AI and the people agenda: Webinar for HR leaders
AI is no longer a future workplace issue. It is already changing how organisations think about jobs, skills, productivity and workforce planning. For HR leaders, business owners and managers, this is not just a technology conversation. It is a people conversation. How will AI affect roles and responsibilities? What skills will your teams need? How…
World’s largest hairdryer revealed in Huddersfield
A Guinness World Record-breaking giant hairdryer, invented by children and built by South Yorkshire-based Kids Invent Stuff. Containing fastenings from Honley-based precision component distributor Accu, it was unveiled to football fans and the local community at Huddersfield Town’s Accu stadium recently. The fully working hairdryer measures 1.7556 m long and 1.6 m tall, almost seven…
New £3.67m Yorkshire Robotics Hub will help manufacturers bridge automation gap
New industry-led initiative aims to help manufacturers bridge the gap between interest in robotics and successful deployment The University of Bradford is leading a £3.67 million Yorkshire Robotics Adoption Hub after securing £2.75 million in funding from Innovate UK to help manufacturers adopt robotics and automation technologies. The Hub is designed to address one of…
AAB GROUP invests in future talent as almost 90 students begin their careers
Leading professional services firm, AAB, welcomed more than 60 graduates, apprentices and placement students to Dalmahoy in Edinburgh for its annual Student Induction, as part of the firm’s continued investment in the next generation of talent. The two-day programme brought together new starters from 13 regions across the UK and Ireland, Aberdeen, Bolton, Cork, Dublin,…
AI and Accounting Software: Practical Tools for Growing Businesses
Running a small or medium-sized business has rarely been more demanding. Rising costs, tighter margins and constant regulatory change keep the pressure on owners to stay on top of their finances. The good news is that technology is making that easier — and faster. Cloud accounting software and artificial intelligence (AI) tools are key terms…
Beyond Horizons: Rethinking Work Experience for Key Stage 3
What we’ve learned from Beyond Horizons: Why earlier workplace experience matters Young people start forming ideas about their future careers long before they enter the workplace. But too often, opportunities to meet employers, explore different industries or understand the career pathways available come too late. Over the past year, the EY Foundation has been testing…
Number of children starting school in York without being toilet trained almost halves, following innovative pilot
The number of children starting school in York without being toilet trained has almost halved this year, following an innovative scheme to help families toilet train their children before they started Reception. City of York Council teamed up with national charitable foundation, Kindred Squared, to support families through this significant developmental milestone. The pilot –…
Students seek funds to help launch ‘dream’ satellite mission
A student-led project at the University of Bradford is seeking to raise £40,000 to help launch a satellite into space next year. Students from the Bradford Rocketry, Aviation and Satellite Society (BRASS) are developing the award-winning Bradford-RFI-1, a cube-shaped satellite measuring just 5cm on each side and weighing around 250g. The project is helping strengthen the…
Kirklees College launches new course guide for 2027/2028 academic year
Kirklees College is delighted to launch its course guide for the 2027/2028 academic year. The guide, now available online and through local schools and careers services, is designed to help prospective students with a range of courses for both school leavers and adults. Aimed at helping students take steps in their training and careers, the…
Plans Submitted for New CTEC Construction Training Facility
Proposals to create a state-of-the-art construction training facility in Leeds have taken a major step forward, with a planning application now submitted to Leeds City Council. Leeds College of Building (LCB) acquired the Melbourne Street site last November and is set to transform it into a new Construction Technical Excellence College (CTEC) building. Located next…
Leeds College of Building Welcomes New Director of CTEC
Leeds College of Building (LCB) has announced Natalie Dodds as its new Director of CTEC (Construction Technical Excellence Colleges). She takes up the role after serving as Director of Campus at Rotherham College. Natalie played a significant leadership role in driving quality, curriculum development, and strategic growth at the college, which is part of the…
York Business Festival returns to offer free practical support, insights and networking for businesses across the region
York St John University brings together business leaders, industry professionals and academic experts for inspiring two-day programme. York St John University is proud to be hosting a packed programme for York Business Festival this October. Taking place across two days, attendees gain direct access to the expertise of academics and researchers from York Business School and the wider University as well as a host…
