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Forthcoming Events

Jun 11

Selby College Art, Design & Media End of Year Show

Thursday 11 June 2026 6.00pm - 8.00pm Selby College

Join us on Thursday 11th June, 6–8pm for our Art, Design & Media End of Year exhibition, celebrating the creativity and talent across the department.

Jun 18

Selby College Art, Design & Media BA Degree Show

Thursday 18 June 2026 6.00pm - 8.00pm Selby Abbey

Join us for the Launch Event of our BA Degree Show at Selby Abbey on Thursday 18th June, 6-8pm.

Jun 17

Open Event

Selby College Open Event

Wednesday 17 June 2026 5.00pm - 7.00pm Selby 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.

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 21

Open Event

Wakefield College Open Event

Wednesday 21 October 2026 5.00pm - 7.00pm Wakefield College

Oct 17

Open Event

Selby College Open Event

Saturday 17 October 2026 5.00pm - 7.00pm Selby College

Oct 19

Open Event

Castleford College Open Event

Monday 19 October 2026 5.00pm - 7.00pm Castleford College

Latest News

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

Selby College student in the digital industries studio

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.

Digital Industries

5 May 2026

College tutor and student accepting ENA Award

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.

Student SuccessStudent Experience

5 May 2026

Rt Hon Yvette Cooper, Principal and Chief Executive of the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, Sam Wright and Andrew McConnell Chair of Governors

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.

Corporate

1 May 2026

Sam Wright, Principal and Chief Executive

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.

CorporatePeer Recognition

23 April 2026

Former Student’s Remarkable Journey to the Winter Olympics

Former Wakefield College Sport student, Leon Greenwood, competed in the 2026 Milan Winter Olympics for Team GB in the 4-Man Bobsleigh team.

Sport Student Success

31 March 2026

Pupils participating in Milestone’s session

Give Construction a Try Events Sparks Industry Ambitions

The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group recently held its annual Give Construction A Try (GCAT) event, giving local secondary school pupils the opportunity to explore the wide range of career opportunities available within the construction industry.

Construction

27 March 2026

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