Foundation Studies

Our students had an amazing time in their fun science option lesson, exploring the magic of bubbles and discovering the power of surface tension 🫧 From creating giant bubbles to experimenting with how they hold together, curiosity was in full flow 🤩💜

Wow, what a treat! 🌙✨ A huge thank you to everyone who contributed and helped set up such a wonderful Foundation Studies Staff Eid Party — it truly was a fantastic celebration! 💫 A special shoutout to one of our amazing colleagues,Bea, for organising everything so beautifully

Our Foundation Studies students and staff came together today, dressed in red to support Red Nose Day and raise awareness and money for those in need 💜❤️

May this special day bring peace, happiness, and blessings to all. Eid Mubarak to all those that are celebrating today 🌙✨

Our Foundation Studies students have been getting stuck in and making a real difference around the college 🙌💜 Using our new volunteer and jobs board, they’ve been signing up for roles to support our campus, including giving our minibus a well-deserved clean! 🚐✨

Your dedication, leadership and commitment to creating a more inclusive environment make a real difference to so many people. Congratulations Gail — you are well and truly an inspiration to everyone! 👏

As part of this year’s International Women’s Day celebrations, the Women’s Staff Forum recognised colleagues who actively inspire inclusion for women and girls across the group and Gail is a truly deserving recipient!

Huge congratulations to our amazing colleague Gail Amos on being selected as a winner of the 2026 #InspireInclusion Awards! 🎉

📚✨ Our Foundation Studies staff and students had a great time celebrating World Book Day last week, dressing up as their favourite book characters and bringing stories to life! Well done to everyone who took part. 📖

Most roles are on campus, with some off-site options available 🏫 We encourage all students to get involved🤩 This is a great way to build skills, confidence and teamwork experience. Coaches are here to support you every step of the way! 🙏

🌟 Volunteering Opportunities – Now Live!🌟 Our Volunteering Board is now in the iLearn Hub with 4 roles available (new roles added every 2 weeks!) This week’s opportunities:
🍳 Kitchen Assistant
🚐 Minibus Maintenance 
🍬 Tuckshop Assistant 
🎨Decorating the Bungalow

Thank you to all our graduates who joined us and made the day so special. We’re so proud of everything you’ve achieved and we loved having you back! 💜

It was wonderful to see so many familiar faces reconnecting, sharing stories, and celebrating how far everyone has come since their Foundation Studies journey began.🥹👏

On Monday, we welcomed a record number of graduates back for our Foundation Studies Reunion 2026 …our biggest turnout yet! 🎓

Wishing Our Staff, Students, and Followers a Blessed Ramadan 2026 As we welcome the holy month of Ramadan,we extend our warmest wishes to all of our staff, students, and followers.May this Ramadan bring peace, reflection, and blessings to you and your loved ones. Ramadan Mubarak

Please take a look through our latest Events Newsletter for all the latest happening here at Joseph Priestley Centre 💜🤩

They met the experts behind the scenes, asked questions, and learned about the many different roles that bring history, nature and science to life 🌟 Inspiring the next generation to see that STEM careers really are for all! ✨

From creating their own botanical specimens and exploring museum collections up close, to visiting Lotherton Hall and Temple Newsam, our students discovered the exciting world of museum careers.

Students have been getting hands-on with heritage and science in our STEM Careers For All workshops delivered by Leeds Museums and Galleries! 🧪🌿🦋

Foundation Studies students have recently been teaming up with @holbecktogether_ to give back to the local community. They have been getting involved in litter picking, posting information leaflets, and learning about the vital work, job roles and volunteering opportunities💜👏💪