Art & Construction students from Sandwell College have used their creative skills to transform the fracture clinic at Sandwell Hospital. The learners have turned a ‘drab and depressing’ waiting area into an eye-catching family-friendly space for patients. Jill Fraser, CEO of Kissing it Better, the healthcare charity coordinating the project, says: “The hospital waiting experience … Continued
Star performers at Sandwell College are celebrating yet another outstanding set of A Level results. Students at Central Sixth campus once more achieved an impressive 99 per cent pass rate overall, with a 100 per cent pass rate in a record 19 subjects. Tamara Herrington got A*AA in Geography, Biology and Politics. She is … Continued
It’s official! Our students love their college! Newly released Government figures show Sandwell is the 10th most popular college in the country – with a 91% overall satisfaction rating from its students. The FE Choices survey also puts the college highest in the West Midlands for learner satisfaction! Get more information here
The best business talent and innovation was celebrated last night at The Sandwell Business Awards ceremony! The high-profile event at Sandwell College’s Central Campus was hosted by ITV Central presenter Sameena Ali-Khan. Congratulations to all the award winners! Bigpaws.co won the Start-up Business in Sandwell Award, sponsored by the Black Country Chamber of Commerce Howells … Continued
Art & Design students have been putting the finishing touches to their ‘Window on the World’ mural before it goes on permanent display at Sandwell Hospital! Hospital managers have commissioned the work of art for the Fracture Clinic as an uplifting scene for patients.
Ex Sandwell College sports student Ahkeem Rose has signed a two year deal with the Mariners! He came back to college just ahead of the announcement to share the great news with his former lecturers.
Two Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award students, Marta and Eldair, were presented with their awards at Buckingham Palace. HRH Sophie, the Countess of Wessex, also came to personally congratulate them on their achievements and TV’s Alan Titchmarsh officially presented the awards. Marta and Eldair were invited to attend with the college’s D of E Manager … Continued
Central Sixth student Anisha Kaur is on track for securing her Politics degree place at University College London (UCL)! She has been selected for a bursary which will cover 90% of the cost of Summer School.
Deputy Leader of the Labour Party, the Rt Hon Tom Watson MP, visited Sandwell College where he met the Principal and Student Union members. Councillor Simon Hackett and Councillor Bill Gavan also attended the meeting with President of the Student Union, Mouchipou Moubangna, Clubs & Society Officer, Puja Kamari, and Construction Student Representative, Aaron Martin.
Construction students struck Gold and Silver in the Skillbuild 2018 regional heat! Luke Riley won Gold in the New Entrant and Mikael Miah won Silver in the Advanced Tiling competition held at South and City College. Lecturer Paul Cole said: “To develop their practical skills and competence in anticipation of the competition, both Luke and Mikael have practiced really … Continued
