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Local college students share their ideas for a ‘Green Future’ in sustainability competition
Read More: Local college students share their ideas for a ‘Green Future’ in sustainability competitionStudents from four colleges across the South East Midlands recently competed in front of sustainability experts to see whose idea for a sustainable future would come out on top. The Green Futures Challenge was hosted by Milton Keynes College at its Chaffron Way campus. Milton Keynes College took part along with Moulton College, Northampton College and West Herts College as part of the South East Midlands Inter…
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MK College Group’s progress with Climate Action Plan celebrated in first annual report
Read More: MK College Group’s progress with Climate Action Plan celebrated in first annual reportMilton Keynes College Group has published its first annual report on the progress againstthe ten aims set out in its Climate Action Plan (CAP), which it launched in January 2025. TheCollege Group’s CAP was launched to address key environmental challenges identified byits staff members, students, governors and communities. The ten aims set out in the…
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Students learn from industry experts during Green Careers Week
Read More: Students learn from industry experts during Green Careers WeekAs part of the national Green Careers Week, staff from Milton Keynes College ran a project titled Green Skills Industry Interviews. The College invited local industry experts for a short interview with our students to find out more about their sustainability challenges and actions. Supported by the Department of Education, STEM Learning and the National…
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Milton Keynes College Group and Santander join forces to boost the city’s green workforce
Read More: Milton Keynes College Group and Santander join forces to boost the city’s green workforceBanking giant, Santander, is teaming up with Milton Keynes College Group to provide free training in vital green skills. The bank is generously providing £50,000 for bursaries for electricians to update their expertise to learn how to install energy storage systems, electric car charge points and solar panels – skills which are in growing demand in the city. They’ll train at…
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MK College tackles plastic waste with new Refill campaign
Read More: MK College tackles plastic waste with new Refill campaignMilton Keynes College Group has declared war on single-use plastic bottles, thanks to a new scheme to give away 600 reusable ones to staff and students. They’re being donated by waste management company, SUEZ, in an attempt to cut out a shocking amount of waste. What’s more, the refillable bottles are themselves, all made from…
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Staff and students get stuck into Planet Earth Games to protect our planet
Read More: Staff and students get stuck into Planet Earth Games to protect our planetMilton Keynes College Group’s debut in the Planet Earth Games sparked a wide range of activities across both campuses and our prison education network. Running from 1st January to Earth Day on 22nd April, Planet Earth Games is a national competition that inspires Further Education colleges to take part in activities which help to protect…
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MK College students show off their ideas for a ‘Green Future’ in sustainability competition
Read More: MK College students show off their ideas for a ‘Green Future’ in sustainability competitionOn Wednesday 5 March, Milton Keynes College students competed against four other colleges in the Green Challenge as part of the South East Midlands Inter College Competition (SEMICC). The Green Future Challenge was hosted at the South Central Institute of Technology, with Milton Keynes College, Moulton College, Northampton College, Cambridge Regional College and Barnfield College…
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MK College Group launches plan for a more sustainable future
Read More: MK College Group launches plan for a more sustainable futureThis month, Milton Keynes College Group launched its Climate Action Plan (CAP) for 2024-2030, delivered by our Sustainability Lead Lauren Gallyot in collaboration with colleagues and learners across the College Group. The CAP is a roadmap for driving positive environmental change across the College Group in the face of the climate emergency. It responds to…
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Tea and Tech sessions at Milton Keynes College to grow digital skills
Read More: Tea and Tech sessions at Milton Keynes College to grow digital skillsMilton Keynes College Group is running informal courses for people who struggle with the digital world to beat online scammers and to stay in touch with friends and family. The sessions take place at the South Central Institute of Technology in Bletchley on Mondays and various other local community venues within Milton Keynes. They are…
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Work experience week inspires female students to consider careers in automotive industry
Read More: Work experience week inspires female students to consider careers in automotive industry14 female students from MK College took part in a week-long work experience event with Steven Eagell Group, Europe’s leading Toyota and Lexus retailer. The event was held to inspire female students to pursue a career in the automotive industry, highlighting the benefits of working in this dynamic and fast-evolving sector. The week kicked off…
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