Blackburn College bucks the national trend with outstanding A-Level and vocational results  

Blackburn College has bucked the national trend with an increase in A-Level pass rate despite a national decline in students receiving top marks.  Staff and…

Former teacher raises the bar after achieving first class law degree

A former school teacher from Nelson, Lancashire, has achieved a first class honours degree after completing the LLB Law degree at the University Centre at…

US Army veteran achieves first class photography degree

A US Army veteran has achieved a first class honours degree in photography at the University Centre at Blackburn College and has been awarded the…

First-class celebrations for students at the University Centre at Blackburn College’s results day

Students at the University Centre at Blackburn College have been celebrating the outcome of years of hard work as they received their degree results. The…

Stars of the future recognised at Blackburn College’s Further Education Star Awards 

The red carpet was rolled out as students celebrated their achievements at Blackburn College’s Further Education Star Awards 2022.  The awards recognise the hard work,…

University Centre at Blackburn College rated as top in North West for student satisfaction  

Students and staff at the University Centre at Blackburn College are celebrating after it was given the highest overall student satisfaction rating in the North…

Blackburn College apprentice takes home NHS awards 

A Blackburn College apprentice is celebrating after winning the Non-Clinical Apprentice of the Year Award at the Lancashire and South Cumbria Apprenticeship Awards 2022.  Joanne…

Blackburn College apprentice’s complete degree with Senator 

Eight Blackburn College apprentices have completed their Chartered Manager Degree in partnership with Accrington based product design company Senator.  Lydia Pilling, Kai Booth, Patrick Fleming, Alexander Crowe,…

Blackburn College students unveil creative works at the launch of the Annual FE Art and Design Show 2022 

Finishing touches have been applied to canvasses, videos edited, and fashion garments finished as Blackburn College students unveiled their creative works during the annual FE Art and Design Show 2022. …

Blackburn College launch new T-level programme with local employers 

Blackburn College welcomed a host of Lancashire based employers at the launch event for their new T-level qualifications.  The event, which was held at Blackburn College’s…

High-flying students get an insight into life at a top University 

Three high-flying Blackburn Sixth Form students will be getting an insight into what it’s like to study at one of the UK’s top universities when…

Blackburn University Centre duo take centre stage at the launch of Crayta on Facebook Gaming  

Two Blackburn University Centre students have taken a starring role at the launch of gaming platform Crayta on Facebook Gaming.  Third year (Hons) Illustration and…

Celebrity designer Wayne Hemmingway kicks off Blackburn University Centre’s Annual Art and Design Degree Show 2022 

Celebrity fashion designer Wayne Hemingway made a guest appearance to launch Blackburn University Centre’s Annual Art and Design Degree Show 2022 on Friday.  The Blackburn-born…

Blackburn College students get lesson in how to be a royal butler  

Students from Blackburn College had a lesson in what it is like to work in royal households as part of their Catering and Hospitality course. …

Blackburn University Centre celebrates re-launched BA (Hons) Education Studies course 

Blackburn University Centre staff and students are celebrating re-launching their BA (Hons) Education Studies course after a successful revalidation by Lancaster University.  The popular course,…

Two Blackburn College students will compete at National competitions in June 

Two Blackburn College students will compete at the national qualifier heats of two apprenticeship-based competitions run by WorldSkills.   Adam Green, 20 from Rishton is taking part…

Blackburn College holds pop-up barber shops during Mental Health Awareness Week to raise money for The Lions Barber Collective

Over 35 students had their hair cut to raise money for The Lions Barber Collective across two days at Blackburn College during Mental Health Awareness…

World-class photographer returns to Blackburn University Centre to inspire students  

A world-class photographer has returned to Blackburn University Centre to speak of his career working for some of the biggest brands nationally and internationally.  Freelance…

Garages get insight into the latest training in electric and hybrid vehicles at Blackburn College’s new HEAT facility 

Representatives from garages across East Lancashire were able to get an insight into the latest automotive technology at Blackburn College’s new Hybrid Electric Automotive Training…

Blackburn Sixth Form students in the running for prestigious scholarships

Four Blackburn Sixth Form students are in the running for a Peel Foundation Scholarship Award. Hamzah Adam, 18,  Hannah Ledgerwood, 19,  Zak Patel, 18 and…

Blackburn University Centre students reach national finals of Young Enterprise

A group of Blackburn University Centre students have seen off competition from universities in the North West to reach the national finals of Young Enterprise.…

Department for Education get first look at the Blackburn College’s new HEAT facility

Representatives from the Department for Education have been given the first look at Blackburn College’s new Hybrid Electric Automotive Training (HEAT) facility. HEAT is part…

Law students take part in a prestigious visit to The Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn  

Five lucky Blackburn University Law students had the chance to visit one of the oldest and most prestigious legal institutions in London as part of…

Blackburn College student named as Construction / Manufacturing Apprentice of the Year 

