New Gormley sculpture set to arrive in Dewsbury
A work by Antony Gormley will be loaned to Kirklees College’s new Pioneer Higher Skills Centre in Dewsbury when it opens later this year. The sculpture, created by Angel of the North sculptor Gormley, will be situated on the rooftop of the Victorian building, formerly known as Pioneer House, which will become a specialist higher […]
Kirklees College flies the flag for Colleges Week 2020
Kirklees College is marking Colleges Week 2020 (19 – 23 October) by bringing the college community together to celebrate what they love most about the college. This year’s theme is colleges building communities, boosting businesses, and supporting people. Bringing the whole further education community together, the week celebrates the impact of colleges on people, employers, and […]
Kirklees College celebrates Black History Month
Kirklees College is proud to be joining the celebrations for Black History Month. Black History Month was first launched in the UK in the 1980s in London and was largely the result of local community activism challenging racism within society. In October, the UK celebrates Black History Month and there are a wide range of […]
Kirklees College launches new respect campaign
The KC Community initiative encourages students to be positive and productive members of the college community by reflecting on how they can improve themselves and inspire others. As part of this, the new respect campaign promotes the college values of inclusivity, support and respect and increases collective responsibility for keeping the college environment supportive and […]
Kirklees College apprentice places runner-up in national competition
Lucas Murgatroyd, a Level 3 Electrical Installation apprentice at Kirklees College placed runner-up at this year’s SPARKS Apprentice of the Year competition. The SPARKS Apprentice of the Year competition runs annually and offers electrical students and apprentices the chance to show off their skills and provides the opportunity for them to kickstart their career. Lucas […]
Induction Week at Kirklees College
Kirklees College opened its doors to students for Induction Week ahead of returning to learning. Students attended appointments with their tutors throughout the week to support them in their return to college. The college has worked hard to alleviate the pressures that the coronavirus pandemic has had on student wellbeing by offering positive first impressions […]
Welcome back to Kirklees College – keeping students safe
Kirklees College is preparing to welcome back its students for the new 2020-21 academic year. With students returning to the college sites from 7 September, Kirklees College has been working hard to ensure the safety of all its students and support them in adjusting to the new college environment as a result of the coronavirus […]
Lockdown Mission Competition Winners Announced
Kirklees College ran a creative writing competition over the lockdown period to encourage students to use their free time to discover a new hobby and develop their skills. As part of the initiative launched by the English department, students were challenged to express their feelings, thoughts and experiences about the coronavirus pandemic in the form […]
Mental health service rebrands as Togetherall
Kirklees College partner Big White Wall has rebranded as Togetherall – a free online mental health service available to all staff and students at Kirklees College. The new brand name represents the digital community which is open and inclusive to all people. The service provides its users with a place of safety without judgement for […]