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MP Champions Construction Skills During Hospital Visit

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A local MP has praised the work of exceptional young talent during a visit to a hospital construction project in Keighley. Anna Dixon MP visited Airedale General Hospital to see how work is progressing on a phased programme of structural repairs across the estate. The hospital serves around 220,000 people from a widespread area covering […]

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Eve Taylor London’s Matt Taylor Inspires Bradford College Students with Masterclass on Client Care and Professional Upselling

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Bradford College’s Hair, Beauty students were treated to an exciting industry experience this week as Matt Taylor, from Eve Taylor London, delivered an energetic and insightful masterclass focused on client communication, confidence building, and the importance of professional upselling. From the outset, Matt brought humour, warmth, and industry expertise that immediately connected with learners. His […]

Bradford College Travel & Tourism Students Take Over The Leonardo Hotel in City Centre

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Bradford city centre saw a surge of professionalism, confidence, and future talent last week as Bradford College’s Level 3 Year 1 Travel and Tourism students took over key operations at The Leonardo Hotel for a full week immersive industry experience. The “Hotel Takeover,” part of the College’s commitment to providing real-world, career-focused learning, offered students […]

Travel & Tourism Collaboration Event

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Last week, travel and tourism students took part in an exciting cross-college collaboration between Bradford College and Northampton College, giving learners access to live virtual presentations from leading employers in the sector. Using Class View technology, students engaged directly with industry professionals, gaining valuable insights into careers, expectations, and pathways within travel, aviation, and hospitality. Today’s […]

Bradford College Celebrates STAR Apprentices at Annual Awards

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To mark National Apprenticeship Week 2026, Bradford College proudly celebrated the outstanding achievements of its apprentices at its annual Star Awards, recognising those who go above and beyond in their training and workplaces. The event, hosted at Cedar Court Hotel and sponsored by employer partner CBRE, brought together students, staff, families and employers to celebrate Success, Tenacity, Ambition and Resilience (STAR) across the […]

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Bradford College Receives 18,000 Brick Donation from Persimmon Homes to Support Brickwork Students

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Bradford College cemented its partnership with Persimmon Homes after receiving a generous donation of 18,000 bricks. The gift is enough bricks to build the external walls of a four-bedroom house and will provide the college’s construction department with essential materials for vital hands-on training. To celebrate this support, Bradford College hosted a special event at […]

Bradford College ‘Junction Mills’ Development Achieves Sustainability Award for Carbon Savings

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Bradford College is celebrating after attaining Morgan Sindall Construction’s platinum certification for outstanding carbon savings on a new building development. It is the only project in the whole of the Yorkshire region to achieve this status in 2025. Bradford College’s £19.3 million Junction Mills building on Thornton Road has saved an impressive 473 tonnes of […]

Bradford College Shortlisted as ‘Apprenticeship Provider of the Year’

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Judges have unveiled that Bradford College is a national finalist in the 2026 Apprenticeship & Training Awards. The College is one of 94 entries on the shortlist for the prestigious annual education awards. An independent panel of expert judges assessed over 650 nominations in total, from employers, training providers, colleges and universities. Winners will be […]

Bradford College Launches New Academy for Creative Skills

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The Mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin, officially opened Bradford College’s new skills development space for the creative leaders of tomorrow. ‘The Producing Academy’ is an exciting new facility designed to nurture the wave of creative talent needed across West Yorkshire, helping to position the region as a national powerhouse for the creative industries. Covering […]

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Bradford College Hosts Adult Community Stakeholder Event in The Grove

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Bradford College’s Adult Community department welcomed local organisations, community centres, and businesses to The Grove restaurant for a stakeholder event showcasing collaborative projects and opportunities for adult learners. The event highlighted the ongoing ‘We Belong in Bradford’ initiative, a collaboration between Adult & Community Lecturer, Rashid Hasan and the College’s Library Team Lead, Lakshmi Banner, aimed at fostering inclusion and engagement within the community. […]

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 […]

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Bradford College Digital Staff Member Named National ‘Community Champion 2026’

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Clark Mitton, the Digital Experience Design Lead at Bradford College, has been named one of 15 national education and research sector community champions by Jisc. Jisc is a not-for-profit organisation that provides digital infrastructure, technology services, and resources for higher education, further education, and research sectors. Jisc community champions are leading lights who go above […]

Bradford College Construction Management Students Visit The Shard

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Construction Management T Level students from Bradford College recently took part in an educational visit to London, with the iconic Shard serving as the centrepiece of the trip. The visit was designed to give students the opportunity to experience a large-scale construction project first-hand and to better understand the complexity involved in the design, surveying […]

Bradford College 14-16 Alternative Provision Students Explore New Worlds with VR Technology

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Students from Bradford College’s 14-16 Alternative Provision programme were given a glimpse into the future of learning this week as they took part in an immersive virtual reality (VR) experience designed to boost engagement, confidence, and digital skills. The hands-on session, held at the College’s Alternative Provision Centre, introduced learners to a series of VR […]