All of Ron Dearing UTC’s sixth form leavers have settled into fantastic apprenticeships, employment, university courses and the Armed Forces as they set their sights on bright futures.
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Debut author and illustrator unleashes the magic of emotion at local nursery
Local author and illustrator, Jodie Smith, recently brought some creative emotion magic to Newport Preschool’s Early Explorers group.
Continue reading‘Top of his game’ Hull MD celebrates prestigious industry award
The managing director of a Hull-based logistics company has won a national industry award.
Continue readingLocal stroke survivors, students and musicians from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra join forces
Local stroke survivors, students and musicians from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra join forces for the final public concert of STROKESTRA® at St Stephen’s Shopping Centre on Friday 15 December 2023.
Continue readingThe Royal Mint partners with the University of Hull to implement sustainable packaging of the future research project
The Royal Mint has partnered with the University of Hull to conduct research into sustainable packaging alternatives for acrylic capsules used to display and protect coins.
Continue readingRon Dearing UTC Principal calls for curriculum shake-up to bridge critical skills gaps
The Principal of Hull’s Ron Dearing University Technical College (UTC) is calling for changes to the curriculum so all schools can offer subjects that help bridge skills gaps to benefit the economy and the drive to net zero.
Continue readingCompanies commit to the innovative CATCH EDIB Charter
The CATCH Equity, Diversity, Inclusivity, and Belonging (EDIB) Network was officially launched almost a year ago with guest chairs taking on the stewardship. Now under the leadership of its Chair, Nina Stobart of Phillips 66, member companies have endorsed the newly established EDIB Charter and its accompanying guidelines, demonstrating their collective commitment to shaping an industry that is resilient, adaptive, and inclusive.
Continue readingHull secondary schools take part in carbon reduction project
Eleven Hull secondary schools have signed up to a project that will support them to reduce their carbon emissions while helping students learn about environmental sustainability.
Continue readingHull College rises: Ofsted confirms ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ features rating
Hull College is delighted to announce that it has been awarded a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating following its recent full enhanced skills inspection.
Continue readingHull College student secures Gold at WorldSkills UK National Finals
Hull College student Daniela Mikute has won gold at the WorldSkills UK National Finals – the country’s leading skills competition.
Continue readingHost of leading employers back Hull’s outstanding UTC to inspire next generation
Nine more leading businesses have become employer partners of Hull’s Ron Dearing University Technical College (UTC), inspiring students and equipping them with industry-critical skills to form their future workforces.
Continue readingOFSTED-praised Endike Primary invites parents to see its early years department
A North Hull primary school praised by OFSTED for its nurturing atmosphere is inviting children and their parents to come along and sample its “magical” early years play facilities this month.
Continue readingTim Shaw and Lucy Blackley awarded Order of Distinction by Hull College
Hull College’s annual Graduation Ceremony saw Tim Shaw, Chief Executive Officer at KCOM, and Lucy Blackley, founder and Chief Executive Officer at Bombyx PLM, awarded an Order of Distinction in recognition of their outstanding achievements and support to education, business and communities in the city of Hull and East Yorkshire region.
Continue readingHull and East Yorkshire Skills Partnership wins £2.5 million government investment in skills training
Bishop Burton College, the lead provider partner for the Local Skills Improvement Fund in Hull and East Yorkshire, has announced it has successfully secured £2.5 million from the Department for Education to create cutting-edge training solutions for the region for the next two years.
Continue readingStudent success celebrated at University Centre Bishop Burton Graduation Ceremony
University Centre Bishop Burton (UCBB) was delighted to host a celebration of student achievement at a spectacular Graduation Ceremony in the historic Beverley Minster.
Continue readingHull student awarded national Amazon engineering bursary worth £20,000 to pursue her dreams of using technology to help people
A student from Hull has been named as one of the 2023 recipients of the national Amazon Future Engineer Bursary, making her one of 30 women in the UK to receive the bursary this year. Nicole Phan started her Economics and Data Science degree at Royal Holloway University in October this year.
Continue readingUniversities of Hull and Lincoln announce Humber Freeport collaboration
The Universities of Hull and Lincoln have announced plans to collaborate on a series of key projects along the Humber region.
Continue readingBusinesses partner with university rugby team to develop soft skills from school of hard knocks
A university rugby league team is strengthening its partnerships with business and local communities under a new operating model as it kicks off a new season.
Continue readingHYMS celebrates 20th anniversary
Hull York Medical School (HYMS) is celebrating two decades of training medical students.
