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Wakefield College students celebrate graduation success
Students from the University Centre at Wakefield College celebrated their graduation ceremonies over the weekend. Two congregations of more than 400 gathered at Wakefield Cathedral on Saturday to see students from the classes of 2020 and 2021 receive higher level qualifications.
Selby College and Wakefield College Merge
Selby College and Wakefield College have today officially merged to form the ‘Heart of Yorkshire Education Group’ – bringing significant benefits to the region.
Selby College student wins national award
Kizzy Wade, a Vocational student at Selby College, has been named as the Association of Colleges’ Young Student of the Yea
National Apprenticeship week 2022: Former apprentice lands head chef role
Former Hospitality and Catering Apprentice at Selby College Luke Royle has gone on to fulfil a successful career in the industry, securing a Head Chef role at Mercure Hotel.
College volleyball team through to AoC National Finals
Last week seven of our students represented Wakefield College at the AoC Sport, regional Volleyball tournament.
Students put sustainability at the forefront with latest art exhibition
Higher Education Art & Design students at Selby College recently hosted a sustainability themed exhibition at Selby Abbey, showcasing their visions on how to create a more sustainable future.
‘Heart of Yorkshire Education Group’ preparing to launch
Following the Secretary of State’s approval, Selby College and Wakefield College are delighted to confirm that their plans to form a new combined group are progressing on schedule, with the merger date confirmed as 1st March 2022.
College star plays for England
Wakefield College Football Development Programme (FDP) student Owen Kirman was selected for the England Colleges National Football Team last month and made his debut for the national team at St George's Park, the home of English football.
Hospitality & Catering department raises money in memory of former student
Hospitality and Catering students from Selby College have raised more than £280 for the British Biker Relief Foundation (BBRF) in memory of their former classmate Tom Ferguson.
Selby College celebrates another year of A Level success
Selby College is celebrating the success of its A Level provision as figures reveal that the College is in the top 25% of A Level providers.
Wakefield College pays tribute to wartime nurse Mary Seacole
Wakefield College is paying homage to a little-known historical figure by renaming its Advanced Skills and Innovation Centre building
Selby College and Drax secure funding to support the green workforce of the future
Selby College has secured funding to develop an education programme that will enable the renewable energy company’s employees to develop the skills needed to operate the vital climate saving technologies of the future.