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Studying A Levels at College: A Fresh Approach to Learning
Read More: Studying A Levels at College: A Fresh Approach to LearningThe transition from GCSEs to A Levels is a significant step in any student’s education journey. Traditionally, A Levels have been associated with sixth forms, but studying them at a college offers a different and often more flexible experience. At Milton Keynes College, students can access a supportive environment, expert teaching, and a more independent…
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Business students impress at SEMICC’s Business Skills Competition
Read More: Business students impress at SEMICC’s Business Skills CompetitionOn Tuesday 4th March, a team of four Level 3 Business students from Milton Keynes College participated in the South East Midlands Inter College Competition’s (SEMICC) Business Skills Competition, hosted at Aylesbury College. Accompanied by Dan Purdy, the Deputy Head of School for Digital and Business, and Jade Timpany, a Progress Mentor for Digital and…
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MK College students’ culinary adventure in Thailand: a trainer’s perspective
Read More: MK College students’ culinary adventure in Thailand: a trainer’s perspectiveIn February 2025, 15 students studying Level 3 Beauty Therapy, and 21 Level 3 Professional Cookery students from Milton Keynes College embarked on a once-in-a-lifetime field trip to Thailand. The College was able to secure funding through the Department for Education’s Turing Grant, which gives education providers the opportunity to apply for funding to support…
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MK College students support prestigious dinner with High Sheriff at Bletchley Park
Read More: MK College students support prestigious dinner with High Sheriff at Bletchley ParkOn Thursday 13th February, Milton Keynes College staff and students joined the High Sheriff of Buckinghamshire’s Justice Dinner. Hosted in the Mansion Ball Room at Bletchley Park, the guests were welcomed to the event by Iain Standen, the CEO of Bletchley Park Trust. The dinner was attended by around 50 guests from several local organisations,…
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Skills Academy students at Action 4 Youth’s Big Challenge
Read More: Skills Academy students at Action 4 Youth’s Big ChallengeOn 29th of January, six Skills Academy students from MK College took part in youth charity Action 4 Youth’s The Big Challenge at the Stoke Mandeville Stadium in Aylesbury. The Big Challenge is run by Action 4 Youth, a Buckinghamshire youth charity focused on providing educational and extracurricular activities to young people in the region.…
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Milton Keynes College to receive £6.1m from City Council for college expansion
Read More: Milton Keynes College to receive £6.1m from City Council for college expansionMilton Keynes City Council has approved a significant investment of £6.1m for Milton Keynes College to accommodate a growing student population. The funding will enable the College to increase capacity at both the Chaffron Way and Bletchley campuses. Initial proposals include the addition of 300 new teaching spaces, improved motor vehicle workshops, upgrading IT rooms…
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Milton Keynes College held a mirror to the world in 2024: CEO’s end of year message
Read More: Milton Keynes College held a mirror to the world in 2024: CEO’s end of year messageBy Sally Alexander, CEO and Group Principal of MK College Group In my second full year as CEO of MK College Group, the wider world has seen extraordinary turmoil, from natural disasters to political upheavals, from social revolutions to unimagined technological leaps. It’s striking how things that have happened here at Milton Keynes College Group…
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Milton Keynes College gets into the festive spirit
Read More: Milton Keynes College gets into the festive spiritThroughout December, a series of festive events have taken place across MK College’s two campuses in Milton Keynes and Bletchley. From charity appeals to Christmas choirs – take a look at what we’ve been up to! Jolly and Jingle At Chaffron Way’s Atrium on Wednesday 11th December, our Inclusive Learners students hosted the annual Jolly…
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MK College students take part in event with F1 team to learn about careers in motorsports
Read More: MK College students take part in event with F1 team to learn about careers in motorsportsStudents from MK College’s Business, Digital, and Engineering courses were given the opportunity to attend the #GirlsWill “Into the World of F1” event, hosted by the Aramco Aston Martin F1 (AMF1) Team at the Silverstone Museum. The College received an invitation to attend the event on October 28th through Silverstone’s partnership with the South Central…
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Celebrations at MK College Group’s HE Graduation ceremony 2024
Read More: Celebrations at MK College Group’s HE Graduation ceremony 2024More than 70 students from Milton Keynes College and the South Central Institute of Technology attended MK College Group’s 2024 Higher Education (HE) Graduation ceremony after achieving their qualifications. The event was held on Wednesday 27th November at the Stables Theatre in Milton Keynes. The graduates received their certificates for achieving their HNCs, HNDs and…
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