Continue readingUnearthing the past: Interactive history lessons on London’s streets
Imagine transforming the vibrant streets of London into your classroom, where every corner whispers secrets of the past. This is where history leaps out of the pages, allowing students to live the lessons instead of merely studying them. Embarking on educational journeys across these historic pathways ensures a captivating learning experience unlike any other.
Continue readingGrand opening of Centre for Pig Industry Training at Bishop Burton College
Bishop Burton College is delighted to announce the opening of its new state-of-the-art Centre for Pig Industry Training on Thursday 2 November.
Continue readingOpening of world-class scanning centre will kickstart new fundraising campaign to improve regional medical facilities
A charity which could establish Hull, East Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire as a UK-leading region for detection and research in cancer, heart disease and dementia is planning to build on the £20m it has invested over the last 20 years as it counts down towards the long-awaited opening of its latest facility.
Continue readingPioneering Ron Dearing UTC opens state-of-the-art creative hub in exciting expansion
A dedicated new centre for creativity has been officially opened at Hull’s Ron Dearing University Technical College (UTC) to support and inspire its growing number of students.
Continue readingA new academic year and a new Chair of Governors for Bishop Burton College
Alan Menzies has stepped down as Chair of Governors at Bishop Burton College after many years’ successful service
Continue readingCATCH announces vision for new £60m National Net Zero Training Centre expansion
CATCH has announced ambitious plans for the development of a £60m state-of-the-art training facility, to reach a training goal of 1,000 apprentices a year by 2029, at its Stallingborough headquarters, with the intent of tackling the engineering construction skill shortages anticipated in the Humber cluster and across the UK.
Continue readingEmployers and educators getting their heads together to give freshers a route into digital careers
A digital marketing company which is driving the development of essential skills in the sector will this week showcase the opportunities to freshers arriving to start their courses at the University of Hull.
Continue readingRollits to launch second set of Education Breakfast Briefings
We spoke to the local law firm about what education institutions can expect from these insightful events.
Continue readingNHS Trust to launch educational platform for young people to start their careers within the NHS
As Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust prepares for the launch of an educational programme for young people aged 14-16 and 16-18, we hear from the Trust’s Chief Executive, who started her impressive career as an NHS Cadet herself.
Continue readingRon Dearing UTC students excel in GCSEs yet again
Students at Hull’s Ron Dearing University Technical College (UTC) have once again achieved excellent GCSE and Level 2 technical results.
Continue readingBishop Burton students compete at Floristry World Cup
A team of budding florists from Bishop Burton College are preparing to compete in a student competition at the prestigious Interflora World Cup in Manchester in September.
Continue readingUniversity of Hull’s Humber Science Festival brings activities, excitement and shows to campus
The University of Hull is hosting the ever-popular Humber Science Festival which is set to dazzle guests from across the region.
Continue readingT Level success for Bishop Burton college students
Bishop Burton College is proud to announce the outstanding achievements of its T Level students as they receive their highly anticipated results this week.
Continue readingJUST ONE Tree Day is gathering momentum
Schools throughout the UK and around the globe have already committed to participating in this international non-uniform day that encourages children to bring in £1 to plant a tree and help reforest the planet – a tree is planted for every £1 raised.
Continue readingRon Dearing UTC students celebrate outstanding A-level and Level 3 technical results for sixth consecutive year
Sixth form students at Hull’s university technical college (UTC) are once again celebrating superb A-level and Level 3 technical results.
Continue readingUniversity of Hull celebrates top 20 result in UK, as National Student Survey results revealed
The University of Hull has seen impressive results from the National Student Survey (NSS 2023) and is ranked in the top 20 in the UK in the Times Higher Education’s ‘Overall Positivity’ measure.
Continue readingHow courses can help propel you on your professional journey
Continuous learning has become paramount for career growth and success. As the job market remains fiercely competitive, the pressure to stand out and mark yourself as the ideal candidate intensifies with every new job vacancy. Showing that you are learning a new subject or working towards a qualification in the relevant field is appealing to many employers.
Continue readingNursery practitioner from Hull shortlisted for Nursery Practitioner of the Year
Katy, a Preschool Room Leader at Bright Horizons Kingswood Day Nursery and Preschool in Hull, is in the running for the ‘Nursery Practitioner of the Year’ title.
Continue readingElevating student success: Effective techniques for enhancing the learning process
Education has transformed significantly over the last few decades, focusing not merely on the accumulation of knowledge but rather on building comprehensive understanding and skills.
Continue readingWinners at British Eventing International Youth Championships crowned champions at Bishop Burton College
After a thrilling four-day International Youth Championships competition in affiliation with British Eventing, winners from amongst the best under 18 riders in the UK are celebrating.
