News
Another Year of Success
Blackburn College has celebrated another successful year of A Level results with a pass rate of 98.9%.... Read more...
Lauren has A-ced her A Levels
Star student and published poet Lauren Cooper has successfully achieved straight A’s in her A Levels. ... Read more...
Safwan's a star turn
Safwan Patel is looking forward to studying accounting at Aston university after a star performance on A Level results day. ... Read more...
University Centre is the perfect home for Isobel
The future’s Blackburn for relieved student Isobel Hollings who successfully passed her A levels with flying colours to secure a place on her dream course. ... Read more...
Clearing helps Alastair keeps politics dream alive
Alastair Crooks has his heart set on a career in politics after gaining a place at university through clearing.... Read more...
College students turn TV stars for A Level reveal
An Accrington student was the star of the show as Blackburn College was in the TV spotlight when GMTV’s camera’s broadcast live on A Level results day.... Read more...
Holland's Pies get a taste of training success
Baxenden-based Holland’s Pies has been recognised at Blackburn College’s Employer Awards after providing staff training.... Read more...
VQs help Callum get the job done
While A Levels are important, Vocational qualifications (VQs) are also a fantastic way of getting on to the career ladder.... Read more...
Psychology dreams for Blackburn College student
Student has her sights set on being a psychologist after excelling at the Career Academy at Blackburn College.... Read more...
Student flourishes thanks to Career Academy
A Blackburn College student is setting his sights on a career in business, after being mentored by a local Accountant as part of Blackburn College’s Career Academy scheme.... Read more...
Employer Award for Buck Inn
Gisburn pub The Buck Inn has been recognised at Blackburn College’s Employer Awards, after supporting it’s staff through a whole host of qualifications at the College.... Read more...
Employer Award for Astley Bank
Darwen hotel Astley Bank has been recognised at Blackburn College’s Employer Awards, as their training partnership reaches its thirteenth year.... Read more...
Two employer awards for the Beach House
The Beach House Blackpool has scooped two awards recognising their excellent commitment to their employees from Blackburn College.... Read more...
A cut above the rest
An Accrington student has been awarded Apprentice Student of the year at the Hair and Beauty awards hosted by Blackburn College. ... Read more...
Triple award haul for catering student
A young Blackburn mum is celebrating after winning three awards at the College’s Catering and Hospitality Awards.... Read more...
Transforming Transport
Over 100 members of the local community and business leaders attended an event to reveal the new Pennine Lancashire Transport 2021 Vision.... Read more...
Catering student selected to receive international bakery bursary
An amateur chef from Mellor Brook will soon be flying to Switzerland to study at the prestigious Richemont Bakery School, after being awarded a bursary by a group of influential British bakers.... Read more...
Student designs his future
A student from Accrington has big hopes for his future after completing a two-year long Career Academy at Blackburn College.... Read more...
University Centre Raises Money for Victim Support
Students from University Centre at Blackburn College presented a cheque for £644.50 to Victim Support.... Read more...
Local High Schools Battle It Out
Pupils from high schools across East Lancashire have once again risen to the challenge of Blackburn College’s Inter-school Quiz to scoop £1,000.... Read more...
Ribchester student kicks off art and design show
Ribchester student, Ben Jones has been getting people in the football spirit at the Blackburn College Art and Design Show with his Workhouse Dream Team project. ... Read more...
Clitheroe student playing his way to the top
A Clitheroe student has been entertaining visitors at the Blackburn College Art and Design Show with his Lancashire twist on the urban music Dubstep. ... Read more...
Accrington students selected for local art and design show
Accrington students Lawrence Rhodes and Thomas Moggeridge have created a year book that has been on full display at the Blackburn College Art and Design Show.... Read more...
Darwen student chosen to exhibit at local art show
A Darwen student has taken inspiration from Pop Royalty the Beatles to create an exhibit at the Blackburn College Art and Design Show.... Read more...
Construction begins on state of the art building at Blackburn College
Staff, students and guests, including Blackburn MP Jack Straw, gathered to celebrate as work began on a new £18.3 million state of the art campus building.... Read more...
University success for Primary School children
Youngsters from three Blackburn Primary Schools have become certified University Students, after completing their first year at the Children’s University at Blackburn College.... Read more...
Blackburn student exhibits at local art show
A Blackburn student has taken inspiration from her pet Whippets to create a 3D sculpture for the Blackburn College Art and Design Show.... Read more...
