Teachers report limited or no training to support neurodivergent pupils, new study finds
Nearly 25 percent of teachers report receiving no training on how to support neurodivergent pupils, and most of those who did describe it as brief and limited in scope, according to new research from York St John University and the University of Surrey. Researchers surveyed 177 teachers and support staff in mainstream schools in the…
New LCB Assistant Principal to steer partnerships and adult provision
A former director in the education and training sector has joined Leeds College of Building (LCB) as Assistant Principal -Partnerships & Adults. Carly Sidebottom joins LCB in the new role following her position as Director of Business Strategy & Compliance at regional training provider, Total Training Provision. Prior to that, Carly served as Head of…
Bradford scores national double for student affordability
Bradford has achieved a national double for student affordability, with new data revealing the University of Bradford offers the UK’s best value halls of residence while the city itself has been ranked the most affordable place in the country to study. The city’s University has the UK’s cheapest accommodation, with an average cost of £97.75…
94% York pupils get first choice of Secondary School
Secondary school admission figures for entry in September 2026 published today [2 March] show that 94% per cent of York children have been allocated their first preference of school. Parents and carers who applied online can find out where their child has been allocated a place by logging into their parent portal account today via www.york.gov.uk/SecondarySchoolAdmissions….
Serendipity, strategy and the power of partnerships – Professor Duncan Sharp reflects on leadership, partnership and the power of opportunity
Leeds Beckett academic Professor Duncan Sharp will be sharing insights into how his career has been shaped as much by unexpected conversations as by deliberate choice during his inaugural professorial lecture. In the lecture on Wednesday 11 March, Professor Sharp will explore how his career has been shaped not by a single planned pathway, but by the interaction…
Notre Dame News – Industry & Skills
Hyde Park Picture House Cinema Takeover: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off Students at Notre Dame returned to Hyde Park Picture House on Sunday 18th January for their cinema takeover project. This is an invaluable opportunity for students to organise and facilitate their very own film screening. The project allows our students to gain invaluable insight and experience…
‘Have you considered National Defence Agencies?’ Turing Institute expert asks Bradford AI students
Artificial Intelligence expert Timipado Imomotebegha, Data Science Facilitator at the Alan Turing Institute, told University of Bradford that industry was crying out for graduates with AI and data science skills. The human-computer interaction specialist said: “AI is moving really quickly. You can use your skills to solve real life problems. You are at Ground Zero in terms of your careers. There are so many opportunities…
Leeds Beckett University launches unique Leeds City Challenge to power student-led innovation across the city
Leeds Beckett University has officially launched the Leeds City Challenge, a bold new initiative designed to harness student and graduate entrepreneurship to tackle real-world challenges facing Leeds. The launch event, held this morning, brought together civic leaders, business figures, entrepreneurs, staff and students to kick-start a programme focused on place-based innovation, inclusive growth and tangible…
Institute for Equity, University Centre awards qualifications to 20!
The Institute for Equity, University Centre – Developing Individuals, Changing Organisations & Society (IEUC) is proud to congratulate learners who have successfully completed academic and professional qualifications in EDI: Certificate in Inclusive Curriculum Leadership Certificate in Leading Equity, Diversity & Inclusion EDI Fellowship © All 20 successful awardees have led change in EDI within their…
Bradford research praised as teenage pregnancy rise prompts warning
A national expert has warned of complacency over teenage pregnancy after rates increased for the first time in 14 years, adding the University of Bradford is playing a crucial role in understanding and tackling the issue. Alison Hadley OBE, Director of the Teenage Pregnancy Knowledge Exchange and a leading figure in shaping national policy for…
Bradford-led research could cut cement CO2 emissions by 40%
The University of Bradford is set to play a central role in a ground-breaking international research project which could dramatically reduce the carbon footprint of the construction industry. Working with a Post Doctoral Research Fellow from Tianjin University, China, and the Holcim Innovation Center, France, Bradford researchers will help develop a new concrete technology capable…
Yorkshire Building Society partners with Plain Numbers to improve customer understanding
Yorkshire Building Society has entered a new partnership with Plain Numbers, an organisation dedicated to helping companies communicate numbers clearly and effectively. The partnership is designed to make life easier for members and customers by improving how the Society explains financial information — particularly for those who may find numbers challenging or overwhelming. Plain Numbers is…
