Winchester PhD scholar Yvette addresses UN economics workshop in New York
A PhD Scholar from the University of Winchester has just returned from New York where she was invited to address the UN. Yvette Obika (pictured)…
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“Skills Olympics” Gold and Bronze Medals for Leeds College of Building Finalists
Three Leeds College of Building students took medal positions at this year’s largest UK multi-trade competition for construction trainees and apprentices. The SkillBuild UK National…
Student Achievements Celebrated at Inspiring Construction Industry Awards
Outstanding student achievements was celebrated with the return of the annual Leeds College of Building ‘BIG (Building Industry Greats) Awards’ night. Taking place for the first…
First Female Principal & CEO Commences Role at Leeds College of Building
The first female Principal & CEO of Leeds College of Building has started in post. Nikki Davis, the College’s former Vice Principal for Teaching, Learning…
Carpentry Skills Help Bring Historic Walled Garden Back to Life
Carpentry students from Bradford College have kindly volunteered their services to help a community garden project at Yorkshire Water’s Esholt Hall site. The historic building…
Construction Principal & CEO Retires After 37 Years in Education
Derek Whitehead, Principal and CEO of Leeds College of Building, is to retire this week after 37 years working in Further Education and vocational skills training. …
Ansell Lighting and Bradford College Join Forces to Support Electricians of the Future
Leading lighting designer and manufacturer Ansell Lighting has joined forces with Bradford College to support the building of a mock house for electrical installation students to practice…
Try-a-Trade launches with an exemplary demonstration of how to engage students by The Streetly Academy in Sutton Coldfield
The unique collaboration from Homeserve Foundation and Amazing Apprenticeships aims to offer 500 young people from the West Midlands practical experience in a range of…
Zero-Carbon Seminars Boost Construction Students’ Industry Awareness
Students across various trades and professions at Leeds College of Building took part in a unique set of seminars this week (26 and 27 January). Thanks…
Construction College Now Open for T Level Applications
Applications for a new Construction T Level qualification are now open at the UK’s only specialist further education construction college.Leeds College of Building is one…