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Student projects in the spotlight with Educate North Awards 2023 shortlisting

29.03.23

Two performing arts and music projects led by Sheffield College students have been shortlisted for a regional award.

Courses in Animal Care that'll guide you to your perfect career

23.03.23

If you’re an animal lover and have an interest in learning about domestic, exotic and farm animals, pursuing a career and studying a course in animal care is a great route to take. Animal careers are exciting and incredibly fulfilling as you will be responsible for both looking after the well-being of animals and preserving animal welfare. Plus, there are an endless amount of career options available, almost as wide as the animal kingdom itself! Whether you’re looking to become the next David Attenborough, want to work in animal rescue, or see a future in farming, we have plenty of different study programmes available that will prepare you for your dream career:

British Science Week - How a University Level Programme can help you break into a STEM career

15.03.23

Traditionally science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) are industries surrounded by long-standing stereotypes, which continue to damage the potential workforce of these industries. As part of British Science Week, we are #SmashingStereotypes with the aim of encouraging more people, from all backgrounds, to see themselves as scientists.

Mind the Skills Gap: Securing the future of the next generation

15.03.23

Ahead of the Spring Budget, Angela Foulkes, Chief Executive and Principal, The Sheffield College, outlines what the further education sector needs.

British Science Week - Smashing Stereotypes

14.03.23

If you were asked to draw a scientist, most people would draw a stereotypical eccentric male with crazy hair and long white lab coat. But that's not what scientists look like. We’re going to smash those stereotypes and show you that science is everywhere and a potential career for everyone!

5 Careers We Can Help You Achieve - National Careers Week 2023

08.03.23

At The Sheffield College, we have the qualifications to help you get you the careers you've been dreaming of since you were young. All you need to bring is the hard work! Check out these 5 you can achieve by starting your career journey with us.

The top five greatest children’s books ranked by our students

02.03.23

To celebrate World Book Day, our childcare and education students rounded up some of their all-time favourites with a handy guide to some of the best children’s books. They have provided us with an overview of each book and a quote as to why they love it so much! Read on to find out which classics made the cut:

College chief backs Mind the Skills Gap campaign calls for budget funding

01.03.23

The Sheffield College’s chief has urged Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to increase funding for technical and vocational education in the upcoming spring statement.

What to do if you missed the UCAS application deadline

20.02.23

If you want to apply for a university level programme but haven’t yet submitted an application through UCAS, don’t panic! You can still apply for one of our degree-level qualifications starting this September. Keep reading to find out how to apply.

Five Myths About Studying Engineering

15.02.23

Engineering is a subject burdened with a number of myths and outdated clichés which have prevented perfectly suitable young people from following a career in this exciting and diverse industry. Keep on reading to see us debunk five of the most common myths surrounding Engineering.