Category: Education

Hull College is delighted to announce that Lynette Leith, Vice Principal for Curriculum and Skills, has been awarded an Order of the British Empire (OBE) in this year’s New Year’s Honours. The prestigious accolade has been awarded in recognition of Lynette’s exceptional contribution to the Further Education sector and her pivotal role in transforming Hull College into a thriving hub of learning and opportunity.

Pupils from Hymers College have been giving back to the local community by spreading festive joy in a range of activities and events.

An inspiring message from the University of Hull…

In recognition of T Level Celebration Week, T Level Agriculture, Land Management and Production students from Bishop Burton College near Beverley and Riseholme College just outside Lincoln met in a purpose-built virtual classroom.

Bishop Burton College is celebrating seven decades of providing specialist land-based education in East Yorkshire.

The Education Alliance (TEAL), a multi academy trust across the Humber region, has launched an ambitious new offer of maternity and family leave benefits for its staff to boost retention and promote teaching as a family-friendly career.

Pioneering open-access operator Hull Trains proudly showcased its support for Purple Tuesday, the global movement dedicated to enhancing customer experiences for disabled people and their families.

Historic Beverley Minster provided a spectacular backdrop to celebrate the academic achievements of students from University Centre Bishop Burton (UCBB), in its annual Graduation Ceremony.

A new mediation company has launched that aims to help people and businesses save money by resolving complex legal disputes – before the expense of heading to court.

The journey to net zero for the Humber region will be the focus of the Inaugural Dr Peter Thompson Annual Logistics Workshop and Lecture which takes place on Wednesday 30 October at the University of Hull.

Chiltern Primary School is the first school in Hull to sign up for WOW – the walk to school challenge from Living Streets, which sees pupils record how they get to school using the interactive WOW Travel Tracker, with those who walk, wheel, cycle, scoot or ‘Park and Stride’ to school being awarded a monthly WOW badge.

The University of Hull has been awarded £11m from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) to establish a world-leading  Mental Health Research Group (MHRG) to carry out essential research into addiction and mental health.

Hull College has unveiled a new identity for its 14-16-year-old provision – 14+ College – reflecting its renewed commitment to providing an innovative, career-focused education for young learners.

An independent East Yorkshire school is celebrating 35 years of transformational co-education.

Hull College has been re-accredited to the matrix Standard, demonstrating the high-quality advice and guidance it provides to prospective and current students across the college.

Pupils at St Vincent’s Voluntary Catholic Academy recently took part in a Yorkshire Water-led session on sewer blockages, aided by personalised LEGO robots. 

The University of Hull is incredibly proud of its continued contribution to economic growth and regeneration in our region – and is celebrating this being recognised in the latest national Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF).  

A budding motorsport engineer has completed a dream work placement with one of the world’s leading Formula 1 teams.

Superb attendance at Hull’s employer-led school has led to students achieving outstanding GCSE and Level 2 technical results well ahead of the national average.

Hymers College students, their families and school staff are celebrating another year of outstanding GCSE results.

Students at Hull’s university technical college (UTC) are once again celebrating impressive results, following the expansion of the employer-led school.

Students at Hymers College have once again achieved excellent A Level results.

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Hull, Professor Dave Petley – a globally renowned earth scientist – pledges to champion the region’s “trailblazing collaborations” as Chair of Yorkshire Universities. Professor […]

Bishop Burton College hosted students, friends and family, industry partners and guests for four special events over two days, to celebrate student success.

Hull College has won a prestigious national award after a historic transformation that has taken it from near bankruptcy to being one of the best performing in the country.

Bishop Burton College is delighted to announce several of their Level 3 Extended Diploma in Policing students have been accepted into the Police.

Students at Hymers College have been urged by an American astronaut to work hard and never give up on their dreams.

Encouraging independent learning in teenagers is one of the best ways to prepare them for future challenges, both academic and personal. Here are some practical and friendly tips to help you foster a sense of independence in your teen’s learning journey.

A train driver called Gemma from Hull in East Yorkshire is in the running for a ‘rail industry Oscar’.

A team behind an arts-centred learning programme being piloted in three Hull primary schools says it has the potential to be rolled out across the city and the UK.

Childcare providers in Hull have the opportunity to transform their learning environments into hubs of creativity and growth through active play. Incorporating physical activity into daily routines not only keeps children healthy but also boosts their cognitive development and social skills.

Hull College celebrated a double win at this year’s Educate North Awards 2024 – including the prestigious title of Further Education College of the Year.

St Richard’s Roman Catholic primary school in East Hull has reached a significant milestone in its journey to educational excellence, as it proudly announces its recent Ofsted ‘GOOD’ grading at the inspection in March 2024.

In a move set to address the evolving skills landscape of the Humber region, Hull College and CATCH have officially entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This strategic partnership is founded on a shared commitment to support students, apprentices, employers and the communities they serve, and preserve the environment.

Bishop Burton College is delighted to announce the appointment of Danny Metters to the role of Principal and Chief Executive Officer.

Thanks to £2.5 million investment from the Department for Education (DfE), cutting-edge training solutions to support future skills needs are being developed and implemented across the Hull and East Yorkshire region. These exciting initiatives were showcased at an interactive continued professional development event for teaching practitioners and industry professionals.

University Centre Bishop Burton (UCBB) is supporting the growing demand from employers and learners for higher-level skills with three university level qualification, which have been quality marked by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) as Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs).

Luke Hobson, butchery apprentice with Bishop Burton College, was named Best Apprentice Showing Management Potential in a Manufacturing Environment at the Institute of Meat (IoM) and Worshipful Company of Butchers (WCB) Annual Prizegiving, held at Butchers Hall in London.

Hull College has won The Jisc Award for Effective Use of Digital Technology in Further Education at this year’s Association of College’s Beacon Awards.

Bishop Burton College is delighted to announce it is working with Peeple, a charity that supports parents with children’s learning, to deliver the charity’s Peep Learning Together programme (Peep).

Hull College has been nominated for an astounding eight awards at this year’s Educate North Awards, marking a significant recognition of its commitment to excellence, innovation, and inclusivity in education.

The growing CATCH apprenticeship programme was rated “Good” at their first official Ofsted inspection, which took place 29-31 January 2024, with a grading of “Outstanding” for Behaviours and Attitudes.

An innovative teaching system developed in Hull is being expanded to 50 schools across the North of England, thanks to a grant of £97,000 from an education charity.

Bill Meredith, Principal and Chief Executive of Bishop Burton College, will retire at the end of the academic year after six years in the role.

Local communities will be at the heart of a regional research partnership which is set to provide evidence for vital decision-making in the Yorkshire and Humber region – to deliver on climate change, inequalities and data gaps.