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Outdoor space at West Nottinghamshire College’s Derby Road campus, Mansfield, is being prepared for bearing fruit and vegetables thanks to a burgeoning horticultural project. Foundation studies learners will be getting…
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A new chapter in automation and robotics technology has been showcased by West Nottinghamshire College – highlighting the breadth of new jobs that are being created in the sector. The…
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An open evening dedicated to apprenticeships is taking place at West Nottinghamshire College next month. On Thursday, 3 March, people can discover more about the kind of apprenticeships which are…
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Experts in the creative arts industries will be sharing their knowledge and expertise at a day of talks and seminars at West Nottinghamshire College’s fifth Create Expo extravaganza. On Friday,…
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A partnership between West Nottinghamshire College and Saga will be starting at the end of February – helping adult employment opportunities blossom in the customer service and call service industry.…
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Meetings with celebrity stylists, a visit to an Army Reserve base and an introduction to sports psychology were just some of the activities during a curriculum industry week at West…
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This week (7-13 February 2022) is National Apprenticeship Week – a country-wide celebration of the benefits and opportunities that apprenticeships bring to individuals and businesses. The annual campaign highlights how…
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This week (7-13 February 2022) is National Apprenticeship Week – a country-wide celebration of the benefits and opportunities that apprenticeships bring to individuals and businesses. The annual campaign highlights how…
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A week of hands-on activities is coming to West Nottinghamshire College during the February half-term, giving young people a taste of life on a further education programme. Free college taster…
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Hospitality and supervision students at West Nottinghamshire College have been perfecting their drinks-making skills as they compete in the local heats of a national competition next week. Students on the…
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West Nottinghamshire College’s A-Level students had the chance to discuss where they would like to see funding allocated in their communities with a panel of key stakeholders from Mansfield and…
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Hip hop dance moves, using the voice, and the art of stage combat were just some of the skills practised by aspiring performers at West Nottinghamshire College. As part of…
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Young entrepreneurs spoke of their business success at West Nottinghamshire College following almost two years of trading in fledgling businesses. Learning companies spanning the range of curriculum areas at the…
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The very best of new skills and talents have had the spotlight on them in a trio of gritty and lively performances thanks to West Nottinghamshire College’s acting and musical…
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More than 1,300 students from West Nottinghamshire College have been learning about one of the world’s most harrowing events in modern history and paid tribute to its millions of victims.…
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Pampering and prizewinning to raise cash for a hospice was in abundance at West Nottinghamshire College’s Revive salon, as staff and students held their Christmas charity fundraising day. The doors…
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Rosy cheeks, bobble hats and flashes of red and green were seen along the corridors at West Nottinghamshire College as a promise to students came true. Staff from the health…
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More than a dozen charities are set to benefit from the funds raised at West Nottinghamshire College’s Christmas market. Organised by early years and health and social care students, the…
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Life on the inside and the range of careers within the prison and probation service has been explored by students at West Nottinghamshire College. Uniformed protective services students welcomed Nottingham…
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Adults who are looking to eventually study at university are being invited to attend an event at West Nottinghamshire College where they can meet former Access to University students. The…
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Groups of students at West Nottinghamshire College have celebrated their efforts at becoming active and responsible citizens through a once-in-a-lifetime national youth project. More than 30 learners who study on…
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Discovering what audiences want to watch on television was the matter in hand for media students at West Nottinghamshire College – and they got an expert researcher to help them.…
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Improving customer service and finance skills while serving-up some early festive joy has been the theme for foundation studies learners at West Nottinghamshire College. That’s because they’ve been busy selling…
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University-level students at West Nottinghamshire College have donned their caps and gowns for two graduation ceremonies at the college’s Derby Road campus. More than 270 students graduated from Higher Education…
