Paramedic students given ācrash courseā on campus
Paramedic students at the University of Bradford gained hands-on experience of their future profession by taking part in a crash scene simulation staged on campus. A group ofĀ BSc Paramedic ScienceĀ students were faced with a mock three-vehicle crash, featuring one of the cars flipped onto its side and trapped passengers. Working with experienced and trainee firefighters…
Vice-ChancellorĀ signals new chapter for University of Bradford
The University of Bradford’s incoming Vice-Chancellor Professor Gillian Murray has signalled āa new eraā for the university focused on innovation and partnerships.Ā Professor Murray, who will take up her new role on Monday, July 13, at the start of the University’s summer graduation week, has a strong track record in leading large-scale partnership programmes between…
Craven College celebrates excellent Ofsted report
Craven College is celebrating the publication of its latest Ofsted report, which has recognised the Collegeās excellence across a number of key areas under the inspectorateās new education inspection framework. The College achieved an impressive four āStrongā judgements, recognising the quality of its education, student experience and employer-focused approach. Underpinned by expert teaching and industry-standard…
What NATO’s latest summit reveals about the alliance’s future
Professor Christoph Bluth, Professor of International Relations and Security at the University of Bradford, argues that NATOĀ emergedĀ from its recent summit militarily stronger but politically more fragile. In this expert analysis, he explores growing tensions over defence spending, Ukraine,Ā IranĀ and US leadership, and assesses what this means for the future of the alliance. As global security challenges…
Kirklees College and The Arcade Group are helping to make a difference in Dewsbury
Over the last four years, The Arcade Group in Dewsbury has been one of Kirklees Collegeās most valued employer partners, helping to provide our students with career-enhancing placements and opportunities. Since 2022, the group has worked with students and staff from a variety of subject areas to create some amazing opportunities. When speaking about the…
North Yorkshire river project delivers 9 ways to drive positive environmental change
York St John University report highlights the power of community engagement, spending time in nature and sharing local know-how across generations.Ā Ā A pioneering environmental initiative working across the River Esk and Coastal Streams Catchment is helping communities reconnect with nature while building a stronger foundation for long-term conservation and biodiversity recovery.Ā The River Esk catchment…
Chadwick Lawrence invests in training and support for the next generation of lawyers
Northern law firm Chadwick Lawrence Solicitors has awarded training and funding support for 11 team members, furthering its commitment to developing the next generation of legal professionals. The successful candidates are Sara Ali, Tom Coombes, Daniella Omoragie, Katie Smith, Ben Hess, Shayan Malik, Ethan Ward, Fran Whiting, Jess Goodwin, James Lockwood and Nadia Mohammed. They…
The Institute for Equity, University Centre launches major strategic expansion on its 6th birthday
On its 6th Birthday, the Institute for Equity, University Centre launches Major Strategic Expansion with Three New Academic Schools to Drive Global Leadership and Social Transformation Marking exactly six years of delivering pioneering education, the Institute for Equity, University Centre (IEUC) has today unveiled a bold and historic expansion of its academic architecture. Moving dynamically…
Paralympic champion, childrenās television pioneer and community leaders among Leeds Beckett Honorary Graduates 2026
Leeds Beckett University is to award Honorary Doctorates to five outstanding individuals at its summer graduation ceremonies in July, recognising achievement across sport, broadcasting, law, healthcare and public service. Nine-time Paralympic gold medallistĀ Hannah Cockroft CBE, television presenter and inclusion advocateĀ George Webster, legal trailblazerĀ Lubna Shuja, community nursing leaderĀ Steph Lawrence MBEĀ and childrenās rights championĀ Baroness Anne LongfieldĀ will all…
Students scoop top prize in landmark Grayling PR competition
A team of final-year students from Leeds Beckett University have won the prestigious Grayling Prize 2026, after impressing judges with a creative public relations campaign developed in response to a live industry brief. Lilly Argent, Will Turner, Lauren Knowles and Abby Sullivan ā competing under the agency nameĀ Above the Bar PRĀ ā claimed the top prize…
Chadwick Lawrence invests in training and support for the next generation of lawyers
