Case Studies
Student & Alumni Stories
Sophie, Engineering
Sophie Ellam has achieved strong grades in her GCSEs and technical qualifications. The 16-year-old was awarded three grade 8s and three grade 7s in her GCSEs, as well as distinctions in her engineering technical qualifications. Sophie said: “I am very happy with my results. I was trying to prepare myself and when I opened them, […]
Teacher Stories
Meet Adrian Dulley, Curriculum Director for Engineering
We sat down with Adrian Dulley to discuss his new role as Curriculum Director for Engineering at UTC Sheffield City Centre. Why did you decide to work at a UTC? My first impression from looking around the UTC was positive; I saw how fantastic their offer was for students and how they worked effectively with […]
Student & Alumni Stories
Meet our Alumni: Apprentice at Lavender International, Cameron Barber
Cameron joined the UTC in Year 10 and carried onto sixth form to study an Engineering Diploma, EPQ and Core Maths. He currently works as an Apprentice at Lavender International; an engineering company that specialises in non-destructive testing and works alongside colleges to support the delivery of new apprenticeships within this area. Tell us about […]
Student & Alumni Stories
Madeline, Creative & Digital Media
UTC Sheffield student Madeline Dyson is celebrating after securing an unconditional offer for Sheffield Hallam University to study PR, Journalism and Media. Madeline joined the UTC in 2015 as a Creative & Digital Media student and has since completed both her GCSEs and more recently her A Levels at the City Centre school – achieving […]
Student & Alumni Stories
Max, Engineering
UTC Sheffield graduate Max Hayes has his sights set on a career in Rugby. The 17-year-old, from Worksop, has been asked to play for Doncaster Knights Rugby Academy since graduating from UTC Sheffield in August 2019. Doncaster Knights are the most promoted team in English Rugby history and the Doncaster Knights Academy launched in 2015 […]
Student & Alumni Stories
Lucy, Engineering
Lucy Parnell is blazing a trail as she looks forward to going onto a career in product design engineering. The 18-year-old has achieved a distinction* in a technical qualification in engineering and A Level grades A and D in maths and product design. Lucy joined the UTC in Year 10 at the age of 14 […]
Student & Alumni Stories
Cameron, Engineering
Cameron Green is set to fly high having secured a degree apprenticeship with global manufacturer British Aerospace. The 18-year-old has achieved a distinction* in a technical qualification in engineering and A Level grades A and B in maths and physics. He joined the UTC in Year 12 at the age of 16. Now he will […]
Student & Alumni Stories
Elliot, Creative & Digital
Screen writing career beckons for talented Elliot Aspiring television writer Elliot Sarjeant is looking forward to going to university having successfully completed his studies at UTC Sheffield City Centre. The 18-year-old has completed a technical qualification in creative and digital media achieving a distinction* distinction* as well as a grade D in A Level in […]
Student & Alumni Stories
Will, Engineering
Will Noble has started an electrical apprenticeship after completing his studies at UTC Sheffield City Centre. The 18-year-old has achieved a distinction distinction grade in a technical qualification in engineering. Now he is learning as he earns in the workplace at Output Engineering Limited, based at the Iron Works in Sheffield, whilst completing an engineering […]
Student & Alumni Stories
Damian, Creative & Digital
Damian Palliyaguruge has ambitious designs for a career in the film industry. The 18-year-old has achieved a distinction merit in a technical qualification in creative and digital media as well as a grade B in A Level photography. Damian joined the UTC in Year 12 at the age of 16 and is now going on […]
Teacher Stories
Meet Alicia Payne, Curriculum Director for Creative & Digital Media
We caught up with Alicia Payne, newly appointed Curriculum Director for Creative & Digital Media at UTC Sheffield City Centre, to hear all about her new role. So how did you get into teaching? It’s one of those very rewarding careers that involves my interests and hobbies within the creative industries. I enjoy helping and […]
Student & Alumni Stories
Meet our Alumni: Degree apprentice at BP, Tom Spires
Nineteen-year-old Tom Spires graduated from UTC Sheffield City Centre in 2017 and walked straight into a degree apprenticeship with BP. In his role as a Junior Electro Technical Officer with BP, Tom spends most of the year travelling the world in-between periods of study at University of Newcastle. Tell us about your time at UTC […]