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Department for Education grant gives green light to Ron Dearing UTC expansion
Hull’s employer-led school, Ron Dearing University Technical College (UTC), is delighted to have received approval and funding for exciting expansion plans.
Continue readingRon Dearing UTC students equipped with cutting-edge robotics skills to increase career opportunities
Student engineers of the future are learning crucial robotics skills to give them the edge for exciting career opportunities and fill an increasing national industry skills gap.
Continue readingUniversity of Hull launches Film&Media Saturday Club
The University of Hull, supported by the Ferens Education Trust, has launched a free Film&Media Saturday Club for 13–16-year-olds in the local community as part of the National Saturday Club’s nationwide network.
Continue readingHowden children’s creativity “set in stone” at Lovell development
Decorative stones designed by local children have taken pride of place at Lovell Homes’ development in Howden, as the countdown to the launch of its beautiful three- and four-bedroom show homes on 12 November begins.
Continue readingUniversity of Hull creates a new bike loaning system
A new bike hub has been made available at the University of Hull. The initiative was the result of a partnership between the University and the local vehicle livery and decal firm, Brandfixx.
Continue readingHull’s employer-led school celebrates third year of positive destinations for sixth form students
Ron Dearing University Technical College (UTC) has recorded a clean sweep of positive destinations for its sixth form students for the third consecutive year.
Continue reading£200m Yorkshire Energy Park announces University of Lincoln as principal education partner
The University of Lincoln, an award-winning institution with an international reputation for its quality of teaching and research, has been announced as the principal education partner of the £200m Yorkshire Energy Park.
Continue readingUniversity welcomes Team GB BMX Star Kye Whyte for Black History Month
Team GB BMX rider and Tokyo 2020 silver medallist Kye Whyte was welcomed to the University of Hull’s campus this week to talk to students and staff as part of Black History Month.
Continue readingHull vehicle branding firm teams up with University of Hull to kit out eco-friendly transport
A new bike hire hub ready to loan out more than 60 refurbished bikes to University of Hull students has opened on campus.
Continue readingStudents step up to climate change challenge with inspirational eco-projects
Students across the Humber have come forward with their own innovative ideas to help tackle the climate crisis as part of a campaign to unite the region in the drive to net zero.
Continue readingNation’s best in town as University of Hull hosts British Chess Championships
Britain’s leading chess players are in action at the University of Hull this month, as they compete in the prestigious British Chess Championships.
Continue readingHull student in Team GB ice hockey squad for 2022 Winter Olympic qualifiers
Hull medical student Kathryn Marsden will take to the rink for Team GB next month, as she joins the ice hockey team in its qualification bid for the 2022 Winter Olympics.
Continue readingUniversity of Hull Professor Mark Lorch crowdfunds new science anthology
University of Hull Professor Mark Lorch is crowdfunding a new science anthology, featuring both the best-established and emerging writers in the field.
Continue readingThere’s still time to sign up to JUST ONE Tree Day
Schools can join hundreds of others by signing up to the highly popular JUST ONE Tree Day, taking place on Friday 15 October.
Continue readingGame on: Hull Esteem celebrate sporting milestone with Broadacre Primary School
The new multi-million-pound Broadacre Primary School building has reached yet another milestone in its construction phase.
Continue readingUniversity of Hull commits to creating a hedgehog friendly campus
The University of Hull has pledged to create a hedgehog friendly campus by signing up to a national scheme which aims to protect the animal’s population.
Continue readingLocal housebuilder launches incentive to support Hull’s education professionals
A local housebuilder is supporting the teachers, tutors and lecturers who play such an important role in their communities by launching a new incentive designed to boost their efforts to buy a new home.
Continue readingTop UK talent heading to Hull as part of Get It Loud In Libraries
One of the UK’s brightest emerging musicians is performing at Hull Central Library next month as part of Get It Loud In Libraries.