Catering student set to appear on ITV1’s ‘Britain’s Best Dish’
An amateur chef from Ribchester has been selected to appear on ITV1 programme ‘Britain’s Best Dish’ with his Thai burger creation.... Read more...
Hospital Cleans Up with College Training Quality
Staff at the Linen Services Department at Royal Blackburn Hospital are gaining professional qualifications thanks to a training partnership with Blackburn College.... Read more...
Staff Win Pat on the Back Awards
Blackburn College has won three awards at the Pat on the Back Awards.... Read more...
Air Cadet Flying High
A student from Blackburn College will take part in the Cadet 150 Royal Review at Buckingham Palace on 6th July. ... Read more...
Blackburn student wraps up at local art exhibition
Blackburn Student, Joshua Maloney has been wowing visitors at the Blackburn College Art and Design Show with his collection of silk scarves.... Read more...
Bury student selected to exhibit at local art show
Bury student Thomas Evans has snapped up the opportunity to exhibit his photography at the Art and Design Show hosted by Blackburn College. ... Read more...
Nursery sparks training
Little Sparks, a Clayton-le-Moors nursery, has been using Blackburn College to boost the skills of its team.... Read more...
Education quality on-the-up thanks to training partnership
School Support Staff across Blackburn have gained professional qualifications through vocational training at Blackburn College.... Read more...
Textile manufacturer weaving better skills into workforce
One of the UK’s best known department stores is reaping the benefits of Blackburn College’s prestigious Textiles Training Quality Standard (TQS).... Read more...
Silentnight don’t sleep on training
Barnoldswick based Silentnight Beds has seen more than 40 staff trained on site by Blackburn College for professional vocational qualifications.... Read more...
Saving architectural heritage in Blackburn
Darwen student Donna Butler has sparked a lot of interest at the Blackburn College Art and Design Show with her campaign to save architectural heritage in Blackburn.... Read more...
Celebration for Career Academy 2010 graduates
Students from Blackburn College’s Career Academies have been rewarded for their achievements at celebration event at the College.... Read more...
Students get fired up in debate!
Students from all over Lancashire have gathered at University Centre at Blackburn College to take part in a Question Time event. In the style of the BBC’s Question Time programme, panellists addressed a range of questions related to issues including terrorism and civil liberties, youth radicalisation and student debt, belief and politics, foreign policy, surveillance and privacy as well as broader issues relating to the state of Politics in the UK.... Read more...
Student travels 1000 miles to study
A dedicated student has been making a round trip of over 1000 miles to continue his studies at University Centre at Blackburn College.... Read more...
Trip of a lifetime
Ten students from the Caribbean are warmly welcomed to East Lancashire by staff and students at Blackburn College. ... Read more...
Blackburn College sponsors Adventurer on next expedition
Blackburn College is sponsoring Adventurer Dominic Gill on his next expedition. Dominic will trek across the US on a specially made tandem bicycle with Ernie, a cancer survivor whose lifelong ambition is to ride across the US.... Read more...
Students Create Floorless Exhibition
Students from University Centre at Blackburn College are working in conjunction with students from Accrington and Rossendale College to design a new exhibition area at the National Floor Show.... Read more...
Showcasing Student Talent
Budding art students are exhibiting their work at Blackburn College’s Annual Art and Design Show.... Read more...
Foster carers give Chantelle second chance in life
For two years Chantelle Baldwin lived in a string of homes and with short-term foster families across East Lancashire, but she found it difficult to settle. Until, that was, she found fosterers Annie Smith and Sinclair Morris from Corporation Park, Blackburn —the couple to whom Chantelle says she owes her second chance in life. ... Read more...
Fusion Awards 2010
Two young adults are celebrating after winning the Blackburn College Young Apprentice of the Year Award.... Read more...
College Staff Gear up for Motorcycle Challenge
Two staff members from University Centre at Blackburn College are gearing up for their greatest challenge yet – a 1000 mile bike ride in 24 hours to raise money for The Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal.... Read more...
Blackburn College Receives Heist Award Nomination
Blackburn College is delighted to be nominated for an award at the prestigious Heist Awards.... Read more...
UNTAPPED
Fifteen final year Photography degree students from University Centre at Blackburn College have organised a photography exhibition at The Gallery in London.... Read more...
Student helps Community in Sudan
A student from Blackburn College has sent twenty-four Blackburn Rovers shirts back to his home town Football team in Sudan. ... Read more...
Election Question Time Event
Students at University Centre at Blackburn College put the election candidates through their paces at a recent Question Time event.... Read more...
