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Greenpower Car Race

29th April 2019

College's big win at Greenpower Street Race

Selby College take home the winner’s trophy at Greenpower Street Race After weeks of preparation and hard work, Selby College was delighted to win the Formula 24+ race at the Greenpower Street Race held in Hull City Centre on Sunday …

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23rd April 2019

College in top 10% for Apprenticeship achievement

Selby College in top 10% nationally for Apprenticeship achievement Following the publication of the Government’s latest National Achievement Rate Tables, Selby College is delighted that once again the highly rated institution has come in the top 10% of Further Education …

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18th April 2019

Construction Department work with Torsion Group

Selby College Construction Department build collaboration with Torsion Group Selby College’s Level 3 Construction students recently had a Q&A session with three members of Torsion Group’s Operational and Management team who came to visit the department. The students who are …

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15th April 2019

Easter Bunny visits College students

The students of Selby College were lucky enough to receive a visit from the Easter Bunny last Thursday, to celebrate the start of the Easter holidays and a treat in advance of exam season looming! Kindly sponsored by the Student …

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10th April 2019

Yorkshire & Humber’s Institute of Technology launches

A consortium of colleges in the region, which includes Selby College, is delighted to have received the green light from the Department of Education to develop the Yorkshire and Humber Institute of Technology (IoT). This is one of only 1 …

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5th April 2019

Travel & Tourism spend day with British Airways

High-flying Travel & Tourism students spend the day with British Airways Our Level 3 Travel & Tourism students recently visited Heathrow Airport to participate in training hosted by British Airways. The trip supported the group’s Level 2 Air Cabin Crew …

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4th April 2019

Business students head to New York

The college’s Business students participated in the trip of a lifetime to New York at the end of half term last month. The group of 17, which included both A Level and Level 3 Vocational BTEC students, had the opportunity …

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3rd April 2019

Oxford University success for College student

Oxford University success for Selby College student Emily Selby College student Emily Morbey, 17, has been offered a place to study Human Sciences at Oxford University’s Keble College. The A Level student secured a place at the University’s prestigious Summer …

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2nd April 2019

EmPeople Studio host student workshop

EmPeople Studio workshop with Art & Design Department This morning a group of young artists and learners from the EmPeople Studio in Selby came in to College to work with one of our Art & Design Lecturers Elaine Whitehead on …

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1st April 2019

Students experience Northern Lights in Iceland

College students experience Northern Lights on Iceland Tour Last month a group of 30 from Selby College, including Geography students, staff and other Level 3 students flew out to Reykjavik from Luton Aiport for a jam-packed five-day tour of the …

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26th March 2019

ITV film College's and Drax's electric car project

ITV Calendar filming at Selby College for Drax electric car project From left: Selby College Engineering students Daniel Callon, Samuel Bygrave (Front Middle), Liam Dunn (Back) and Lauren Askin with Deputy Principal Liz Ridley and Drax Power Chief Executive Andy …

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19th March 2019

College supports Selby District Business Week

Selby College supports Selby District Business Week We were delighted to host two Selby District Business Week events at Selby College earlier this month, supporting Selby District Council ’s (SDC) excellent, week-long initiative, which engaged over 300 businesses in total …

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11th March 2019

National Apprenticeship Week Awards

National Apprenticeship Week Awards success at Selby College On Thursday 7th March, as part of National Apprenticeship Week, Selby College was delighted to host the National Apprenticeship Week Awards, in conjunction with Selby District Council. Selby College is one of …

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13th February 2019

Barratt Homes supports Construction students

Barratt Homes supports Selby College Construction students Local housebuilder, Barratt Homes, is encouraging Selby College's Construction students to write the next chapter of housebuilding by donating a selection of educational books worth over £250 to help with their studies. The …

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11th February 2019

Media students visit Yorkshire Studios

Selby District brings opportunities for Media students at the Yorkshire Studios This year is set to see the return of ITV’s hit drama, Victoria, which has been filmed right here in Yorkshire. The majority of filming has taken place at …

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6th February 2019

Principal Phil Sayles leads College Tour

On Friday 25th January, Principal Phil Sayles and Deputy Principal Liz Ridley, welcomed some guests on a tour of the College Campus. Chairman of Selby District Council Cllr David Buckle accompanied by Susan Buckle, joined Mayor of Goole Cllr Richard …

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6th February 2019

Skills Network donates to College

The Skills Network and Selby College collaborate to inspire the next generation of students Selby College has recently received a very generous donation from The Skills Network. The donation has enabled the purchase of a state-of-the art laptop workstation, complete …

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9th January 2019

Business Department visits Wimbledon

Game, Set and Match - inspiring the Business minds of the future at Selby College! The Business department at Selby College had a busy Autumn term with an inspiring trip to south London to Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Club on their …

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2nd January 2019

Further Education Awards at Selby Abbey

Looking back on another year of success at Selby College Staff, students, sponsors, governors and family enjoyed a festive evening at Selby Abbey on Friday 14th December for the College’s 26th Annual Awards Evening. Guests celebrated the successes of nominated …

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14th December 2018

Art & Design Students exhibit at Selby Abbey

Selby College’s Higher Education Art and Design students recently exhibited their work in Selby Abbey. The art explored and celebrated the vast history of the Abbey, influenced by the upcoming 950th anniversary of the building. 950 years is a substantial …