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City Campus Manchester to host UAL symposium

The event will focus on the Level 3 and 4 qualifications, bringing together UAL Chief Examiners and experts from a range of institutions to explore widening access to a creative education, ensuring inclusivity for a diverse range of students.  Maria Foran, The Manchester College’s Assistant Principal for Creative Industries, said: “It has long been our ambition to host a national UAL event here in Manchester and we’re delighted to offer a warm, Mancunian welcome to around 150 delegates. 

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Principal Lisa O’Loughlin comments on Higher Education Bill

Lisa O’Loughlin, Principal, The Manchester College, said: “The core proposals of the HE Bill are in principle a good thing, recognising the changes in society and in education, and will allow further education colleges like us to become more involved in the sector for the benefit of everyone who has the ability and desire to study for a higher education qualification.

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Creative Media Student Praised By Greater Manchester Mayor

With industry input from our employer partners Flow Creative, Lucas has the support he requires to develop his skills and bring his ideas to life. Read more about our  Employer Partnerships  or for find out more information about the  courses available  at The Manchester College.

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Arrangements for obtaining the views of staff and students

Learners/students are consulted via the following means: Student/learner focus groups Lunch with the Principalship Student surveys carried out by the College Course representative feedback Student Leadership Team on each campus Cross College Learning Walks Curriculum Deep Dives. The College also engages with its HE students through the feedback received as part of the National Student Survey. Feedback from students/learners feeds into the College quality assurance and review processes, including the Self-Assessment Report and the Quality Improvement Plan.

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Celebrity Chefs to the Manchester College for Charity Launch

Andy Tran said: “It was a great experience working with James Martin, great to learn from a professional, and he gave me lots of advice.” Maxine Gunning, Head of Department, said: “I’m absolutely overwhelmed, the event was an all-round success and it exceeded my expectations.

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What We Do

Audience: Year 10 Recommended timing: Sep-Mar Mode of delivery: Classroom or virtual workshop Essential resources: Access to computers and wi-fi for students A projector/large screen. Gatsby Benchmarks: 1, 2, 3, 7, 8 Career Quest: Navigating the Job Market This session is aimed at enlightening learners to hidden jobs in the top labour markets in GM.

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Not smoke on site, except in clearly designated areas, where a “Smoking Permitted” sign is displayed. Access to college ID badges must be worn at all times other than in practical vocational classes.  ID badges must be visible and worn outside of clothing.

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Who We Are

Our Size and Experience We are the largest School Liaison Team in Greater Manchester, with access to a wide range of resources. Our team members come from a diverse range of backgrounds, which means we each have something unique to offer in our advice and guidance.

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"My journey at The Manchester College has been overwhelming" - our A-Level students reflect on their 2017 results

He is now off to Leeds University to study engineering. The 18-year-old said: “I am so happy because at one stage it looked like I might not get the grades I needed.

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The Chefs Forum Academy with Andrew Green

Andrew was recently shortlisted for 'Empowering Potential Leader Award' at the Northern Leadership Awards and was able to share with the students the perspective of a hiring employer. He said: We want to see that you can work hard. Be yourself but make a real effort to show the employer that you are reliable, fast on your feet and have a can-do attitude.

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