Continue readingUniversity of Hull climbs 19 places in 2022 Guardian University Rankings
The University of Hull has risen 19 places in the 2022 Guardian University Rankings.
Continue readingLargest ever intake of Spencer Group apprentices all secure full-time positions
The largest ever intake of apprentices taken on by engineering specialist Spencer Group have all now secured full-time positions with the company.
Continue readingFirst cohort of Paramedic Science students graduate from University of Hull
The University of Hull’s first ever cohort of Paramedic Science students, who have celebrated their success this week at graduation, are set to provide a boost to local NHS and healthcare services.
Continue readingDoes living near cows make us happy?
From gatecrashing picnics to grazing in the gardens of Beverley residents, the free-roaming cattle on the town’s Westwood pastureland are hard to ignore.
Continue readingSewell’s Summer Internship programme helps participants set sail into employment
Following announcements of its latest initiative in partnership with Cat Zero back in June, Sewell Group’s Summer Internship programme comes to an end with huge success.
Continue readingRollits is dedicated to supporting the local education sector
We’re delighted to be working with Rollits to create a series of heritage articles that celebrate the law firm’s 180th anniversary. This time we had a chat with Caroline Hardcastle, a Partner at Rollits who heads up the Education team.
Continue readingUniversity of Hull launches Jeremy Round Scholarship for LGBTQ+ community
Ten new scholarships to support the LGBTQ+ community have been announced by the University of Hull.
Continue readingArco supports Hull’s future talent with new Ron Dearing UTC apprentices
Arco, the UK’s leading safety company, opens its doors to new apprentices as four Ron Dearing UTC students join the team.
Continue readingTokyo 2020 Olympians inspire families to 5k success at University of Hull Team GB event
Over 300 people ran, skipped, danced and even roller-bladed their way around the University of Hull campus on Saturday as part of the ‘I am Team GB’ ‘5k your way’ event.
Continue readingRon Dearing UTC students celebrate GCSE success as demand for places soars
Students at Ron Dearing University Technical College (UTC) have once again achieved exemplary GCSE and Level 2 technical qualification results, excelling in their studies despite unprecedented challenging times.
Continue readingUniversity of Hull’s £14.5m SparkFund programme extended to boost region’s business innovation
The University of Hull’s £14.5m SparkFund has extended its grants programme to help more SMEs across Yorkshire and the Humber succeed and thrive.
Continue readingRon Dearing UTC students’ delight at outstanding A-level and technical results
Ron Dearing University Technical College (UTC) students have spoken of their delight after hitting new heights in A-level and Level 3 technical results, paving the way for bright futures in their chosen paths.
Continue reading“I started University at 35 to pursue my dream of becoming a barrister”
After almost 20 years of working in retail, Lee Tilling reached a crossroads in his career.
Continue readingThere’s still time to sign up to JUST ONE Tree Day
There is still time for schools to join hundreds of others and sign-up to the highly popular JUST ONE Tree Day, taking place on Friday 15 October (England) and Friday 1 October (Scotland).
Continue readingExpansion of Hull secondary school to create 150 additional places
Work is about to begin on a £4.4 million expansion of a Hull secondary school following an increase in demand for places.
Continue readingUniversity of Hull lecturer Dr Nick Evans recognised by Royal Historical Society for inspirational teaching
University of Hull lecturer Dr Nick Evans has been recognised by the Royal Historical Society for his innovative teaching at a prestigious national awards ceremony.
Continue readingFootball Unites at the University of Hull as new Team GB project launches
The University of Hull has teamed up with Team GB to help bring the beautiful game to more young people in the city.
Continue readingLocal young people are in for a treat as a week of Summer School projects return to Hull Truck Theatre
The week commencing 9 August marks the start of Hull Truck Theatre’s Creative Learning Summer School projects.
Continue readingChildren’s willow sculptures bring art and nature together on Bridgehead wildlife trail
Pupils at a local primary school have created charming wildlife-inspired features that have pride of place on a popular wildlife trail around the Bridgehead business park in East Yorkshire.
