Students from the School of Science were invited to the new state of the art SEIC at our Euxton Lane campus to participate in our first Medical Showcase. Students who enrolled as potential applicants for Runshaw Medical Society in August were selected for the day plus our HE biology students as part of their enrichment… Read More
Current Year 1 Extended Diploma in Applied Science students had their first experience of our state-of-the-art facilities at the new, £6.5m, Science and Engineering Innovation Centre (SEIC) this week. The fun-packed day involved synthesising aspirin, extracting DNA, which was taken home in a vial attached to a lanyard, and determining the focal length of various… Read More
The School of Visual Arts holds its annual ‘End of year show’ on Thursday 16 This exhibition celebrates the fantastic work of our students from the following courses A Level 3D Design A Level Fine Art A Level Graphics A Level Photography A Level Textiles ED Art & Design ED Graphics Level 2 Art &… Read More
Over 300 Runshaw students visited the Careers Fair which was recently held at the Runshaw Euxton Lane Campus. The event was held in conjunction with North & Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce and was attended by representatives from over 60 businesses across the county and beyond. The students gained an insight into the world of… Read More
The Work and Pensions Secretary, Iain Duncan Smith MP, recently visited our new Science & Engineering Innovation Centre (SEIC) at the Euxton Lane Campus. The visit was facilitated by one of our governors, Andy Pratt, who is also Lancashire’s Conservative Crime Commissioner Candidate. Iain Duncan Smith saw first-hand how as a leading College we are helping to equip the future workforce,… Read More
The Work and Pensions Secretary, Iain Duncan Smith MP, recently visited our Science and Engineering Innovation Centre as it nears completion. Along with one of our Governors, Andy Pratt, and College Principal, Simon Partington, Iain Duncan Smith saw first hand how as a leading college, we are helping to equip the future workforce, and said: “I was impressed to see the high quality… Read More
Former Runshaw College Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training graduate Danielle Sharrock from Health and Fitness Education (HFE) has been nominated for the prestigious UK Active award for the Most Inspiring Fitness Activity Professional in 2015. Hosted by UK Active and sponsored by Active IQ, the event recognises and celebrates the achievements of those organisations and individuals… Read More
John Ward, a Level 3 Barbering student at Runshaw College, has fulfilled his ambition to open his own barbers shop. Originally a plasterer, John decided to have a change of career due to health reasons. He has always had an interest in hairdressing and cut his families hair for years. John said, “I have always… Read More
Runshaw Science Academy were delighted to welcome back Dr. Steve Rossington from the University of Salford, for a morning of Flash Bang Chemistry! Steve delivered a fantastic lecture that included explosions, smashing bananas and apples and the magic of cardice and liquid nitrogen. Pictured is Dr. Rossington, Camilla Chapman (Course Leader for Science Horizons), Rachel… Read More
Runshaw College has been selected to become a National Teaching School. Teaching Schools take a leading role in recruiting and training new entrants to the profession, identifying leadership potential and providing support for other schools. Runshaw is one of only four colleges in England to be granted teaching school status in the latest round, alongside… Read More
We have had a busy 2014 raising money for the College Charity Mary’s Meals so far our total is a whopping £10,638. There has been cake sales, bucking broncos, The Runshaw Run and Ramble, Leyland Festival, dressing up and dressing down, a Super Slide, Karaoke, Christmas Markets and a Christmas song to name but just… Read More