Following a recent role starring in Virdee on BBC One, a former student has taken time to speak positively about his time at Bradford College. Represented by Articulate Agency, Yousef Naseer secured his spot in the prime time crime thriller with the role of Ateeq Farooqi. With previous successful stints in the likes of Ackley […]
After qualifying to represent Yorkshire & the Humber in recent months, a group of talented Bradford College cricketers travelled to the Association of Colleges (AoC) Sport National Championships this weekend. With 2025’s edition taking place across various venues in and around Nottingham, the yearly event is described as ‘a celebration of competitive sport in colleges, […]
Following national success at SkillBuild 2024, Bradford College’s Ahmed Shakir has recently been shortlisted for a chance to represent ‘Squad UK’ at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026. Supported by his Bradford employer, Abrahams & Carlisle, Ahmed now joins an intensive 18-month training programme with the end goal of competing against other young tradespeople at the 48th WorldSkills […]
Bradford College is proud to unveil brand-new facilities for the use of Media students, as well as a new home for the College’s Music department. This investment is designed to give students access to industry-standard resources and hands-on experience, ensuring they are prepared for careers in the Media and Music industries. The new media facilities […]
Judith Cummins MP enjoyed a cross-campus visit of Bradford College this Friday, providing insight to her wider work as Chair of the ‘Restoration and Renewal Programme’. As part of the visit, Mrs Cummins toured a range of new and refurbished facilities across both Trinity Green and Garden Mills campus, witnessing first-hand how Bradford College is […]
The Grove Restaurant & Bar was once again the home of food wizardry this Monday, as Daniel Merriman put on a show for invited guests. Those in attendance, including Councillor Beverley Mullaney (Lord Mayor of Bradford) and Shannon Palmer (Food Influencer), were treated to a showstopping three-course meal prepared by Daniel and Level 3 Professional […]
A recent social values event, hosted at Bradford College, invited public sector organisations, construction contractors, and consultants to consider how their work positively impacts the local community. Organised by Procure Partnerships, the ‘Getting Bradford Connected’ forum focused on the ways organisations can work together to benefit society. The term ‘social values’ refers to any positive […]
Celebrating the transformative role of colleges nationwide, the AoC‘s Colleges Week 2025 launches today (Monday 3rd March). Each day this week, the national campaign aims to highlight one of five key government missions, beginning with ‘Kickstart the Economy’ – how colleges drive job creation, workforce development, and business partnerships. From creating a highly-skilled workforce to […]
Bradford College welcomed construction businesses and industry stakeholders to its first-ever Construction Employer Forum this Friday. The event, hosted by Greg Bourke (Head of Construction) and Judith Jackson (Head of Apprenticeships & Business Development), featured discussions on curriculum alignment, apprenticeship opportunities and the evolving needs of the construction industry. Haj Lorgat, representing the Construction Industry […]
With just over a week left of Ramadan, March has seen people from all communities and backgrounds gather across Bradford College campuses for special Iftar celebrations. ‘Iftar’ can be defined as the meal eaten by Muslims at sunset to break daily fasts throughout Ramadan, and is generally a social occasion shared with friends and family. […]
Bradford College Engineering students recently had the exciting opportunity to take part in an exclusive industry experience day at employer partner, G&H. The special event saw G&H shut down their factory for the day, giving Level 1 and 2 students an immersive, hands-on insight into the world of fabrication and welding. Throughout the day, Bradford […]
A budding Bradford College partnership has seen school children from Baildon linked up with those of the same age in Mombasa, Kenya. Relations between Bradford College and Hoyle Court Primary School initially blossomed due to a mutual interest in the ‘Bradford City of Sanctuary‘ initiative. As an established College of Sanctuary ourselves, Hoyle Court initially […]
Bradford College has established itself as a key player in supporting the National Health Service (NHS) workforce by providing health & social care education and training to hundreds of young people and adults. Here, we outline how Bradford College supports not only the local NHS Trust in Bradford, but also how we work with NHS […]
Bradford College has won ‘The Bell Foundation Award for Excellence in ESOL’ category at the 2025 Association of Colleges’ Beacon Awards. The national Beacon awards celebrate the best and most innovative practice in further education colleges and demonstrate the far-reaching impact of colleges on their students and the communities they serve. The award is in […]
A group of Bradford College Motor Vehicle students were treated to an exclusive tour of United Autosports this Monday. Coming as a ‘legacy activity’ following our successful partnership with Mission 44 and Driven By Us, students were accompanied by United Autosports staff to see behind-the-scenes at one of the UK’s largest motorsport companies. The visit […]
