Royal official opening for Harborne Academy

Remarkable turnaround for school once threatened with closure.

New safety website aimed at students

West Midlands Police have launched an innovative new website aimed at keeping the students of the region safe.

Belgrade Theatre celebrates National Apprenticeship Week

Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre has been celebrating their award-winning creative apprenticeship scheme by collating a blog to hear the experiences of the current apprentices and to encourage future applications.

Sixth form scientists hit the heights

Sixth Form pupils from Solihull School tapped into the latest advances in scientific and technological research on a knowledge-boosting visit to Chicago.

Innovative approach sees Coventry University triumph at business awards

Coventry University’s entrepreneurial activity has been recognised with a top prize at a recent awards ceremony.

Garden expert cultivates students’ skills

Students based at Birmingham Botanical Gardens cultivated their horticulture skills recently when gardening expert Jessica “Jekka” McVicar joined them as a guest lecturer.

Hundreds of apprenticeships on offer in Black Country roadshow

Black Country teenagers are being urged to visit a series of free events promoting apprenticeships where they can sign up for work with good quality training.

College offers chance to assess public service jobs

Potential In-sight into new careers.

University art competition draws support from ‘Mr Coventry’

A well known local businessman is lending his support to a competition for artists at Coventry University.

MP leads the first Climb Jobs Fair for South Birmingham

Employment and training opportunities for local people.

Local primary schools awarded at Health for Life celebration event

Nineteen primary schools from across Birmingham have been awarded Health for Life status at an event held in the city’s grand Council House.

Birmingham students meet star of Broadway

More than 60 students from Birmingham Ormiston Academy rubbed shoulders with a Broadway musical star as part of an international trip to New York City.

One in three Walsall children attend underperforming schools – Ofsted

Council failing its children, claims Labour group.

Henry’s a world-beater

Seven-year-old Henry Close is on top of the world when it comes to knowing his capitals.

University study shows Chinese football fans favour English clubs and German national team

You can guess which teams came top.

University’s work placement scheme in running for national award

An initiative at Coventry University designed to help students secure work placements is up for a prestigious national award after running for only two years.

International research project tackles the long-term merits of mega-events

University to assess why large-scale events fail to deliver lasting benefits.

TV workshop proves students are switched on

Competitors tune in with help from Dr Who and City TV.

College hosts Sporting Champions visit

Paralympian visit reward for competition win.

Top pianist to give masterclass at Solihull School

Award-winning musician will share her knowledge with students.

Head start in the arts

Job fair for young people wanting a creative career.

Call for Darlaston Academy cash probe

Labour councillors in bid to make school Trust accountable.

University graduates create new theatre production

Work continues at a frantic pace.

Special scrutiny meeting called by Walsall councillors

Inquiry into education standards to be held.

Skills boost for local learners as Willmott Dixon smashes academy targets

Willmott Dixon’s 4Life Academy in Aston is celebrating a very special milestone after it surpassed its target of providing new skills to 2,000 people a year within the first ten months of opening.