Continue readingHull City Ladies Club ambassador receives Honorary Doctorate from the University of Hull
Hull City Ladies FC is delighted to announce that Carol Thomas BEM, the Tigresses’ first club ambassador, has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Hull.
Continue readingRun With It Charity programme gives schoolchildren ‘Art and Soul’
Schoolchildren from Hull and East Yorkshire have been given the opportunity to design and make greetings cards that are being sold alongside professional artists’ work in Beverley.
Continue readingWillerby schoolgirl wins national reading award
Emilie Nickerson, age 12, from Wolfreton School and Sixth Form College, has won the national award Best Home Usage (KS3/4) for her commitment to using the online reading development programme Reading Plus outside of school.
Continue readingHull schoolboy wins national reading award
Feranmi Adesina, age 10, from Estcourt Primary Academy, has won the national award Most Words Read by a Pupil (KS2) for reading over a million words on the online reading development programme Reading Plus.
Continue readingQuickline hosts first educational visit at new training and innovation centre
Quickline Communications has welcomed a group of students to its new training and innovation centre to open their eyes to careers available to them in telecoms.
Continue readingResearch project involving local school children plays a huge part in protecting biodiversity corridors
A project launched at the University which aims to bring awareness of sustainability and environmental issues, sees schoolchildren working with academics to research often forgotten, yet hugely valuable, hedgerows.
Continue readingFirst Reckitt Festival of Science inspires next generation
World-leading health, hygiene and nutrition business Reckitt has welcomed dozens of young people to its first ever Festival of Science, to inspire a future generation of scientists.
Continue readingWork underway on state-of-the-art pig industry training centre at Bishop Burton College
Building work is currently underway for a brand-new state-of-the-art pig unit, opening at Bishop Burton College this November. The Centre for Indoor Pig Production will function as a ‘bed and breakfast’ farrowing facility, producing pigs for processing at White Rose Farms Ltd, part of Cranswick PLC.
Continue readingLaw firm’s generosity funds live orchestral music experience
Williamsons Solicitors has hit a high note with local GCSE students after sponsoring the Hull Philharmonic Orchestra’s Young Person’s Ticket Scheme.
Continue readingStunning nature-inspired sculptures take centre stage at Bridgehead woodland trail
Pupils at local schools have revealed stunning nature-inspired sculptures at a popular wildlife trail circling the Bridgehead business park in East Yorkshire.
Continue readingOfficial opening of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Centre at University of Hull
University of Hull students, staff and guests celebrated all the newest building on campus has to offer at the official opening of the £4.5 million Centre of Excellence for Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Modelling (DAIM) this week.
Continue readingFrom work experience student to Partner
With Rollits’ work experience scheme currently in full flow, we had a chat with Partner Libby Clarkson about her career journey.
Continue readingHull & East Yorkshire Children’s University announces new CEO
Rose James has been appointed as Hull & East Yorkshire (HEY) Children’s University CEO having joined the charity 10 years ago.
Continue readingBishop Burton College celebrates top grades from Ofsted
Bishop Burton College is celebrating successfully retaining a rating of Good from Ofsted following a four-day ‘Enhanced’ inspection in May. The college was once more rated Good overall with two Outstanding judgements – for Personal Development and Adult Learning Programmes.
Continue readingNational ‘Magic Dentist’ campaign launched to tackle appalling state of children’s oral health in the UK
A ‘magic’ national campaign to address the state of children’s oral health in the UK has been launched in Yorkshire.
Continue readingExceptional pupils from Acre Heads Primary School inspire a new national reading initiative
School pupils Lilah Garton and Isaac Robinson, both aged 11, from Acre Heads Primary School, Hull, have inspired Reading Solutions UK to launch a new national initiative.
Continue readingRollits provides advice about suspensions and exclusions in the education sector
Dedicated to supporting schools, colleges and multi-academy trusts, local law firm Rollits is all set to deliver an insightful workshop on Wednesday 28 June.
Continue readingRun With It charity expands with new Sewell Group Craven Park Centre
A charity focusing on raising the levels of literacy and numeracy across Hull and East Yorkshire has launched its fourth education centre at Sewell Group Craven Park, the home of Hull Kingston Rovers.
Continue readingBrandon Gallagher-Kenningham named as regional award winner in JTL National Awards
Hull-based apprentice, Brandon Gallagher-Kenningham, has been named as a regional award winner in the JTL Regional Awards.
