We’re thrilled to be at the beautiful Rochdale Town Hall today for the Creativity in Careers Event.It’s brilliant to see so many ambitious young people thinking about what the future holds and which of our courses will best get them there!Be sure to pop over and say hello to our team if you’re there!

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Uniformed Protective Services students were visited by Sergeant Lee Hargreaves from the Royal Air Force who put them through their paces, whilst teaching them all about the industry!Working together as a team they completed tasks building their communication, critical thinking, and leadership skills.We want to say a big thank you to Sergeant Hargreaves for sharing his knowledge with our learners, opening their minds to the amazing job opportunities in the RAF!

#TeamHopwood were out in full force for yesterday’s ‘Creativity in Careers’ event held at the Rochdale Town Hall!It was great to speak with pupils from all across the borough about our wide range of courses and the fabulous careers they can lead to.Our talented students also showcased live demonstrations of the amazing skills they’re developing at the College!

What an absolute pleasure it was to welcome British Track Cyclist and former Hopwood Sports Science student, Harry Radford, back to our Middleton campus!2025 Elite European Bronze Medallist and Elite UCI Nations Cup Winner, Harry, delivered an unforgettable session for our Sport Science students.Learners were not only inspired by his achievements but also gained practical insights into the dedication and discipline required to succeed in the industry.Massive thanks for dropping by, Harry – we’re incredibly proud of your accomplishments and can’t wait to see what the future holds!

Have Your Say! Our Racial Justice feedback session was a fantastic example of staff and students coming together to drive real change. Our Student Commissioners, working with Leaders Unlocked, did a brilliant job leading powerful discussions based on this year’s Racial Justice Survey findings. Staff and learners across key areas - from Teaching & Learning to Wellbeing, College Culture, and more - worked in groups to develop meaningful recommendations that the College will look to implement.A huge thank you to everyone who took part and helped make this such a positive and productive session. Our staff and students' voices are shaping a more inclusive future here at Hopwood!

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Today, we had the privilege of hosting a SEND Coffee Morning, welcoming parents and carers of young people who will be joining us this September.A warm thank you to our employer partners for attending and helping us create a supportive environment for all young individuals. Your involvement is invaluable!We’re happy to announce that we’ll be holding the same event at our Rochdale campus on Friday 2nd May, from 9am-12pm. If you would like to attend, please contact emma.croft@hopwood.ac.uk. We look forward to seeing you there!