Minister sees outstanding employer-led education in action at Ron Dearing UTC

A government minister has visited Hull’s Ron Dearing University Technical College (UTC) for a first-hand look at outstanding employer-engaged education and to discover the keys to its success. Baroness Berridge, minister for the school system, was joined on the visit by Carol Gray, the Department for Education’s regional schools commissioner for the East Midlands and Humber. The Conservative...

Sewell Construction appointed Industry Partner of Wakefield College

Sewell Construction has been appointed as an Industry Partner of Wakefield College, supporting the next generation of construction workers through the college’s new T-level qualifications starting this September. As part of this new partnership, Sewell Construction has taken on two students as part of the T-level pilot, who are looking to progress into a career in construction. As part of their...

Ron Dearing UTC students secure dream jobs with top 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. Rated outstanding by Ofsted, Ron Dearing UTC has continued its track record of helping its students secure prized apprenticeships with the school’s employer partners and other leading...

University celebrates success in Impact Rankings 2021

The University of Hull’s commitment to sustainability goals set out by the United Nations has been praised in a global ranking. The THE (Times Higher Education) Impact Rankings 2021 assess the impact of universities on society, based on 17 key criteria which form the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Included in the international university ranking is the University of Hull’s commitment to...

Local MP visits college’s new Institute of Technology

East Riding College welcomed local MP Graham Stuart to its Flemingate campus in Beverley this week for a “hard-hat tour” of its new Institute of Technology (IoT). The tour allowed Mr Stuart to view the progress of the construction of the IoT - part of the Yorkshire and Humber Institute of Technology and one of only 12 such institutes across the country. The new facility at East Riding College is...