University reaches £3.6m Turing grants and over 2,000 student placements since scheme began
The University of Bradford has made over £3.6m in Turing grants, delivering over 2,000 overseas student placements, since the scheme first launched in 2021. The news comes as the Turing Scheme enters its final year, before the UK rejoins the EU-sponsored Erasmus+ in 2027. In its final year, Bradford was awarded £693,097 to provide 395…
Smart concrete could pave the way for wirelessly charging EVs as they drive
Researchers at the University of Bradford are developing WattCrete, an innovative ‘smart concrete panel technology’ that significantly improves power transfer efficiency while electric vehicles charge up in motion. Professor Ashraf Ashour and Dr Boğaçhan Başaran, from the University’s Department of Engineering, have been awarded £236,000 by the Horizon Europe Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship to develop…
York Business Festival 2026
York Business Festival returns to offer free practical support, insights and networking for businesses across the region. York St John University brings together business leaders, industry professionals and academic experts for inspiring two-day programme . York St John University is proud to announce a packed programme for York Business Festival this October. Taking place across…
Bradford College opens cutting-edge £19.3m Motor Vehicle & Engineering building
Bradford College has officially opened its latest multi-million-pound facility after nearly two years under construction. The new Junction Mills building on Thornton Road will offer students training in modern automotive and digital engineering and will be vital in supporting the growth of electric and hybrid vehicle capability within West Yorkshire. The four-storey new build was…
Bradford researchers discover new way to treat deadly disease often diagnosed too late
Researchers at the University of Bradford have identified a promising new approach to treating a rare but devastating form of hypertension that affects around 7,000 people in the UK. The discovery, published in Research Connections, could pave the way for new treatments for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH), a progressive disease that causes blood vessels in the…
Top 10 subject rankings help Bradford surge up Guardian league table
The University of Bradford has closed in on the UK’s top 50 universities after climbing 18 places in the Guardian University Guide 2027. The University is now ranked joint 51st out of 123 institutions, while a number of subjects have earned national recognition. Bradford’s Paramedic Science programme is second nationally, while its Chemical Engineering programme is sixth in the…
Yorkshire and Humber leaders set out plans to tackle Construction Skills Shortages
Leaders from across Yorkshire and the Humber came together on Friday, 11th September to launch ambitious plans aimed at tackling the region’s growing construction skills shortages. Hosted by Leeds College of Building (LCB) at the Royal Armouries Museum, the event welcomed over 160 guests from across education, construction and local government. Attendees heard how the…
Government appoints York’s Children’s Services to help others improve
City of York Council has been appointed by the Department for Education (DfE) to help improve children’s services in other local authorities across the country. The council will become a Children’s Social Care Improvement Team (CIT), recognising it’s work with local children, young people and families. The appointment also highlights the authority’s own improvement journey, which saw York’s Children’s…
Azets UK invest in next generation in Yorkshire
UK top 10 accountancy firm Azets has welcomed 23 new graduates and school leavers at its offices in Yorkshire. It has recruited the next generation of accountants and business advisors across multiple service lines in Leeds, Bradford and York. Within the new intake, 13 of the new apprentices are in audit, six are in Accounts…
University shortlisted for two Times Higher Education awards
The University of Bradford has been shortlisted in two categories for this year’s Times Higher Education (THE) Awards. The successful nominations are for: Outstanding Contribution to the Local Community, for ‘Creating Active Schools’, recognising the programme’s impact on children’s health and wellbeing in Bradford and beyond. Outstanding Contribution to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion for Brad-ATTAIN (Bradford Pathways…
University of Bradford secured more than £57m for R&I funding
The University of Bradford has secured more than £57m in research and innovation funding in the last five years, according to new figures. That includes over £8m for the year from August 1, 2025 to July 31, 2026, funding life-changing research into new cancer treatments, AI-powered healthcare, nanotechnology and novel materials. The funding, awarded by…
Start the new academic year by becoming a Kirklees College employer partner
