University of Worcester and Dudley College of Technology announce new partnership

The University of Worcester (UW) and Dudley College of Technology (DcoT) are pleased to announce the extension of their existing partnership with the college officially becoming a University Centre. The new agreement will see the two organisations working more closely to provide a growing number of higher education opportunities for learners from Dudley.

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Mick Donovan Pro Vice Chancellor for Partnerships University of Worcester, Susanna Davies, Managing Director Black Country & Marches Institute of Technology, Professor David Green CBE DL, Vice Chancellor and Chief Executive of the University of Worcester,

Neil Thomas, Chief Executive and Principal Dudley College of Technology,

Diana Martin, Vice Principal, Dudley College of Technology — Picture caption from left to right Mick Donovan Pro Vice Chancellor for Partnerships University of Worcester, Susanna Davies, Managing Director Black Country & Marches Institute of Technology, Professor David Green CBE DL, Vice Chancellor and Chief Executive of the University of Worcester, Neil Thomas, Chief Executive and Principal Dudley College of Technology, Diana Martin, Vice Principal, Dudley College of Technology

Building on the University’s provision already available locally, which includes Nursing, Sports Therapy, Criminology and Assistant Practitioner Health, the Dudley University Centre, will serve as a hub for higher education and training, in a range of additional subject areas.

Welcoming the new agreement; Neil Thomas Chief Executive and Principal of Dudley College of Technology said: “The collaboration is the natural development of the close working already taking place between the two organisations, as the University of Worcester has been opening up career pathways by delivering a number of programmes locally, including: BSc Adult Nursing and BSc Sports Therapy, enabling students to have access to high quality university provision without the need to travel further afield.”

As part of the agreement, the University of Worcester will fund two annual scholarships worth a £1,000 for Home/EU students who progress from the college’s Level 3 programmes to three-year degree courses at the University of Worcester. These scholarships are designed to act as an incentive for learners of any age to advance in their academic careers, securing a degree and professional qualifications in their chosen discipline.

Professor David Green CBE DL, Vice Chancellor and Chief Executive of the University of Worcester said: “The agreement reflects both institutions' commitment to delivering high-quality education and supporting students through accessible opportunities for progression to higher education. We see the college as a valuable partner and look forward to exploring even greater collaboration with the intended opening of Health Innovation Dudley in 2026.”

The success of the joint working will be reviewed every two years by a Steering Group who will assess the Centre's effectiveness and ensure the ongoing relevance of the partnership.