Aisha Sattar, BSc (Hons) Medical Biology
Aisha Sattar, BSc (Hons) Medical Biology When Aisha Sattar began her studies at Burnley College University Courses, she was learning English as a second language. Today, she has been awarded a Top Project Award by the Royal Society of Biology and invited to the House of Commons to receive it. Aisha studies BSc (Hons) Medical […]
Joel Astley, Bsc (Hons) Software Development
Joel Astley, Bsc (Hons) Software Development When Joel Astley signed up to study Software Development at Blackburn College, part of the Lancashire & Cumbria Institute of Technology, he already had a hobby that set him apart: reverse engineering software to find out how it really works. The course has given him the equipment and the […]
“AI is bleeding into everything and our students will be ready for it”
“AI is bleeding into everything and our students will be ready for it” What does it take to prepare the next generation of software developers and cyber security professionals for a world being reshaped by artificial intelligence? Stuart Gregory, Creative and Digital Curriculum Area Manager at Blackburn College, has a clear answer and he’s already […]
Starting over – and finding out what’s possible
Starting over – and finding out what’s possible Emily Lawson had three reasons not to go back into education: she thought she wouldn’t be good enough, she thought she’d fail, and she thought she’d quit. She was a single parent, working full-time in childcare, with a then four-year-old son and no recent experience of studying. […]
Esports HND: so much more than playing games
Esports HND: So much more than playing games Four weeks from completing his HND in Esports at Burnley College, Dom Halleron, 21, is heading to the University of Staffordshire for a Level 6 top-up – on a path he hopes will lead to a career as an event organiser with one of the university’s industry […]
Three L&C IoT engineering apprentices named finalists at 2026 Lancashire Apprenticeship Awards
Three L&C IoT engineering apprentices named finalists at 2026 Lancashire Apprenticeship Awards Three engineering apprentices studying with the Lancashire and Cumbria Institute of Technology (L&C IoT) were shortlisted for top honours at this year’s Lancashire Apprenticeship Awards. Thahmid Alam, George Calvert and Matthew Green are all studying or have recently completed engineering apprenticeships delivered through […]
Nybble Case Study
How Nybble Solved Its Tech Skills Gap Ram Gupta has been running Nybble for over 25 years. The Blackburn-based managed service provider has grown from a retail business into a five-pillar operation covering IT infrastructure, software development, audio-visual, cyber security and AI. In that time, Ram has watched the technology sector change faster than almost […]
Applied Science students gain real-world experience
Applied Science students gain real-world experience Students studying Applied Science at Blackpool and The Fylde College are developing practical laboratory skills, working with industry-standard equipment and collaborating with employers as part of the Lancashire and Cumbria Institute of Technology. The Foundation Degree in Applied Science is delivered through the IoT partnership, giving students access to […]
Science in Action: How the IoT is shaping the next generation of scientists
Science in Action: How the IoT is shaping the next generation of scientists Blackpool and The Fylde College (B&FC) is home to one of the most hands-on higher education science programmes in the region. The Certificate of Higher Education in Applied Science, delivered under the Lancashire and Cumbria Institute of Technology (IoT) banner, is giving […]
Brandon Gilbertson – Software Engineering
From Software Engineering Student to Junior Developer Brandon is currently studying Software Engineering at Blackpool and The Fylde College, part of the Lancashire & Cumbria Institute of Technology (IoT). In the final year of his BSc (Hons) Software Engineering (Game Development) Level 6 course, Brandon combined his studies with real industry experience, helping him take […]