The World Cup brings staff and students together at Kirklees College
Kirklees College is celebrating the spirit of the World Cup through a series of football fundraising challenges and a charity-focused staff vs student match, bringing students, staff, and the wider community together, highlighting the power of unity and teamwork. Taking place across college sites in Huddersfield and Dewsbury, the World Cup football challenges have encouraged […]
Student credits writing competition for helping her develop confidence
A GCSE Maths and English student has credited her course and a recent writing competition for helping to develop her skills and confidence. Phoenix Jackson won the Non-Fiction section of the Dewsbury Writing Competition 2026 having been tasked with writing a speech about introducing or improving facilities around college where learners could talk about general […]
Create 2026 showcases talented Kirklees College students
Kirklees College has recently hosted two Create end-of-year shows at the college’s Pioneer Higher Skills and Huddersfield centres. The events brought together college staff and students alongside parents, carers, and friends, who were able to see firsthand the creativity of many Kirklees College students across Creative Industries, Hair, Beauty and Barbering, and Catering and Hospitality. […]
Xplorer students support Invictus Wellbeing to create Health Youth Podcasts
Kirklees College Xplorer students have been working with Invictus Wellbeing to identify mental health topics and produce podcasts designed to support young adults. Between February and May, Kirklees College partnered with Invictus Wellbeing to deliver a ten-session project with students across Huddersfield. The project focused on co-creating a suite of digital resources designed to help […]
Apply Now to be a Kirklees College Governor
Could you help shape the future of education in our region? Kirklees College is seeking passionate and committed individuals to join our Board of Governors. As a Governor, you’ll play a key role in supporting the College’s strategic direction and helping to create opportunities for thousands of students across Kirklees and beyond. We welcome applications […]
Students and staff come together to celebrate at COLS 2026
On Wednesday 10 June, Kirklees College hosted its annual College Outstanding Learner Success Awards (COLS) at Accu Stadium in Huddersfield. At the event, kindly sponsored by Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Trust, 29 awards were presented across all of our subject areas, and each was awarded to a student who has gone above and beyond in […]
Mujahid Khan looks back on apprenticeship journey after awards nomination
Mujahid Khan, a Level 4 Professional Accounting apprentice, has been reflecting on his apprenticeship journey following a nomination at the West Yorkshire Apprentice Awards. Known to his colleagues as Muj, he has been celebrated after displaying exceptional progress both at Kirklees College and in the workplace at Walter Dawson & Son. When we asked how […]
Meet the tutor: James Dean from Engineering
James Dean is an Engineering tutor at Kirklees College. Before starting with us, he had several years of experience in the sector and is now passing that insight onto the next generation of engineering professionals. How long have you been teaching at Kirklees College? I’m approaching the end of my second year of teaching at […]
Skills for Work and Life students make a huge impact at local community garden
Our Skills for Work and Life students from Huddersfield Centre have been making a huge impact in the community through an inspiring gardening project. Along with their tutor, Sabi Grewal, the students have all made a truly positive difference to our local area through their work at a community garden on Prospect Street in Springwood. […]