More than 40 guests attended a launch dinner at The Grove Restaurant to hear about exciting plans set to transform Bradford College
Hosted by former MasterChef finalist Exose Grant, the event showcased several of the College’s extensive construction projects, including the £3.5m vocational T Level facilities, a £6.9m refurbishment of the derelict Garden Mills, and the construction of a £17m Future Technologies Centre on Thornton Road.
Christopher Malish, Bradford College Vice Principal Finance & Corporate Services, said: “These projects are a huge boost for the College but also a transformative investment in Bradford that supports the wider city centre development. The new facilities will allow the delivery of curricula designed to address big societal challenges, enrich our local workforce, and showcase a range of inspiring careers.”
Sheffield-based architects Bond Bryan opened a new academy at the College’s Trinity Green Campus earlier this year with a purpose-built T Level classroom, and will oversee the capital projects while guest lecturing, delivering workshops, and offering site visits and mentoring for construction and engineering students.
Representatives from Tilbury Douglas were also present – the main contractor for Bradford College’s Garden Mills refurbishment. The project will use £5.8m funding from The Office for Students Higher Education Capital Fund, alongside a £1.1m College contribution, to transform the derelict building into a state-of-the-art STEM education facility. Garden Mills will benefit higher education students studying digital, science and allied health subjects.
Pam Sheldon, Head of Projects at Bradford College, said: “This is an exciting time for the College as several of our large capital projects are fully under way. We will be working very closely with our expert contractors over the coming months to ensure we optimise the social value of this work in terms of jobs and investment in the region.”
