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Houghall students gain University places
This year has been a record year for students progressing on to Higher Education from East Durham College’s Houghall Campus.
Craven College - the impact of Animal Uni!
When Craven College signed their students up to the first VETNET LLN summer school neither staff or students really knew what to expect or the impact that it would have on the students involved and the staff and students back at college.
VETNET LLN Successes in the North East & Yorks
Here are a few examples of success stories in our region:
The Gateway Programme is accepted as an entry route to Veterinary Medicine in Scotland
VETNET LLN NE & Yorkshire has had the pleasure of having University of Edinburgh - The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies and University of Glasgow - Faculty of Veterinary Medicine as associate partners in our region.
Researchers named the cream of the crop!
Newcastle scientists who found that cows with names produce more milk have won a major international award.
Taster Days held at Bishop Burton – the regional networks are casting their nets wider!
In early July, Bishop Burton College ran a cross-region, multi-subject, residential taster experience with colleges from the NE & Yorks and central region.
Take a diploma in caring for animals: College offers a new course
ANIMAL lovers will have a chance to train for their dream career with a new diploma.
Agriculture, Countryside, Animal and Equine Taster Days at Bishop Burton
Details of how to apply for Bishop Burton College's HE taster event that is taking place in July 2009.
Dairy Farmers' Opinions of Lifelong Learning
VETNET LLN's NE & Yorkshire and North West regions are funding 2 studies investigating existing skills and qualifications in the dairy sector and the future requirements for continuing professional development (CPD) / training.
Extended Induction Activities to support vocational learners’ transition to HE
Dr Jonathan Guy, admissions tutor on Animal Science (Livestock Technology and Companion Animal Studies), reports on VETNET LLN funded activity at Newcastle University...
Progression Event: North East & Yorkshire
How could we streamline the development of progression accords in the region? How could this pave the way for a national accord? Could the North East and Yorkshire lead the way?
Animal Uni 2009: APPLY NOW!
The second VETNET LLN Animal Summer School will take place at Newcastle University in conjuction with Bitesize Uni.
Houghall Graduates return to discuss university options with current students
VETNET LLN funds a pilot scheme to use past students to inspire current vocational learners to progress to HE
Names give cows a lotta bottle!
A cow with a name produces more milk than one without, scientists at Newcastle University have found.
Regional Progression Event - 12th Dec 2008
This event is taking place at Bishop Burton College.
Update: Day 2 photos from VETNET LLN's Animal Uni Summer School
Pictures and report from the Animal Uni Summer School event are now available.
Askham Bryan to launch new Animal Management Foundation degree
Good news for students studying National Diplomas and other level 3 animal courses in the North East of England.
Progression Accords: Askham Bryan leads the field
Myfanwy Griffith Head of Section for Animal Management at Askham Bryan College has spent many hours outlining which courses are available to vocational students with varying backgrounds. This has resulted in a huge portfolio of progression accords.
East Durham College project to offer support for learners' progression
East Durham & Houghall Community College (soon to be East Durham College) have just been given funds for a project to engage with past students to support VETNET LLN objectives in number of ways.
Park Lane College to receive Partnership Certificate
Maxine Room, the Principal for Park Lane College, Leeds/Keighley has pledged Park Lane College’s support for VETNET LLN
Who stole the limelight?... and almost Craven College's Partnership Certificate!
Alan Blackwell, Principal of Craven College, Skipton was pleased to accept a partnership certificate and officially join the VETNET Lifelong Learning Network.
Askham Bryan College's HE Taster: East Durham College visit
On Tuesday the 15 June, 33 students from East Durham College (Houghall) came for a Higher Education taster day to Askham Bryan College (York).
Accepting a Partnership Certificate is a breeze - Northumberland College join VETNET LLN
On a slightly blustery day Stewart Deas (Head of HE) and Paul Conlin (Curriculum Manager for Land-based) accepted the VETNET LLN partnership certificate on behalf of Northumberland College at their land-based Campus at Kirkley Hall.
Newcastle University signs a VETNET LLN progression accord
Admissions tutors at Newcastle University, Dr Jonathan Guy (Animal Science related Degrees) and Dr Philip Cain (Agriculture related Degrees), have been the first Higher Education institute to officially re-iterate the entry requirement in their prospectus and clarify the vocational entry routes to their BSc Honours programmes.