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The breadth of career opportunities and training with Nottinghamshire Police has been showcased to students at West Nottinghamshire College. Students from the uniformed protective services and A-Levels curriculum joined Nottinghamshire…
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There has been plenty of fun and fundraising at West Nottinghamshire College as staff and students have done their bit for BBC’s Children In Need. Pudsey Bear was run off…
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Discussions around healthcare, youth services and how people can become more active citizens of the town were just some of the topics posed by students from West Nottinghamshire College to…
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West Nottinghamshire College hosted a Remembrance Day service with a difference as they held the first formal parade, organised by the uniformed protective services (UPS) curriculum. Almost 90 students who…
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From mountaineering to marketeering – that was what film and TV students at West Nottinghamshire College discovered from their latest guest’s adventures during an interview in the college’s TV studios.…
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Strength was the topic of discussion amongst sports students at West Nottinghamshire College as private gym owners from Fortis Fitness shared their story of success. Emma Richardson and Dan Plant,…
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Students and staff from West Nottinghamshire College have been celebrating Black History Month, through a range of multicultural experience events which took place at each campus throughout the week. People…
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West Nottinghamshire College is calling all talented, passionate teachers, assessors, trainers or individuals with industry knowledge and experience of the construction sector to a careers event in November. The event…
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Another event is coming to West Nottinghamshire College, Mansfield, to give people of all ages a chance to find out more about the range of courses available at the college.…
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A-Level students at Mansfield and Ashfield Sixth Form College in Mansfield have posed educational policy questions to a panel of local decision-makers. The sixth-form college which is part of West…
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Health and social care students at West Nottinghamshire College, Mansfield, have given a national charity a boost with their biscuit and buns. On Macmillan Cancer Support’s well-known World’s Biggest Coffee…
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Students who are learning the art of restaurant hospitality put their advancing skills to the test in West Nottinghamshire College’s Refined eaterie in Mansfield. Learners on the Level 3 Advanced…
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A weekend event is coming to West Nottinghamshire College to give school-leavers a chance to find out more about life and studies at the college. On Saturday 2 October, the…
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Catering and hospitality students brought colour, flavour and flair to an afternoon tea challenge at West Nottinghamshire College’s Refined restaurant in Mansfield. As part of their induction process, students who…
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As a new academic year dawned, students at West Nottinghamshire College, Mansfield, were welcomed back to their studies with a fun-packed welcome week. A huge range of activities, games and…
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West Nottinghamshire College’s newly opened sixth form college will be staging an open day later this month for those considering A Levels as their next study option. The Mansfield and…
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West Nottinghamshire College’s newly opened sixth form college will be staging an open day later this month for those considering A Levels as their next study option. The Mansfield and…
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A brewery in Cyprus is raising a glass of beer and cheer to West Nottinghamshire College’s creative media and game students’ design skills. As part of the creative arts team’s…
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West Nottinghamshire College has been selected, along with other UK colleges, to be part of the government’s new Strategic Development Fund pilot. The Department for Education has revealed the pilot…
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West Nottinghamshire College’s painting and decorating department has received a donation towards equipment and supplies thanks to a Nottingham-based decorating company. Tom McGovern, owner of TJ McGovern Painting Contractors, visited…
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GCSE students at West Nottinghamshire College are celebrating today, after achieving the qualifications that "open doors into further study and employment" against the backdrop of another Covid-hit year. National GCSE…
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A-level students at West Nottinghamshire College have been praised by principal and chief executive Andrew Cropley for achieving outstanding results and overcoming everything the pandemic threw at them during two…
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Staff at West Nottinghamshire College were put through their fitness paces by sport and exercise science students at an energetic 'boot camp'. Learners on the Level 3 National Foundation Diploma…
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The Mansfield Townscape Heritage Project (MTHP), which focuses on Victorian and Georgian buildings in a well-known conservation area and historical shopping street, has been brought to life thanks to students…
