{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2022}} The '''Relate Institute''' is a department of Doncaster College, based at the High Melton campus, providing courses in relationship studies at various levels.<ref>{{cite web|author=Len Tingle |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/politics_show/7254815.stm |title=Programmes | Politics Show | Marriage made in heaven |publisher=BBC News |date=2008-02-21 |accessdate=2012-01-16}}</ref> It is a collaborative project between Relate, Doncaster College, and the University of Hull.<ref name="cypnow">{{cite web|url=http://www.cypnow.co.uk/news/565349/Counselling+Plans+research+training+centre/ |title=Counselling: Plans for research and training centre | Children & Young People Now |publisher=Cypnow.co.uk |date=2006-06-21 |accessdate=2012-01-16}}</ref> The Relate Institute opened in September 2006, and is classified as a "centre of excellence" for the study of relationships.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-13347732 |title=BBC News - Documentary highlights counselling work in Doncaster |publisher=Bbc.co.uk |date=2011-05-10 |accessdate=2012-01-16}}</ref>
The Higher Education Programmes are validated by the University of Hull.<ref name="cypnow"/>
The range of programmes offered by the Relate Institute enable the students to begin at entry-level, or to expand their knowledge of working with couples, families, and individuals with relationship issues or sexual problems.<ref name="cypnow"/>
In February 2007, the Rt Hon Alan Johnson MP, Secretary of State for Education and Skills, delivered the inaugural lecture of the Relate Institute.<ref>{{cite web|author=The Committee Office, House of Commons |url=https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200708/cmselect/cmdius/187/187we42.htm |title=House of Commons - Innovation, Universities and Skills - Written Evidence |publisher=Publications.parliament.uk |date=2008-03-27 |accessdate=2012-01-16}}</ref> Since then, the lecture has been delivered by the Rt Hon David Cameron MP,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.conservatives.com/News/Speeches/2008/06/David_Cameron_Stronger_Families.aspx |title=The Conservative Party | News | Speeches | David Cameron: Stronger Families |publisher=Conservatives.com |date=2008-06-09 |accessdate=2012-01-16}}</ref> the Rt Hon Nick Clegg MP,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.don.ac.uk/news/latest_news/july_09/third_annual_relate_institute.aspx |title=Third Annual Relate Institute Lecture |publisher=Don.ac.uk |date=2009-07-10 |accessdate=2012-01-16 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090721150824/http://www.don.ac.uk/news/latest_news/july_09/third_annual_relate_institute.aspx |archivedate=2009-07-21 }}</ref> and Professor Cary Cooper of Lancaster University.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.don.ac.uk/news/latest_news/july_10/relate_institute_lecture.aspx |title=Relate Institute Lecture |publisher=Don.ac.uk |date=2010-07-27 |accessdate=2012-01-16 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20120730003623/http://www.don.ac.uk/news/latest_news/july_10/relate_institute_lecture.aspx |archivedate=2012-07-30 }}</ref>
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==External links== *[https://web.archive.org/web/20100809020439/http://www.relateinstitute.ac.uk/ Relate Institute website]
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