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Life's a Beach for Students in Annual Games

Scores of students from Cornwall College campuses across the county descended on Newquay on 15th May for the annual Beach Games.

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Jasmine secures employment after voluntary work with Falmouth Aquarium

A Falmouth Marine School student has secured employment after volunteering at Falmouth Aquarium.

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College training proves to be wise choice for businesses

Two local businesses scooped an award this week as a result of their dedication and commitment towards investing in people.

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Equine student jumps to a future at Tim Stockdale's yard

DUCHY College equine student Elliott Upson has successfully landed himself a dream job when he finishes his course this summer, working as a rider and groom at British Show jumper Tim Stockdale's yard.

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Clean sweep for young handlers!
Clean sweep for young handlers!
Posted: 13th May 2013

Agricultural students from Duchy College Stoke Climsland have returned to college triumphant after coming first, second and third in a young handler's competition at the Devon Yearling Event at Hatherleigh.

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Agricultural apprentices take in tour

SIX farms, three days and over 800 miles travelled for a group of Duchy College Agricultural apprentices at the end of last month (April) who toured around the country looking at the extremes of farming.

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Cornwall's top businesses take to the stage at inspiring

Some of Cornwall's most recognisable businesses have provided inspiration and insights into their success at a unique new event called Thrive.

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Vehicle parts distributor Mill Autoquip and apprenticeship specialists Cornwall College Business (CCB) are joining forces at a special event to give local young people the opportunity to find out what it takes to become an apprentice.

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Fascinating visit to Romania
Fascinating visit to Romania
Posted: 2nd May 2013

Gamekeeping students from Duchy College Stoke Climsland have just returned from a life changing month spent in Romania with Grampus Heritage and Training.

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Triumphant league win for Duchy College footballers

Duchy College footballers have returned league champions after a convincing 5-0 win during their final league match against Bicton College.

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College's excellence in training recognised by industry

Cornwall College has become one of the first colleges in the UK, and one of only two in the South West, to be awarded gold accreditation under a new scheme launched by leading industry body the Hospitality Guild.

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Duchy College Students Resurrect 1953 Morris Minor

Motor Vehicle and Welding students at Duchy College's Wadebridge centre have successfully completed their project car.

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Students use St George to help fundraise for charity

Cornwall College students spent St George's Day playing games, selling cakes and generally having fun, all in the name of raising money for a charitable cause.

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Free Art workshops at Camborne throughout May

Cornwall College Camborne is running a series of free art workshops throughout May.

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Apprentice accountants' countdown to London

Three apprentices from Cornwall College Business are cramming, studying and calculating hard this week as they prepare to go to London for the semi-finals of a national skills competition.

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Magical Disney trip for students
Magical Disney trip for students
Posted: 23rd Apr 2013

Tourism students from Cornwall College experienced a touch of Disney magic recently, when they visited Disneyland Paris to learn more about how the park operates successfully as a tourist attraction.

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Celebrity chefs launch forum at Cornwall College

Cornwall College played host to the Cornish launch of prestigious industry body The Chefs' Forum this week (22nd April) with a champagne and canapé reception at the Camborne campus, and a surprise appearance from a special guest.

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dBs MUSIC CORNWALL OPEN EVENT & MUSIC INDUSTRY SEMINAR

On Thursday 2nd May dBs Music will be opening its doors and showcasing their range of HND degree level and BTEC Diploma courses. But this isn't your average open evening; the event will also include an exclusive Music Industry Insights Seminar from local

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World forum beckons for college's ex student

A former Cornwall College tourism student has had her work recognised by a leading international industry body, winning her a place at their flagship event taking place in Lucerne, Switzerland later this week (17th to 19th April) as a result.

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New ways to Access higher education

Cornwall College Saltash has launched four new Access to Higher Education courses which are now recruiting to start in September. The new pathways to university level study include Childhood Studies, Allied Health Professionals, Creative Arts and

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Army rations serve to educate cookery students

Professional Cookery students studying at Cornwall College Saltash recently hosted a visit from the Army where they took the opportunity to find out more about the food our service personnel are given during active postings around the World.

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Childcare students experience Forest School learning

A group of school learners studying at Cornwall College Saltash one day a week were given the opportunity to visit the Duchy College campus in Stoke Climsland recently to attend a special Forest School taster session.

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Students raise money for local charity

Professional Cookery students from Cornwall College Saltash helped to raise £146 for Ellie's Haven, a local charity based in South East Cornwall.

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Employment success for Falmouth Marine School's watersports students

Students studying the BTEC level 3 Watersports extended diploma are celebrating after completing their programme of study early in order to start work in the industry.

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Ryan produces quality videos for industry

Cornwall College Camborne student Ryan Sharpe has been producing such a high standard of media that he has gained work within industry even before completing his course.

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Global menus go down a treat at Cornwall College

Cornish, American and Caribbean menus went down a storm at Cornwall College Camborne recently, when a group of hospitality students hosted their first set of themed evenings in the Trevenson Restaurant on the campus.

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Regional LTPD Festival
Regional LTPD Festival
Posted: 11th Apr 2013

Cornwall College Long Term Football Development Centre were invited, along with Mounts Bay LTPD, Penryn LTPD, and Plymouth Argyle (Truro, Brannel, Liskeard & Bodmin) LTPD centres, to take part in a regional festival hosted by Plymouth Argyle LTPD at

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Top NUS roles for former A-level students

Former Cornwall College A-level students Toni Pearce and Joe Vinson are celebrating a double win at the National Union of Students' (NUS) elections (9th April), winning the roles of President and Vice President (Further Education) respectively.

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Challenging the perceptions of industry?