Ready .. Steady... Go!
Last Friday shoppers to The Mall, Blackburn had the chance to take part in Blackburn College’s Pit Stop Challenge, giving them the opportunity to win £50 worth of shopping vouchers for the fastest lap.... Read more...
Jet Setting Students
Seventeen students from Blackburn College’s career academies have just returned from a visit to New York.... Read more...
Blackburn College Reach Orphanage Cup Semi Finals
Blackburn College has reached the semi finals of the Orphanage Cup.... Read more...
Breakfast with the Principal
Twelve apprentices from Blackburn College joined the Principal and Vice-Principals for Breakfast.... Read more...
Creating the Good Life!
A student from University Centre at Blackburn College came runner-up for a competition to design a new identity for Goodlife Vegetarian Foods.... Read more...
Blackburn College Student Wins Heart of Gold Award
A student at University Centre at Blackburn College has won the Heart of Gold Award at 2BR’s Local Hero Awards.... Read more...
Blackburn College students win LUMS Business Challenge 2010
A Level students from the Sixth Form Centre at Blackburn College have won this year’s Lancaster University Management School (LUMS) Business Challenge.... Read more...
Students Receive MPA Roses Nominations
Three students from University Centre at Blackburn College received nominations for the MPA Roses Student Creativity Awards. ... Read more...
Hair Raising Competition!
Students from Blackburn College’s Level 1 and 2 Hairdressing courses have competed at the Blackpool Winter Gardens Hair Festival. ... Read more...
Students get fired up in debate!
Students from all over Lancashire have gathered at University Centre at Blackburn College to take part in a Question Time event. ... Read more...
Ex-Pert Designs
A team of students from Blackburn College’s National Diploma in Graphic Design course have won BBC Radio Lancashire’s competition to design a new look for the 2026 Exhibition Space at their offices in Blackburn.... Read more...
World Malaria Day Charity Walk
Students from Blackburn College took part in a charity walk to raise money for the ‘Walk for Nets’ campaign ahead of World Malaria Day on Sunday 25th April.... Read more...
Fueling the Fires of Success
Eighteen students studying on Blackburn College’s Foundation Degree in Fire and Rescue Service Management were presented with certificates from the Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service.... Read more...
College’s Career Academies Ranked in Top 10
Blackburn College’s Career Academies have been ranked in the top 10 academies of the country for its effectiveness. ... Read more...
Rossendale charities receive financial boost
Two Rossendale charities have received a vital cash injection at Blackburn College’s Mayoral Awards Ceremony.... Read more...
Three Ribble Valley charities receive cash boost from the College
Three Ribble Valley charities have received a vital cash injection at Blackburn College’s Mayoral Awards Ceremony.... Read more...
Pendle charity receives financial boost from College
A Pendle charity has received a vital cash injection at Blackburn College’s Mayoral Awards Ceremony.... Read more...
Hyndburn charities receive cash boost from Blackburn College
Three Hyndburn charities have received a vital cash injection at Blackburn College’s Mayoral Awards Ceremony.... Read more...
Burnley charities receive financial boost from Blackburn College
Two Burnley charities have received a vital cash injection at Blackburn College’s Mayoral Awards Ceremony.... Read more...
Blackburn College gives local charities a financial boost
A local charity and a charity worker from Blackburn have received a vital cash injection at Blackburn College’s Mayoral Awards Ceremony.... Read more...
Harry has the chill factor as he puts best foot forward
A British Aerialist Skier from Bolton has been rewarded for his outstanding sporting achievements at Blackburn College’s Excellence Awards evening.... Read more...
Principal Visits Downing Street
Blackburn College’s Principal, Ian Clinton attended a reception with the Prime Minister in recognition of the College’s success.... Read more...
Graphics students pitch designs on Radio Lancs
Students from Blackburn College’s National Diploma in Graphic Design course have been commissioned to design a new look for the 20:26 Exhibition Space at BBC Radio Lancashire’s offices in Blackburn.... Read more...
Stephen is left jumping for joy
The sky’s the limit for a Blackburn College student as he represents the North West regional trampolining team at the British Colleges Sport (BCS) National Championships.... Read more...
Success comes in leaps and bounds for gymnast
A national standard gymnast from Accrington is rewarded for her outstanding sporting achievements at Blackburn College’s Excellence Awards evening. ... Read more...
Budding scientist has formula for success
A budding scientist from Blackburn proves he has the formula for success after being rewarded for his outstanding achievements at Blackburn College’s Excellence Awards evening. ... Read more...