A Blackburn College student is celebrating after being named as Construction / Manufacturing Apprentice of the Year at the Lancashire Apprenticeship Awards 2022.  Matthew Winstone, 18, from…

Founder of ladies networking group returns to source of inspiration at Blackburn College  

The founder of a ladies only networking group has returned to Blackburn College, which was a source of inspiration for her to set up the…

Blackburn University Centre Student becomes second to secure contract with international gaming company

A Blackburn University Centre student has become the second student to secure an exclusive contract to make video games with Unit 2 Games. Karolina Rokita,…

Four schools from East Lancashire have been inspired to become the next generation of lawyers

Four schools across East Lancashire attended an Insight into Law event at Blackburn University Centre to learn more about a career in law. They met…

Blackburn with Darwen businesses celebrate diversity programme at Blackburn College

Businesses within Blackburn with Darwen have come together to celebrate the ongoing work to make their workplaces more diverse and inclusive.  Representatives from nine businesses…

Blackburn University Centre Student presents research on Deaf artists during Sign Language Week

A Blackburn University Centre student from Nelson has presented research on how deaf culture is becoming more visible in the art world at Lancaster University’s…

The Right Reverend Lord Julian Henderson inspires students at Blackburn University Centre 

The Right Reverend Lord Bishop of Blackburn, Julian Henderson has inspired students during his visit to Blackburn University Centre.  Bishop Julian came to speak to students…

Blackburn College students’ artwork showcased in new exhibition

Students from Blackburn College have had their artwork put on show to the public as part of a new exhibition named Footprint. The exhibition was…

Industry specialists discuss alternative heat sources at Blackburn College Trades Centre Launch event 

Industry specialists have spoken about the need for alternative home heating sources at an event looking at the future of heat pumps. The Heat Pump Installation Breakfast event was held at…

Blackburn College rated “Good” in all areas by Ofsted

Blackburn College has been awarded “Good” across the board by Ofsted, since being judged as “Requires Improvement”. Inspectors visited the College in January 2022 and…

Industry specialists discuss alternative heat sources at Blackburn College Trades Centre Launch event 

Industry specialists have spoken about the need for alternative home heating sources at an event looking at the future of heat pumps. The Heat Pump…

TV jewellery expert supports Blackburn College student

A jewellery expert who recently starred in the ITV series Bling has offered a Blackburn College student a work placement. Helen Dimmick, who appeared as…

Handy carpentry and joinery apprentices create their own workshop 

Handy apprentices from Blackburn College are helping to create their own workshop as a way of developing their skills.  First-year Carpentry and Joinery apprentices were…

Blackburn College hosts event to address skills gap in Lancashire as part of National Apprenticeship Week 

Blackburn College played host to an event to address the skills gaps in Lancashire as part of National Apprenticeship Week 2022.  The event, which took…

<strong>A Clitheroe apprentice hopes to light up the 2022 Sparks competition</strong>

A Clitheroe apprentice is hoping to light up the 2022 Sparks Learner of the Year Competition. Adam Green, 20, from Rishton who is a third…

High flying students secure scholarship from Blackburn Sixth Form

Nine high achieving Blackburn students have secured scholarships to study at Blackburn Sixth Form.  Yaseen Padia, 16, Lauren Ankers, 16 Hussain Mughal, 17, Hamza Taher,…

Law students have sights on success at national law competition 

Two law students are hoping to set a precedent when they take part in a national law competition.  Rohan Quinn, 18, and Elliot Gribble, 29, who…

Students across East Lancashire celebrate boosting English GCSE exam grades

Students across East Lancashire are celebrating after boosting their English GCSE exam results.  Three students celebrating their successes are Yameen Hasware, 16, Evan Hurley, 18,…

Blackburn College students get creative with design brief from Great British Sewing Bee star Patrick Grant

Students from Blackburn College have been given the opportunity to work alongside Great British Sewing Bee star Patrick Grant as part of a design project.  Patrick, who…

High flying Hyndburn pupils boost university chances with Oxbridge programme

High flying pupils from a Hyndburn high school got to find out how they could boost their chances of going to a top university, as…

Blackburn College students celebrate sporting success

Blackburn College has achieved sporting success in cricket, football and basketball at recent Association of College’s (AOC) sport competitions. The College’s basketball team reached the…

Blackburn College celebrates awarding of established accreditation

Staff at Blackburn College are celebrating after receiving news that their information and guidance services have been accredited by an international awarding body. Blackburn College…

Blackburn with Darwen businesses benefit from diversity programme at Blackburn University Centre

Businesses within Blackburn with Darwen have completed a collaborative training programme in order to support the drive towards a more inclusive and diverse workforce. 15…

Blackburn Sixth Form students inspired by guest speaker Richard McCann during motivational talk

Blackburn Sixth Form students were inspired to overcome obstacles that may prevent them from achieving their career aspirations, when guest speaker Richard McCann took centre stage.   More than 300 A-Level students gathered…