West Lancashire College are delighted to share that the School of Medicine department are finalists in the Educate North Awards, for the second year in a row.

Denise Williamson, Principal of West Lancashire College says, "everyone at West Lancashire College is extremely proud of our outstanding School of Medicine team following the announcement earlier today that this innovative programme has been chosen as a finalist in three categories in the Educate North awards for the second year running. We wish the team the very best of luck!"

Nominated Categories


  • Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematic (STEM) Initiative Award: The STEM Initiative Award celebrates individuals, organisations and STEM programmes working to inspire people in science, technology, engineering, and maths. We particularly want to recognise those initiatives which make a real impact, sparking enthusiasm for STEM subjects and paving the way for careers and developments which foster our future and society via the positive application of science and learning. This may involve working in groups, linking to technology businesses, and or fostering science and associated knowledge in colleges and schools across the North.
  • Social Mobility Award - HE/FE Sector: This award is to recognise the established institutions that are supporting the education and / or employment prospects of their students from lower socio-economic backgrounds. This could be aimed at supporting the outcomes of school pupils, students in further or higher education and mature learners. The judges are especially interested in entrants that can demonstrate evidence of impact within the North of United Kingdom.
  • Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Award: The Diversity, Equality & Inclusion (EDI) Award seeks to recognise both an individual and or an organisation in the education sector that has demonstrated exceptional commitment to fostering the promotion and implementation of effective and supportive EDI. This could be aimed at supporting the outcomes of school pupils, students in further or higher education and mature learners. The judges are especially interested in entrants that can demonstrate evidence of impact from within the North of United Kingdom.