Continue readingSweet Cherry acquires debut mental health picture book
Award-winning publisher Sweet Cherry Publishing has acquired the first illustrated children’s book of Hull-based mum-turned-author Jodie Smith.
Continue reading5 tips for planning a memorable school trip your students will love
As a teacher or school administrator, organising a school trip can be both exciting and challenging. You want to plan an unforgettable experience for your students that they will cherish for years to come.
Continue readingTech enthusiast offers comprehensive digital solutions for local businesses in East Yorkshire
Rob Lambert, a highly skilled and passionate technology expert, has launched his freelance venture, offering a wide range of digital services to local businesses in Hull and East Yorkshire. With a rich background in various digital and creative roles spanning over 17 years, Rob brings a wealth of experience and expertise to support businesses’ digital needs.
Continue readingUniversity of Hull announces new Chancellor
The University of Hull today announces the Right Honourable Alan Johnson as its new Chancellor.
Continue readingBishop Burton College students shine in Stock Skills competition
Agriculture, animal management and equine students put on an impressive show at Bishop Burton College’s 62nd annual Stock Skills competition.
Continue readingHull nursery awarded Outstanding status in recent Ofsted inspection
After its most recent Ofsted inspection on 17 April, Bright Horizons Hull Kingswood Day Nursery and Preschool has been awarded an Outstanding result in all four categories; quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership management.
Continue readingBishop Burton College Football Academy crowned English Schools FA National Champions
Bishop Burton College have become national champions in the English Schools Football Association (ESFA) Super League National Cup.
Continue readingCollege’s £500k machinery investment welcomed by local manufacturers
A £500,000 investment by East Riding College in manufacturing and engineering machinery to upskill local workforces has been welcomed by some of the region’s largest firms.
Continue readingWykeland takes Yorkshire awards acclaim for inspiring school arts project
An innovative arts project launched by Hull-based regeneration leader Wykeland Group has received a prestigious Yorkshire award.
Continue readingDouble sporting success for Bishop Burton College Sports Academies
Bishop Burton College is celebrating as two of its hugely successful Sports Academies are finalists in leading national competitions.
Continue readingLocal charity Dyslexia Sparks opens new centre
Dyslexia Sparks – Hull and East Yorkshire’s only registered charity for dyslexia – officially opened their new centre in Hessle on Saturday 22 April.
Continue readingUniversity Centre Bishop Burton students triumph at the Harrogate Flower Show
Floristry degree students from University Centre Bishop Burton are celebrating following an amazing performance at the prestigious Harrogate Flower Show.
Continue readingHull charity Ready, Steady, Read seeking volunteers to improve literacy
Ready, Steady, Read is a Hull-based charity that aims to improve literacy in primary school children in the city and encourage a lifelong love of reading by recruiting, training and managing volunteers, placing them in local primary schools as reading mentors.
Continue readingSt Mary’s College in Hull has been chosen to have their illustrated bench displayed at the Tower of London during the Coronation
St Mary’s College has been chosen as one of the final fifteen from over 1,500 entries across the UK to have their own illustrated bench created and displayed at the Tower of London during the Coronation celebrations in May.
Continue readingJUST ONE Tree Day confirmed for October 2023
The dates for the 5th international JUST ONE Tree Day have been confirmed for October 2023. The highly popular event brings together hundreds of schools across the world and encourages children to bring in £1 to plant a tree and help reforest the planet – a tree is planted for every £1 raised.
Continue readingImaginations run wild as pupils bring creative spark to Hull’s @TheDock tech campus
Pupils from Hull’s Chiltern Primary School have brought a splash of colour to the Fruit Market by designing murals for the site of the final @TheDock office building.
Continue readingBishop Burton College retains ‘Outstanding’ judgement from Ofsted for its residential accommodation
Bishop Burton College is delighted to announce its residential accommodation for students at the Bishop Burton and Riseholme College campuses has once again been rated as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.
Continue readingFamily fun day Spring Live returns to Bishop Burton College
Bishop Burton College is excited to announce the return of its family-friendly day out, Spring Live, on Sunday 26 March.
Continue readingBishop Burton College to host employer celebration event
Bishop Burton College is excited to announce their first ever Employer Awards to thank industry partners for the support and opportunities they provide students.
Continue readingApplications to the 2023 RWE Wind Turbine Technician Apprenticeship scheme are now open
RWE has launched its 2023 Wind Turbine Technician Apprenticeship programme with applications being invited for four new roles based in Grimsby at the Grimsby Hub and Humber Gateway sites.
Continue readingEast Yorkshire bakery raises £868 of funds for earthquake victims
A local bakery spread the love this Valentine’s Day to help those devastated by the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.
