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, […]
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 […]
Bradford College’s Media Make-up department has received a generous donation of human hair from HB Collective UK, providing students with high-quality materials for wig-making, prosthetics, and character design projects. The donation, made possible by HB Collective UK and its network of local salons and volunteers, will allow Media Make-up students to work with authentic human […]
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) […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
