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Children from across the region graduate from Wakefield and Selby Children’s University
Wakefield and Selby Children’s University recently celebrated the achievements of over 70 children from across the district as part of its annual graduation ceremony.
Selby College hosts Discovery Days for local children
Selby College hosted two Discovery Days with local primary school students, giving the children the opportunity to take part in taster sessions.
Wakefield College adult learners triumph at West Yorkshire Awards
our adult students from the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group were recently commended at the West Yorkshire Adult Learner Awards.
Travel & Tourism students host fundraiser for Dementia UK and Selby & District Food Bank
Level 3 Travel & Tourism students from Selby College hosted a ‘Fiesta Mexicana’ celebration, raising over £850 for Dementia UK and donations for Selby & District Food Bank.
Next-gen welders shine at SkillWeld 2025 National Qualifiers
Fabrication & Welding apprentices from Castleford College demonstrated their technical talent during the SkillWeld 2025 National Qualifiers.
Students launch inspiring exhibition at Selby Town Hall
Higher Education Art, Design & Media students from Selby College will proudly showcase their creative talents in a special exhibition at Selby Town Hall.
Group’s careers services praised with Matrix accreditation
The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group has been awarded the Matrix standard for its Careers Guidance and Course Information services.
Students partner with British Taekwondo on real-world software project
Computing & Digital Industries students from Selby College have successfully completed an industry project with British Taekwondo.
Selby College students host 24-hour cyclethon for The Little Princess Trust
Students from Selby College held a 24-hour static cycle challenge to raise funds for The Little Princess Trust.
SEND interns gain life-changing opportunities at Siemens Mobility
Colleagues from the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group and Siemens Mobility recently visited DFN Project SEARCH interns at their placements.
Selby College Lecturer featured in Teaching History magazine
History lecturer at Selby College, Dr Peter Turner, has been recognised nationally with the publication of his latest article in Teaching History magazine.
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.
College wins local business award for student recruitment campaign
Selby College has been awarded the Marketing Excellence Award at the prestigious Goole & Howdenshire Business Excellence Awards 2025.
Selby College students embark on a trip to Amsterdam
Social Science students from Selby College recently visited Amsterdam to explore the country’s legal system, infrastructure and culture.
Digital Sustainability: Balancing innovation with responsibility
The digital age has transformed how we work, communicate and consume information, but its environmental footprint is growing.
Give Construction a Try goes green in 2025
As the construction industry looks to adopt more sustainable practices, Give Construction a Try 2025 showcased the range of green careers available to young people across the Wakefield district.