Milton Keynes College Group has entered an exciting partnership with Red Bull Technology Campus to create an Education Centre at the Red Bull Technology Campus in the city. The new talent pipeline will aim to significantly increase diversity and inclusion in the sport in line with the two organisations’ shared values – the College Group’s…
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MK College students work with internationally renowned graffiti artist on ‘Difference Maker’ mural
A group of Art & Design students from Milton Keynes College recently worked with a globally recognised graffiti artist to create a mural to brighten up a walkway in Bletchley. Mr Meana – a graffiti artist who has been commissioned to create street art pieces all over the world – spent a full day with…
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TeenTech Festival is first event at the new South Central Institute of Technology building
On Tuesday 4th July 2023, 120 students from nine local schools took part in the TeenTech Milton Keynes Festival at the newly opened South Central Institute of Technology (SCIoT) building in Bletchley. This festival brought together local and national companies with young people to engage in hands-on activities aimed at opening their eyes to the…
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Racing to success – Catering & Hospitality students at British Grand Prix
Behind the scenes at this world-famous British Grand Prix at Silverstone, MK College students and staff were hard at work. For their final project, our Catering and Hospitality students were at Silverstone from the Wednesday before the racing began and spent the following days preparing, cooking and serving the food at the British Racing Drivers…
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MK College’s Horticulture Centre celebrates ten years of supporting students with additional needs
Milton Keynes College’s Horticulture Centre is celebrating ten years of teaching work skills around the care of plants, trees and animals for inclusive learners. Over that decade, dozens of young people have been taught the key techniques needed to give them the knowledge to land jobs in the sector, and to gain City & Guilds…
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South Central Institute of Technology’s new headquarters open for business
Our South Central Institute of Technology (SCIoT) in Bletchley has opened its doors for the first time, showing off the beautiful, inclusive architecture and design of the building, which houses the latest in hi-tech digital equipment. We invited anc audience to come and get first-hand experience of the state-of-the-art AI, VR and AR technologies available…
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MK College Group hosts first Greater Than Network Conference
On Friday 16th June, Milton Keynes College Group hosted the first Greater Than Network Conference, launching a programme designed to improve standards in English and Maths. The Greater Than Network is led by the College Group and brings together teachers of English and Maths from FE colleges from the south and east of England, across…
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What to bring for your Discovery Day 2023
So you’ve booked on to your Discovery Day, great job! To get the most from your day it’s important you come prepared. Check below to see what you need to bring and wear. Not sure how you’re going to get there? No problem! Whether you live in Milton Keynes or further afield, there are lots…
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MK College students contribute to short film calling for action against racism
MK College students have contributed to a “We Are the Change”, a short film exploring the racism and microaggressions experienced by young people in Britain. The film was created by the Student Commission on Racial Justice and discusses the types of racism and microaggressions experienced by young people from minoritised ethnic groups, and how more…
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SCIoT student named 2023 Student of the Year
MK College Group has named a learner who has made incredible progress during their five years at MK College and the South Central Institute of Technology its overall Student of the Year at its annual awards ceremony. Jacob Vale started his journey at MK College in 2017 on the College’s New Horizons course in the…
