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Digital Industries Students Take On Live Industry Brief
This year, Level 3 Creative Practice (Digital Design & Web Development) students at Wakefield College were given the opportunity to tackle a live commercial design brief by Hey Service Group.
Keir Mather MP opens brand-new 3G Pitch at Selby College
On Friday 3rd July, Selby College officially launched the newest edition to its estate – a brand-new £1.2 million 3G pitch, funded by the Premier League, the FA and Government’s Football Foundation as part of the Lionesses Futures Fund.
Heart of Yorkshire Education Group Achieves National Recognition in Planet Earth Games 2026
The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is celebrating outstanding success in the Planet Earth Games 2026, with Wakefield College student, Julia, being named the highest points scorer nationally in the competition.
Wakefield College and Selby College recently hosted their 2026 Children’s University graduation ceremonies, celebrating the extracurricular achievements of children from across the district.
Meet Rob – from Creative Media Production to Politics
I’m Rob and I’m a second year UAL Level 3 Creative Media Production Technology Student at Wakefield College and an aspiring politician – but I haven’t always known what I wanted to be one.
Selby College’s Art, Design & Media Students To Host End-Of-Year Shows
Selby College’s Art, Design & Media students are showcasing their work at two exhibitions in June, to celebrate the end of a successful academic year. Open to the public, these showcases will display an array of student artwork from sculptures to photography and painting.
Selby College student wins regional Sustainability Competition
Selby College student Jacob has claimed the top prize at the Yorkshire regional WorldSkills endorsed Sustainability Action Innovation Challenge, impressing judges with his innovative and impactful CO₂ calculator concept.
Selby College Engineering Tutors Complete Specialist Training with GUNT in Germany
Selby College Engineering Tutors have recently returned from an intensive three-day technical training programme at GUNT in Hamburg, one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of engineering training systems.
College Expands Digital Industries Offering with New Gaming and Web Development Courses
Selby College has developed a brand-new suite of gaming and website development courses, designed to equip aspiring creators with the skills, experience and confidence to thrive in the rapidly growing games industry.
Wakefield College wins award for Women’s Safety Campaign at the Educate North Awards
Wakefield College won the Heart Creative Arts Award at the Educate North Awards for its contributions to Wakefield’s ‘Reclaim the Night’ campaign – a joint women’s safety movement with the local council and community.
Yvette Cooper Officially Opens New Construction Building at Castleford College
Rt Hon Yvette Cooper, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs and MP for Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley, officially opened the College’s new state-of-the-art construction facility.
Group Secures Number One Spot in FE College Achievement Rates in the Region
The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group has ranked first in Yorkshire & the Humber for student achievement amongst General Further Education Colleges, also securing fifth place nationally.