Calls for Wakefield to have its very own University this morning. Although the possibility of a link up between such an educational institution and Trinity may be hugely beneficial (See the Rhino's and the two Leeds Universities), wouldth a waste of money with numerous alternatives in the local area. Would it encourage the young people of Wakefield to go to University?

There are smaller towns and cities with Universities so why not Wakefield. I'm surprised we don't have one or at the very least better affiliation with neighbouring Universities (such as I believe Barnsley have) where a wider variety of degrees can be obtained locally.

While i agree anything that gains recognition for the city is a good thing generally, our existing universities are not full, so is there a need for another?

At some point the tax payer contributes to the pot for this kind of stuff, and if its not really needed, and when you consider some of the crackpot subjects that are on offer, then I'm not sure its necessary.

Get rid of the Beatles degrees etc, make the degrees worth while and of high quality, (unlike the rest of the education system) first before wasting more money on things.

I agree, however I think the useful degrees should be subsidised by the flowery degrees. If you want to study say engineering or nursing, then you pay less than someone who wishes to study art or The History of the Baked Bean.

The history of the Baked Bean!!!!!











Fist class!!!





I'm in!!!

This is exactly the set-up that Wakefield College DO have.

Indeed they offer degree accredited courses but only have limited places. Currently demand is outstripping supply so I think this is why the collage are pushing the council for coverting it into a University.

Yes we should have a university, it would be fantastic for the City and our youth, A unversity would bring extra income to the City, and open up more goverment grants to be had to up grade the area, I know people that after travel to Leeds/York/Sheffield and futher a field to get a place..

I think we would fill a university people can not get places when the others are full, you have to think a head too the population is growing at a fast rate, so new universitys would have to be built so why not Wakefield, lets have all the trappings that go with it...

Fantastic idea, i could then do my engineering degree without having to travel.

In todays climate it makes sense to have a University on your doorstep, where you can achieve the degree you desire. The tuition fees (which are outrageous in my opinion) are only half the battle as any parent knows. Accomodation or travelling can cost thousands (as to my cost I know!) so the nearer the Uni the better. I must admit I am a bit out of date as to what Wakefield College can now offer but it clearly is not enough at the present time hence students travelling afar!

This is another reason it helps cut students debts too

It would be great for the City bringing in new students and also help those who are put of by the thought of ,or expense of, studying away from home. However having attended Nottingham Uni myself the time is about a whole life experience so I would advocate living away study as far as students & their families are able. Having a son at leeds & Hudds universities at the moment , both living away from home I know only too well the hardships it entails but would not have it any other way. Student life is the best time of their life and is a great learning experience both academically & re life skills