Student from Longridge takes part in Young Chef Competition
Budding Gordon Ramsey’s and Nigella Lawson’s from Longridge rolled up their sleeves and put their taste buds to the test at this year’s Young Chef Competition at Blackburn College.... Read more...
Students left speechless over language awards
Two students learning to speak English are lost for words as they’re presented with outstanding achievement certificates at Blackburn College’s Excellence Awards evening. ... Read more...
Women-only courses keep the faith
Women could be on the road to a new, brighter future thanks to a partnership between University Centre at Blackburn College and Tauheedul Islam Educational Trust.... Read more...
Students from Rochdale cook up a storm
Budding Gordon Ramsey’s and Nigella Lawson’s from Rochdale rolled up their sleeves and put their taste buds to the test at this year’s Young Chef Competition at Blackburn College.... Read more...
Students from Burnley get cooking at Young Chef Competition
Budding Gordon Ramsey’s and Nigella Lawson’s from Burnley rolled up their sleeves and put their taste buds to the test at this year’s Young Chef Competition at Blackburn College.... Read more...
Students from Accrington cook up awards
Budding Gordon Ramsey’s and Nigella Lawson’s from Accrington rolled up their sleeves and put their taste buds to the test at this year’s Young Chef Competition at Blackburn College.... Read more...
Bolton students take part in Young Chef Competition
Budding Gordon Ramsey’s and Nigella Lawson’s from Bolton rolled up their sleeves and put their taste buds to the test at this year’s Young Chef Competition at Blackburn College.... Read more...
Clitheroe student cooks up a storm at Young Chef Competition
Budding Gordon Ramsey’s and Nigella Lawson’s from Clitheroe rolled up their sleeves and put their taste buds to the test at this year’s Young Chef Competition at Blackburn College.... Read more...
Young Chef Competition cooks up awards
Budding Gordon Ramsey’s and Nigella Lawson’s from East Lancashire rolled up their sleeves and put their taste buds to the test at this year’s Young Chef Competition at Blackburn College.... Read more...
Students win top awards at NW Commis Chef of the Year Competitions
Two students from Blackburn College are celebrating after winning first places at the Association Culinaire Francaise (ACF) North West Commis Chef of the Year Competitions.... Read more...
Fundraising for Haiti
Blackburn College has raised over £2,000 for Haiti Earthquake Appeal.... Read more...
Blackburn College students quiz MP
Blackburn MP Jack Straw was in the hot seat when he visited University Centre at Blackburn College for an educational debate. ... Read more...
Student Celebrates Success
A student from Blackburn is celebrating winning an Outstanding Achievement Award at Blackburn College’s Construction Awards ceremony.... Read more...
All Stitched Up!
A Blackburn College student has won first prize in a national London Fashion Week Competition. ... Read more...
Early years pays off for student
Investing in early years childcare has certainly paid off for one Clitheroe student, as she’s rewarded for her outstanding achievements at Blackburn College’s Excellence Awards evening. ... Read more...
Dishing up a silver service!
A student from Bolton proves she can take the heat in the kitchen as she’s rewarded for her outstanding achievements at Blackburn College’s Excellence Awards evening. ... Read more...
Cooking Up A Storm
A Blackburn College student is preparing her dishes for the North West Commis Chef Competition.... Read more...
Matt is cooking on gas!
A trainee plumber from Preston is one step closer to his dream job as he learns about gas-installation through an Apprenticeship at Blackburn College. ... Read more...
Student never misses a beat
A budding Police Officer from Accrington proves he never misses a beat as he’s rewarded for his outstanding achievements at Blackburn College’s Excellence Awards evening. ... Read more...
Student Celebrates Success
A student from Accrington is celebrating winning an Outstanding Achievement Award at Blackburn College’s Construction Awards ceremony.... Read more...
Students Run for Sport Relief
Over 300 students took part in the Sport Relief Mile organised by Blackburn College held at Witton Park.... Read more...
College in high spirits as new-build plans revealed
Staff, students and distinguished guests gathered to celebrate as plans for the third phase of Blackburn College’s Master Plan development to create a world-class campus are unveiled. ... Read more...
Student named Young Citizen of the Year
Blackburn College student, Sufyaan Patel has been named Citizen of the Year in recognition of his volunteer work in the community.... Read more...
No desk job for hands-on plumber
It’s no desk job for a hands-on plumber from Darwen as his Blackburn College Apprenticeship leaves him heating the country as he works away from home. ... Read more...
