Welcome to Leicester Vaughan College

Leicester Vaughan College (LVC) is an independent higher education college set up as a co-operative community benefit society to continue the work of the former Vaughan College.

Our long term aim is to provide university-level education dedicated to the needs of part-time learners and to those wanting a second chance to study. Currently, we are working on various projects to support our local and regional communities.

Our Human Factor at Work project, funded by NEBOSH, is developing a series of courses and workshops designed to help employees and managers with problems they face throughout their working lives.

Our Discovery Circles offer an open and inclusive experience of learning, drawing on co-operative and democratic approaches. We currently have three Discovery Circles and welcome proposals to set up more.

Upcoming Courses & Events

10 September 2026

‘Learning to be a Facilitator’ Taster Session

A taster session for those who want to find out more about our 5-week 'Learning to be a Facilitator' course.

Free
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30 September 2026

Learning to be a Facilitator

This five week course is an exploration into how we create learning spaces which encourage participation and contributions from everyone in the room. It will cover essential facilitator skills and theory and will provide opportunities for experiential practice and personal reflection.

Free
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