As Kirklees College prepares to welcome thousands of new students, it is looking for new employers to offer students and apprentices career-enhancing opportunities. When you choose to work with the college, your business will also gain access to professional training and development opportunities for your staff. Keep reading to discover the range of ways that…
Aliya inspiring others after landing global bank role
An internship helping to catch banking fraudsters has led to a full-time position earning more than £34,000 a year for University of Bradford student Aliya Iqbal. She has started a graduate role with HSBC Group, after securing first-class honours from her BEng (Hons) Software Engineering degree in July 2026. Splitting her time between HSBC’s sites in Canary…
Leeds Beckett collaboration expands to drive smarter, more sustainable manufacturing
A second innovation project between Leeds Beckett University (LBU) and York-based Ardent Limited is set to drive smarter, more sustainable manufacturing practices in the UK. The 30-month Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP), part-funded by UKRI (UK Research and Innovation) through Innovate UK, will see LBU business and data science experts work with Ardent to develop an…
Back to School: Preparing children for more than new uniforms
Dr Eleanor Bryant, Associate Professor in Eating and Health Psychology at the University of Bradford, shares the advice all parents need to know as their children head back to school: New shoes bought. Uniform labelled. Pencil case packed. But is your child ready for the return to school? For some children, September brings excitement, friends…
Ex-banker says social work career pivot is his calling
A man who swapped a career in banking to train as a social worker after being made redundant is encouraging others to follow their passions and consider a return to education. Omar Khan, 35, enrolled on the BA (Hons) Social Work programme at the University of Bradford after losing his job as a bank manager at Santander…
Aspiring solicitor attracted to Bradford Law degree by career-boosting placement year
A placement year was the deciding factor in an aspiring solicitor choosing the University of Bradford’s Law programme and called on others to take the same route through Clearing. Malika Hussain, 18, who will begin her four-year LLB (Hons) Law programme at Bradford in September 2026, says the professional work placement, which takes place in the third…
Young Yorkshire cricketer scores GCSE success
Lolita, a young Yorkshire cricketer and student at The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL), is celebrating after receiving her GCSE results. Lolita, a standout cricketer who has played for Yorkshire since 2024, was named the highest wicket taker at the end of her team’s last season. She recently scored her first 50 for Nottinghamshire as…
Team GB showjumper riding high after top GCSE results
A talented Team GB showjumper is celebrating after receiving her GCSE results. India, a student at The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL), has balanced her studies with competing in elite competitions including Horse of the Year, the Royal International Horse Show and the Pony Foxhunter Final. In 2026, she was selected to represent Great Britain…
Twice as nice: Leeds twins receive exceptional GCSE results
Leeds twins Lochan and Lokesh, students at The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL), are seeing double after receiving their GCSE results. Both Lochan and Lokesh received similarly outstanding results with 19 grade 9s between them. Both will stay on at GSAL to study A-levels in maths, further maths, biology and chemistry and have aspirations to…
Talented Tehan secures Oxford place
A talented Leeds student has secured a place on one of the world’s most prestigious and competitive university courses after achieving four A*s in his A-levels. Tehan, a student at The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL), will follow in the footsteps of Harold Wilson, William Hague and Malala Yousafzai when he takes up his place…
National survey success offers students reason to choose Bradford through Clearing
A host of programmes available to prospective students through Clearing at the University of Bradford have been ranked in the UK top 10 for delivering an outstanding student experience in a prestigious survey. The National Student Survey (NSS) is one of the UK’s largest and most influential surveys of final-year students, providing valuable insight into…
Discovery Playground brings research to life
Youngsters enjoyed a day of creative activities and hands-on learning at Bradford’s Peel Park, where University of Bradford researchers shared insights from their work on children’s play, wellbeing and development. ‘Child’s Play: Discovery Playground’ saw youngsters aged between five and 14 take part in a host of interactive experiences designed to showcase research that impacts…
Yorkshire golfers score tee-rific GCSE results
Two junior golfers are celebrating after receiving their GCSE results. Elliot from Leeds and Bella from Harrogate, students at The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL), both achieved top grades in nine subjects including physical education. Elliot, who has been playing golf since the age of 10, won the Yorkshire Under-14 Championship in 2024 and plays…
