News and Events
In this section you will find QAC's news releases, events and general news stories about the College.
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Latest News
Natspec's new "Student Voice Parliament" launched at QAC!
12 May 2017
The "Student Voice Parliament" has been launched by Natspec, the membership association for organisations which offer specialist provision for students with learning difficulties and disabilities, in partnership with...
Team QAC runners post impressive Birmingham 10k time!
02 May 2017
A trio of 'Team QAC' runners took part in this year's Simplyhealth Great Birmingham 10k on Sunday 30th April, completing the course in under an hour! They also used the 10k as part of their training in...
The John Lewis Partnership supports Umberslade Nurseries
20 April 2017
Umberslade Nurseries, a social enterprise run by QAC, has recently established an exciting link with The John Lewis Partnership, in particular the Solihull store. We rely on a range of financial...
QAC successfully achieves prestigious Investors in People Award
12 April 2017
Queen Alexandra College (QAC) is celebrating after being presented with the highly-coveted Investors in People award. The Investors in People Standard is a framework of best practice, awarded to well-run...
QAC host successful "Curry & Quiz Night" fundraising event.
06 April 2017
We recently ran our inaugural fundraising event of our 20 year anniversary campaign, looking to raise £20,000 from 20 fundraising events to create 20 student focused projects and activities, leaving a legacy at...
Latest Events
Supporting Sex & Relationships in a Specialist Setting training course - Wednesday 28th June 2017
28 June 2017
Our next 'Supporting Sex & Relationships in a Specialist Setting' training day will take place on Wednesday 28th June 2017, 9.30am - 4.30pm. The training will be delivered by Gill Leno, a specialist sex and...
QAC Summer Fete - Saturday 1st July 2017
01 July 2017
Come along to QAC's Summer Fete on Saturday 1st July, 11am-3pm! The event will be full of fun activities such as raffles, face painting, VR experience, competitions, races and much more! We even have an...
Friday 7th July 2017: Last Day of Term - Friends and Families Day
07 July 2017
On this, the last day of term, family and friends of current students are invited to join us for our end of year celebrations - Friends and Families Day. Details will be circulated during the summer term.
QAC Annual Skydive - Sunday 3rd September 2017
03 September 2017
Be a QAC freefaller and join our jump! Help us raise money for our blind, vision impaired and disabled students. If you want to take the jump, contact phipkiss@qac.ac.uk or call 0121 428 5064 to sign up!
Open Day for Potential Students/Families - Tuesday 19th September 2017
19 September 2017
Time of event: 9.30am - 12noon Open Day for potential students and their families. You will receive a full tour of the campus and meet several members of staff and students. Please note that you need to attend for...
What the students say
QAC is an amazing College with some great facilities. Staff treat me like an adult and I have the opportunity to try new experiences. 
Michael - 18
Performing Arts Student
