Leeds students take on hot topics in youth democracy debate

Students from across Leeds City College challenged regional officials and community leaders on current issues including voting age, the potential social media ban for under…

Inspired to give back - former students enjoying key roles with youth charity

Two former journalism students at Leeds City College are celebrating becoming trustees of a major charity. Emma Burke and India Chahal first got involved with…

A hands-on insight into theatre, Leeds students support new production

Higher and further education students in Leeds are gaining invaluable industry experience by supporting a new theatre production of Crime and Punishment. The learners, from…

Shipley College chief appointed as new Executive Principal of Leeds City College

Leeds City College has appointed its new Executive Principal. Diana Bird, currently the Principal and CEO at Shipley College, is to succeed Bill Jones in…

Luminate Education Group receives first Bronze award for Race Equality Charter pilot

Luminate Education Group has received the first Bronze award as part of a pilot to develop a new pathway for the Race Equality Charter (REC).…

Creating new entrepreneurs - Harrogate College brings business to the classroom

A new spirit of entrepreneurship is being fostered at Harrogate College – led by North Yorkshire’s businesses. The college is introducing entrepreneurial activities across all…

West Yorkshire fintechs asked to support future talent through new AI app

University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and the West Yorkshire Consortium of Colleges are calling on financial technology (fintech) companies in the region to help…

T Level placement helps Leeds City College student land DWP Digital apprenticeship

Leeds City College student Vedant Shukla is celebrating securing a software engineering apprenticeship after excelling on his T Level work placement. Vedant was one of…

Top marks open up path to midwifery career

Halima Surakat is a step closer to her dream of becoming a midwife after achieving top marks in her Health and Social Care course. The…

Campaigning Leeds students are praised by mayor

Some Leeds City College students have taken their calls for bus service improvements to the very top. As part of their Friends of the Earth…

Westminster trip brings democracy to life for Yorkshire students

Yorkshire students have been given a tour of the UK’s highest court during an eye-opening trip to Westminster. Fourteen Parliament Ambassadors from Leeds City College,…

Funding award for University Centre Leeds’ gallery paves way for new exhibition

Folly, by Stella Baraklianou University Centre Leeds is about to showcase the work of a local artist thanks to a funding award from the Henry…

Leeds City College Achieves NEBOSH Sliver Learning Partner Status

Leeds City College is proud to announce its recent accreditation as a Silver Learning Partner by the National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH). Following…

Made in Northern Ireland - for Yorkshire

‘Spectacular’ fact-finding trip for Leeds students  Students from Leeds have crossed the Irish Sea to find out how their new college block is being built. …

Firefighters give dramatic rescue demonstration to Leeds students

A brand new department at Leeds City College has got off to a dramatic start: by hosting a simulated car crash. Students played the role…

Degree-awarding powers ushers in new era for University Centre Leeds

University Centre Leeds is looking forward to offering a range of full honours degrees for the first time. The University Centre, part of Luminate Education…

University Centre Leeds’ pioneering work showcased in national campaign

University Centre Leeds is being hailed as a model example of how education providers should be working with employers. The higher education provider* works closely…

Five in a row for University Centre Leeds - leading the way on student satisfaction

Students have given some emphatically positive feedback about learning at University Centre Leeds – for the fifth year running. The University Centre is ranked first,…

How a hybrid learning model has revolutionised our staff development

Can staff development be delivered to a large and geographically disparate workforce in a way that is personalised and engaging?  A survey conducted by City…

Back in the driving seat for mechanic Anthony

Anthony Walker was at a crossroads when he decided to get his motor industry ambitions back on track. Although he already had some training as…

‘Back to college’ for North Yorkshire’s High Sheriff

Image by Matt Radcliffe Photography Harrogate College students have been rubbing shoulders with a high profile guest who once stood in their shoes – the…