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A six-course spectacular was served up to family and friends of hospitality and catering students at West Nottinghamshire College, Mansfield, to celebrate the students’ graduation. Courtesy of four chefs on…
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Health and social care students from West Nottinghamshire College were treated to a tour of Nottingham Trent University’s healthcare study facilities at its Mansfield-based campus. Before the end of the…
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A Derby County Football Club player has congratulated sport diploma students for their year of success at West Nottinghamshire College. Lee Buchanan, left back player for the first team, joined…
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A West Nottinghamshire College tutor described as being “truly exceptional in her dedication and care for students” has been commended in this year’s Pearson National Teaching Awards. Travel and tourism…
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With up to 12 million tonnes of plastic ending up in our oceans each year, students from West Nottinghamshire College, Mansfield, are aiming to get the message of cutting out…
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Students and apprentices at West Nottinghamshire College, Mansfield, have been applauded for their “resilience, determination, creativity and hard work” after coming through another academic year disrupted by the pandemic. In…
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Childcare students from West Nottinghamshire College, Mansfield, got off to a sunny start with a fundraising walk for a national charity. As part of their learning company’s mission, Level 2…
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Health and social care students at West Nottinghamshire College, Mansfield, have been getting an insight into the variety of jobs and training offered in the sector thanks to a tailored…
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Travel and tourism students at West Nottinghamshire College, Mansfield, have organised a trip to America for their end-of-year class celebration. Their journey was short though as this was an American-themed event…
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People can find out all they need to know about the range of courses, apprenticeships and facilities at West Nottinghamshire College as it holds its summer open day online next…
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Business studies, computer science and accountancy students at West Nottinghamshire College, Mansfield, have been applauded by their tutors, friends, parents, and principal and chief executive Andrew Cropley at their annual…
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Travel and tourism students from West Nottinghamshire College put on a double bill of fun in the college’s Create Theatre, Mansfield, while raising money for a local bereavement centre. As…
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Avid video gamers at West Nottinghamshire College are harnessing their gaming skills to prepare for the jobs market – hoping to turn their hobby into dream careers. Computer science students…
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Business students at West Nottinghamshire College have taken part in the country’s first 5G business challenge, with the results showcased at a recent global 5G industry event. Despite students not…
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Knocking the heads off celebrities such as Khloe Kardashian, media personality Katie Hopkins and Boris Johnson was enjoyed by students on West Nottinghamshire College’s fields. It was just one of…
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Three students have put West Nottinghamshire College in second place in the AoC Sport FIFA 21 Cup, without any injuries or even getting mud on their boots. That’s because the…
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The grisly discovery of a body on West Nottinghamshire College’s field saw forensic teams in action gathering evidence for the police. But this was no ordinary forensic team, and no…
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Bringing the ancient tale of Robin Hood and Sherwood Forest up-to-date with the latest 5G technologies was one of the challenges lined up for computer science students during their industry…
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Hospitality and catering students at West Nottinghamshire College are raising their mocktail glasses in celebration after discovering they’re through to the heats of a prestigious national competition. Once again, the…
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A new partnership between Vision West Nottinghamshire College and the charity Building Heroes is helping veterans and Service leavers in the East Midlands build a new career in construction. The…
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Meals on wheels has a whole new meaning for catering and hospitality students at West Nottinghamshire College thanks to an innovative project involving learning from home. Catering staff at the…
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Beauty therapy students from West Nottinghamshire College, Mansfield, discovered more about alternative therapies and Chinese medicine from a practitioner who has treated many well-known celebrities through her beauty and wellness…
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As National Careers Week (NCW) launched, the importance of future careers and training with advice from some well-known figures was on the agenda for students at West Nottinghamshire College. As…
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Travel and tourism students from West Nottinghamshire College have been on a very important journey over the last few weeks. Despite not being allowed to leave their home work stations,…
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When most students have finished their online studies they’re relaxing and winding down, but not West Nottinghamshire College’s performing arts student Lydia Allen. The 17-year-old, from Clowne, is filling her…
