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18th December 2020

Winter Olympics Competition

Students get into the festive spirit with Winter Olympics Competition Level 2-5 Sport and Public Service Students at Selby College marked the end of term with a socially-distanced Winter Olympics competition. Students took part in a range of different activities …

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17th December 2020

Student awarded Image of the Week by BIPP

Simon Anley, Higher National Diploma (HND) Art & Design student at Selby College, has won the Image of the Week from The British Institute of Professional Photography (BIPP). “I submitted an abstract image which I felt encompassed the meaning of …

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16th December 2020

Student embarks on running challenge for charity

Selby College student embarks on running challenge for charity Matty Pooley, BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching and Exercise Science student at Selby College, has set himself the challenge of running 2 miles every day throughout December to raise money for Dementia …

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15th December 2020

College supports Selby and District Foodbank

The gift of gifting this Christmas: Selby College supports its local community through Selby and District Foodbank donation Following this difficult year, staff from across Selby College have come together to support the local community by donating to Selby and …

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14th December 2020

Students launch international cuisine takeaway

Hospitality and Catering students take staff ‘around the world’ with international cuisine takeaway service Selby College’s Hospitality and Catering students have been providing staff with a taste of international cuisine with its new ‘World Takeaway’ service. Over the past month …

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20th November 2020

Students raise money for Cancer Research UK

Football shirts on for Selby College students, as they raise money for Cancer Research UK Sport students from across Selby College took part in the Football Shirt Friday campaign to help raise money for Cancer Research UK – with an …

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18th November 2020

Invest in lifelong learning says Selby College Principal

Invest in lifelong learning now to create a better future for our economy, says Selby College Principal Selby College Principal and Chief Executive Phil Sayles has backed a report launched by The Independent Commission of the College of the Future …

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16th November 2020

Selby College appoints six new Governors

Selby College enhances its Board with the appointment of six new Governors As part of its commitment to reflect the community it serves, Selby College has appointed six new Governors to its board. Malik Rofidi, the former mayor of Selby …

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11th November 2020

Student rows 93-miles for The Royal British Legion

Selby College student sets herself a 93-mile ‘Rowmembrance challenge’ to raise money for The Royal British Legion Liz Millard, BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching and Exercise Science student at Selby College, plans to row the equivalent of the Dover to Dunkirk …

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9th November 2020

Construction creates Remembrance Day memorial

Selby College’s Construction Department creates memorial for Remembrance Day The Construction Department at Selby College has put its handiwork to test, creating a moving memorial to mark Remembrance Day 2020. The memorial, which is at the heart of the campus …

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27th October 2020

Former student flies with RAF Red Arrows

Former Selby College student flies with RAF Red Arrows A ROYAL Air Force engineer from Selby has completed a season flying with the Red Arrows as a member of a handpicked support team. Senior Aircraftsman Technician Adam Carse flew across …

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19th October 2020

College’s Health & Safety Advisor retires after 17 years

Selby College’s Health and Safety Advisor retires after 17 years of service Ken Sharp, Health and Safety Advisor at Selby College, has today retired after more than 17 years at the College. Selby College staff gathered on the campus grounds …

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15th October 2020

Drax and Selby College launch five-year partnership

Drax to boost skills and training with five-year Selby College partnership Energy company Drax has reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to skills and training, supporting education across the North with a £180,000 partnership with Selby College. The five-year partnership will enable …

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12th October 2020

Former student returns following time on Master Chef

Ex-student Kurtus Auty returns to Selby College following stint on Master Chef The Professionals After starting a successful career as a chef at restaurants such as Pucci in Mayfair and Mere by Monica Galetti, as well as a stint on …

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8th October 2020

College enhances wellbeing offering with NHS partnership

Selby College enhances its wellbeing offering with new NHS partnership Ahead of World Mental Health Day on October 10th, Selby College has announced it has expanded its mental health and wellbeing offering with a new NHS-based mental health and emotional …

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21st September 2020

Student finalist in South African Young Chef of the Year

Selby College student places second in global South African Young Chef of the Year competition Ben Gillmister, Level 2 Hospitality and Catering student at Selby College, has wowed the judges of the global South African Young Chef of the Year …

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15th September 2020

Siemens Mobility’s first apprentices start at College

Selby College, Siemens Mobility Limited’s training partner for its planned rail facility in Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire, has welcomed its first cohort of apprentices. The 12 apprentices are the first of up to 700 employees who will work at …

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14th September 2020

College receives RoSPA Gold Award for Health & Safety

Selby College has been awarded the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) President’s Award for its outstanding health and safety performance. RoSPA’s esteemed President Accolade is presented to organisations who have received 10 Consecutive Gold Awards, highlighting Selby …

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10th September 2020

College offers aspiring teachers affordable PGCE courses

Selby College supports aspiring teachers with affordable PGCE courses As teacher training applicants rise nationally, Selby College is helping aspiring teachers gain the skills and knowledge they need for a career in the Lifelong Learning Sector. According to figures released …

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9th September 2020

Ensuring a safe return to College

Ensuring a safe return to Selby College for staff and students At Selby College, we are working hard to prepare our campus for a safe return for all of our students and staff this September. While this upcoming academic year …