Bradford College IT students gained a valuable insight into the future of banking, cyber security and digital payment systems thanks to a special guest speaker session delivered in partnership with the Bank of England. Nicolas Policarpo, a Policy Analyst from the Bank’s digital and payments team, visited Bradford College to speak with our IT students […]
Showcasing Student Creativity and Practice Emerging creative talent took centre stage at the Work in Progress Art exhibition. Bradford School of Art’s Level 5 and Level 6 Art and Design students showcased their creativity, technical skills and developing artistic identities. Held at Trapezium Arts on Kirkgate, the exhibition gave students the opportunity to present their […]
Bradford College students have been recognised for their creativity, professionalism and entrepreneurial talent after achieving success at the regional finals of the Young Enterprise competition. Hosted at Bradford College for the very first time, the regional finals brought together student teams from colleges across the region to showcase their business ideas, products and employability skills […]
A Celebration of Culture and Community Bradford College’s Students’ Union recently hosted its annual Culture Day, welcoming students, staff and visitors to a vibrant celebration of diversity, inclusion and community. The event showcased a wide range of cultural backgrounds represented across the college and provided students with the opportunity to express their heritage in a […]
A group of 30 lucky Bradford College students returned to Earth with a bump after a trip of a lifetime to study science and engineering in the USA. The Level 2 and 3 Science and Computing students spent 13 days working at prestigious organisations, including NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston and The Kennedy Space […]
Scaffolding has come down on the new Bradford College Junction Mills building on Thornton Road, set to open in September this year. Junction Mills will offer students skills in modern automotive and digital engineering. The four-storey new build was made possible thanks to £17.8 million funding from the Department for Education Further Education Capital Transformation […]
Bradford College was the first stop on a cultural tour of the city made by a group of special visitors. Prominent cultural leaders and regional stakeholders met as part of the ‘Northern Culture Untapped Inquiry’ – a major project to examine and maximise the North of England’s cultural sector. Launched in late 2025 by the […]
Our Motor Vehicle students were given an insight into the rapidly changing world of automotive technology during a special guest talk from DENSO, a global leader in advanced vehicle components and systems. The session, held at the college’s Bowling Back Lane campus, offered learners an opportunity to hear directly from an industry expert about the […]
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 […]
Last Friday, Bradford College proudly hosted its third annual Speed Mentoring Event at The Grove Restaurant in the David Hockney Building, welcoming students and professionals from across a wide range of industries for a morning of meaningful conversation, inspiration and connection. Now firmly established in the College calendar, the event brought together learners and mentors […]
In an increasingly digital world, digital access is no longer a luxury, it’s a fundamental requirement for education, personal development, and future employability. Recognising this growing need, the Netbooks4All initiative has emerged as a transformative computer‑donation scheme dedicated to ensuring that every student, regardless of financial circumstances, has access to a modern laptop. Bridging the […]
Bradford College is celebrating ten years of partnership with Jolaurabi School in Mombasa, Kenya. It’s a collaboration that has grown from a fundraising initiative into a powerful force for educational improvement, cultural exchange and lifelong friendship. What began as support through Educate the Kids, a charity‑run school providing education for children facing extreme poverty, has evolved into a vibrant international connection. Over […]
A Day of Heat, Pressure and Culinary Creativity Bradford College Catering students were pushed to their culinary limits as the Royal Navy brought a surge of energy, excitement and friendly competition to the training kitchens. The event, inspired by the fast‑paced Ready, Steady, Cook! format, challenged students to think on their feet, work under pressure […]
Bradford College marks the close of Ramadan this week, bringing our community together in a celebration of unity and belonging through a series of special Iftar events across campuses. Iftar, the meal Muslims eat at sunset to break their daily fast during Ramadan, is often a shared, social occasion. To reflect this, the events welcomed […]
As part of National Science Week, Bradford College welcomed Tilbury Douglas to deliver an inspiring ‘Women in STEM’ construction talk. Tilbury Douglas is a leading UK building, engineering and fit-out company with a 140-year history and a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. Their Better Together initiatives, which champion equality and representation across the industry, […]
