Education

Building brilliance and colourful beginnings: September news from Aspirations Academies Trust

Welcome to the September round-up from Aspirations Academies Trust, a family of 16 academies across the South of England, including seven in Dorset. This month’s... READ MORE »

Bournemouth MP Jessica Toale visits AUB to discuss creative collaboration

Newly elected Labour MP for Bournemouth West, Jessica Toale, visited Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) on 29 August, meeting with Acting Vice-Chancellor Lisa Mann and... READ MORE »

Dorset students receive record agricultural grants from Gillingham and Shaftesbury Agricultural Society

A record fifteen rural students from Dorset have been awarded crucial grants by the Gillingham and Shaftesbury Agricultural Society to support their education in... READ MORE »

Surf Lifesaving Success and Celebrating Canine Companionship: August News from Aspirations Academies Trust

Welcome to the August news roundup from Aspirations Academies Trust, a family of 16 academies located across the South of England, including seven in Dorset. This month... READ MORE »

Work begins on Dorset’s largest public mural as AUB students look to celebrate local creatives

Students from Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) are getting stuck into a new mural under the Braidley Road flyover – set to be the biggest in Dorset. A collaborative... READ MORE »

Weymouth and Kingston Maurward colleges merge to form new educational powerhouse

Today marks the official merger of Weymouth and Kingston Maurward College. The newly formed college promises to improve educational experiences for students and bring... READ MORE »

Weymouth College builds a sustainable future for Dorset with green skills construction courses

Weymouth College is launching a new round of courses dedicated to green skills in construction. The college says the courses are part of its ongoing commitment to... READ MORE »

Calum, 22, is the toast of college after completing his four-year apprenticeship in record time

Student Calum Smith is the toast of Bournemouth and Poole College after completing his apprenticeship in record time. The 22-year-old finished his four-year Electrical... READ MORE »

Late enthusiast’s model railway goes to loving new home with learners at Autism Unlimited

Neurodivergent learners on Autism Unlimited’s Futures programme in Christchurch have created their own model railway from a layout gifted by the bereaved family of a... READ MORE »

Mock Elections and on course for 'Outstanding': all the latest news from Aspirations Academies Trust

Welcome to the July news roundup from Aspirations Academies Trust, a group of 16 academies in the South of England – including seven in Dorset. This month, Magna... READ MORE »