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City of Oxford College Welcome to the official City of Oxford College page! 🥳 Our mission is to transform lives through learning.

We combine our knowledge of neuroscience, emotions and motivation into our unique learning philosophy, which helps learners achieve their best. Choose Activate Learning and we will help you develop the skills, knowledge, resilience and confidence to succeed in your chosen career pathway. You will work on real-life projects, train in industry-standard facilities and practice your skills in commercial settings, supported by technology that helps bring learning to life.

Celebrating people, culture and communities ❤️It was fantastic to see so many attendees at our Celebration of Culture ev...
14/10/2026

Celebrating people, culture and communities ❤️

It was fantastic to see so many attendees at our Celebration of Culture event this morning, where students and staff had the opportunity to chat about their own unique cultures, taste delicious food and even get Henna hand tattoos.

Events like this remind us of the power of community, the importance of belonging, and the richness that diversity brings to our college.

Thank you to all those who supported the event.

💚 This World Mental Health Day, every voice matters.The theme for World Mental Health Day 2026 is ‘Lived experiences hea...
10/10/2026

💚 This World Mental Health Day, every voice matters.

The theme for World Mental Health Day 2026 is ‘Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change’, highlighting the importance of listening to people’s experiences of mental health and ensuring their voices help shape the support available to them.

At Activate Learning, we want every student to feel heard, supported and able to access help when they need it.

Sometimes, one of the most important things we can do is simply make space for a conversation. Whether you’re sharing how you feel, checking in with someone else or taking the time to really listen, those conversations can make a difference.

Across our colleges, students can access a range of mental health and wellbeing support, including our Wellbeing Advisers, counselling, Student Support and Safeguarding teams.

💚 Today, we’re encouraging students to wear green to show their support for World Mental Health Day and get involved with wellbeing activities taking place on campus throughout the month.

Find out more about the support available, along with ways you can look after your mental health and wellbeing: https://bit.ly/4dmuEPN

And remember: your experiences matter, your voice matters, and support is available.

Last night Activate Learning’s Chief Marketing Officer, Peter Reynolds ACFE, swapped his bed for a sleeping bag to take ...
09/10/2026

Last night Activate Learning’s Chief Marketing Officer, Peter Reynolds ACFE, swapped his bed for a sleeping bag to take part in CEO Sleepout Oxford.

This is the fifth consecutive year a senior leader from Activate Learning has taken part in the CEO Sleepout in Oxford, an event that brings people from the business community together to spend a night outdoors while raising funds to support charities working with people experiencing homelessness, poverty and hardship.

Thank you Pete for your service to those facing adversity in our community.

Read more about the sleepout: https://bit.ly/4rPWaLx

Discover Adult Education courses at City of Oxford College this November. Designed for adult learners (aged 19 and over)...
07/10/2026

Discover Adult Education courses at City of Oxford College this November.

Designed for adult learners (aged 19 and over), these hands-on courses are a chance to try a new hobby or take your creative skills further.

Sewing: Build Confidence in Garment Construction
Bring your own project and develop your garment-making skills with guidance from an expert tutor. Starts Tuesday 3 November 2026: https://bit.ly/4hKcjgD

Sewing Progression: Crafting Your Next Garment – Tunic Tops & Beyond. Build on your beginner sewing skills as you make a tunic top or another suitable garment. Starts Thursday 5 November 2026: https://bit.ly/4hND0RG

Printmaking Art and Design:Experiment with printmaking techniques and turn your ideas into original designs. Starts Tuesday 10 November 2026
https://bit.ly/4ja7Lmo

Find more courses starting this November:
https://bit.ly/4hxJJR1

Activate Learning’s Chief Marketing Officer, Peter Reynolds ACFE, will swap his bed for a sleeping bag tomorrow evening ...
07/10/2026

Activate Learning’s Chief Marketing Officer, Peter Reynolds ACFE, will swap his bed for a sleeping bag tomorrow evening as he takes part in CEO Sleepout Oxford to raise money and awareness for people experiencing homelessness and poverty.

Peter will represent Activate Learning at the event, spending the night outdoors at University Parks in Oxford alongside business leaders and senior executives from across the region.

CEO Sleepout brings people from the business community together to spend a night outdoors while raising funds to support charities working with people experiencing homelessness, poverty and hardship.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4rPWaLx

06/10/2026

Discover your future at the next City of Oxford College and University Centre open event, 17 October, 9.30am - 12pm.

Our college will be open for you to explore and will give you the opportunity to discover our wide range of courses and programmes, meet our friendly teachers, tutors and student support staff, and speak to our Apprenticeship and Higher Education teams.

Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3Vy2JGr

💬 What does community mean to you? This year’s Black History Month theme, Honouring Our Communities, gives us an opportu...
06/10/2026

💬 What does community mean to you?

This year’s Black History Month theme, Honouring Our Communities, gives us an opportunity to recognise the people whose contributions strengthen the places where we live, learn and work.

Communities are shaped by people: the leaders, educators, creatives, families, colleagues, neighbours and role models who make a difference every day.

Throughout October, we’ll be celebrating those contributions and encouraging our students and colleagues to learn more about Black history, culture and experiences.

Discover more 👇

https://bit.ly/4zkexe4

🖤 This October, we’re proud to celebrate Black History Month at Activate Learning. The theme for Black History Month 202...
01/10/2026

🖤 This October, we’re proud to celebrate Black History Month at Activate Learning.

The theme for Black History Month 2026 is Honouring Our Communities, recognising the Black people and communities whose contributions shape, support and sustain everyday life.

Throughout the month, we’ll be celebrating Black history, culture, achievements and voices, while sharing opportunities to learn, listen, read and discover more.

We’ve also brought together recommendations from our students and staff, including books, films, documentaries, podcasts, music and learning resources.

👉 Explore our Black History Month resources: https://bit.ly/4xXT8Gp

Discover Adult Education courses at City of Oxford College this November. Designed for adult learners (aged 19 and over)...
29/09/2026

Discover Adult Education courses at City of Oxford College this November.

Designed for adult learners (aged 19 and over), these hands-on courses are a chance to try a new hobby or take your creative skills further.

⭐Pottery and Ceramics for Beginners
Learn to shape, decorate and glaze clay as you create your own handmade pieces, starting on Thursday 12 November 2026: https://bit.ly/4hBCdU0

⭐Pottery/Ceramics on Saturday Morning
Explore hand-building and wheel throwing, with support for beginners and returning learners, starting on Saturday 7 November 2026: https://bit.ly/4d7CYTl

⭐Jewellery: Ring in a Day
Learn jewellery-making techniques as you create a sterling silver ring to wear home, starting on Saturday 21 November 2026: https://bit.ly/3NKdq56

⏰ Last chance to book! Parents and carers, our Activate Learning Parent Webinar is tonight! 👋If your young person has re...
28/09/2026

⏰ Last chance to book! Parents and carers, our Activate Learning Parent Webinar is tonight! 👋

If your young person has recently started their journey with us or is considering college as their next step, join us online to find out more about:

🎓 What to expect from college life
💬 The support available to students
🤝 How we’ll support your young person throughout their time with us
❓ The answers to some of the questions parents and carers may have

📅 Monday 28 September
🕕 6 to 6.45pm
💻 Online

🔗 Book your place: https://bit.ly/3UAaZoZ

We look forward to welcoming you! 👋

Address

Oxpens Road
Oxford
OX11SA

Opening Hours

Monday 8:15am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:15am - 8pm
Wednesday 8:15am - 5pm
Thursday 8:15am - 8pm
Friday 8:15am - 4:30pm

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