No, AI isn’t conscious – even when it acts like it is, new study finds
Human beings are famously good at spotting patterns where none exist – from seeing faces in clouds to hearing hidden messages in noise. New research suggests the same instinct may be at work when people claim artificial intelligence is, or could soon become, conscious. In two new studies, researchers from the University of Bradford and the Rochester Institute of…
New Leeds Beckett University partnership to simplify solar energy adoption for businesses
Electronic engineering and computer science experts at Leeds Beckett University (LBU) are partnering with Huddersfield-based Zenergy Solar on a research-led project designed to make large-scale solar energy systems easier to install, monitor and manage – particularly for organisations operating across multiple sites. The collaboration brings together LBU’s expertise in computing, data systems and applied research…
Beyond burnout: why flow state is your competitive advantage
Your team is working longer hours than ever, sending midnight emails, working weekends in the office, and receiving performance reviews that reward presenteeism. Yet productivity plateaus, sickness absence rises, and your strongest performers begin to disengage and quietly explore other opportunities. This is the paradox of hustle culture in modern business: the belief that more…
Redefining creativity in the age of generative AI
Internationally acclaimed VFX artist and Visiting Professor at York St John University to give free lecture on how generative AI (artificial intelligence) is transforming creative practice. Professor Andrew McNamara, an award winning VFX artist, creative and technologist, will share insights and perspectives on the challenges and opportunities AI presents, in a special talk on Wednesday…
Scholarship support for young people from major health study
Young participants of a landmark health research project are to receive financial support to study at the University of Bradford. Sponsored scholarship places are available to Born in Bradford (BiB) participants, now aged 18 and progressing to become students at their home city University. BiB is a long-term study of more than 60,000 people, including 13,500 children…
Rani scholar aims to empower more future women in tech
A student hopes to inspire more young women to pursue careers in technology as she benefits from a scholarship backed by University of Bradford Chancellor Anita Rani, which is returning for its third year. Anum Ayub, 22, a second year BSc Computer Science student, is enrolled on the Rani Scholarship, which supports women who would not otherwise…
Switalskis invests in inclusive qualification routes
Law firm Switalskis is investing in training programmes that support colleagues to train and qualify through a range of routes, enabling them to choose pathways that suit their circumstances. Switalskis has recently supported solicitor Catherine Cain to qualify through the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) while continuing her work in family law. The firm provided adjusted…
Celebrating 150 years of Leeds Girls’ High School
This year marks a remarkable milestone in the history of education in Leeds: 150 years since the founding of Leeds Girls’ High School (LGHS). Established in 1876, at a time when academic opportunities for girls were still limited, LGHS was founded with a bold vision — to provide girls with an education equal in rigour…
Bradford research powers first global launch of plastic‑free drink technology
A breakthrough University of Bradford technology that could eliminate billions of single‑use plastic bottles is hitting the global market this week, with a New Zealand drinks launch built on the University’s patented co‑crystal science and manufactured under exclusive licence by Yorkshire firms Octopoda Innovations and Health Innovations (UK). A University of Bradford research breakthrough with…
Local firm triumphs at Bradford College Apprenticeship Games 2026
A local firm powered its way to victory at this year’s annual Bradford College Apprenticeship Games. Northern Pump Suppliers Ltd were crowned winners after a day of intense battling against nine other employer teams. The fourth annual Apprenticeship Games brought together teams of apprentices and their employers for a day of action-packed challenges. Each squad competed for…
Fintech future ahead for young minds of industry
Bradcoin, a digital rewards token, is at the heart of a wave of fintech innovation emerging from the University of Bradford, where students are reimagining how technology can improve everyday financial experiences. Created by postgraduate students on the University’s MSc Financial Technology (FinTech) programme, Bradcoin is a proposed campus‑wide digital token that would reward students…
MP champions construction skills during hospital visit
A local MP has praised the work of exceptional young talent during a visit to a hospital construction project in Keighley. Anna Dixon MP visited Airedale General Hospital to see how work is progressing on a phased programme of structural repairs across the estate. The hospital serves around 220,000 people from a widespread area covering…
Beyond Horizons: Reimagining the future of work experience
