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Student Survey Success for the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group
The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group has placed in the top three Higher Education organisations in Yorkshire for Overall Student Satisfaction, according to the latest National Student Survey (NSS) results.
Students explore career options within the army
Students from Selby College ended the academic year on a high with a visit from the Army Advantage Programme – giving them the chance to find out more the different career routes available within the Army.
Heart of Yorkshire Education Group accredited matrix Standard
The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is pleased to announce it has been accredited to the matrix Standard, demonstrating the high-quality Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) services it provides to its students.
Business students fundraise for cancer charities
Selby College Business students have raised more than £940 for Young Lives vs Cancer after hosting a successful charity football match.
Deputy Labour leader visits Wakefield College
Labour’s Deputy Leader Angela Rayner and Labour by-election candidate Simon Lightwood visited Wakefield College to speak to young students about voting for the first time in a parliamentary election, and what it’s like to be a young person in Wakefield today.
Construction students complete training with smart home leader
Electrical Installation and Plumbing students at Selby College have recently completed expert installer training with Aico, the European leader in home life safety.
Students win bids for public art proposals in Selby
A number of Art & Design students from Selby College have won micro-commissions to develop concepts for public art for the Selby Station Gateway Transforming Cities Fund project.
College marks Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with sleepsafe Selby fundraiser
Students and staff at Selby College have donated funds raised from their Platinum Jubilee celebrations to Sleepsafe Selby.
TV Hairstylist, Andrew Barton spent the day with our Hairdressing students at Castleford College recently, where he demonstrated a number of cuts and styles before overseeing the work of students.
Art & Design students prepare for end-of-year exhibition
Art & Design students at Selby College are gearing up to deliver their end of year exhibition, which will feature projects with Selby District Council.
Sports lecturer called for international duty...
Wakefield College sports lecturer, John Heaton has been called up to support the England Ladies Student Rugby Team after being appointed as their Strength and Conditioning Coach for training sessions and upcoming international fixtures.
Wakefield College wins education award
Wakefield College’s Apprenticeships offer has been recognised at a glittering awards ceremony.
Selby College and Wakefield College shortlisted in education awards
Selby College and Wakefield College, as part of the recently formed Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, are delighted to announce that they have been shortlisted for multiple awards at the Educate North Awards.
College addresses need for FE tutors with teacher training bursaries
As the demand for teachers in the Further Education (FE) sector rises, Selby College is supporting aspiring teachers to achieve their teaching qualifications with a new package of bursaries.
Wakefield College students celebrate graduation success
Students from the University Centre at Wakefield College celebrated their graduation ceremonies over the weekend. Two congregations of more than 400 gathered at Wakefield Cathedral on Saturday to see students from the classes of 2020 and 2021 receive higher level qualifications.
Selby College and Wakefield College Merge
Selby College and Wakefield College have today officially merged to form the ‘Heart of Yorkshire Education Group’ – bringing significant benefits to the region.