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Pilot school bags a BA training agreement Image

Pilot school bags a BA training agreement

Whitetail Recruitment scheme seeks high-flyers for BA.

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SGS College apprenticeship vacancies

SGS College currently has 7 apprenticeships available in Gloucestershire.

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RAU welcomes delegation from Emirate of Sharjah following partnership

A high-level delegation from the Emirate of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates has spent time visiting Cirencester’s RAU this week.

Gloucestershire MP calls for apprenticeship changes Image

Gloucestershire MP calls for apprenticeship changes

Siobhan Baillie, MP for Stroud, has called for improvements to the apprenticeship levy in the House of Commons.

RAU enters into partnership with London university Image

RAU enters into partnership with London university

Cirencester's RAU and Royal Holloway, University of London are to collaborate on science and agricultural research projects.

Gloucester company hosts schools for climate event Image

Gloucester company hosts schools for climate event

Gloucester-based Benefact Group welcomed schools to a special climate action event earlier this month.

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Scheme to gives pupils the strongest start in life

Staff and pupils in Gloucester are backing a £5 million scheme aimed at giving youngsters a fulfilling future.

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Football education scholarship

It’s not too late for students in years 10 and 11 to register for a taster session with Cheltenham Town FC.

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College students experiment with sleep deprivation

Cirencester College students conducted a sleep deprivation test recently.

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NHS hails success of university’s nursing programme

University of Gloucestershire and NHS Gloucestershire have reported the success of the Nursing Associates programme in the county.

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College launches fine art HNC

Gloucestershire College (GC) is launching a two-year fine art HNC course.

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University students shaping sustainability learning

University of Gloucestershire has developed an innovative blueprint to set quality standards in sustainability learning.

Inspiring the Forest Highlighting career opportunities for young people Image

Inspiring the Forest Highlighting career opportunities for young people

Nearly 750 students from five Forest of Dean schools had the opportunity to learn more about careers on their doorstep last week.

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University basketball study aims to make sport safer

University of Gloucestershire is collaborating with Basketball England to conduct research into injuries sustained by basketball players.

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Call for apprenticeship overhaul

The apprenticeships funding system is simply too complicated. And companies often just give up trying to find their way through to employ a young apprentice.

Working parents to benefit from childcare boost  Image

Working parents to benefit from childcare boost

Low-earning parents on Universal Credit are set to benefit from up to a £522 monthly boost to cover childcare costs.

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Recognition for college social mobility work

Cirencester College has been named as the runner-up in the Sixth Form College Association award for social mobility.

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Trade body calls for apprenticeship levy review

A Gloucester businessman has backed calls for a review of the apprenticeship levy.

Women in Engineering Day: New Gloucestershire College lecturer Image

Women in Engineering Day: New Gloucestershire College lecturer

On International Women in Engineering Day today (June 23), Gloucestershire College is welcoming a new engineering lecturer.

Cheltenham kids’ club could return with help from PCC’s fund Image

Cheltenham kids’ club could return with help from PCC’s fund

The loss of a kids’ club was an unfortunate pandemic side effect for one Cheltenham community.

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Pupils are ‘ill prepared for work’

School pupils aren’t prepared for work and the range of jobs out there, according to new research.

Hartpury Sports Business Hub partners with Sport Wales  Image

Hartpury Sports Business Hub partners with Sport Wales

Hartpury Sports Business Hub has joined forces with Sport Wales on a unique consultancy project to help nurture the growth of physical activity funding in Wales.

Inspiring the Forest launching soon! Image

Inspiring the Forest launching soon!

A ground-breaking initiative to raise young people’s aspirations in the Forest of Dean is being launched by the Forest Economic Partnership on June 30.

Adult education service in Gloucestershire praised by Ofsted Image

Adult education service in Gloucestershire praised by Ofsted

Gloucestershire County Council’s adult education service has been praised by Ofsted inspectors, who have awarded it a ‘Good’ rating.

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Hartpury students celebrate sporting success

Students from Hartpury University and Hartpury College have proved there’s more to the prestigious Sports Academy than rugby and football.

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University of Gloucestershire open days

University of Gloucestershire undergraduate open days take place later this month.

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Partnership agreement to boost employment and skills support

Gloucestershire County Council and the DWP are working together to deliver employment and skills support to people in the county.

St Edward’s reaches Education Business Awards finals  Image

St Edward’s reaches Education Business Awards finals

St Edward’s School will be represented at the prestigious Education Business Awards tomorrow (June 14).

Skills in Gloucestershire: 50/50 Challenge Image

Skills in Gloucestershire: 50/50 Challenge

Business West is working with the Government on the local skills improvement plans for Gloucestershire (LSIPs).

New University of Gloucestershire vice-chancellor appointed Image

New University of Gloucestershire vice-chancellor appointed

University of Gloucestershire has appointed Clare Marchant as its new vice-chancellor.

Cotswold company announces Baker in Training scheme Image

Cotswold company announces Baker in Training scheme

A Cotswold company has announced a new scheme to encourage more people to turn their passion for home baking into a successful career.

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Tips to help prepare for college

Making the move from school to college is a big step. Gloucestershire College has prepared some tips to help ease the transition.

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Cirencester College open evening

Cirencester College is holding an open evening on June 29.

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Stroud apprenticeship open evenings

Stroud District Council is holding two apprenticeship open evenings this month.

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Students to benefit from new collaboration with events giant

University of Gloucestershire and Festival Republic are collaborating on a new initiative, providing paid internships and work placement opportunities.

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College football team are champions

Cirencester College Girls Football Academy have been crowned champions of their college league.

University top in South West for graduate outcomes  Image

University top in South West for graduate outcomes

Ninety-six per cent of graduates from University of Gloucestershire are employed or undertaking further study, according to a new survey.

Hartpury unveils game-changing Digital Studio for agri-tech innovation Image

Hartpury unveils game-changing Digital Studio for agri-tech innovation

Hartpury University and Hartpury College has launched its Digital Studio, setting a new standard for agri-tech innovation in Gloucestershire.

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‘AI should be part of teacher training courses’

Understanding AI should be part of teacher training courses and headteachers' leadership qualifications, a professional body has recommended.

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Saving money as a student

Gloucestershire College has put together some tips to help students make ends meet.

Chris Boardman MBE visits Five Acres to view Levelling Up plans Image

Chris Boardman MBE visits Five Acres to view Levelling Up plans

Chris Boardman MBE recently visited Five Acres in Berry Hill to view and discuss the regeneration of the site.

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