Education

The University of Manchester Innovation Factory (UoMIF) has appointed Dr Catherine Headley as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

University Centre Newbury (UCN) was pleased to receive a virtual visit from Gretta Acton, a specialist in team dynamics and personal development, who shared insights from the Contribution Compass profiling tool, helping Foundation Degree students understand their own strengths, challenges, and working relationships.

National trade body the Painting and Decorating Association (PDA) is holding the second regional heat of its nationwide contest to find its Apprentice of the Year 2025 in Accrington.

Salford City College Group is proud to announce its success at the Association of Colleges (AoC) Beacon Awards 2024/25, having been named winners in two highly esteemed categories.

Heart of Worcestershire College (HoW College) is calling on local businesses to support the next generation of workers, by offering meaningful work placements for students.

Halesowen College was delighted to welcome Dragons’ Den brothers Brendon and Jaydon Manders of LumberjAxe Food Company, on Monday 10th March, to speak to its A Level Business Studies students about entrepreneurship and their remarkable journey of growing their business.

In celebration of Colleges Week 2025, Newbury College is proud to launch a student-focused promotion of its ‘Super 7’, designed to support students’ understanding of the keys to quality learning and inspire them to develop the skills needed for success.

Miss Macaroon passed a major training milestone this week as part of its 14th birthday celebrations.

At the start of 2025, Digital Innovators, commissioned by Birmingham Council, delivered their Transition to Work programme to Special Educational Needs (SEN) colleges across the West Midlands.

Professor Duncan Ivison, President and Vice-Chancellor of The University of Manchester, is visiting Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong this week to connect with partners, alumni and fellow universities in China.

The University of Manchester’s policy engagement unit has welcomed ten exceptional entrants to this year’s Greater Manchester (GM) Policy Fellowship Scheme following the success of the inaugural programme in 2024.

Copper Consultancy and Keele University have today announced a new partnership agreement that will see the agency and university work together to develop greater learning, skills development and knowledge in infrastructure communications.

City of Wolverhampton College has become the latest company to upgrade its Black Country Chamber of Commerce membership by joining The Platinum Group.

Entrepreneur Nick Jenkins has praised Wiltshire College & University Centre’s new Wiltshire Business School, hailing it as a great asset for the county.

Students will have the opportunity to show off their technical and creative skills

A pupil at Millfield Prep School has achieved the highest grade possible in violin at just 12 years old.

Xaverian Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) students have excelled themselves in taking first place in two of the three competitions for French, German and Spanish in the Northern Schools Debating Competition, hosted by Cheadle Hulme School recently.

West Midlands Police (WMP) firearms officers, dog units, drone operatives and forensic teams were out in full force this week at Birmingham City University (BCU) to highlight the range of specialist policing roles available to students after leaving university.

Strode College’s Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production is equipping students with industry-ready skills through hands-on work experience, fostering connections with local organisations, and preparing them for careers in the creative industries.

It’s National Apprenticeship Week (10 – 16 February), and Newbury College and Xtrac are celebrating a platinum skills partnership that spans over two decades.

A marketing apprentice who has struggled with gender identity says gaining an apprenticeship with a supportive organisation has improved their mental health and increased their confidence.

Heart of Worcestershire (HoW) College is proud to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week (February 10th-16th) by showcasing the achievements of its apprentices, and highlighting the opportunities that apprenticeships provide to develop individuals’ essential skills while earning and learning.

Leading day nursery provider Partou has unveiled new signage at its Nursery Support Centre in Manchester as the next stage of a major rebrand nears completion.

Five quantity surveying students at Birmingham City University (BCU) will take their careers to new heights thanks to the award-winning company building Birmingham’s tallest skyscraper.

Burnley College and its apprenticeship arm, Themis, has been awarded the prestigious title of Construction Apprenticeship College of the Year.

Twins Zainab and Hadiza Dahiru have graduated with distinction as part of Aston University’s first cohort of postgraduate students on the Master of Public Health (MPH) programme.

Wings4Warriors, a UK military charity, has launched a dedicated flight training centre for veterans at Gloucestershire Airport.

Hallfield School, a leading independent prep school in Edgbaston, is thrilled to announce its expansion to provide education through to Year 11, offering families a seamless and exceptional academic journey in a nurturing, co-educational environment.