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A musical theatre student from West Nottinghamshire College is excited to be heading to Liverpool to tread the boards at a prestigious training academy. Tiana Harrison, from Shirebrook, will be…
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This week is National Apprenticeship Week (8-14 February), run by the National Apprenticeship Service to celebrate the positive impact that apprenticeships can have on developing individuals, businesses and the wider…
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This week is National Apprenticeship Week (8-14 February), run by the National Apprenticeship Service to celebrate the positive impact that apprenticeships can have on developing individuals, businesses and the wider…
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From international athletes to sports and neuroscientists, top film stunt performers and gym owners - these were the online guests during West Nottinghamshire College’s sports students’ industry week. Level 1,…
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Students who are choosing to study A-levels at West Nottinghamshire College, Mansfield, are set to move into a newly refurbished campus from September 2021. Thanks to almost £500,000 of funding,…
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A London barber who creates cuts and fades for celebrities was just one of the online guests giving West Nottinghamshire College students business advice and guidance during the hair and…
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A West Nottinghamshire College tutor who went from rock bottom to feeling “so incredibly proud” is inspiring others in the community to use education to change and succeed. Liz Walsh,…
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Students at West Nottinghamshire College’s Derby Road campus in Mansfield rolled up their sleeves and helped lay down new roots in a tree planting mission. During National Tree Week more…
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Sports students from West Nottinghamshire College, Mansfield, gained industry knowledge and expert advice through a trans-Atlantic seminar last week. The Future of Fitness online conference saw students join in with…
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Media students from West Nottinghamshire College have played a key role in highlighting ambitious plans for redeveloping Mansfield district. The Making Mansfield Place Board has recently outlined plans for how…
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Motor vehicle engineering students are revved-up and ready to roll out a new business venture at West Nottinghamshire College’s Engineering Innovation Centre in Sutton. Students on the Level 2 Diploma…
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A former West Nottinghamshire College engineering student-turned-tutor is bringing a specialist course for ladies only to its Sutton campus. The Introduction to Motor Vehicle Maintenance, which starts on Wednesday, 11th…
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A-Level politics students from Mansfield's West Nottinghamshire College polished their interviewing skills when they invited the town's MP, Ben Bradley, into their class. Each student interviewed Ben on any subject…
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Diners visiting West Nottinghamshire College’s fine dining restaurant are being urged to buy a portion of ‘invisible chips’ to help support those working in the hospitality sector. The Refined fine…
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Health and social care students at West Nottinghamshire College, Mansfield, have been creating ways to support the more vulnerable members of their community. Students on the Level 1 Award in…
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Work is to begin on a new automation and robotics training centre at West Nottinghamshire College, Sutton, thanks to a £670,000 boost from Local Enterprise Partnership D2N2. The centre, costing…
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It was the last act for a West Nottinghamshire College performing arts teacher’s long hair when he faced the chop for charity. Simon Watt, programme area leader and tutor in…
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Students on catering and hospitality courses at West Nottinghamshire College, Mansfield, began their new start at college with a sparkling twist. The COVID Compliant Cocktail Challenges were organised for the…
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The Secretary of State for Education, Gavin Williamson, has praised the progress of West Nottinghamshire College, Mansfield. He was responding in Parliament after Mansfield MP Ben Bradley raised his concerns…
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Students at West Nottinghamshire College, Mansfield, have collected their “hard-earned” GCSE results, earning congratulations for their achievements from the principal. On national GCSE results day (Thursday, 20 August) the college…
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Students at West Nottinghamshire College have been praised for achieving their qualifications in 'this most extraordinary of years' after collecting their eagerly-anticipated A-level results today (Thursday, 13 August). Speaking on…
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Students at West Nottinghamshire College became writers and editors of their own magazine during the country’s lockdown, earning them high praise from the principal. Production of a 28-page magazine called…
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The Mayor of Mansfield, Andy Abrahams, has welcomed a £580,000 investment from the D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership towards a new health care training facility offering degree courses at Vision West…
