
South West Apprenticeship Company commits to ‘earn and learn’
The South West Apprenticeship Company (SWAC) has demonstrated its commitment to developing its people by joining The 5% Club.

Apprentice finds his vocation
Apprentice chef, Oscar Balgobin, found the career he loves thanks to a happy accident.

Kier launches digital apprenticeship to boost data skills
Kier has launched a new digital apprenticeship, providing colleagues across the company with vital data skills.

University paramedic consulted by TV soap
A University of Gloucestershire lecturer has been consulted by the makers of Coronation Street, to ensure scenes are as true to life as possible.

Apprenticeship opportunities at SGS College
South Gloucestershire and Stroud (SGS) College has a number of apprenticeship vacancies available in the county now.

Teach Your Monster to break dinnertime deadlock
A brand-new game is set to help parents break the dinnertime deadlock.

Professional endorsement for degree course
Hartpury University’s BA (Hons) sports business management degree has been endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA).

Robinswood Primary achieves ‘Good’ Ofsted rating
Ofsted has highlighted significant improvements at Robinswood Primary in Gloucester, awarding it a rating of ‘Good.’

University hosts testing day for England rugby team
University of Gloucestershire hosted members of the England rugby team this week, in support of their preparations for the Rugby World Cup.

PM wants all pupils to study maths until 18
Prime minister Rishi Sunak wants all pupils to study maths until the age of 18.

Become a healthier, happier family in 2023
Free courses to support families to live healthier lifestyles are starting in Gloucester and the Forest of Dean this month.

Apprenticeship open evening
Cheltenham-based Kohler Mira is holding an apprenticeship open evening later this month.

England call-up for Hartpury alumni
A former Hartpury University and Hartpury College student has been named in the England netball squad.

College celebrates outstanding student achievement
Cirencester College held its annual awards ceremony to celebrate outstanding individual student achievement this week.

Gloucestershire pupils faced with maths greatest unsolved problems
The topic featured as part of the 11th Annual Gloucestershire Schools' Christmas Lectures

St James’s Place to train people with disabilities
Cirencester-based St James’s Place (SJP) has launched a new initiative to train people with disabilities.

Study for PhD in cyber security
PhDs in cyber security are available at a local university, certified by Cheltenham-based NCSC.

Schoolkids try to crack GCHQ Christmas code
Cheltenham-based intelligence agency, GCHQ, is putting schoolchildren to the test with its Christmas puzzle.

Media stars appointed to mentor journalism students
Leading names from the media industry will share their expertise and experience with the next generation of journalists.

Gloucestershire schools triumph in rankings
Gloucestershire schools once again feature highly in the annual Sunday Times guide to schools.

Renishaw helps to educate girls on cyber security
Gloucestershire-based global engineering technologies company, Renishaw, recently took part in the EmPowerCyber event.

New partnership will prepare students for career in virtual production
University of Gloucestershire is collaborating with a leading virtual production platform to provide students with access to the latest technological innovation.

New app will enable public to support research around plastic waste in soils
Researchers at University of Gloucestershire have helped to devise a new app.

Gloucestershire school leavers apprenticeship programme
Applications for St James’s Place Cirencester 2023 Apprenticeship Programme are now open.

Teaching Primary Food and Nutrition
The British Nutrition Foundation has launched a professional development programme for primary teachers and teaching assistants.

School gets grant to improve facilities and access for local communities
Belmont School has carried out £68k improvements to its facilities, thanks to community capital grant funding from Cheltenham Borough Council.

Stroud school recognised by European school programme
Stroud High School has been awarded for completing the Europe-wide EPAS educational programme.

St James’s Place apprenticeship open evening
St James’s Place in Cirencester is holding an apprenticeship open evening for sixth formers and college students.

Hartpury CEO supports Gloucester charity
Local school children and volunteers at Gloucester’s St James City Farm were treated to an equestrian demonstration from Professor Andy Collop of Hartpury University and Hartpury College.

Schools celebrate OFSTED success
Two county schools are celebrating after receiving ‘Good’ ratings from Ofsted.

Can you help Gloucestershire school?
Chosen Hill School in Churchdown is looking for local people to help students practise their interview skills.

Ribston 6th form open evening
Ribston Hall High School in Gloucester is inviting all year 11 students to find out about its sixth form offering.

Graduation ceremonies celebrate success of University of Gloucestershire students
The achievements of thousands of graduates are being celebrated at University of Gloucestershire’s 2022 graduation ceremonies this week.

RAU researchers among best in the world
Two researchers from Cirencester’s Royal Agricultural University (RAU) have been ranked at the very top of their profession.

Car dealer seeking 400 new apprentices
Car dealership Arnold Clark has started its search for 400 new apprentices for 2023.

Apprenticeship vacancies closing soon!
Gloucestershire College has a range of apprenticeship vacancies closing soon.

Princess Anne celebrates RDA with Hartpury visit
HRH The Princess Royal joined Maisemore Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) volunteers and invited guests at Hartpury University and Hartpury College staff to celebrate its 50th anniversary.

All primary school children to get flu vaccine
All children from reception to year 6 are set to be offered a flu vaccine before Christmas.

Clothes help to get a job in Stroud
Stroud District Council has joined forces with Stroud Library to launch a pilot scheme to help people look smart at job interviews and get into employment.

Hydro apprentice is rising star
An apprentice working for Hydro has won an award at the Manufacturing Awards 2022.

KFC pledges to employ underprivileged young people
A third of all new hires at KFC in the UK will be young people from disadvantaged backgrounds by 2030.
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