Continue readingOne year after launch, Yorkshire Work Based Training enrols again
East Hull’s Yorkshire Work Based Training (YWBT) is celebrating its first full year as a training provider by enrolling students on its vocational courses, despite having to deal with the restrictions imposed by the Covid-19 lockdown.
Continue readingBoost for region’s bioeconomy as University THYME project secures £1.8m funding
A highly successful university collaboration, which is driving increased productivity in the bioeconomy, has been awarded a further £1.8m.
Continue readingPupils’ winning murals mark Humber Bridge’s 40th anniversary
Pupils are celebrating after their murals won a competition to decorate the Humber Bridge to mark its 40th anniversary.
Continue readingExpansion of west Hull school will offer host of new opportunities for students
Work is about to begin on a £6 million expansion of The Boulevard Academy, which will increase capacity in response to a growing demand for places, as well as enabling it to offer a range of new courses from September 2022.
Continue readingDr Josh Ahmed lands Leverhulme Fellowship for new University of Hull research on Amazon River
University of Hull researcher Dr Josh Ahmed has landed a prestigious Leverhulme Fellowship to study the impact and features of oxbow lakes along the Amazon River.
Continue readingHull cleaning, painting and facilities management firm working with Hull 4 Heroes to secure jobs for local veterans
One of the city’s oldest commercial cleaning, painting and facilities management companies, Lightowler, is continuing its support for Hull 4 Heroes, working together on a new initiative aiming to provide employment for veterans looking for work.
Continue readingLocal theatre supports stage dreams of Hull’s youngsters
An annual summer school run by two stars from stage and screen is taking place at a local theatre this year to help our youngsters […]
Continue readingCreative Briefs to launch #CreativeThinkersMonth campaign to inspire children who prefer sketching over spelling
Do you know a young person who prefers sketching over spelling? Would sooner be running than reading? Then they’re probably a Creative Thinker!
Continue readingMajor milestone celebrated at new Broadacre Primary School development
The new £8.2m Broadacre Primary School building reached its half-way point this month.
Continue readingStudents urged to take up the climate change challenge with sustainable solutions
Students across the region are being urged to play their part in helping save the planet by getting involved in a new competition to find sustainable climate change solutions.
Continue readingStudents honoured at first virtual awards
East Riding College’s annual awards ceremony has gone virtual in 2021 because of the restrictions on public events. Filmed and broadcast as a YouTube Premiere on 1 July, the awards saw 37 recipients recognised for their achievements, dedication and hard work.
Continue readingKip McGrath Education Centre workshops
Kip McGrath Education Centre Hull East is running a number of free and low-cost workshops over the summer months.
Continue readingLittle Monkeys joins SEND groups to hold SEND Inclusive Day
Little Monkeys, the indoor soft play centre which is part of Hull’s Active+ sports and leisure facility has partnered with Evoke Technologies, FootyTots and Aim Higher to provide a fun-filled day for SEND children and their families.
Continue readingUniversity of Hull geoscientists helping accelerate Kenya’s sustainability goals
Geoscientists at the University of Hull are involved in a new global research project which aims to help tackle sustainability challenges in Kenya.
Continue readingMore Hull pupils to benefit from access to a laptop and Council calls on local businesses to help
Many more school pupils in Hull will reap the benefits of having access to their own laptops, as Hull City Council’s Cabinet has today agreed to fund an additional 1,000 laptops through £250,000 from the Outbreak Management Fund.
Continue readingHow a French masterpiece is inspiring young artists in Hull
The Monet in Mind exhibition is on at Ferens Art Gallery until Sunday 4 July.
Continue readingUniversity of Hull scientist explores how climate change may have shaped humanity’s migration across Earth
University of Hull scientist Dr Jonathan Dean has joined a team of international experts to explore how climate change may have impacted humanity’s migration across Earth.
