Asfa Sohail, Principal of Lewisham College talks about the role of colleges and the important part they play in supporting the lives of those in their local community. Colleges Week is always a positive platform for the further education sector and its stakeholders. A chance to come together to really champion all of the fantastic
Read moreBy Jon Ridley, Vice Principal (Newcastle College) and Executive Director HE (NCG) and Andrew Esson, Director of Industrial Strategy (Newcastle College) When you think of ‘innovation’ and ‘designing the future’, a further education college may not be the first thing that springs to mind. So, it may come as a surprise to find out that
Read moreBy Alan Goundry – Head of Energy at Newcastle College. Earlier this month, the Prime Minister announced a plan to make substantial investment in clean energy and an aim to power all UK homes by wind energy by 2030, putting a green recovery at the heart of the government’s post-coronavirus economic strategy. As Head of Energy
Read moreScott Bullock of Newcastle College talks about the impact of colleges and employers working together on local communities and economies. Working in the FE sector, I have always been passionate about the difference that good education and skills training can make. I have seen first-hand the impact that colleges can have on individuals, on businesses
Read moreNCG today responded to the Prime Minister’s speech on skills. Liz Bromley, CEO of NCG commented: “NCG welcomes the Prime Minister’s focus on skills and the role which FE can play in levelling up our country. For too long colleges have been the forgotten middle child of education. Today’s announcement links clearly to our own
Read moreLike the whole country, NCG has experienced one of the most challenging and strange times in our history. Firstly, on behalf of the NCG executive and all our governors, please let me express my sincere and heartfelt thanks to all of our colleagues for the dedication and resilience they have shown during this time. I am also grateful
Read moreNCG and all its constituent colleges are committed to ensuring that our students, our staff and all of our stakeholders study and work in environments that embed the principles and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion. We do not tolerate racism or discrimination in any form. Recent world events highlight the need to look even
Read moreColleagues at Kidderminster College came together on Saturday 21 September to mark the United Nations’ International Day of Peace with their MAS Lab World Peace Concert. “The international day of peace is a United Nations initiative, established in 1981 and observed globally on the 21st September. It is a shared day for all humanity
Read moreColleagues at Kidderminster College are coming together to hold the MAS Lab World Peace Day Concert on Saturday 21st September 2019. The free event, which starts at 12 noon, will feature artists, musicians, authors and speakers celebrating this year’s international day of peace. “The international day of peace is a United Nations initiative, established in
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