Former Kirklees College Bricklaying apprentice lives the dream at Ally Pally
With millions watching on TV at home, a former Kirklees College Bricklaying apprentice stunned the sporting world as he reached the fourth round of the World Darts Championships. Charlie Manby, an apprentice at the college between 2021 and 2024, has always had a passion for the sport and became famous last February on the Winmau […]
Statue unveiling marks the final event of 200 years celebration at Kirklees College
A recent event at our Engineering Centre saw the unveiling of a new statue to mark the final stage of our 200 years celebration. The statue, which was unveiled in the reception area of the state-of-the-art centre, is a 21st-century reimagining of Athena and Nike, classical figures symbolising wisdom, craftsmanship, knowledge and victory. Athena – […]
Engineering students help produce a 3D printed model of Huddersfield Canal
Using 3D printing, the students recreated a section of the Huddersfield Broad Canal towpath, complete with a working lock mechanism. The project, named CanalWorks 3D, began in the classroom in October when a Jackson team visited the students and discussed career opportunities in civil engineering, as well as the scope of the canal towpath improvement […]
Up and coming Rugby League star shining on and off the pitch
A Kirklees College Sports Coaching student is making a huge impact at Super League side Leeds Rhinos. Zak Lloyd, currently studying at our Huddersfield Centre, is thriving at college and developing his Rugby League career. Since joining us in 2024, Zak has played for Rhinos reserves and academy sides and has appeared on the […]
Invest in yourself with Kirklees College in 2026
Kirklees College is delighted to announce the launch of its new Adult Course Guide for January 2026. Whether you are looking to impress with a new skill, gain a new qualification or upskill in your current role, there is no better place to start your journey back into education than Kirklees College. The adult curriculum […]
MP for Huddersfield Visits Kirklees College
On Friday 28 November, Harpreet Uppal MP for Huddersfield, visited Kirklees College’s Huddersfield Centre to speak with students about the issues affecting their everyday lives. The conversation highlighted clear priorities for improving opportunities, wellbeing and representation across the town. The session focused on education, mental health, transport and youth empowerment. Young people called for greater […]
Kirklees College students work with companies to produce 3D printing model of Huddersfield Canal
A dozen students from Kirklees College are stepping into the world of civil engineering with a hands-on project led by Jackson Civil Engineering. Using 3D printing, they are recreating a section of the Huddersfield Broad Canal towpath, complete with a working lock mechanism. A team from Jackson is currently working in the area to improve […]
Kirklees College hosts Safeguarding & Pastoral Support Conference 2025
On Friday 14 November, Kirklees College proudly welcomed delegates from key education and public sector institutions to the Safeguarding & Pastoral Support Conference 2025. The event was hosted in partnership with Our Future Kirklees, Huddersfield New College, Moor End Academy and North Huddersfield Trust, and sought to tackle key issues affecting young people in the […]
Kirklees College Photography Student Wins Calendar Competition
One of Kirklees College’s adult learners and West Yorkshire photographer, Shona Leen, has won the Kirkwood Hospice’s annual calendar competition. Shona’s picture, which features Huddersfield’s iconic landmark Castle Hill, has been chosen as the cover of the 2026 Kirkwood Hospice calendar. Shona, who is currently enrolled on the college’s Digital Photography course, found her passion […]