2026 shortlist revealed for CIM’s ‘The Pitch’ competition
The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) has unveiled the finalists for The Pitch 2026, CIM’s global student competition, with 13 undergraduate and 13 postgraduate teams…
Month: March 2026
LSEC wins regional title and secures place in national FE maths challenge final
A group of students from London South East Colleges claimed first place in the Einstein category at the Regional Final of the MEI Further Education…
John Ruskin College Lecturer wins Educator of the Year Award at The Professional Beauty Awards
Proud to announce that Kelly Clark, Beauty Therapy Lecturer and Advanced Learning Practitioner at Orbital South Colleges, won Educator of the Year at The Professional Beauty Awards. Taking place at…
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College student’s striking design to be turned into permanent sculpture
A sculpture marking the devastating impact of knife crime but depicting a poignant message of hope for the future will be installed later this year…
University of Sunderland academic on why Pokémon remains unbeatable as the franchise turns 30
As Pokémon celebrates its 30th anniversary, a University academic says the franchise’s remarkable longevity is no accident, but the result of strategic reinvention, cross‑media storytelling,…
Construction Partnership ‘Highly Commended’ at Apprenticeship Award
A long-standing partnership between Leeds College of Building (LCB) and construction firm BAM won ‘Highly Commended’ at the 2026 Apprenticeship & Training Awards – one…
New LCB Assistant Principal to Steer Partnerships and Adult Provision
A former director in the education and training sector has joined Leeds College of Building (LCB) as Assistant Principal -Partnerships & Adults. Carly Sidebottom joins…
Why Essential Skills Are Hard To Assess, And Why That Matters
Essential skills are key to work and daily life, so why don’t we assess them in the same way as occupational skills or knowledge? So why do we need to change our…
Defunded, Not Derailed: Mixed Study Programmes for 2026 | Episode One
The FE sector is no stranger to change, but the pace and scale of current post-16 qualification reform is presenting colleges and sixth forms with…
Star baker and food influencer joins celebs at PM’s celebration of Wales
A RISING Welsh food influencer and star baker was among the invited guests at a prestigious St David’s Day reception at 10 Downing Street. Naomi…
