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Promoting Social Mobility Through Higher Education For many, higher education is seen as a ladder to social mobility – a pathway to better opportunities and improved living standards. Oxford Business College (OBC), situated in the historical city of Oxford, UK, …

In the realm of higher education, certain institutions stand out not just for their academic excellence, but also for the impact they make on their students’ lives. One such institution is Oxford Business College (OBC), known for its exceptional business …

As a student of Oxford Business College (OBC), you’re not only embarking on a top-tier education, but you’re also joining an esteemed network that spans the globe. In this interconnected world, efficient networking and relationship building are critical skills that …

College life is often seen as a melting pot of opportunities. Besides acquiring academic prowess, students have the chance to develop critical life skills that prepare them for the real world. At Oxford Business College (OBC), we believe that a …

Founded at the heart of one of the world’s oldest centres of knowledge, Oxford Business College (OBC) has carried a 700+ year legacy of imparting education. Our journey began with providing A-Level courses in the latter half of the last …

  The quest for mental wellbeing is a deeply personal journey. It is no secret that life, with all its joys and challenges, can sometimes strain our mental health. With Mental Health Awareness Week upon us, it’s an excellent time …

Oxford Business College offers free English classes through its “Access to English Project” to students who experience a barrier in accessing Higher Education, especially those in first, or second generation immigrant households. There are many benefits and outcomes of the …

The Oxford Business College Local Heroes Programme offers our students the opportunity to work with local primary schools providing; classroom assistance, reading with pupils, supporting lunchtime play, one-to-one mentoring and providing support for school clubs and local nurseries. As well …

The Nurture Project We were proud to be associated with the innovative pilot scheme launched by Oxfordshire Council, The Nurture Project, designed to assist infant school pupils in reaching a higher level of achievement. OBC students have helped individuals and …

At Christmas, OBC partnered with a number of local restaurants to provide people with no housing Christmas dinner and gifts through its “Eating Together” campaign. Employees at the restaurants also encouraged their customers to donate blankets, gloves and jackets as …

To assist with the campaign to reduce single use plastic water bottles, College staff distributed more than 25,000 recycled water flasks to people attending the Cowley Road Carnival Festival in 2019. This created awareness of single use plastic and encouraged …

Staff and students worked together to raise funds for the Mum Campaign, which supports new mothers by giving them the health information and support they need to keep themselves and their babies safe.