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Paul's song is one million-seller!

07 Feb

A Music Technology lecturer at BCoT has just learnt that an album he co-wrote a track on for record-breaking Japanese band Arashi has just become the only record in Japan to sell a million copies last year.

Owzat for trip of a lifetime?

07 Feb

A 16 year old Construction student from BCoT, Daniel Reynaldo, is about to embark on the trip of a lifetime as he flies to Dubai as a member of the England Physical Disability Cricket team.

Owzat for trip of a lifetime?

07 Feb

A 16 year old Construction student from BCoT, Daniel Reynaldo, is about to embark on the trip of a lifetime as he flies to Dubai as a member of the England Physical Disability Cricket team.

BCoT students win International Awards

24 Jan

BCoT were proud winners of two awards at the very first Internationalisation Awards ceremony held in Birmingham. Supported by the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA), the awards are a celebration of the fantastic work being done in Students’ Unions across the UK in order to improve the lives of international students.

Are you interested in an Apprenticeship?

18 Jan

On Tuesday 7 February BCoT are hosting an Apprenticeship Information and Guidance Evening.

“If I wanted a new career, it was up to me to make it happen….” Abigail Peters.

10 Jan

"I’m not sure how long it was, but I’d wanted to change my career for quite a few years. I was a mum of two children, a hairdresser, and like everyone else, struggling to juggle the many demands that life throws your way. However, for me it was a case of ‘now or never’ and I knew that if I wanted to pursue my dream of becoming a building surveyor, it was up to me to do something about it.

Am I ready for college?

10 Jan

Michelle Swain is a mature student at BCoT studying a Level 2 Diploma in Art & Design. Michelle has been so inspired by her return to studying that she wanted to share her experiences with others who may be considering doing something similar. Here is her story.

Career success for former BCoT Engineering student

10 Jan

Students from BCoT’s School of Engineering attended a presentation on ‘Careers in Engineering’ by guest speaker Tim James, Programme Manager from GE Aviation. Tim was accompanied by his son Scott, who was a former Engineering student at BCoT and is now working as an apprentice engineer for GE Aviation.