Ian Pryce CBE

College CEO retires from “the best job in Bedford”

After 26 years as Principal and CEO of the Bedford College Group, the Grand Hall at Bedford Sixth From was a fitting location for the official retirement dinner of Ian Pryce OBE. The evening saw 100 colleagues...

Bedford College students shine at annual Hair and Beauty show

Bedford town centre came to a standstill on Thursday (25 May) as a parade of beauties and barbering models made their way from Brooks Hair and Beauty salon on Bedford High Street to the Corn...

Bedford College Group celebrates trio of key appointments

Three leaders at The Bedford College Group have been awarded key appointments by the Further Education Commission. Group CEO Ian Pryce CBE and Deputy CEO...

Bedford College Group announces successor to Ian Pryce CBE

Bedford College has announced that Yiannis Koursis OBE will take the college forward after current CEO, Ian Pryce CBE, retires after 25 years in the role. While Yiannis won't join until...

Bedford College Group “an indispensable resource” after merger

Bedford College Group and Central Beds College have merged, creating the largest college group not serving a major city. Bedford College group, which is made up of six colleges...

Bedford College group discusses apprenticeships at Downing Street

Bedford College Group has taken part in an event at No. 10, Downing Street to highlight the importance of apprenticeships and how the group is leading the way in delivering work-based...

Bedford College to receive share of £30m eco improvements funding

Bedford College is among a number of public buildings across the East of England to benefit from nearly £30 million of government funding to cut fossil fuel use and save…

College plans to upgrade Bedford skyline with new-look tower

Plans are underway at Bedford College to give their tower block a £9 million upgrade and create "a shining citadel of learning" that shows "the very best education is right here in the heart...

The future begins in Bedford with opening of new construction skills centre

Thanks to funding from local and regional organisations, a new state-of-the-art centre, which will give access to skilled jobs from apprentices to degree-level roles in the construction...

Bedford College receives its Royal Charter

Bedford College has been handed its Royal Charter, and is now officially a member of the Chartered Institution for Further Education, under Royal Charter. Principal and Chief Executive of...

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