NEWS... Abbey College Manchester brings learning to life
Students at Abbey College Manchester have recently brought their learning outside of the classroom to participate in a series of enriching activities and excursions.
During their weekly science enrichment sessions, students had the invaluable opportunity to listen to inspirational talks, and partake in speed networking and hands-on
computer programming sessions delivered by Manchester-based business Arm Ltd. They gained an insight into the cutting-edge developments being made in their offices from Senior Information Developer Laura Moore, and were also given a tour of the state-of-the-art and inclusive workspace. Significantly, the students also spent time developing their own software and coding skills with the support of leading engineers from Arm Ltd. In business, students from the Year 13 International Foundation Programme class visited the North Wales coastal town of Llandudno. The field trip formed part of the students’ independent study programme, focussing on the opportunities and challenges faced by the accommodation sector, using
the award-winning Gan y Mor Hotel as a case study. The hotel, which is owned by Abbey College Manchester’s previous principal Liz Elam and her husband Mark, played host to the students who were shown around the accommodation and given the opportunity to ask questions on all aspects of the business.
The activities follow hot on the heels of a recent Art and Photography trip to London, where creative students took to the streets of the vibrant capital city where they were tasked with capturing a variety of photographs to contribute to their portfolios for exhibition at the college, and to enter into an inter-school competition.
Chris Randell, Abbey College Manchester Principal commented: “It is always a pleasure to see our students relish the opportunity to participate in extra-curricular activities and our thriving Enrichment Programme. We firmly believe that success in life comes from more than just exams, which is why we actively provide numerous opportunities and encourage our students to broaden their horizons beyond the classroom.
“At Abbey College Manchester our diverse Enrichment Programme supports our academic curriculum and forms an integral part of the wider education and college experience offered to our students. We strive to create all-rounded students, who excel academically and develop their emotional, interpersonal and social skills.”
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Glasgow Clyde College and Scotland’s Rural College partner to create
pathways for horticulture students In a step offering enormous benefit to students wishing to study horticulture in the Glasgow area, Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) and Glasgow Clyde College (GCC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to work in partnership across their horticulture courses.
Agreed by Professor Wayne Powell, Principle and Chief Executive of SRUC, and Jon Vincent, Principal and Chief Executive of Glasgow Clyde College, the MOU will see both colleges continue to run their
existing courses, but they will now work collaboratively on their horticulture programmes, creating pathways and opportunities for students which align to key priorities in the west of Scotland.
The MOU will provide a seamless transition from one organisation to the other, helping students to move from NC/HN courses at GCC to degree courses at SRUC.
At present, each college offers a broad set of horticulture courses and by agreeing to work collaboratively, the MOU will ensure the expertise of each institution is shared, to create enhanced learning opportunities for students at both colleges.
The co-marketing and opportunity for revision of courses developed in partnership between the two institutions will be progressed jointly and managed by Project Teams, with designated Project Champions from each college. Project Team meetings are expected to take place a minimum of every six months, beginning in the autumn 2023. Professor David Hopkins, Dean of the Central Faculty at SRUC, said: “Increasing the supply of locally sourced, nutritious and healthy foods from
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horticulture and cropping will be essential for human health and nutrition in the UK and beyond.
“We should also not forget the importance of gardens, parks and greenspaces for health and welfare of citizens. “This co-operation between GCC and SRUC is an important measure in ensuring training and expertise to support these aspects of our society.”
Jennifer Brickwood, Assistant Principal Engineering, Computing and the Built Environment said “Our Horticulture department are happy to be working more
closely with SRUC following the MOU agreement.
“Both colleges are highly respected for their horticulture courses and exceptional resources. This collaborative partnership will strengthen the opportunities available to students wishing to study horticulture in the Glasgow region. We’re delighted to be giving our students the ability to study from Level 4 and progress all the way through to degree level studies at SRUC after graduating from GCC, where we feel confident that they’ll have a positive learning experience.”
Both Glasgow Clyde College and SRUC have availability for full time and part time Horticulture courses starting in August.
To find out more about GCC’s Horticulture courses, please visit
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July/August 2023
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