As we approach the upcoming exam period, we understand that this can be a challenging time for your young person. To ensure their success, we must reiterate the importance of attendance at college and utilising the additional revision sessions available to them. Please make sure to encourage them to take advantage of the opportunities available … Continued
As we approach the upcoming exam period, we understand that this can be a challenging time. To ensure your success, we must reiterate the importance of attendance at college and utilising additional revision sessions. Please make use of the opportunities available to you and attend all your timetabled lessons in the run up to your … Continued
Weronika Furmanek, Magdalene Keimbe, Mohamed Mkala and Gareth Vermeulen are all studying an Engineering Level 3 Extended Diploma at the King’s Road campus. They recently participated in the CanSat Regional Launch at COTEC in Wiltshire. The CanSat competition provides students with the opportunity to have practical experience working on a small-scale space project. For the … Continued
City of Oxford College, which was previously based on Cowley Road in its former guise as Oxford College of Further Education, relocated to Oxpens Road 50-years ago, where the site had its official opening on 15 March 1974. In the last 50 years, the college has undergone several mergers and restructures. In 2003, Oxford College … Continued
Can you tell me about your journey to pursuing your degree in Wildlife & Conservation, and what inspired you to choose this path? Initially I started off on the Animal Behaviour and Welfare pathway as I realised I wanted to work with animals in some capacity. In my first year of my Foundation Degree, I … Continued
Mr Rodda came to see the work that Reading College and University Centre, part of Activate Learning, is doing with award-winning tuition programme Get Further to help students affected by the pandemic, catch-up with their studies. Since Get Further launched their partnership with Reading College in 2022, they have supported almost 130 students, providing tailored … Continued
At Activate Learning, supporting our students and staff with their mental health and wellbeing is one of our key priorities. As part of our Mental Health strategy, Mental Health Matters Here, we are committed to: Actively reducing the stigma surrounding mental health issues Encouraging students and staff to access support for any mental health issues … Continued
The author who has written books including Bravo Two Zero, the biggest selling British work of military history, as well as the best-selling Nick Stone and Tom Buckingham thrillers, Down to the Wire, Cold Blood and SAS Red Notice, spoke to a packed audience on Tuesday (30/1). Andy spoke about his background, his time in … Continued
Happy New Year! We hope you had a good break and have come back to college feeling ready to get back on with your studies. We all know how important it is to be a committed student, to turn up to college every day for your classes on time, ready to learn. As we … Continued
What is Healthy Habits Month? January isn’t just the start of a new year; it’s an opportunity to kick-start your journey towards holistic wellbeing. At Activate Learning, we recognise January as Healthy Habits Month, a dedicated period, focused on nurturing your physical, mental and emotional health. Amidst the hustle and bustle of a new … Continued
