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Oliver Hall (4th left) and Amber Payne (4th right) with the students

Details: 26 January 2026

West Nottinghamshire College digital media students have had the opportunity to present original character designs for online games to industry professionals.

Kia was welcomed by early years students who found out more about his nanny training with world renowned organisation

Details: 20 January 2026

Students on the education and early years curriculum at West Nottinghamshire College welcomed a former student, who returned to share his experiences of progressing from further education into higher education and professional training within the early years sector.

Some of the dishes made on the Ready, Steady, Cook style challenge

Details: 19 January 2026

Hospitality and catering students at West Nottinghamshire College were given a taste of the sector beyond the classroom during a packed industry week, featuring guest speakers, hands-on challenges and visits to leading venues and employers.

Hayley Wood outside the college’s Mansfield Ambition Exchange, which will host the monthly series of free business-support events.

Details: 14 January 2026

West Nottinghamshire College is launching a major new initiative designed to support local businesses and strengthen the regional economy.

Lion Learners' Kristen Fielden with a blue tongued skink lizard

Details: 13 January 2026

West Nottinghamshire College’s animal care curriculum kicked off the new year with an exciting and inspiring industry week, giving students invaluable access to professionals from across the animal care sector and a rare opportunity to experience the breadth of careers available.

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Details: 09 January 2026

Digital Arts students at West Nottinghamshire College enjoyed a special end-of-term experience before Christmas, playing an online demo of Tidal Rush, a game created by a former student.

Pupils proudly show off their items with college staff and Mayor Andy Abrahams.

Details: 19 December 2025

A piece of Mansfield’s recent history was uncovered this week as a time capsule sealed 25 years ago was officially opened at West Nottinghamshire College's Old Brewery campus.

Dominika (centre), fellow students who supported the initiative, and curriculum area lead Julie Bott (left) with just some of the donated food, which was gratefully collected by Michelle Jennings and Chris Jewkes of Sherwood Forest Foodbank.

Details: 18 December 2025

Students at West Nottinghamshire College’s sixth-form centre have shown the power of community spirit by coming together to support Sherwood Forest Foodbank through a generous festive collection.

Proudly displaying the college’s Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award are (from left) college governor Lieutenant Colonel Keith Spiers, Sian Geeson and Andrew Cropley MBE.

Details: 17 December 2025

West Nottinghamshire College has officially been presented with the Ministry of Defence’s Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award – the highest accolade for organisations that demonstrate outstanding support to the Armed Forces community.