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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
GUNT training

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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Sustainability Week 2026

From Monday 16th March to Friday 20th March the Group is celebrating its Sustainability Week across all three Colleges, seeing students participate in sustainable activities and learning throughout the week.

SustainabilityEnrichment
17 March 2026
Students taking part in upcyling workshop

Group champions sustainability through Planet Earth Games

Staff and students across the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group have been leading the way in sustainability by taking part in the Association of College’s (AoC) Planet Earth Games.

SustainabilityCorporate
22 April 2025
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Digital Sustainability: Balancing innovation with responsibility

The digital age has transformed how we work, communicate and consume information, but its environmental footprint is growing.

Sustainability
20 March 2025
Animal Care students planting trees on the College campus

Celebrating Sustainability Week and Colleges' National Green Week 2025

The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group and its Colleges are carrying out a variety of sustainable activities to mark Sustainability Week

Animal Care SustainabilityCorporate
17 March 2025

Students launch sustainability exhibition at McArthurGlen Designer Outlet York

Students from Selby College have launched a month-long sustainability-themed exhibition at McArthurGlen Designer Outlet York.

Art, Design & Photography Sustainability
4 March 2025
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We wish you a sustainable Christmas

If you are dreaming of a greener Christmas, then we have some tips to help you make more sustainable choices this Christmas.

Sustainability
18 December 2024
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Sustainability Week: Fast Fashion and a Circular Economy

The past 10 years has witnessed an explosion of consumption, particularly with personal goods such as clothing items. Not only has the amount of clothes we consume risen, but the life cycles of these garments have shrunk dramatically.

Sustainability
21 March 2024
Fashion Textiles students

Students create sustainable fashion for Community Foundation Wakefield District

Level 3 Fashion Textiles students from Wakefield College have teamed up with Community Foundation Wakefield District to create and help promote sustainable fashion across the district.

Art, Design & Photography Sustainability
19 March 2024
West Yorkshire Consortium of Colleges

West Yorkshire Colleges secure £2.6million (DfE) investment for green skills

The West Yorkshire Consortium of Colleges (WYCC) will be part of the Government’s plans to boost the nation’s skills and make sure more people can secure good, well-paid jobs that are closer to where they live.

SustainabilityCorporate
29 September 2022
Sustainability art exhibition

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.

Art, Design & Photography Sustainability
26 January 2022