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Painting & Decorating students put their skills to good use to support local football club
Read More: Painting & Decorating students put their skills to good use to support local football clubLast month, Painting & Decorating students from Milton Keynes College volunteered their skills to repair and repaint Stony Stratford Town Football Club’s clubhouse. The opportunity came through an MK College staff member whose son plays for one of the club’s teams. Eager to put their classroom learning to practice while supporting the local community, the…
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Former MK College apprentice shares her skills with learners following in her footsteps
Read More: Former MK College apprentice shares her skills with learners following in her footstepsA former Commis Chef apprentice from Milton Keynes College came back to pass on her pasta-making skills to the latest cohort of learners. Lara Parsons studied at the College as part of her apprenticeship with Locanda Gabriella, a family-run, authentic Italian restaurant in Olney. Since completing her apprenticeship, Lara has not only stayed on at the restaurant but…
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Performing Arts students host special White Ribbon Day showcase
Read More: Performing Arts students host special White Ribbon Day showcaseA group of Level 3 Performing Arts students from MK College hosted a special showcase at Chaffron Way to mark White Ribbon Day. Timed to coincide with the awareness day on Tuesday 25th November, the showcase runs across three days and forms part of a wider programme of activities taking place at the College this…
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“The best two years I’ve spent in education”: Reegan’s journey into university life
Read More: “The best two years I’ve spent in education”: Reegan’s journey into university lifeFinishing college marks an important step in any creative journey. We spoke to Reegan, a recent Games, Animation and Visual Effects graduate, who is now embarking on her university journey in Norwich. From exploring 3D modelling to meeting new people, Reegan has learned to embrace every opportunity that comes her way. Read on to learn…
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Aspiring TV journalist gains experience and insight at MK College
Read More: Aspiring TV journalist gains experience and insight at MK CollegeAt Milton Keynes College, you can shape your study experience to match your personal interests and career aspirations. Throughout his Media Production course, Oliver focused on creating documentaries, which supported his journey towards a career in media and helped him secure an internship with CNN. Read more to hear about Oliver’s college experience and career…
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College students excel at national robotics competition
Read More: College students excel at national robotics competitionHND Digital Technologies students from the South Central Institute of Technology in Bletchley, part of Milton Keynes College Group, took part in the European Robotics League’s Smart City Robotics Competition. Supported by Milton Keynes City Council, the competition took place at Centre:MK between 23rd and 25th September during Milton Keynes Tech Week. The MK College…
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Real-life experience sparks nursing ambition for aspiring student
Read More: Real-life experience sparks nursing ambition for aspiring studentStarting something new can feel daunting – whether it’s asking questions in class or making new friends. But at MK College, the supportive and friendly environment makes it easier to grow in confidence and connect with others. With students from a wide range of cultural backgrounds, the College is a great place to learn alongside…
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College expansion nears completion thanks to £6.1m City Council investment
Read More: College expansion nears completion thanks to £6.1m City Council investmentMilton Keynes College is close to completing an expansion project across its Chaffron Way and Bletchley campuses, backed by a substantial £6.1m investment from Milton Keynes City Council, with a further £2m just released. New classrooms are being built to accommodate a rapid rise in student numbers, with an increase of 806 since the 2022/23…
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T Level students design winning installation for Milton Keynes University Hospital
Read More: T Level students design winning installation for Milton Keynes University HospitalA DNA helix shaped installation designed by students and constructed by staff from a number of departments at Milton Keynes College is set to be installed at the Milton Keynes University Hospital later this year. Devised by students from the T Level Construction course, the ‘DNA’ shape of the installation references the human DNA helix to celebrate…
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Construction Student of the Year pursues passion for sustainability at MK College
Read More: Construction Student of the Year pursues passion for sustainability at MK CollegeWith the Students of the Year event on the 7th May 2025, 21 students from across the College Group were celebrated for their hard work, determination and achievements in a ceremony hosted at Silverstone’s The Wing. Marcia-Belle won the award for Construction. Studying a T Level in Construction: Design, Planning and Surveying, Marcia-Belle spoke about…
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