Northern law firm Chadwick Lawrence Solicitors has awarded training and funding support for 11 team members, furthering its commitment to developing the next generation of legal professionals. The successful candidates are Sara Ali, Tom Coombes, Daniella Omoragie, Katie Smith, Ben Hess, Shayan Malik, Ethan Ward, Fran Whiting, Jess Goodwin, James Lockwood and Nadia Mohammed. They…
For founders, the business is never entirely ājust workā
Founders and owner/managers often live inside a type of pressure that other roles do not create in quite the same way. The business is not merely a job. It is identity. Livelihood. Reputation. Responsibility. Risk. Proof. And, sometimes legacy. That makes it unique and incredibly difficult to switch off from. Even when the working day…
Bradford College Careers Adviser wins National Education Award
A long-serving Bradford College careers adviser has won the coveted āSupport Staff of the Yearā title in the national NCFE Aspiration Awards. The annual awards celebrate learners, apprentices, educators, support staff and educational organisations making an outstanding impact in learning across the UK. From going above and beyond to exceed expectations, to overcoming obstacles to…
Bradford College, Production Park and Academy of Live Technology launch landmark partnership through The Producing Academy
Bradford College has announced a major new partnership with Production Park and Academy of Live Technology (ALT), anchored by its flagship Producing Academy, to create industry-leading training and employment pathways into the UKās fast-growing creative and live events sectors. The three organisations signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deliver a collaborative programme of skills,…
Professor laments $2.9Ā trillion spent on war as he accepts Luxembourg Peace Prize
Luxembourg Peace Prize 2026 winner Emeritus Professor Tom Woodhouse from the University of BradfordĀ used his acceptance speech to warn of a global imbalance between spending on war and investment in peace.Ā Professor Woodhouse,Ā awarded in the category of outstanding contribution to peace education,Ā wasĀ presentedĀ with his awardĀ by the Schengen Peace Foundation at a ceremony in the European ConventionĀ CenterĀ in…
Industrial waste management firm named York and North Yorkshireās top ranked business for 2026Ā
The regionās business community gathers at York St John University for the prestigious Top 100 awards. The best performing and most impactful businesses in York and North Yorkshire have been unveiled at a high-profile event at York St John University this afternoon. Hosted by York Business School in partnership with York Press, the York and…
Work begins on major refresh of construction college faƧade
Work has begun on a new look for Leeds College of Buildingās (LCB) North Street Campus building. As part of ongoing improvements to its estate, LCB is over-cladding the faƧade of the building that has been its home since the 1960s. In addition to increasing the kerbside appeal of the North Street Campus, the works…
Bradford breaks into top 500 global QS rank
The University of Bradford has been ranked among the worldās top 500 universities for the first time, marking a significant milestone in its continued rise on the global stage.Ā Ā In the latest QS World University Rankings 2027, published on 18 June, Bradford climbed 14 places to 497th in the world, securing its place in the…
Sustainable construction partnership announced by Yorkshire & Humber college network
An innovative new construction initiative will see a group of colleges from across Yorkshire and the Humber become partners with the Supply Chain Sustainability School (The School). TheĀ Supply Chain Sustainability School works with over 225 UK partnersĀ to develop industry-led learning, with over 50,000 people from 7,000 supply chain businesses actively learning with the School in…
The hidden nervous system cost of building shelter for others
In property, development, construction and the built environment, responsibility has a very physical quality to it. Deadlines matter. Budgets matter. Safety matters. Delivery matters. Reputation matters. But beyond it all sits something deeper in that the work shapes places other people will live in, work in, move through and rely upon. That creates a particular…
University brings business leaders together as AI shift accelerates
Business leaders from across the region are invited to come together next month to explore how organisations can respond to the rapidly accelerating impact of artificial intelligence.Ā The University of Bradford will host a one-day forum on 18 June, bringing together senior figures from industry, the public sector and academia to explore how AI is…
7 behaviours you need to kickstart your STEM career
