Our Youth Co-operative Action project wrapped up in spectacular style with more inspiring social action from our young participants in London, Lowestoft, and Rochdale. Read more
In September 2023, we hosted three study tours from three different continents. Find out about the visits and the process involved in planning and running a study tour. Read more
Find out how the College worked with Keys Co-operative Academy Trust to train their staff to put values into practice. Read more
Almost one year after the launch of the 'Our Malawi Partnership', our Head of International Partnerships, Dr Sarah Alldred, travelled back to Malawi to catch up with the tea, rice, nut, and coffee growers and co-ops, and to create year two work plans. Read more
May 2023 saw two more of our Youth Co-operative Action (YCA) cohorts celebrate their weeks of learning by holding social action events. Read more
We spoke to the Project Manager of the 'Our Malawi Partnership' to find out how the initiative is progressing since its launch in July 2022. Read more
In January 2023, our CEO, Neil Calvert, visited the Philippines to share knowledge and strengthen our international co-operative connections. Read more
We spoke to some of the young people taking part in our Youth Co-operative Action project to find out how they feel about the fight to protect the planet and what they’d change if they were in charge. Read more
Our UK Project Manager Daniel Cox shares his thoughts and reflections following a trip to the Stir to Action Festival earlier this year. Read more
Our CEO and Principal Neil Calvert shares his thoughts on the work that's being done to support young people during the pandemic. Read more
In the first of a brand new series of guest blogs on our site, Entrepreneur, Educator and Activist Louis Howell shares his thoughts on the disruption that's desperately needed in the education sector. Read more
What makes great online learning? What can you do to make the digital experience for your learners as engaging as possible? Our Curriculum Development Manager Amanda shares her top tips. Read more
When covid-19 hit we took our youth project work online. Our project co-ordinator Daniel shares his thoughts on the impact it's had on all those involved and the changes we've made. Read more
A whistle stop tour of some of the best photographs from the history of the Co-operative Movement. Read more
What changes are we likely to see in learning as a result of coronavirus and what role will co-production play in re-shaping the landscape? We asked our very first visiting fellow Simon Thomson to take a look Read more
Working from home will be new to many of us right now, so what's the best way to combat the distractions but still stay digitally connected? Read more
What steps can you take to combat climate change and what's the potential silver lining? Read more
Halyma shares her inspirational story of how despite growing up in a family where education for girls wasn’t approved, through persisting, she challenged the status quo and with it, her parent's mindset. Read more
February could be said to be the most romantic month of the year. After meeting through the Co-operative Union, Kath and Stuart celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary earlier this month - here's a look at their story. Read more
Our Membership and Events Officer Nina shares her story of how she's fitted in time to learn around her life as a busy working mum and the benefits of taking up a new hobby. Read more
As our Youth Co-operative Action Project gets underway in Bury and Rochdale, we caught up with some of the young people who've already taken part and heard the difference it's made for them. Read more
Our Projects and Research Officer Amanda Benson saw the power of co-operation first hand during her recent visit to Rwanda. Read more
Rochdale is a wonderful town with plenty to see and do. We've put together a list of places to explore - now all you have to do is tick them off! Read more
What can the Co-operative Movement do to attract the next generation? Councillor Sean Fielding, leader of Oldham Council and Greater Manchester Portfolio Lead for Education, Skills, Work and Apprenticeships, shares his thoughts ahead of our Centenary Conference. Read more
With just under one month to go until our Centenary Conference gets underway, our Projects Co-ordinator Daniel shares his thoughts on how co-operatives can attract a new generation Read more
As the 2019 ICA General Assembly comes to a close in Kigali, we explore the difference our work is making across Rwanda. Read more
Andy Mortimer, Communications Manager at Co-op Foundation, tells us what he thinks the co-operative movement can do to make itself more relevant to young people. Read more
Lois McClure, former winner of National Intermediate Apprentice of the Year and a key member of the partnerships team at Co-op, tells us why she thinks co-operatives can be the radical change young people crave Read more
Ahsan Ali Thakur, Chair of the ICA’s Asia & Pacific Region Youth Network, shares his thoughts on why co-operative education is important and what the co-operative movement can do to make itself more relevant to young people. Read more
We're launching a brand new blog series this August focused on inspiring a new generation of co-operators. Anca Voinea shares her thoughts on being part of our youth day at our Centenary Conference later this year. Read more
Young people from our Co‑operative Adventure project held a unique art exhibition to raise funds for a local charity Read more
Emma Raftery explains how attending one of our courses has inspired her to help other co-operatives Read more
What impact has our Co-operative (ad)Venture project had on those involved? We asked our UK Programmes Manager Gemma Obeng to find out Read more
We check in with our Project Co-ordinator Lindsey to see how the participants on our Co-operative (ad)Venture project in Cannock are getting on. Read more
How has the learning experience changed here at the College? Archivist Sophie McCulloch takes a look. Read more
Our Chief Executive and Principal Simon Parkinson blogs about our recent training that we ran in the Philippines Read more
In her competition entry, Eileen tells us how returning to an old hobby re-ignited her love of education Read more
Our CEO Simon gives us his thoughts on what qualities make a great co-operative leader Read more
Archivist Sophie McCulloch delves into the National Co-operative Archive in search of key figures from the College's past Read more
Our CEO Simon Parkinson is the first of our college team to share his thoughts on the impact that learning has had on his life Read more
Read Katie's inspiring story about how her love of learning grew from a young age Read more
Our Vice Principal Dr Cilla Ross gives us an insight into the first meeting of the Commission for Adult Education 100 Read more
“They got me involved. I felt cared for and supported.” Read Laura's story about how our Youth Co-operative Action project changed her life for the better. Read more
Take a look at how our training is making an impact right across Europe Read more
Local young people take the lead in shaping a co-operative future for Rochdale Read more
How can volunteers transform a community for the better? Our Youth Co-operative Action participants went to Todmorden to find out. Read more
Take a look at how our Together Enterprise project will inspire young people to make a difference in Rochdale Read more
Back in 2016, our Vice Principal Cilla Ross visited Sri Lanka and saw for herself the difference our work makes. Read more
In part two of her blog, Nicola explores just how important the Co-operative Values and Principles are Read more
Paul attended our Exploring International Co-operative Development Course - read what he thought of it right here! Read more