebrating the transformative role of colleges nationwide, the AoC‘s Colleges Week 2025 launches today (Monday 3rd March). Each day this week, the national campaign aims to highlight one of five key government missions, beginning with ‘Kickstart the Economy’ – how colleges drive job creation, workforce development, and business partnerships. From creating a highly-skilled workforce to […]
It’s a standout year for Bradford College as eight finalists, including both apprentices and valued employer partners, head to the 2025 West Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards on Thursday, May 1, at Cedar Court Hotel in Bradford. Representing a diverse range of sectors, from construction and engineering to dental and healthcare, these exceptional finalists reflect the significance […]
Once upon a time Bradford was the wealthiest city in the country. Powered by coal, our mills became a manufacturing powerhouse and made Bradford the wool capital of the world. Although many might find that difficult to believe today, clues do remain if you look up at some of the beautiful buildings. Back then we […]
Following a recent role starring in Virdee on BBC One, a former student has taken time to speak positively about his time at Bradford College. Represented by Articulate Agency, Yousef Naseer secured his spot in the prime time crime thriller with the role of Ateeq Farooqi. With previous successful stints in the likes of Ackley […]
After qualifying to represent Yorkshire & the Humber in recent months, a group of talented Bradford College cricketers travelled to the Association of Colleges (AoC) Sport National Championships this weekend. With 2025’s edition taking place across various venues in and around Nottingham, the yearly event is described as ‘a celebration of competitive sport in colleges, […]
Following national success at SkillBuild 2024, Bradford College’s Ahmed Shakir has recently been shortlisted for a chance to represent ‘Squad UK’ at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026. Supported by his Bradford employer, Abrahams & Carlisle, Ahmed now joins an intensive 18-month training programme with the end goal of competing against other young tradespeople at the 48th WorldSkills […]
Bradford College is proud to unveil brand-new facilities for the use of Media students, as well as a new home for the College’s Music department. This investment is designed to give students access to industry-standard resources and hands-on experience, ensuring they are prepared for careers in the Media and Music industries. The new media facilities […]