Diana Bird, Executive Principal, Leeds City CollegeĀ More students are leaving school with solid technical knowledge in 2026: think coding, digital content and data literacy. But do you have the behaviours and mindset needed to thrive at work and develop successful Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) careers? The world of work demands a much…
Accu expands undergraduate scholarship scheme to support next generation of engineers
Accu, the Huddersfield-based precision engineering components supplier trusted by 75% of the world’s top manufacturers, has expanded its undergraduate scholarship scheme to support the next generation of engineering talent. Working in partnership with Zero Gravity – a tech company that identifies high-potential students from low-opportunity backgrounds – Accu aims to reach aspiring engineers early in…
Why financial responsibility is so difficult to rest from
At senior level in banking, lending, wealth management and financial leadership, money is never just money, is it? It represents security. Payrolls. Mortgages. Business continuity. Family stability. Long-term futures. That is why the pressure in these roles is rarely superficial. Leaders in finance are not only managing figures. They are carrying the emotional and practical…
York families urged to reapply for free school meals
Families whose children receive free school lunches are being urged to reapply for the meals this term, following changes to the national scheme. EveryoneĀ mustĀ reapply for their child or children before the start of the new school year in September. City of York Council has sent information and application forms to schools across the city to…
Star names announced as Bradford Literature Festival returns with biggest programme yet
What do Green Party MP Hannah Spencer, official 2012 Olympic poet Lemn Sissay andĀ Bake OffĀ star Prue LeithĀ have in common?Ā ThatāsĀ right,Ā theyāreĀ all taking part in this yearās star-studdedĀ Bradford Literature Festival, from July 3-12.Ā They will be joined by not one but two former Emmerdale actors Bradley Riches and Jessie Elland, poet Lemn Sissay, former first Minister of…
Teachers, educators, parents and policymakers invited to online showcase of education researchĀ
From preparing school students for the workplace to new ways to boost engagement and attendance for neurodivergent pupilsĀ Ā York St John Universityās Institute for Social Justice is pleased to invite anyone with an interest in school education to a unique showcase ofĀ Innovations in Education Policy.Ā Ā Taking place online onĀ Monday 29 June, this specialist session will…
Record success for LCB at UK’s largest construction skills competition
Leeds College of Building (LCB) students delivered one of the college’s strongest-ever performances at the regional heats ofĀ SkillBuild 2026, the UK’s largest construction skills competition for trainees and apprentices. Delivered by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), SkillBuild is a series of regional competitions held across the UK for 12 trade specialisms, testing technical skills,…
Castle to host free Employer Update for Yorkshire businesses ahead of Employment Rights Act changes
Yorkshire businesses are being encouraged to prepare early for major employment law changes that could affect how they recruit, manage and retain staff from 2026 onwards. Castle HR & Training Solutions and Castle Employment Solutions are hosting a free face-to-face Employer Update on 25 June to help employers understand the upcoming Employment Rights Act changes…
York rivers trail gathers momentum as community helps shape new experience on the River Ouse
A new riverside experience for York took a significant step forward last week, as residents, partners and contributors came together on the River Ouse to help shape the York rivers trail. The event, held as part of the York Festival of Ideas, invited participants onto the water for a curated journey through the city. From…
Leeds Manufacturing Festival Awards celebrate Yorkshireās next generation of manufacturing talent
The Leeds Manufacturing Festival Awards returned this week, with a rollcall of some of the brightest talent in West Yorkshireās manufacturing and engineering industry. Apprentices, graduates, rising stars and mentors, as well as employers and manufacturing leaders, were all recognised for their contribution to the sector. Held at Leeds Beckett University on 4 June, as…
Bradford 2nd in UK for optometry amid strong national gains
The University of Bradford has strengthened its position in the latestĀ Complete University Guide 2027 rankings, rising nine places overall as itsĀ optometry provision cements its place among theĀ very bestĀ in the UK.Ā Ranked second in the country for Optometry,Ā OphthalmicsĀ & Orthoptics,Ā and first in Yorkshire and the Humber, Bradford continues to build on a reputation as a national leader…
Do school uniforms contribute to bullying and sexism?