This National Work Experience Week, we’re introducing Beyond Horizons, a new programme designed to reimagine the future of workplace experiences for young people in Bradford – and beyond. Is work experience in need of a refresh? Every young person deserves the chance to thrive in the workplace. Yet, in the current system, many young people…
Bradford students win global satellite competition
Students from the University of Bradford have been named among the global winners of a prestigious international satellite engineering competition, beating teams from around the world and becoming the only UK team ever selected in the challenge’s history. The multidisciplinary student team was chosen as one of five global winners of the IEEE Geoscience and…
Apprentice engineers welcome MP to mark National Apprenticeship Week 2026
Bradford College engineering apprentices welcomed a local MP to their workplace to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week 2026 (9-15 February). Judith Cummins MP visited the Engineering Manufacturing Technician apprentices to learn more about their jobs at AESSEAL plc near Dudley Hill – a firm that specialises in the design, manufacture, and supply of mechanical seals and…
New study reveals ancient Doggerland started sinking 10,000 years ago
Scientists have uncovered new evidence showing how Doggerland – the vast prehistoric landscape that once connected Britain to mainland Europe – was gradually overwhelmed by rising seas at the end of the last Ice Age. Carbon dating on new core samples taken from the North Sea suggests its demise began around 10,000 years ago with rising sea levels due to melting…
National Apprenticeship Week: Shaping the future of rail in the North
The Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) is marking National Apprenticeship Week 2026 (9-15 February) by celebrating the impact being made by its investment in local skills, careers and talent. TRU will deliver faster, more frequent trains on a greener, more reliable railway. With the programme firmly in its delivery phase and many benefits already being realised,…
York celebrates National Apprenticeship Week
City of York Council is celebrating the value, benefits and opportunities apprenticeships bring to individuals, businesses and the wider economy during National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) next week (9-15 February). NAW shines a light on how apprenticeships are a great option for people to consider when they are looking to start or change careers. With apprenticeships…
Leeds students gain real-world sustainability experience as part of live construction project
Product design students have been set a real-world sustainability challenge following a visit to a major live construction project in Leeds. Students from Elliott Hudson College were welcomed on site while work is underway to significantly expand the existing Primark store at White Rose Shopping Centre. Lindum Group is delivering the project on behalf of…
Breast cancer research boost thanks to Wellcome award
Dr Francis Mprah Barnieh, an early-career researcher at the University of Bradford, has been awarded £236,455 under the competitive Wellcome Accelerator Award scheme to advance the development of safer, more targeted treatments for triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). TNBC is one of the most aggressive and difficult-to-treat forms of breast cancer. It disproportionately affects black women and is associated with poorer clinical…
Projects help children explore loss and realities of knife crime
School pupils are exploring bereavement and the dangers of knife crime through two projects from the University of Bradford. ‘Lost and Found: Bereavement, Archaeology and Creativity’ is transforming how primary schools talk about death, loss and bereavement, using archaeology-inspired art and poetry to start these conversations, while Junior Detectives Week sees school students investigate, and…
From burgers to burglars – student Eve targets detective future
A University of Bradford student is set to swap serving fries for fighting crime in her next career move as a police detective. Eve McCallum, 21, is already a high achiever, dividing her time between studying the final year of her LLB (Hons) Law degree, working as floor manager at McDonald’s in Shipley, volunteering for the Witness…
LCB welcomes new Vice Principal of Finance & Resources
Leeds College of Building (LCB) had announced Chris Duncan as its new Vice Principal – Finance & Resources. He takes up the role after serving as Deputy Director of Finance at Leeds Trinity University and Group Finance Director at Luminate Education Group. Chris’s extensive experience spans positions in the private and public sectors, including roles…
Charities and social enterprise groups offered funding and academic expertise to support community projects in Yorkshire and the Humber
Community Research Grants 2026 offer expanded opportunities from York St John University research institutes Now into its fifth year, York St John University’s impactful Community Research Grant (CRG) programme is now open for 2026. Led by the University’s Institute for Social Justice, the programme invites Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) to propose issues that…
University scholarship for white males to continue
A scholarship offering financial support to white working-class males studying at the University of Bradford will continue. The Keith Howard Opportunities Programme offers at least £500 a month towards living costs to successful applicants. It is designed to make it easier for under-represented groups, in this case white working-class males, to access higher education. The programme,…