Continue readingApply for work experience at Rollits by 31st March 2023
We spoke to three Trainee Solicitors at Rollits about the law firm’s work experience scheme.
Continue readingHundreds get their first taste of music at first free pick up and play open day
Hundreds of children from across Hull attended the first MusicHull! A Music Open Day last weekend, with many picking up a musical instrument for the very first time.
Continue readingHymers showcases local community action work following national award
Following their success over 140 other schools across the country to take first prize in the Goldsmith’s Company Awards for Community Engagement, yesterday (Tuesday 7 February) Hymers College hosted visitors from Goldsmiths’ along with representatives of community action projects to showcase the work the school does in the Hull and surrounding area.
Continue readingYorkshire Energy Park team inspire next generation
The Yorkshire Energy Park team have joined forces with UKSTEM to roll out an education programme across the region to inspire students about the next generation of green skills coming to the Humber.
Continue readingUK’s leading safety company funding apprentice at local building, repair and maintenance business
Hull-based safety products and services company, Arco, has linked up with Kingstown Works Limited (KWL) to fund an apprentice joiner at the business.
Continue readingMeet the Willerby apprentices helping shape the company’s future
UK holiday homes industry leader Willerby is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week by sharing the experiences of some its most exciting young talents.
Continue readingRon Dearing UTC signs up four more Major Partners to further boost students’ prospects
Four more leading organisations have joined forces with Ron Dearing University Technical College (UTC) to open up further exciting career opportunities for students.
Continue readingYouth work cuts in north some of the highest nationally
Over a decade of austerity measures, and subsequent cuts to youth work services, has led to a sharp rise in poverty and inequality in the Yorkshire and Humber region according to a report led by the University of Hull.
Continue readingBishop Burton College accredited with ground-breaking dual career scheme
Bishop Burton College is leading the way with supporting talented athletes in education, having been accredited by the innovative Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS) Dual Career initiative.
Continue readingHull and East Yorkshire Children’s University leader to take up new charity role
The chief executive of one of the region’s best-known charities is stepping down from her post to take on a new challenge.
Continue readingPrimary pupils share their ideas for the future of Hull
Year six pupils at Wheeler Primary School have become the first in the city to be visited by the project team behind Lagoon Hull, with the aim of inspiring the next generation who could be living and working in the city when it is built.
Continue readingArco supports Ron Dearing UTC students in new mentor project to encourage the next generation of cyber security experts
The UK’s leading safety company, Arco, is donating IT equipment and sharing the expertise of its colleagues as part of a new employer-led project to mentor students at Ron Dearing UTC and offer them ‘hands on’ learning in cyber security.
Continue readingGiacom gives Hull primary school children once-in-lifetime London experience
Leading Cloud services provider Giacom has given primary school children from Hull an unforgettable experience in London.
Continue readingEvie’s Christmas card design buzzes with creativity
The importance of bees to the wellbeing of our planet was the inspiration for hundreds of pupils in the University of Hull’s annual Christmas card competition for local schools.
Continue readingRon Dearing sporting students shine on regional, national and international stage
Four students from Ron Dearing University Technical College (UTC) are excelling in their sporting fields, including two representing their country on the world stage.
Continue readingBishop Burton invites engineers to consider new career path in teaching
The Engineering department at Bishop Burton College is opening its doors to engineers who may be interested in a career change.
Continue readingLeading businesses employ dozens of former Ron Dearing UTC students in host of exciting roles
Dozens of former Ron Dearing UTC students have embarked on exciting career paths for the fourth consecutive year, securing apprenticeships and employment with leading businesses.
Continue readingUniversity Centre Bishop Burton celebrates student success at Graduation Ceremony
Students and staff from University Centre Bishop Burton (UCBB), friends and family and special guests gathered at the historic Beverley Minster for a stunning Graduation Ceremony.
Continue readingBishop Burton College re-accredited with international quality Matrix Standard
Bishop Burton College are pleased to announce they have been re-accredited with the Matrix Standard international quality standard for delivering information, advice and/or guidance (IAG).
Continue readingState-of-the-art technology brings future learning space to life for UTC students
Students at Hull’s Ron Dearing University Technical College (UTC) have been given a high-tech first glimpse of exactly how their state-of-the-art school will look once expansion work is complete.
Continue readingEast Yorkshire apprentices win at SOE Skills Challenge
Last month, three engineering apprentices at bus company East Yorkshire successfully brought home awards from the Society of Engineers (SOE) IRTE Skills Challenge.
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