Praise for a ‘life-changing’ Public Services department

“Keep up the great work!” That was the message from West Yorkshire’s Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime, Alison Lowe OBE, when Leeds City College…

'Top of the class' for student satisfaction

University Centre Leeds (UC Leeds) and Leeds Conservatoire* are once again celebrating some outstanding student satisfaction ratings. UC Leeds outscored other local higher education providers…

MP hails Leeds City College's new teaching facility

MP Hilary Benn (second from right) at the opening of the new teaching block at Leeds City College’s Printworks campus. Matt Radcliffe Photography. Hilary Benn…

Colleges secure funding to boost adult numeracy skills in West Yorkshire

Two West Yorkshire colleges have secured nearly £480,000 to boost adult numeracy skills in the region. Leeds City College and Keighley College, both members of…

'Net zero by 2035' - Luminate Education Group launches climate pledge

One of West Yorkshire’s biggest education providers has pledged to become net-zero by 2035. Luminate Education Group, whose members include Leeds City College, Leeds Sixth…

Taking on a canal-sized challenge for a life-saving charity

Photo by David Carruthers A Yorkshire college lecturer is preparing to kayak from Skipton to Leeds to raise funds for a cause close to his…

Yorkshire colleges teaming up to fight new free school proposals

Colleges across West Yorkshire are joining forces to oppose controversial plans to open a string of new free schools. Seven free school applications – two…

West Yorkshire college leaders take their case for extra skills investment to Westminster

Leaders from across West Yorkshire have been speaking with MPs at Westminster as part of a national campaign to bring skills to the forefront of…

Students enjoy tour of Leeds City College’s new £4.5m teaching block

Students have been given a first glimpse of Leeds City College’s new £4.5 million teaching block at its Printworks Campus. The two-floor building, which will…

Inspiring the next generation of female business leaders

Female business leaders are preparing to share their expertise and inspirational career stories with students in Leeds. University Centre Leeds (UC Leeds) has lined up…

A good idea which needs to be funded - reaction to the PM's 'maths to 18' plan

One of Yorkshire’s biggest education providers, Luminate Education Group, has backed Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s ambition of ensuring all students study maths until the age…

Investment in existing colleges, not ‘elite’ new ones, will plug the nation’s skills gap

Bill Jones, Deputy CEO of Luminate Education Group, considers the government’s plans for a British Baccalaureate and a network of ‘elite’ technical institutes. A greater…

Providing a second chance to shine at Leeds Sixth Form College

’It’s not the end of the world’ is a phrase we’ve all heard from well-meaning family or friends after a setback. If you have just…

Leeds GCSE students praised for ‘resilience and character’ after tough two years

Leeds City College and Leeds Sixth Form College students have been celebrating their GCSE and BTEC results. This was the first time exams have taken…

Hospitality stars praise Harrogate College for helping them launch their careers

Two leading lights of the local catering industry have praised Harrogate College for helping them launch their careers. Chef Callum Bowmer and restaurant and hotel…

Fencing star Emily hails ‘brilliant year’

Budding Paralympian, Emily Holder, is celebrating a ‘brilliant year’ that has seen her add to her medal collection while excelling in her studies. Emily, who…

Bright futures beckon for Leeds Sixth Form College’s A level students

Celebrating his results – Leeds Sixth Form College student Jamal Mottley Leeds Sixth Form College students are celebrating achieving exceptional A level results, following a…

Highest student satisfaction rates in Leeds for third year in a row

University Centre Leeds’ (UC Leeds) student satisfaction rates have been ranked as some of the highest in Yorkshire for the third year running. Just over…

Spreading the skills message - with a little help from a fortune teller

Hundreds of shoppers in Leeds have been discovering more about adult education – thanks to a mysterious-looking visitor. Zoltar, a mechanised fortune teller (best known…

New Keighley College leader keen to highlight world of opportunity

Education and training are vital tools when it comes to offering people the chance to secure life-changing opportunities. That is one of the key messages…