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Apprentice accountant Mujahid Khan tipped to go far after excelling and being nominated for an award
5+ hour, 11+ min ago (402+ words) An apprentice accountant at Kirklees College has big hopes for the future after being nominated for an award at the West Yorkshire Apprentice Awards. Mujahid Khan, a Level 4 Professional Accounting apprentice, has made exceptional progress at Kirklees College and at…...
Youngsters at Nields Academy name 137-tonne crane used on Slaithwaite Reservoir upgrade project
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (785+ words) Youngsters from a Slaithwaite school have named a giant crane that's working on a reservoir upgrade project. Children from Nields Academy's Eco Council visited the Slaithwaite Reservoir project to officially name Niel, which is short for "Niel the Nields Crane....
Baker Georgia Hillaire cooks up a treat to say 'thank you' to school staff for all that they do
1+ week, 3+ day ago (497+ words) A Huddersfield baker has been overwhelmed by the response to a community giveaway created to recognise school staff, after hundreds of parents nominated and voted for schools across the area to receive a sweet treat delivery. Georgia Hillaire, founder of…...
Students at Kirklees College grow in skills and confidence through inspiring community garden project
2+ week, 6+ hour ago (160+ words) Students at Kirklees College in Huddersfield have been growing food for the local community through an inspiring gardening project. The Skills for Work and Life students have been growing produce such as courgettes, pumpkins, potatoes, beetroots and herbs in a…...
Huddersfield Grammar School students deliver more than 400 care packages for people in need
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (440+ words) Pupils at Huddersfield Grammar School have delivered more than 400 care packages and hot meals to support hundreds of vulnerable individuals across the town. Year 9 children, aged 13 and 14, have spearheaded a school-wide drive to support the Teams4 U Shoebox Appeal and Huddersfield…...
First look inside University of Huddersfield's historic Ramsden Building after "10 million restoration
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (525+ words) The grade II-listed Ramsden Building in Queensgate " part of the University of Huddersfield " has just undergone a "10 million restoration. The building, originally Huddersfield Technical School and Mechanics" Institute, was opened on July 7 1883 by the Duke of Somerset, father-in-law of Sir…...
Kirklees College creative media student goes behind the camera on set with Film Buddy Online
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (228+ words) A Kirklees College Creative Media student recently experienced the hustle and bustle of a professional film shoot. Alero Megbele went behind the camera on set with renowned local director Lee D Barnes and Ben Sweet from Film Buddy Online. The…...
Harold Wilson Lecture: Lord Blunkett on the importance of higher education and the challenge of Artificial Intelligence
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (730+ words) Veteran politician Lord David Blunkett spoke about the importance of Higher Education, adapting to the age of AI and the current political landscape in a wide-ranging lecture given at the University of Huddersfield. Lord Blunkett, former Secretary of State for…...
Huddersfield's new library hub: a Q&A with Becky Long of Kirklees Libraries on why it's going to be great
3+ mon, 2+ day ago (663+ words) With Huddersfield's new library hub set to open this summer, we sat down with BECKY LONG, assistant area manager at Kirklees Libraries, to chat about what people can expect from the new space. When does the new library hub open…...
Kirklees College students tell of the impact of a career-enhancing work or industry placement
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (232+ words) As part of Colleges Week 2026, Kirklees College is celebrating the students who are improving their vocational skills, building confidence and working towards their futures. In addition to the skills they develop in the classroom, many Kirklees College students also benefit…...