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Group’s careers services praised with Matrix accreditation

The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group has been awarded the Matrix standard for its Careers Guidance and Course Information services.

CorporatePeer Recognition
22 May 2025
Students Gain Hands-On Experience in Industry-Led Interface Redesign

Students partner with British Taekwondo on real-world software project

Computing & Digital Industries students from Selby College have successfully completed an industry project with British Taekwondo.

ComputingDigital Industries Student Experience
13 May 2025
Selby College students taking part in the 24-hour cyclethon with York Mix presenter Victoria Charles

Selby College students host 24-hour cyclethon for The Little Princess Trust

Students from Selby College held a 24-hour static cycle challenge to raise funds for The Little Princess Trust.

Student Experience
6 May 2025
Project SEARCH intern Linden in his Components Facilities placement at Siemens Mobility’s Goole Rail Village

SEND interns gain life-changing opportunities at Siemens Mobility

Colleagues from the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group and Siemens Mobility recently visited DFN Project SEARCH interns at their placements.

Foundation Learning Employers
30 April 2025
Dr Peter Turner with a copy of History Magazine and the One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich book

Selby College Lecturer featured in Teaching History magazine

History lecturer at Selby College, Dr Peter Turner, has been recognised nationally with the publication of his latest article in Teaching History magazine.

28 April 2025
Students taking part in upcyling workshop

Group champions sustainability through Planet Earth Games

Staff and students across the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group have been leading the way in sustainability by taking part in the Association of College’s (AoC) Planet Earth Games.

SustainabilityCorporate
22 April 2025

College wins local business award for student recruitment campaign

Selby College has been awarded the Marketing Excellence Award at the prestigious Goole & Howdenshire Business Excellence Awards 2025.

Peer RecognitionCorporate
15 April 2025
Several students on a bus in Amsterdam

Selby College students embark on a trip to Amsterdam

Social Science students from Selby College recently visited Amsterdam to explore the country’s legal system, infrastructure and culture.

Social Sciences ResidentialStudent Experience
11 April 2025
Abstract sustainability image

Digital Sustainability: Balancing innovation with responsibility

The digital age has transformed how we work, communicate and consume information, but its environmental footprint is growing.

Sustainability
20 March 2025
Students posing together at Castleford College

Give Construction a Try goes green in 2025

As the construction industry looks to adopt more sustainable practices, Give Construction a Try 2025 showcased the range of green careers available to young people across the Wakefield district.

Construction
19 March 2025
Animal Care students planting trees on the College campus

Celebrating Sustainability Week and Colleges' National Green Week 2025

The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group and its Colleges are carrying out a variety of sustainable activities to mark Sustainability Week

Animal Care SustainabilityCorporate
17 March 2025

Biffa donates kit to Castleford College’s Automotive students

Castleford College’s Automotive students have benefited from a generous equipment donation from one of the UK’s leading sustainable waste management companies.

Automotive
12 March 2025