Young Leeds actor receives outstanding GCSE results
A talented actor and musician from Leeds has scored a string of top GCSE grades. Will, a student at The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL), has starred in national productions including Animal Farm and Why The Whales Came. Currently appearing in the world premiere of brand new musical Sea Change at Birmingham Hippodrome, Will has…
York celebrates Key Stage 4 (GCSE) students’ success
City of York Council education leaders have congratulated students across the city as they receive their GCSE and Key Stage 4 results today (Thursday 20 August). Cllr Bob Webb, Executive Member for Children, Young People and Education, said: “Congratulations to all the young people receiving their GCSE and Key Stage 4 results today. Reaching this point…
72% of GCSES at The Grammar School at Leeds awarded top 7/8/9 grades
Students at The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL) have achieved excellent exam results, with 72% of all GCSEs awarded the top grades of 7, 8 or 9 (A/A*). 52% of entries were awarded grade 8 or above, and 27% awarded grade 9. GSAL’s GCSE Class of 2026 includes a Yorkshire cricketer, a Team GB showjumper,…
Harrogate student heading for Cambridge with five A* grades
One of the top young mathematicians in the country has received an outstanding set of A-level results. Andrew, a student at The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL), will head to Cambridge in October to read computer science after achieving a remarkable five A* grades. Andrew’s interest in computers started early. “From a young age, I…
DWP recruitment support: Helping businesses find the talent they need
In today’s competitive labour market, attracting and retaining the right people remains a challenge for businesses of all sizes. Whether you are recruiting for entry-level positions, specialist roles, seasonal opportunities or planning for future growth, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) offers a range of free recruitment services designed to help employers find the…
Weight loss drug users turn to social media over doctors for advice, new study finds
York St John University collaborates on timely research into perceptions, attitudes, and experiences of Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro use in the UK. Researchers from the UK and Canada have found that users of GLP-1 medications – weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro that help regulate appetite and blood sugar levels – often rely on…
From Barcelona to Bradford: Student secures nursing place through Clearing on holiday
A woman who went through Clearing for a nursing programme at the University of Bradford while on holiday has encouraged others to follow in her footsteps. Chance Ismail, 26, was in Barcelona with her sister in August 2025 when she decided to initially contact UCAS for a place on the BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult) programme at the…
Kirklees College students achieve life-changing results across Level 3 and T Level courses
A range of students from Kirklees College have been celebrating after achieving incredible results across Level 3 and T Level courses. This success is a testament to their hard work and determination. Throughout their time at Kirklees College, they have also been supported by their inspiring tutors on the path to these incredible achievements. In…
Footballer trio score A-level success
The tournament might be over but World Cup fever continues for three young footballers celebrating their A-level results. Ellis and Charlotte, both students at The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL), have secured places at Chowan University in North Carolina and Loughborough University respectively. Meanwhile Nico, also a student at GSAL, is heading to Los Angeles…
“Come as You Are” to the UK’s first academic conference dedicated to grunge
The UK’s first academic conference dedicated to grunge is to take place in York next month. Grunge Included 2026 is hosted at York St John University on Monday 7 September in the Creative Centre at the Lord Mayor’s Walk campus in York. Created by York St John University PhD researchers Kristīne and Sintija Brence, Grunge Included is a multidisciplinary international conference looking…
Notre Dame students celebrate outstanding Level 3 results
Students at Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College are celebrating another year of outstanding results across A-levels, BTECs, CTECs and T Levels. The class of 2026 has achieved an impressive set of results, with students securing places at leading universities, progressing to apprenticeships and preparing to take their next steps into employment. Among this year’s…
Leeds twins seeing double with outstanding A-level grades
A set of Leeds twins are heading to the same university to study the same course after receiving an exceptional set of A-level results. Alex and Harry, both students at The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL), have secured places to study philosophy, politics and economics (PPE) at Durham University after achieving top grades in the…