Distance learning: Something wiki this way comes
Published: 04 October 2007
Sue Dutton: 'Colleges recognise they are a vital polymer of the social glue'
Published: 04 October 2007
When the Commission for Integration and Cohesion produced its final report on local diversity in June 2007 it wanted to redefine just what made a community cohesive. This new interpretation includes a shared sense of collective contribution, positive relationships between people – be it in the workplace, college or high street – a strong trust in local institutions and similar opportunities for people from different ethnic, social and economic backgrounds.
Positive steps for those in need
Published: 04 October 2007
Like to be beside the seaside? Then check out Cornwall College
Published: 06 September 2007
Further education: should students be forced to stay on?
Published: 02 August 2007
Home learning: Courses that fit around your life
Published: 28 June 2007
Successful enterprise is likely to rely on innovation as much as invention
Published: 28 June 2007
Earlier this month, the Association of Colleges presented its Gold Awards, which recognise the achievements of successful alumni and the significant influence their time in colleges had on their careers. Paul Walsh, the chairman of drinks multinational Diageo, was among the recipients. He took great pleasure in accepting the accolade and said that his studies at Oldham College instilled a tenacity that has "stood him in good stead". The college opened his eyes to business and, in so doing, "to a world of possibilities".
Glittering Alumni: Hazel Blears, Eccles Sixth Form College
Published: 28 June 2007
Musicians take note: FE colleges are ideal for budding artists
Published: 28 June 2007
It's well known to their fans that the Arctic Monkeys studied music at Barnsley College, a fact that no doubt helps attract budding musicians to the college. Leeds College of Technology also celebrates a famous name, albeit an older one. They revealed a plaque this year to mark the fact that Pink Floyd's Syd Barrett wrote the hit "See Emily Play" on site after playing a gig there in April 1967.
Colleges join forces with local businesses to offer tailored training schemes
Published: 28 June 2007
At a local level, most colleges are known, understood and appreciated for their delivery of education to both young people and adults. What's less well known is how today's colleges are playing a much more proactive role within their local business community. Their services now stretch beyond the supply of training to encompass new business incubation, advice networks, on-site specialist skills analysis and much more.
How residential colleges are helping transform adult learning
Published: 07 June 2007
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