Hopefully, the building of a new block with new facilities will transform Grimsby Institute from being a run-down college and make it a semi-decent university. There's a long way to go, however, before it becomes a realistic choice for aspirational students above FE level. I took my degree there, and while it says on it that I attained my qualification from Hull University, nothing could be further from the truth. The staff are largely well-meaning and competent, but the environment for both lecturers and HE students is run-down, noisy and mostly caters for noisy, rowdy teenagers in tracksuits, who seem to spend their entire days playing pool. It's not a very pleasant place to study because of the constant noise and crowds (often centred in the library, of all places), and secondary reading is thin on the ground.

The Grimsby Institute for Further & Higher Education (Or GIFHE for short) is a large college located at Nuns Corner, Grimsby. Its aim is to become a world class provider of education & to eventually gain University status. This may accelerate once the new college building is built within the next few years, which will greatly increase the student capacity & quality of the facilities. The place is vibrant & modern. Courses are provided from GCSE level to all the way to Masters Degrees, although the provision of more degree courses is in the early stages of implementation. Part time courses are also provided for new career paths and hobbies. The ...  Read the complete review