MP for Colne Valley visits Kirklees College Engineering and Process Manufacturing centres
Friday 23 January saw Paul Davies, MP for Colne Valley, visit the Kirklees College Engineering and Process Manufacturing centres. As part of the visit, discussions took place between Paul and Kirklees College staff, which included Kirklees College Principal & Chief Executive, Palvinder Singh, alongside the Head of Engineering, Michelle Grainger, and the Curriculum Director for…
University of Bradford shines in THE subject rankings
The University of Bradford has achieved strong results in the newly released Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject 2025, underlining the institution’s growing reputation in key academic areas that also align with its broader success across recent league tables. Standout subject performances The latest subject-level data from THE shows Bradford performing particularly well…
University of Bradford to lead £2.4m national trial to rethink swallowing care
The University of Bradford has been awarded £2.4 million from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) to lead a landmark clinical trial that could reshape care for people with swallowing difficulties, including those living with dementia and other neurological conditions. The INGEST Trial (dIscontinuing or continuiNG thickEned fluidS Trial), led by Dr Lindsey Collins, Associate Professor in the Centre for Applied Dementia Studies, in collaboration with the York…
Bradford company listed among top 17 most promising biotech start-ups
A University of Bradford‑supported biotech start‑up has been named among the top 17 companies nationally to be selected for a flagship Innovate UK– funded programme supporting the future of medicines. Hado Therapeutics, part of the University’s Enterprise Fellowship Programme, has secured a place on the LYVA Labs Future Medicines Accelerator, part of the Innovate UK Biomedical Catalyst Accelerator programme. The programme is designed to fast‑track the UK’s most promising biotech ventures. Dr Harsha Kantamneni, CEO and…
Leeds Beckett University partners with Bradford business to drive research-led innovation in the UK steel industry
Leeds Beckett University (LBU) is partnering with Bradford-based Dent Steel Services Limited on a new research-led project designed to strengthen innovation, efficiency and long-term sustainable growth within Dent Steel and the UK steel sector. The collaboration brings together academic expertise from across LBU in supply chain management, leadership and computing systems. Working closely with Dent…
York St John becomes the first university in the UK to use revolutionary maternity simulator that actually gives birth
Midwifery students can use Mama Anne to prepare for the most challenging scenarios in labour and birth. York St John University has become the first UK higher education institution to integrate the Mama Anne birthing simulator into their new midwifery programme. Mama Anne is the most cutting-edge maternity simulator currently available and offers tangible, physical…
91% of University of Bradford graduates in work or study – par for the course, says incoming VC
The fact University of Bradford notched up one of its best ever results on the most recent Graduate Outcomes survey did not come as a surprise for its new interim vice-chancellor, Professor Nick Braisby. According to the latest Higher Education Statistics Agency report, 91% of University of Bradford graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduating (80% in work and…
Persimmon Homes Donate 18,000 Bricks to Bradford College Construction Department
Bradford College cemented its partnership with Persimmon Homes after receiving a generous donation of 18,000 bricks. The gift is enough bricks to build the external walls of a four-bedroom house and will provide the college’s construction department with essential materials for vital hands-on training. To celebrate this support, Bradford College hosted a special event at…
Bradford College ‘Junction Mills’ Development Achieves Sustainability Award for Carbon Savings
Bradford College is celebrating after attaining Morgan Sindall Construction’s platinum certification for outstanding carbon savings on a new building development. It was the only project in the whole of the Yorkshire region to achieve this status in 2025. Bradford College’s £19.3 million Junction Mills building on Thornton Road has saved an impressive 473 tonnes of…
York St John now the highest rated university in the region for sustainability
A record 91 place rise in the People & Planet sustainability and ethical performance rankings Sustainability work right across York St John University is behind a record result in People & Planet’s University League 2025. This is the only comprehensive and independent league table of UK universities ranked by environmental and ethical performance. York St…
Regional construction firms bring Christmas spirit to Leeds College of Building
A Child Friendly Leeds Christmas event has snowballed after regional construction firms responded to an urgent appeal for donations. The Child Friendly Leeds team work in partnership with their network of Ambassadors to offer a range of opportunities and experiences to families supported by children’s social care and third sector ambassador partners. This year, Leeds…