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Forthcoming Events

Sep 18

Graduation Day

Selby College Graduation Day

Friday 18 September 2026 2.00pm - 3.00pm Selby Abbey

The Selby College Graduation Day is one of the most important days in the University Centre’s calendar, a celebration of our student’s achievements, both academically and personally, during their time with us.

Sep 25

Graduation Day

Wakefield College Graduation Day

Friday 25 September 2026 2.00pm - 3.00pm Wakefield Cathedral

The Wakefield College Graduation Day is one of the most important days in the University Centre’s calendar, a celebration of our student’s achievements, both academically and personally, during their time with us.

Oct 19

Open Event

Castleford College Open Event

Monday 19 October 2026 5.00pm - 7.00pm Castleford College

Visit our Open Event to find out more about our courses, talk to the tutors and take a tour of our fantastic facilities. Your career starts here and we’ll be covering options for school leavers, including T Levels and Apprenticeships, higher education and options for adults.

Nov 21

Open Event

Castleford College Open Event

Saturday 21 November 2026 10.00am - 12.00pm Castleford College

Feb 10

Open Event

Castleford College Open Event

Wednesday 10 February 2027 5.00pm - 7.00pm Castleford College

Oct 21

Open Event

Wakefield College Open Event

Wednesday 21 October 2026 5.00pm - 7.00pm Wakefield College

Nov 21

Open Event

Wakefield College Open Event

Saturday 21 November 2026 10.00am - 12.00pm Wakefield College

Oct 17

Open Event

Selby College Open Event

Saturday 17 October 2026 5.00pm - 7.00pm Selby College

Latest News

Photo of four Digital Industries students with Hey Service Group and Nick, Digital Industries lecturer.

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.

Digital Industries Employers

7 July 2026

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.

Sport CorporateEnrichmentStudent Experience

7 July 2026

Leigh Allsop, Local College Director at Wakefield College (left) with Clare Allcock, Group Executive Director for Student Experience & Support and Sustainability Lead at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (right).

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.

SustainabilityA LevelsGreen SkillsStudent Success

7 July 2026

Students celebrate their Children's University graduation at Selby College

Children Celebrate Learning Achievements with Children’s University Graduation Ceremonies at Wakefield College and Selby College

Wakefield College and Selby College recently hosted their 2026 Children’s University graduation ceremonies, celebrating the extracurricular achievements of children from across the district.

Children’s University

1 July 2026

Photo of Rob, second year UAL Level 3 Creative Media Production Technology Student at Wakefield College.

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.

Film, Media & Television Student ExperienceSchool Leavers

4 June 2026

BA (Hons) Art & Design student, Burga, with his artwork at the end of year show at Selby College, 2025.

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.

Art, Design & Photography School LeaversUniversity Centre

1 June 2026

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.

Computing SustainabilitySchool LeaversGreen SkillsStudent Success

21 May 2026

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.

Engineering SustainabilitySchool LeaversGreen SkillsStudent SuccessEmployersAdult Learners

18 May 2026

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