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West Nottinghamshire College principal and chief executive Andrew Cropley has paid tribute to students and apprentices as the academic year draws to a close – praising their endeavours in their…
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A national awards ceremony hosted online has seen a West Nottinghamshire College construction student scoop a silver award for her endeavours and commitment to her course. Eighteen-year-old Georgia Thompson-Nicolls’ hard…
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Changes to our jobs, studies, daily routines and family life has affected us all during ‘lockdown’. But for one group of students from West Nottinghamshire College, Life in Lockdown has…
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A film school that promotes excellence in digital film-making has ranked West Nottinghamshire College’s online training videos the number one channel for learning LightWave 3D. The Hawaii Film School recently…
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An opportunity for adults in the Mansfield and Ashfield areas to learn for free has arisen thanks to West Nottinghamshire College’s online short courses. The programmes, aimed at people aged…
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Getting creative in the great outdoors has been a firm favourite of students from West Nottinghamshire College – and this time they’ve been creating ‘insect hotels’ in their gardens. Following…
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West Nottinghamshire College is supporting a major effort to produce one-million protective visors each month to safeguard front-line health and care workers in the fight against coronavirus. Since early May…
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We all feel like we’re living in a different world right now, but students from Mansfield's West Nottinghamshire College recently took this to another level with their specialist artistry. Using…
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Students get physical in national sporting challenge Challenges in basketball, rugby, table tennis, hockey and much more were undertaken by West Nottinghamshire College students in a national sporting lockdown challenge.…
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West Nottinghamshire College make-up artists have transported family members a hundred years back in time to create show-stopping looks, which is all part of their online practical studies. Learners on…
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Turning raw ingredients into gastronomic delights was a challenge for professional cookery students who swapped the catering facilities at West Nottinghamshire College for their home kitchens. And serving their delicious…
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Online learning is proving to be a big hit with students from West Nottinghamshire College, Mansfield, who are getting creative with their practical work and sharing it with fellow students…
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A former art and design student from Mansfield's West Nottinghamshire College has taken her skills far and wide during lockdown, while saluting one of the nation’s heroes – Captain Tom…
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Innovation in 3D printing and concern for healthcare workers on the front line is behind a production line of vital equipment, inspired by West Nottinghamshire College. A team of 11…
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A Newstead-based life coach has been lending her skills to students from West Nottinghamshire College, to help with motivation and emotional and spiritual wellbeing during these uncertain times. Transformation coach…
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An environmental campaign has been given a boost at West Nottinghamshire College as students have planted new trees at the Derby Road campus in Mansfield. The ‘My World, My Home’…
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Student mechanics at West Nottinghamshire College have expressed their pride having seen refurbished ambulances which they have worked on, make it on a mission to The Gambia. Back in 2017,…
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Staff and students in the hospitality team are toasting a student’s national competition success with an Irish coffee with a twist. Level 3 Hospitality, Supervision and Leadership student Patrick Murray…
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Principals from two colleges almost 3,000 miles apart have met to look at the different styles of education curriculums, administration and management between the UK and Estonia. West Nottinghamshire College…
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A highly-experienced educationalist and former senior Ofsted inspector has spoken of his ambitions for West Nottinghamshire College after becoming the final addition to its new-look senior leadership team. Matt Vaughan…
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An insight into hairstyles created for top fashion houses as well as scooping prestigious national awards was the topic of discussion for hairdressing students at West Nottinghamshire College, Mansfield. Level…
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Kind-hearted students and staff at West Nottinghamshire College have donated a host of sleeping bags and waterproof rucksacks to the homeless, to help them keep warm and dry this winter.…
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Trainee painters and decorators are set to excel through a new training academy, Bell Decorating Academy, based at West Nottinghamshire College. The new academy between Bell Group and the college…
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Hundreds of staff and students attended an Armistice Day service on Mondayat West Nottinghamshire College’s Derby Road campus in Mansfield. Principal and chief executive Andrew Cropley opened the ceremony, welcoming…
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