INSPIRE EDUCATION GROUP WIN LARGE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AT RUTLAND AND STAMFORD MERCURY BUSINESS AWARDS
The judges recognised IEG’s growth, diversification and impact since its formation in 2020, highlighting the Group’s role as both an education leader and a major regional business. With a £65M turnover, over 1,300 staff and 12,000 learners, IEG combines its civic mission with a commercial mindset, ensuring continued investment in students, staff, and campuses while supporting employers with skills and workforce challenges.
Rachel Nicholls, CEO of Inspire Education Group, said: “Many people don’t think of colleges as businesses, and whilst we are civic organisations, it is increasingly important to operate with a commercial mindset so that we can continue to invest in our students, staff and campuses and provide an exceptional place to learn and work.”
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INSPIRE EDUCATION GROUP WINS TRAINING PROVIDER OF THE YEAR AT THE PETERBOROUGH TELEGRAPH APPRENTICESHIP AWARDS 2025
The award recognises IEG’s impact in developing apprenticeship provision that directly responds to employer demand and supports the region’s economic growth. With over 1,000 apprentices in training across more than 40 standards, IEG works with a diverse portfolio of businesses – from SMEs to national employers including Baker Perkins, Allison Homes, Anglian Water and Codem Composites – to co-design programmes that address skills gaps and create sustainable career pathways.
Rachel Nicholls, CEO of Inspire Education Group, said: “This award is a wonderful recognition of the strength of our apprenticeship provision and the collaborative partnerships that underpin it.
Apprenticeships are a vital part of our skills ecosystem, and we are committed to working with employers to ensure local people can access high-quality opportunities that lead to great careers and help our region prosper.”
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CELEBRATING THE CLASS OF 2025 AT UNIVERSITY CENTRE PETERBOROUGH’S GRADUATION CEREMONY
University Centre Peterborough, proudly celebrated the achievements of graduates at its annual graduation ceremony, held once again in the iconic Peterborough Cathedral. This year’s graduates represented a diverse range of subjects, including Business Management, Counselling, Digital Marketing, Education, Engineering and many more.
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MAYOR OF CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND PETERBOROUGH VISITS INSPIRE EDUCATION GROUP TO DISCUSS FUTURE SKILLS AND COLLABORATION
Inspire Education Group (IEG) was delighted to welcome the Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Paul Bristow, to Peterborough College this week.
During the meeting, the Mayor and IEG’s executive team discussed IEG’s ambitious plans for campus development and the next phase of its estates master plan, which will ensure facilities continue to meet the needs of students, employers and the wider community.
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IEG CELEBRATE RECORD ENROLMENT FIGURES FOR 2025/26 ACADEMIC YEAR
Inspire Education Group (IEG) is celebrating another record-breaking year, with over 6,000 full-time 16-19-year-olds choosing to take their next steps with Stamford and Peterborough Colleges. This marks an increase of more than 300 students compared to September 2024.
INSPIRE EDUCATION GROUP CONTINUES SUPPORT FOR NATIONAL GOOD FOR ME, GOOD FOR FE CAMPAIGN
Inspire Education Group (IEG) is proud to reaffirm its commitment to the Good for Me, Good for FE campaign, a nationwide initiative that inspires staff and students in Further Education to give back through volunteering and fundraising.
The campaign, which has already generated over £4 million in social value across the UK, brings colleges together to create lasting benefits for their local communities. Through acts of service, charitable activities and fundraising, colleges like IEG are strengthening community ties and supporting those in need.
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INSPIRE EDUCATION GROUP WINS INTERNATIONAL GREEN APPLE ENVIRONMENT AWARD FOR CIRCULAR ECONOMY INNOVATION
Inspire Education Group (IEG) has been awarded a prestigious International Green Apple Environment Award for its pioneering approach to sustainable waste management, recognising IEG’s leadership in circular economy practice and low-impact infrastructure.
Parents, students and employers are recognising IEG as a provider of choice, thanks to its strong outcomes and sectorleading teaching. In 2024/25, IEG was ranked in the top 10% of General Further Education Colleges nationally and the top 20% for highgrade achievement in GCSE English.
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Selected from more than 700 global entries, IEG’s award-winning initiative, A Circular Solution for Waste Management, will be formally celebrated at a ceremony at the House of Lords in London on 17 November 2025. The accolade places IEG among an elite group of organisations worldwide championing environmental innovation and excellence.
PETERBOROUGH COLLEGE LECTURER WINS TWO BOXING MATCHES FOR CHARITY
Peterborough College lecturer Teresa Coleman has proved it’s never too late to take on a new challenge after raising £2,000 through two charity boxing matches. At 53, Teresa trained hard for her first fight, completing two tough boxing sessions each week over an eight-week programme. She then stepped into the ring at Planet Ice in Bretton, admitting she felt nervous for her first fight but determined to see it through.
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PETERBOROUGH COLLEGE LECTURER LEADS INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH ON GREEN CONSTRUCTION AND SUSTAINABLE SUPPLY CHAINS
Peterborough College is proud to celebrate the achievements of Tharaki Hettiarachchi, Lecturer in the Faculty of the Built Environment, whose work is helping to shape the future of green construction and smart supply chains, further strengthening the College’s position as a leader in sustainability education.
Tharaki recently delivered a guest lecture on “Green and Smart Supply Chains: Leveraging Technology for Sustainable Global Trade” to final-year undergraduate students at the Department of Operations Management, Faculty of Management, University of Peradeniya, one of the top three universities in Sri Lanka.
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CATERING STUDENTS SERVE UP SUCCESS AT THE ICONIC PETERBOROUGH CATHEDRAL
Catering students from both Stamford College and Peterborough College once again showcased their professionalism and skill at University Centre Peterborough’s graduation ceremony, held at the iconic Peterborough Cathedral.
The students prepared and served four canapé options to nearly 1,000 attendees, including graduates, families, dignitaries and staff. The event was a fantastic opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience in a real-world, high-pressure environment and they rose to the occasion with incredible confidence and capability.
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PETERBOROUGH AND STAMFORD COLLEGE AIR AND DEFENCE STUDENTS CELEBRATE MATRICULATION AT INTERNATIONAL BOMBER COMMAND CENTRE
Students from Peterborough College and Stamford College, part of Inspire Education Group (IEG), have officially begun their studies with an Air and Defence matriculation ceremony held at the renowned International Bomber Command Centre (IBCC) in Lincoln.
The symbolic and inspirational setting of the IBCC provided the perfect backdrop for the next generation of aviation and aerospace professionals as they begin their educational journey. More than 140 students, accompanied by lecturers, industry leaders and representatives from key ASI partners, gathered to celebrate the start of the academic year and the opportunities that lie ahead.
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