Dear WM College Community, I am thrilled to extend my warmest greetings and introduce myself as the new Principal of WM College. It is with immense excitement and a sense of profound responsibility that I start on this journey as a leader of our college’s rich legacy and its bright future. Firstly, I would like […]
October marks Black History Month, a momentous occasion to recognise and celebrate the invaluable contributions of black people to British society. This year the campaign is focusing on celebrating the exceptional achievements of black women and #salutingoursisters. At WM College we celebrate the culture, history and vibrant diversity of the local communities within Camden and the surrounding areas. We […]
We believe learning shouldn’t be limited to the classroom. As part of WM College Plus, co-funded by the GLA and generous benefactors, we are investing in improvements to our College that enables the development of a joined up learning offer. Creating links between taught classes, learning resources and study spaces such as the Library, the […]
Working Man’c College is among the earliest adult education institutions established in the United Kingdom, and Europe’s oldest centre for adult education. Founded in 1854, the College was established by Christian Socialists to provide Victorian skilled artisans a liberal education. The College’s founders were Frederick Denison Maurice, (the first principal), Thomas Hughes, John Malcolm Forbes Ludlow, Frederick James Furnivall, Lowes Cato Dickinson, John […]
WM College has teamed up with the Good Things Foundation to address the digital and data disparities among economically disadvantaged learners who don’t have access to PCs or laptops at home. As part of this initiative, Lenovo Yoga 370 laptops were donated, and in July, twenty laptops were generously provided to select low-income learners. These […]
WM College Fashion and Textiles department are thrilled to have partnered with Joana Monteiro of University of the Arts London to create a huge quilt artwork showcasing portraits made out of fabric by Camden’s residents. The partnership between Joana Monteiro and WM College will offer a free “Make Your Portrait with Fabric” workshop on Saturday […]
As the world recovers from the impact of the pandemic, WM College reported an important milestone in 2023 by achieving over 10,000 enrolments in this academic year. This matches the pre-pandemic numbers and signals increased confidence in returning to learning at this historic establishment with campuses in Camden and in Kentish Town. The board of […]
We’re thrilled to announce not one, not two, but four WM College Printmaking students have been selected to display their work at the prestigious Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair (WCPF) and another has been shortlisted. The talented learners selected are Kerry Sharpe, Loraine Monke, Theresa Schippel, Simon Conti and Olivia Amiel. Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair was […]
On Friday 7th July WM College celebrated its annual Learner Awards, showcasing the amazing achievements of learners and staff during the current academic year. The event as always was a heart-warming occasion, packed with inspirational stories from the WM College community about how their lives have been improved through learning. The College was delighted to […]
