Students and former-F1 engineer start exciting new drone project

26th October 2021
Expert Tutors, environmentally-conscious learners and industry experts at Burnley College are setting their sights on revolutionising drone technology in an exciting new project. The aim is simple – design, build and fly a zero-emissions drone powerful enough to carry a small cinema camera. This huge project is going to draw on the innovation, skills and engineering knowledge of learners, Tutors and even a former Formula 1... readmore »

Burnley College and the Clarets team up to form an unbeatable Esports team

19th October 2021
Burnley College Sixth Form Centre’s talented new Esports team has joined forces with professionals from Burnley FC’s successful Esports squad in a bid to dominate the world gaming stage. The College has... readmore »

New sports lounge offers free membership to students.

The area around UCLan’s Victoria Mill building has recently seen some big changes including the Sandygate Student Accommodation and luxurious Bridgewater Apartments. Sandygate’s latest addition is a state-of-the-art sports lounge boasting professional-standard... readmore »

burnley.social interviews DJ Paul Taylor at Retro in the Park 2021

8th October 2021
Well... there it is! Our final interview from Retro in the Park back in late August: "I think everybody is really embracing the fact that we're back out again. It's great." DJ... readmore »

Turf Moor haircut event is a huge success

On Monday 4th and Tuesday 5th October, the North West’s best hairstylists joined forces with Boohoo and Burnley FC in the Community for the ‘Trim on the Turf’.  This inspiring two-day fundraiser... readmore »

burnley.social interviews Endor at Wile Out Festival 2021

We've got two more interviews left from Retro and Wile Out Festival back in August. This one is from Wile Out Festival where we spoke to Endor (Dan Hardingham) after his main stage set at Towneley... readmore »

burnley.social interviews Nick Coulson at Retro in the Park 2021

Another fantastic interview from Retro In The Park 2021.  Nick Coulson got everybody grooving in the '90's Baby' tent  We caught up with him right after his set with the iconic Livin' Joy (I'm... readmore »

Uni students given town centre taste at exclusive ‘Welcome to Burnley’ night

6th October 2021
University students from UCLan and Burnley College University Courses (BCUC) attended an exclusive student night on Friday 1st October in celebration of the new academic year. The ‘Welcome to Burnley’ night, organised... readmore »

Students return to UCLan Burnley in a “Welcome Week” packed with excitement.

4th October 2021
Hundreds of new students have arrived at the University of Central Lancashire’s (UCLan) Burnley Campus for the return of face-to-face teaching. Some of the new starters have been settling into Sandygate Halls... readmore »