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College secures first gold medallist at the Intermediate Biology Olympiad Competition
It was another successful year for Selby College’s A Level Biology students at the UK’s prestigious Intermediate Biology Olympiad (IBO) competition – with one student taking home a Gold medal.
Students Logo Design Unveiled at The Hut
Back in May, Wakefield College industry partner, ENGIE hosted a virtual project week with their Level 2 and Level 3 Business students.
Bricklaying student excels in Skillbuild 2021 competition
Jake Gill, Level 2 Bricklaying student at Selby College, has successfully reached the regional qualifiers of the national SkillBuild 2021 competition.
A T Level Treat for the Wakefield College Team
Yesterday, Wakefield College held a T Levels Team development day for all staff involved in managing and delivering the brand-new T Level qualifications to be introduced from September 2021.
Yorkshire colleges announce plans for merger
The Governing Bodies of Selby College and Wakefield College have today announced plans to merge.
Fun and Games at the First Games Careers Week
Last week the Level 3 Games Development Students were treated to the first Games Careers Week at Wakefield College.
HGV Truck Donation for Automotive Students
Last week the Automotive department at Castleford College received another vehicle for its highly popular HGV provision kindly donated by Wakefield Council and YPO.
Sewell Construction appointed an Industry Partner of Wakefield College
Sewell Construction has been appointed as an Industry Partner of Wakefield College, supporting the next generation of construction workers through the college’s new T Level qualifications starting this September.
Students Bring Positivity to a Local Care Home
Students on the Alternative Curriculum programme recently provided elderly residents at a care home with some much-needed cheer!
Get SET students raise money for Student Crisis Charity
The Wakefield College Get SET programme usually offers substantial work placements to students for on-the-job learning.
How former Wakefield College student Francis Lee became an award-winning film director
Fresh off releasing his latest feature film Ammonite, writer-director and former Wakefield College student Francis Lee sat down with us to chat about the film, his time at the College and advice on getting into the Film industry.
Former student Kurtus Auty wins national chef competition
Kurtus Auty, a former Hospitality and Catering student at Selby College, has been announced as the joint winner of the Koppert Cress ‘Sechuan Button Challenge’.