All in a Day’s Work
A businesswoman, student and mother of two young children from Rossendale has been commended for her achievements at Blackburn College’s Construction Awards evening. ... Read more...
Girl Power!
A Blackburn student has proved that construction shouldn’t be left to the boys, after receiving an Outstanding Achievement Award at Blackburn College’s Construction Awards evening. ... Read more...
Motorsport Hero gives college course the green light
A Lancashire motorsport enthusiast says there is no rival for the excitement of the chequered flag.... Read more...
Teseen toddles into her dream career
An Early Years Worker from Blackburn has taken the first steps into her dream career since completing an Apprenticeship at Blackburn College. ... Read more...
Sarah sinks the competition!
A plumber from Clitheroe is dispelling the myth that plumbing is a job for the boys as she undertakes an Apprenticeship at Blackburn College. ... Read more...
Sustainable students will be the stars of tomorrow
A new course offered by Blackburn College to promote sustainable industries will provide Lancashire with the next generation of heroes, according to one expert.... Read more...
Chamber chief champions East Lancashire enterprise
The chief executive of the Chamber of Commerce has called upon the region to summon up the entrepreneurial spirit which once made it the ‘enterprise capital of the world.’ ... Read more...
Carpentry and Joinery Student Celebrates Success
A student is celebrating after winning two awards at Blackburn College’s Construction Awards Ceremony.... Read more...
Gas Apprentice Celebrates Award
A Gas Apprentice is celebrating after winning an award at Blackburn College’s Construction Awards Ceremony.... Read more...
Brady beats the bunch!
A Blackburn man has found his true calling after enrolling on a music course at Blackburn College. ... Read more...
Student brings sound of music
A student from Blackburn proves she is in fine tune for a career in music after receiving an Award for her outstanding achievements at Blackburn College’s Creative Arts Awards Ceremony.... Read more...
University Centre applications reach all-time high
University Centre at Blackburn College (UCBC) applications have reached an all time high as numbers are up by 155 percent. ... Read more...
Student snaps up award
A student from Clitheroe has snapped up an Outstanding Achievement Award for his photography skills at Blackburn College’s Creative Arts Awards Ceremony. ... Read more...
Student Celebrates Outstanding Achievement Award
A gifted and talented student from Darwen has been presented with an Outstanding Achievement Award at Blackburn College’s Creative Arts Awards Ceremony.... Read more...
Student draws on her success
A Preston student who excelled at Blackburn College has secured a position on one of the country’s most prestigious art and design courses. ... Read more...
Student has eye-catching work
A student from Rishton with an eye for design has been presented with an outstanding achievement award at Blackburn College’s Creative Arts Awards Ceremony. ... Read more...
Student really does cut the cloth
A fashionista from Rishton has been presented with a certificate for her outstanding work at Blackburn College’s Creative Arts Awards Ceremony.... Read more...
Student has winning designs
A student from Accrington has been presented with a prestigious award for her creative ability at Blackburn College’s Creative Arts Awards evening. ... Read more...
All eyes on student at awards night
A Rossendale student has proved she has her eyes on the drawing board after being rewarded for her outstanding achievements at Blackburn College’s Creative Arts Awards Ceremony. ... Read more...
Apprenticeships plug the skills gap
An electrical contractor in Blackpool is helping to get local teenagers on the learning and working circuit by hiring apprentices from Blackburn College.... Read more...
Apprenticeships are an exciting Prospect
A local company is reaping the benefits of employing two apprentices as they progress up the education ladder with Blackburn College.... Read more...
Administering the right skills for a job
Two administrators have secured full-time employment since completing Apprenticeships with Blackburn College.... Read more...
Blackburn College has the right Connexions!
Blackburn with Darwen Connexions is practising what it preaches when it comes to championing Apprenticeships, thanks to a partnership with Blackburn College.... Read more...
Entrepreneurship studies at Blackburn College? You’re hired!
Apprentice star Alex Wotherspoon took time out of the boardroom to learn about the new courses available at Blackburn College – and got fired in the process!... Read more...
Spotlight on talented students
Blackburn College hosted a special event to honour their inspirational and talented students who have made the Creative Arts department so successful.... Read more...
School children get a taste of university life
University Centre at Blackburn College has launched a national programme that rewards school children’s extra-curricular achievements at a graduation ceremony. ... Read more...
Construction Students Celebrate Success
Twenty students were honoured at Blackburn College’s Construction Awards Ceremony.... Read more...
