Birmingham Mail

Enrolment Special

HIGHER education places are still available, despite a record number of students being accepted into university or college this year. Similarly, local colleges of further education and sixth-forms are still enrolling for a variety of courses for those who received their GCSE results last week.

Sporting Chance

DUDLEY College offers a range of courses if you have an interest in sports coaching, the fitness industry or university. Courses cover a range of topics, from anatomy and physiology, to nutrition and practical sports coaching.

Time to Get On Course for Success at Sbc

SCHOOL-leavers and people looking to retrain and improve their career potential are invited to sign up for a course at awardwinning South Birmingham College, which is now enrolling for the 2009/10 academic year. The college is one of the largest education providers in the region, with hundreds of courses in areas including music, media, English for speakers of other languages, basic skills, business, fashion, professional studies, construction, ICT and sport.

Aimee's Radio Daze! ; Enrolment Special

A WEST Bromwich student undertook a final challenge while finding out her A-level results, which then led to her scooping exclusive music festival tickets as a reward for her A grade achievements. Aimee Dudley, from Sutton Coldfield and Matthew Boulton Colleges, now called Birmingham Metropolitan College, was invited by Birmingham's Kerrang Radio to open her five A-level results live on air, but on arriving at the Jewellery Quarter-based studios she was told by Drivetime Show hosts Kate and O...

James Is Back in Classroom at 82

JAMES Kelly, 82, from Kingstanding, is proof that you're never too old to learn. He left school at 14 with no formal qualifications, getting a job making tea and running errands on a building site.

Award Joy for Graduate

A TALENTED University of Wolverhampton graduate has received a prestigious art award. Photography graduate Stuart Whipps won an EAST International award and his work was featured in the EAST International exhibition at Norwich University College of the Arts.

Top Trio Proving It's Never Too Late to Learn New Skills ; Bournville College: Advertisement Feature

GAINING qualifications or developing new skills has never been more important than now. In this time of continuing economic challenge, investing in yourself can set you apart from others - you will be able to make an increasingly valuable contribution to your organisation's prospects, be better at your job, even achieve a promotion.

Twin Support for Research

TWIN brothers studying at the University of Wolverhampton have been awarded prestigious bursaries to carry out research into computer science. Sam and Ed Wilson, 20, were selected from 678 competitive applications for the Nuffield Foundation bursary scheme, which supports undergraduates who are considering research as a career. The bursary enables the award winners to work in a research laboratory during the summer vacation before their final year.

Pursuing Personal Development by Achieving the Best ; Advertisement Feature

STUDENTS at Birmingham Metropolitan College celebrated some top grades in their GCSE re-sit programme, which meant learners could continue their academic progress and personal development. Many were studying these subjects as part of their aims to progress on to further and higher education.

Trip Widens Horizons

STUDENTS studying the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) at The Sixth Form College, Solihull, have returned from Slovakia, where they were working in a local school on a volunteer project. The IB is offered by the college in conjunction with Tudor Grange School. As part of the course, students undertake a programme called Creativity, Action & Service (CAS), which involves volunteer work. In this case, the students were teaching English to Slovak children aged between five and 12 years-old.

Aat Can Open Up a World of Opportunity ; Advertisement Feature

WITH university places limited and many students graduating with substantial debt, young people hoping to improve their career prospects could be better off taking a different path. Studying for the AAT Accounting Qualification is an ideal way to train for a professional future. For those searching for a different profession, it's never too late to start studying for a qualification. New courses commence at colleges this month. The AAT is the fast track nongraduate route to chartered accounta...

School's Exam Results Jump

A Bright Future Starts Right Here

CHOOSING the right course and deciding which course to apply for can be daunting with so much choice on offer. But don't worry! Visit City College on its open days in November, January or May for a great way to find out which course will be perfect for you.

Students Drawn to Bcu

BIRMINGHAM City University is a large, multi-cultural university with 23,000 students. It is committed to continual improvement and offers an innovative and practical approach to teaching.

Howard First Up at College's New Block

SOLIHULL College has revealed the first building to be completed as part of its ongoing pounds 30 million redevelopment scheme. Doors to a brand new block, which hosts a stylish entrance and reception area and an exhibition gallery for student work, as well as a student service and enrolment area, opened on Tuesday.

New Home for Glass Centre

DUDLEY College's International Glass Centre in Brierley Hill is set to relocate to the Mons Hill campus in Dudley. Principal, Lowell Williams said that "the new facility will provide a more accessible location for many of our learners who will also benefit from access to the wider range of college resources on the Mons Hill campus."

On Course for Plastering

DUDLEY College is now offering plastering courses for school leavers aged 16-18. The courses will provide students with a broad knowledge, understanding and skill training to become qualified within plastering. The qualification is aimed at individuals wishing to join the construction industry as plasterers.

School Showcase for Artistic Talent

MA STUDENTS from Birmingham Institute of Art and Design (BIAD) at Birmingham City University will showcase their final projects to the public during September. The shows represent a range of BIAD's postgraduate courses and will feature an impressive variety of work across four schools.

Chances to Engineer a Career

A SERIES of events at the University of Wolverhampton will help people seeking a career in the engineering, design and construction industries. The university is organising extra open evenings following a surge in interest from would-be students.

War Tales On Screen