Continue readingHello world, ready to Malarkey about?
City welcomes return of festival season as The Big Malarkey Festival returns to Hull this weekend.
Continue readingReckitt CEO and CBI Director General visit Hull’s Ron Dearing UTC
The CEO of Reckitt, the world’s leading consumer health, hygiene and nutrition business, has visited Hull’s Ron Dearing University Technical College (UTC), reinforcing the company’s commitment to the region and its partnership with the pioneering school.
Continue readingLocal Charity offers free support for students moving to secondary school
Dyslexia Sparks is offering free guidance to parents in the region to help support children with their move to secondary school this year.
Continue readingQueen’s Honours for University of Hull Master’s student Sue Turner OBE
University of Hull Master’s student Sue Turner has received an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List for her Services to Social Justice.
Continue readingSewell’s journey with Cat Zero continues as Summer Internship programme is launched
As part of Humber Business Week, Sewell Group announced their latest initiative in partnership with Cat Zero to provide paid work placements for young people aged 18 – 24 throughout the month of August.
Continue readingSewell Estates announces plans to triple investment in young in-takes
Yorkshire based Sewell Estates has today announced plans to triple its recruitment of graduates, apprentices and trainees over the next five years, in support of local economic recovery.
Continue readingUniversity of Hull launches new internship programme to boost Humber’s COVID-19 recovery
Students and graduates across the Humber region will benefit from a new internships programme which aims to support SMEs in the economic recovery from COVID-19.
Continue readingLittle Owls Nursery celebrates its 5th birthday
Dove House Hospice wants to express thanks to everyone who has supported Little Owls nursery as it reaches its fifth birthday.
Continue readingEnd-of-life study into offshore wind turbines led by University of Hull team
A University of Hull study into the end-of-life cycle of offshore wind turbines has been boosted by £100,000 of funding.
Continue readingIntegra Buildings delivers cutting-edge training academy for Severn Trent Water
A stunning new academy for training engineers and leaders of today and tomorrow has been delivered by East Yorkshire-based Integra Buildings using cutting-edge modular building methods.
Continue readingMinister for the School System sees outstanding employer-led education in action at Ron Dearing UTC
The Minister for the School System has visited Hull’s Ron Dearing University Technical College for a first-hand look at outstanding employer-engaged education and to discover the keys to its success.
Continue readingHull’s dinosaurs are back this Saturday
Dinostar on Humber Street is preparing to reopen for the first time in over six months with this week’s relaxation of Government restrictions. The Fruit Market museum will open on Saturday 22 May at 11am.
Continue readingUniversity of Hull speakers announced at pre-COP26 Climate Exp0 conference
Some of the University of Hull’s leading experts in climate change, energy and sustainability will share their insights at a major international climate conference next week.
Continue readingRewilding Reading project to help connect young people with nature
University of Hull lecturer Dr Charlotte Dean is leading a new project which hopes to better engage young people in Hull with reading and nature.
Continue readingRon Dearing UTC students secure dream jobs with amazing employers
Three Ron Dearing UTC students have secured incredible jobs travelling the world on a cruise liner, working on space missions, and helping develop new models for one of the country’s biggest luxury car companies.
Continue readingUniversity of Hull unveils new £200k Emergent Technology Lab
A new Emergent Technology Lab at the University of Hull will offer students state-of-the-art equipment in Virtual and Augmented Reality.
Continue readingTeam GB and University of Hull ‘get set’ to inspire schools
With less than 90 days until the Olympic Games, the University of Hull and Team GB have created a programme to inspire young people to achieve their own extraordinary dreams.
Continue readingUniversity of Hull launches three new PhD projects with Team GB
The University of Hull has announced it will deliver a new PhD cluster of research as part of its official partnership with Team GB.
Continue readingThe University of Hull team tackling climate change through video gaming
University of Hull students and staff are supporting a major digital conference which looks to use gaming to increase awareness of climate change.
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