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UCU hail pay and conditions victory at Warrington and Vale Royal College

The deal will see staff at the college receive a 6.5% pay increase, backdated to August, along with guaranteed incremental pay increases of up to £1,000 a year.

16/10/2025 Read more

International Graffiti Artist Transforms Bradford College Building with Striking Mural

The Bradford College ATC building had a striking makeover this week when internationally acclaimed artist Shamsia Hassani paid the campus a special visit.

13/10/2025 Read more

Bournemouth and Poole College Student Crowned ‘Apprentice of the Year 2025’ by British Marine

A Bournemouth and Poole College student, Charlie, who studied Marine Electrical, won ‘Apprentice of the Year’, at the Southampton International Boat Show on 23rd September. British Marine put on a great show as apprentices and future talent took centre stage, with a day packed with celebrations, awards, and career inspiration.

13/10/2025 Read more

£5 million high tech facility unveiled at Sheffield College

The Advanced Technology Centre, Olive Grove Road, has been upgraded with a two-storey extension, technical equipment and the latest digital learning technology. The campus specialises in engineering, motor vehicle, gas fitting and plumbing qualifications including apprenticeships, vocational diplomas and T Levels. As part of the £5 million upgrade, the Advanced Technology Centre has been fitted with an immersive classroom, believed to be the largest nationally, providing cutting-edge learning.

13/10/2025 Read more

Using AI at work is viewed as lazy, 43% of UK employees report

This report analyses adoption and usage across the workforce, offering insights to help leaders close critical gaps and implement effective AI business strategies.

09/10/2025 Read more

£31k tax free bursaries for FE teacher training in key STEM subjects

Talented people with the potential to become brilliant teachers are being offered bursaries and scholarships worth up to £31,000 to train to teach in subjects including chemistry, maths, physics, and computing that will help boost outcomes for young people across the country.

07/10/2025 Read more

Greater Manchester Colleges Earn National Recognition for Supporting Care Leavers

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and the National Network for the Education of Care Leavers (NNECL) celebrate the achievement of five Greater Manchester colleges awarded the prestigious NNECL Quality Mark.

06/10/2025 Read more

UCU to launch England wide college strike ballot

The University and College Union (UCU) today (Friday 3 October) confirmed it will ballot around 10,000 staff at 68 colleges across England in a fight for fair pay, manageable workloads and binding national bargaining.

03/10/2025 Read more

Toyota and NWSLC Tackle Skills Shortage With New Wave of Engineering Talent

A successful apprenticeship programme run in partnership between North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College (NWSLC) and Toyota Material Handling UK is helping to combat the skills shortage in engineering and bring more women into technical roles.

02/10/2025 Read more

Colleges West launched to strengthen skills and economic growth in the West of England

A new Further Education and Sixth Form Colleges partnership has been launched to enhance skills development, strengthen collaboration, and deliver an enhanced experience for learners across the West.

02/10/2025 Read more

Boston College Announces Lynette Leith OBE as New Principal and CEO

Boston College has announced the forthcoming retirement of Claire Foster, who has served as Principal and Chief Executive Officer over the past five years.

01/10/2025 Read more

Labour’s extra £800m funding for FE

The Labour party has announced the end of the previous target aiming for 50% of young people to attend university. This significant change was revealed by the Prime Minister during the Labour party conference, where he outlined a broader and more inclusive approach to post-16 education.

30/09/2025 Read more

Targeted maintenance grants for students to be reintroduced

Students from some of the country’s lowest income households will benefit from the return of targeted, means-tested maintenance grants for higher education – at college or University – paid for by a new levy on international student fees. As part of the government’s Plan for Change, the reintroduction of these grants will help remove barriers to opportunity and ensure that disadvantaged students are better supported to succeed.

29/09/2025 Read more

Outstanding Student Achievements Recognised at Leeds College of Building Awards

Leeds College of Building (LCB) students and apprentices from the 2024/2025 academic year have been honoured at the annual BIG (Building Industry Greats) Awards. More accolades than ever before were handed out, including 44 trophies, seven Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) QUEST Technician Scholarships, and one medal from the British Tunnelling Society Young Members.

26/09/2025 Read more

Topping Out Ceremony Marks Milestone in Multi-Million-Pound Bradford College Building Project

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.

25/09/2025 Read more