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Wakefield College’s Access to Higher Education courses open for 2019
Thursday, 05 September, 2019
Wakefield College’s Access to Higher Education courses are enrolling again for another academic year for adults wishing to gain a degree and change career.
For the past 30 years, Access to Higher Education courses have prepared people in the UK without traditional qualifications for study at university. Wakefield College’s specialist Access to Higher Education courses provide…
Wakefield College signs up to the AOC Mental Health and Wellbeing Charter
Thursday, 05 September, 2019
Wakefield College has reaffirmed its commitment to staff and students by signing up to a brand new national mental health and wellbeing charter - created by the Association of Colleges in conjunction with mental health experts.
New sculpture unveiled in Wakefield
Tuesday, 18 June, 2019
A stunning new sculpture by an international artist has been installed in Wakefield city centre.
College Student makes debut
Thursday, 06 June, 2019
Wakefield College Sport Level 3 student Jack Croft was selected to make his debut for Wakefield Trinity’s First Team the other week against St Helens in the Challenge Cup Quarter Finals.
College trio selected for rugby ‘Yorkshire Academy of Origin’
Friday, 17 May, 2019
Three Wakefield College students and Rugby League Development athletes have been selected to play in the inaugural Academy of Origin Series for Yorkshire v Lancashire.
Summer Season kicks off at Mechanics' Performing Arts
Friday, 10 May, 2019
Wednesday's opening night performance of We Will Rock You kicked off the summer season in style over at Mechanics' Performing Arts.
FLEX support local charity with huge donation
Thursday, 09 May, 2019
FLEX students have shown tremendous support for local charity City of Sanctuary with a huge donation of items.
Public access defibrillators to save lives
Friday, 03 May, 2019
Staff, students and members of the public in and around Wakefield College’s Castleford and City Campuses can now access lifesaving defibrillators following the recent installation of the devices.