Aston University’s EuroSim team has returned from this year’s event with a special award.

Heart of Worcestershire College (HoW College) is preparing students for the workplace with the launch of its innovative 5Cs initiative.

January 2025 will see Themis at Burnley College’s annual Inspire and Achieve Awards.

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College (SGS) is delighted to announce the appointment of David Withey as the new CEO and Principal, effective from the end of March 2025.

Newbury College students recently had the opportunity to put their media and photography skills to the test during a Vodafone Discovery Day at the company’s headquarters.

A Grammy award-winning University Chancellor, a charity leader and a high-profile expert in psychiatry have been awarded honorary doctorates from the University of Birmingham.

Professor Georgina Andrews has been announced as the new Vice-Chancellor of Bath Spa University.

Newbury College marked the conclusion of National T Levels Week on Wednesday 04 December with an informative open event, drawing in students and parents keen to explore these new qualifications.

Digital skills are no longer just nice to have—they’re essential for workplace success.

Talented artists from Abbey College Manchester have been highly praised for their exceptional creative talents, securing a series of coveted accolades in a prestigious national art challenge.

A renowned Northamptonshire apprenticeship recruitment and training provider has chosen Vulcan Works as its new headquarters.

The University of Manchester is the proud recipient of two awards from Times Higher Education in recognition of its outstanding support to students and STEM research.

Lancashire based business Sales Geek is delighted to announce the launch of four new franchises, further solidifying their presence in both the USA and the UK.

Steve Taylor, Chief Executive of the Cabot Learning Federation (CLF), has been awarded an honorary doctorate by UWE Bristol.

EY in Manchester has recruited 80 new students – more than any of the firm’s other UK offices outside London - including 61 graduates and 19 school leavers.

Broadcaster and writer Carol Vorderman MBE has been awarded an honorary degree by UWE Bristol.

Coaching and Training Consultancy, Natural Talent Bristol, is now pleased to be offering short Virtual Management Training Modules.

Newbury College is excited to host a very special T Level Open Event on Wednesday, 04 December 2024, to help young people, parents and employers to explore the next level qualifications that are reshaping education and careers.

Nelson and Colne College Group (NCCG) has successfully launched its first Industry Innovation Hub (IIH) at a dedicated event aimed at strengthening connections between education and businesses.

Newbury College is proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of Natasha Mathias, an exceptional apprentice who has successfully passed her Level 4 Professional Accounting Apprenticeship.

Halesowen College is thrilled to announce its first-ever Christmas Present Appeal, aimed at supporting children and families in need across our local area.

A regional housebuilder has hosted students from Walsall College at its Coseley New Village development in the Black Country.

NDTi’s Community Led Support (CLS) programme, in partnership with the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) funded research team led by the University of Birmingham, has won a prestigious European Social Services Award (ESSA).

Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) is delighted to announce it has retained an 'Outstanding' grade in its latest Ofsted inspection, with inspectors praising its 'strong contribution' to meeting skills needs.

A specialist aviation training provider is primed for further international growth with a new base in Ireland after getting the green light to deliver the European Union Aviation Safety Agency’s cabin crew attestation course.

Commencing for one week from Monday 11 November, Clifton College are collaborating with Studio 74, an award-winning contemporary art gallery based on Whiteladies Road in Bristol.

Former apprentice Charlie Gresswell will represent the East Midlands in the grand final of the National Apprenticeship and Skills Awards in London later this month (27th November).

Leading West Midlands training and apprenticeship provider Performance Through People (PTP) supported a visit from the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA), along with other leading Midland providers, organised by the Association of Employment and Learning Providers (AELP), promoting the vital work apprenticeship providers play in the region.

Leading creative agency hires team of budding new starters

Deloitte has welcomed 118 new people to its award-winning graduate, BrightStart apprenticeship and industrial placement programmes in Manchester and Liverpool.

A North West based training provider, which offers online courses to legal professionals across the UK, has announced a new leadership team to mark its 25th anniversary.

During a recent visit to Halesowen College, Labour MP for Halesowen, Alex Ballinger explored the college's new state-of-the-art hair and beauty salon facilities.