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Free speech rules to protect academic freedom come into force

New legal duties on universities and colleges come into force, as government delivers Plan for Change to restore integrity of higher education.

01/08/2025 Read more

‘Age Not an Excuse to be Stuck’ – ESOL Student Striving for Success at 88

A Brazilian student in ESOL (English for Speakers in other Languages) has been inspiring her peers with her drive and commitment to learning at the age of 88.

24/07/2025 Read more

Ministry of Justice confirms new commitment to prisoner education

Learning in jails is being completely transformed through the Prisoner Education Service - announced in 2023 - in an effort to upskill offenders. Evidence shows most prisoners have poor levels of education, with almost half having been expelled from school and a third having the expected Maths and English ability of an 11-year-old.

23/07/2025 Read more

Borders College named a UK’s Best Workplaces for Women™

The 2025 UK’s Best Workplaces for Women list is made up of employers whose people have told Great Place To Work® UK they work for a place that is inclusive and equitable for all. The 350 companies on the list are committed to ensuring a reasonable balance of women and men across the organisation; removing barriers to women’s career advancement; and creating workplaces where all employees, regardless of gender, can flourish.

22/07/2025 Read more

Nottingham College to lead regional youth guarantee pilot project

Nottingham College has been chosen to lead a collaboration of further education (FE) providers across the region, to deliver the pilot programme between September 2025 and March 2026.

22/07/2025 Read more

College partnership with Taylor Wimpey opens doors to construction careers

The partnership will provide hands-on opportunities for students in the region, supporting the local community and building a skilled workforce. Giving students practical experience and careers advice to prepare them for entering the sector.

21/07/2025 Read more

College supercharging SME growth in the West Midlands

North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College (NWSLC) is helping to drive forward innovation in the region’s economy as part of a project supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the West Midlands.

21/07/2025 Read more

New action to tackle unpaid internships as Government seeks to protect younger workers

Call for Evidence launched into unpaid internships as some employers fail to pay young workers despite ban.

17/07/2025 Read more

College Crowned Number One in the UK for Sports for Second Year Running

The College’s Sports department has once again taken the first spot in Association of Colleges (AoC) Sport Championship Table for the 2024–25 academic year for the second year running, earning the title for number one college in the country for sports.

16/07/2025 Read more

Nottingham College partners with construction giant DeWalt

A new partnership between Nottingham College and DeWalt, one of the UK’s biggest power tool brands, has been announced to empower construction students entering the workforce.

16/07/2025 Read more

Would you apply for a job if it didn’t list the salary?

Most people wouldn’t and now the numbers back it up. A new survey of over 2,000 people across the UK found that 64% of jobseekers are unlikely to apply for a role if the salary isn’t shown. It’s a clear message: people want transparency, especially when it comes to pay.

14/07/2025 Read more

Bradford Wins ‘College of the Year’ at Edufuturists Awards

Bradford College has won a prestigious award recognising its groundbreaking use of digital technology to enhance student learning.

09/07/2025 Read more

Celebrating excellence at Nottingham College Apprenticeship Awards

As one of the region’s leading providers of apprenticeship training, Nottingham College created this event to honour the achievements of apprentices and the businesses that support them. The awards shine a light on the transformative impact of apprenticeships - not just on individuals, but also on employers and the wider community.

09/07/2025 Read more

“No Clear Roadmap”: Why Teacher Shortages Are Threatening the Future of Education

England is facing a deepening teacher recruitment and retention crisis, and a new report from the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has laid bare the scale of the problem. Despite a high-profile pledge to recruit 6,500 new teachers by 2029, MPs say the Department for Education (DfE) is lacking a coherent plan to actually deliver it. There are no clear milestones, no costed delivery strategy, and no clarity on who is accountable for hitting the target. In short, it’s a mission with no map.

09/07/2025 Read more

FE is flexible: Start teaching in Further Education

If you’ve got real-world experience and a passion for sharing your skills, you could make a great Further Education teacher. Teaching in FE is varied and isn’t just restricted to the classroom. Lessons can take place in workshops, on-site, or anywhere that allows learners to get hands-on experience in their field.

08/07/2025 Read more