BSDC strengthens international partnerships across Asia
Burton and South Derbyshire College (BSDC) has recently strengthened its international partnerships through a series of visits and the signing of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs)…
Month: April 2026
Beyond the Bot: Why Universities Need Guided AI
Universities in the UK are dealing with two connected pressures: a rise in AI-enabled academic misconduct and increasing workloads for teaching staff. Guided AI systems…
Unlocking Hidden Talent in Construction
The construction industry presents a significant opportunity for skilled workers, with demand continuing to grow. Our Construction Workforce Outlook shows that we need over 47,000 additional workers across the…
Net zero won’t retrofit itself: why skills are the real bottleneck
The UK’s commitment to net zero is no longer in question. Targets are set, funding streams are in motion and low-carbon technologies are well understood.…
Swapping the classroom for a cruise – local students set sail to study
Travel and Tourism students from Nescot College in Epsom have swapped the classroom for a cruise – with one student now announced as the winner…
Young Chefs Cook Up A Winning Formula At Blackburn College
Teenage cooks from across Lancashire competed in a hotly contested final cook-off to crown ‘Young Chef of the Year.’ Teams from six schools battled it…
Esteem Multi-Academy Trust Funds Research to Improve Alternative Provision
Esteem Multi-Academy Trust (Esteem MAT) has commissioned research to explore how Alternative Provision (AP) can best support children and young people who cannot attend mainstream…
Award-winning Derbyshire actor reflects on impressive career at exclusive event
One of the most recognisable faces to have appeared on British television in recent years shared insights into a career spanning more than five decades during an intimate event…
College partnership gives ‘talented young people’ biopharma insight
A new partnership is helping to build the future biopharma workforce in Hertfordshire, giving students hands-on industry experience, expert mentoring and clear career pathways into one of the region’s fastest-growing…
Staff ride into Greener travel with e-bike scheme
Since @BordersCollege relaunched its free e-bike loan scheme for staff in April, many colleagues have been swapping car journeys for an e-bike and cycling for…
