AoC Beacon Awards Finalists 2026/27 announced

The AoC Award for Mental Health and Wellbeing Activate Learning Waltham Forest College West Suffolk College  The Bell Foundation Award for Excellence in ESOL Cambridge Regional College Exeter College Waltham Forest…

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AI is making entry-level jobs more competitive, and young people’s human skills more valuable

81% of businesses expect demand for skills such as communication, creativity and critical thinking to rise over the next five to 10 years. Young people are gaining confidence in creativity and problem-solving skills, but…

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The vaccine limbo in the US is worsening the measles outbreak

Dismantling the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) made it harder for the US to respond to the measles outbreak, with vaccine recommendations staying the same during a historic rise in cases and deaths…

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Heart of Yorkshire Education Group Learner Wins West Yorkshire Adult Learner Award

Determined to create a brighter future for herself and her family, Natalia enrolled on a Level 2 Accounting course at the Group. Alongside her studies, she taught herself English through reading and using translation…

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Selena Gomez says vaping has changed her voice. Can e-cigarettes really affect your vocal cords – and is it reversible?

"Nicotine is so hard to quit and I just wanted to say, if you're going through it, or if you're even trying to vape, it's just not worth it," she said. "It's so stupid and it changed my voice. I'm not going to be able to…

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Shipley College Launches New Construction Training Opportunities for Bradford’s Young People

College leaders celebrated the launch with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new workshop in Saltaire, marking an important expansion of practical, employment-focused education for young people aged 16–24. The new City &…

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Classroom comeback to caring career as mum sets sights on midwifery

The former Access student returned to the classroom while balancing work, studies and family life. “I left school unhappy with my results, had my children young and life took me in a different direction,” said Kristi…

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Phones to be banned from pupils' bags or pockets under stricter rules for schools in England

Statutory guidance came into force in June, making schools and trusts legally responsible for being phone-free throughout the day. Ministers now say changes to that guidance will go beyond the current "no see, no hear"…

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Young Innovators from 34 Countries Unite at Luxembourg International Science Expo 2026

More than 120 young scientists from 34 countries came together at the 16th Luxembourg International Science Expo (LISE 2026), demonstrating the power of science, innovation and international collaboration to address some…

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Moulton College students named finalists for prestigious national awards

The LBEL Awards are a partnership between Lantra, one of the leading awarding bodies for land-based industries, and Landex, the representative body for land-based colleges and universities. Now in their fourth year, the…

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