Is it time to get rid of school uniforms? As schools face rising temperatures and the pressures of the summer term, rigid school uniform policies are being challenged for contributing to bullying, inequality and poor mental health among pupils.Ā Dr Elizabeth Nassem, Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Bradford and a leading researcher on…
University of Bradford expands China offering
The University of Bradford has strengthened its international footprint after securing approval to deliver two new academic programmes in China.Ā TheĀ ChineseĀ Ministry of Education has formally approved a postgraduateĀ engineering managementĀ programme with China University of Petroleum-East ChinaĀ (UPC), alongside an undergraduate business and management programme at the Sino-British College in Shanghai.Ā Both programmes will launch in September and…
Leeds Manufacturing Festival Awards attract record entries as sector offers opportunities amid rising youth unemployment
A record number of entries have been received for this yearās Leeds Manufacturing Festival Awards, as manufacturers across the region continue to invest in young talent at a time when employers in other sectors warn entry-level roles for young people are disappearing. The awards, which take place this week, attracted 45 nominations from 19 companies,…
Yorkshire Recruitment and HR Group Recognised in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026
Independent recruitment and HR business Castle Employment Group has been named in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026 rankings. The annual nationwide survey, published in partnership with employee experience platform WorkL, recognises organisations with outstanding levels of employee engagement, workplace culture and employee experience. The recognition places the Scarborough-based business alongside nationally recognised…
Further Education College of the Year
Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College is delighted to announce that it has been awarded Further Education College of the Year 2026 at the prestigious Educate North Awards 2026. The award recognises the Collegeās exceptional educational outcomes, transformational impact, and unwavering commitment to supporting students from highly disadvantaged and diverse communities. In their citation, the…
Stella Maris Leadership Gold Awards 2026
On Wednesday, we hosted the Stella Maris Leadership Gold Awards. This year, an impressive 76 students achieved their Gold, a record-breaking number since the award was established in 2019. To earn their Gold, students must have earnt their Bronze and Silver award, achieved virtue commendations from all four categories; Civic, Moral, Performance and Intellectual; had…
AOC Nationals 2026
Last weekend, Team ND attended the Association of Colleges (AOC) National Championships in Nottingham. The weekend brings together the top sporting students from colleges around the country, each representing their county with the aim of winning the Wilkinson Sword. We brought representatives for Yorkshire in volleyball, badminton, table tennis, tennis, and endurance running. The weekend…
Plans to reform provision for children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities in York
Children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) in York will find it easier to get early support and have their needs met in mainstream schools if proposed changes to SEND provision are approved next month (2 June). City of York Councilās Executive will consider Yorkās draft Local SEND Reform Plan, which outlines the cityās…
Bradford alumni wins Study UK Alumni Awards for AI research
University of Bradford graduate Dr Bashir Mohammed, a Senior Lead Gen-AI Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services (AWS), has won a prestigious Study UK Alumni award.Ā He wasĀ presented with the award ā winning the Science and Sustainability category ā at a ceremony in Los AngelesĀ yesterday (May 22).Ā Dr MohammedāsĀ work involves conceptualising andĀ implementing AI integration for…
GSAL named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026
The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL) has been recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026 in the Big Organisation category, in the schoolās first year of entering the national awards programme. Published in partnership with employee experience platform WorkL, founded by Lord Mark Price, the nationwide survey celebrates organisations leading…
Archbishop Holgateās School triumphs at York Young Citizenās Public Speaking Competition
Archbishop Holgateās School has won this yearās prestigious York Young Citizenās Public Speaking Competition. Secondary school pupils from schools across the city battled it out for the top slot, going head-to-head to debate one of four topics: Smart phones make present day life much better for children. York is a city with a past but…
Manningham Housing Association awarded funds to train tenants for leadership roles
Manningham Housing Association (MHA) has secured Ā£70,000 of government funding to boost tenant involvement in important decisions made by landlords in Yorkshire and Humber, and the North East. Working in partnership with the Housing Diversity Network (HDN) – a not-for-profit social enterprise that specialises in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion for the housing sector ā the…
University Centre Leeds launches new FinTech degree
A brand new degree, designed to equip learners with the future-ready skills needed to thrive in FinTech, one of the fastest-growing global sectors, is starting in September 2026 at University Centre Leeds. Open for applications, BSc (Hons) Financial Technology is a dynamic three-year programme which blends core principles of finance and accounting with cutting-edge training…
Breaking free from the spreadsheet trap
How Excel Could Be Holding Your Organisation Back For many organisations, Excel has slowly become embedded in everyday operations. Holiday tracking, scheduling, order handling, approvals and finance processes. If a workflow exists, chances are someone has built it in a spreadsheet. And initially, that works just fine. But as organisations grow, expectations increase, and AI…
Over Ā£1 million awarded to boost young peopleās mental health through creative writing and ethical AIĀ
York St John University partners with Goldsmiths and University of Leeds for Creative Writing Together projectĀ A major new research project led by York St John University has secured over Ā£1 million in funding to support young peopleās mental health, strengthen family relationships and promote inclusion through creative writing. The three-year project,Ā Creative Writing Together, is…
Leeds Beckett Innovation projects earn top āOutstandingā rating from Innovate UK
Two research-led Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) projects between Leeds Beckett University (LBU) and Yorkshire-based companies Sniffers Pet Care and Ardent have achieved the highest possible grading ofĀ OutstandingĀ from Innovate UK. The recognition highlights the significant commercial impact, innovation, and longāterm growth and sustainability delivered through the universityās research expertise and close collaboration with its industry partners…