Tom O'Shea, a Complementary Health Therapies student from Falmouth is on a mission to challenge the pre-conceptions of a female-dominant industry.

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Grace Jones' bass player inspires college students

Malcolm Joseph, the bass player for global superstar Grace Jones, dropped into dBs Music at Cornwall College Camborne recently.

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Education event success for college

Cornwall College Camborne played host to a Special Education Needs (SEN) seminar event recently, one of the first of its kind in the county, which gave lead professionals and practitioners the chance to discuss the impact of changes on learners following

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Boatbuilding students visit Mashfords

Falmouth Marine School boatbuilding students visited Mashfords boat and repair yard in Cremyll this week.

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Toni Pearce elected NUS President

A former Cornwall College Students' Union president has been elected president of the National Union of Students (NUS).

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Falmouth Marine School hosts the first boat operators meeting in Cornwall

Last week several boat operators in Cornwall met at Falmouth Marine School to discuss how they can work together to develop a declaration of intent that will hopefully drive standards and ensure sustainable practices are followed by all members, ensuring

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UCP's employability training supports graduate recruiters

Unlocking Cornish Potential's successful Stand Out from the Crowd course has been running for four years. The courses continue to be popular with graduates looking to secure their first job but also is valuable to employers across Cornwall.

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Cornwall College is acclaimed for its STEM success

STAFF and students at Cornwall College celebrated its success at being awarded Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) Assured status at an official presentation on Friday 22nd March.

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Fish and Shellfish Industry Skills course launched

Twenty one employees from Falfish in Redruth have just started the pioneering Fish and Shellfish qualification with Duchy College, the first programme of its kind in the South West.

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Stock Judging Success
Stock Judging Success
Posted: 3rd Apr 2013

Agricultural apprentices from throughout Devon and Cornwall got together recently for a stock judging competition held at Duchy College Stoke Climsland as part of National Apprenticeship Week.

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Gamekeeping students make a splash

GAMEKEEPING students from Duchy College made a splash last month (March) when they took part in a water safety day at Alder Lake.

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Power of photography helps college celebrate diversity

Students and staff from Cornwall College spent a week celebrating diversity recently, holding a photography competition where they produced a series of visually striking images from across the globe.

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College union votes new student president and committees

ELECTION fever has swept campuses across the county last month (March) as Cornwall College students voted to see their peers win various roles in the Students' Union (CCSU).

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Skills Minister Matthew Hancock visits Cornwall College

CORNWALL College St Austell played host to the Skills Minister today (28th March) when Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Skills, Matthew Hancock, visited the campus.

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Land-based training returns to Seale-Hayne

The Dame Hannah Rogers Trust welcomed 'The Conservation Volunteers' (TCV) to Seale-Hayne this week in a new joint partnership that brings land-based training back to Seale-Hayne ten years after its closure. This exciting new venture will be managed by

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Stock Judging Success
Stock Judging Success
Posted: 28th Mar 2013

Agricultural apprentices from throughout Devon and Cornwall got together recently for a stock judging competition held at Duchy College Stoke Climsland as part of National Apprenticeship Week.

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Students follow fundraising up with hospice visit

Students studying Health and Social Care have nominated Children's Hospice South West as their chosen charity to support this year. After lots of fundraising activities they recently welcomed a representative from the charity to the campus to receive a

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Hairdressing clients needed at Saltash based College

Hairdressing students studying on the NVQ Level 3 course at Cornwall College Saltash are currently offering clients a new look as they search for additional models to come to the College salon and get a cut-price service.

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Cultural diversity celebrated at annual college event

Students and staff at Cornwall College Saltash spent time recently studying diversity, during a now annual celebratory event that explored cultures and customs from around the world through workshops, presentations, talks and displays.

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A night of nautical magic at college hair show

Hairdressing students from Cornwall College Saltash held their annual hair show this week at the St Mellion International Resort with an evening of stunning creativity and flair based around the theme of 'A Nautical Experience'.

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Mole Valley Farmers visit Duchy College Rosewarne

AGRICULTURE students from Duchy College Rosewarne were recently privileged to have a visit from Ray Harvey and Daniel Low from Mole Valley Farmers.

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Duchy College take bird enthusiasts under their wing...

DUCHY College Rosewarne is offering people the chance to get inside a bird brain as it introduces a new Avian Behaviour and Communication course this month.

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Students awarded for showing promise

STUDENTS studying at Duchy College Rosewarne are celebrating after picking up Promise Awards for Endeavour, Achievement or Progress during their course this term.

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Duchy students get hands on for Pig Heart Dissection!

ANIMAL Care students from Duchy College Rosewarne participated in a practical anatomy session recently where they looked at biology systems involving the heart.

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Matilda and Martha relocated to pastures new

DUCHY College Rosewarne Animal Care students from Camborne Science and International Academy recently assisted staff in coordinating the move of Kune Kune pigs Martha and Matilda to new pastures.

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Art students create and design exhibition at Heartlands

Students on the Art & Design Extended Diploma Level 3 course at Cornwall College Camborne have recently produced work for an exhibition at Heartlands.

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Author Tony Butt explains the science behind the wave to students

Students from Cornwall College Newquay and Falmouth Marine School were given the chance to learn from one of the world's experts on the science behind waves for surfing when Tony Butt, author of several books on the subject including the best-selling

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Cornwall College Newquay students have been given the enviable task of organising one of Europe's longest running surfing competitions in May, when some of the best surfers in the country will descend on Watergate Bay to compete for the title of English

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SINNG Project aids student's prestigious award

A student from Budehaven Community School has recently won a Gold CREST award, thanks to work carried out with the Student Invasive Non-Native Group (SINNG) based at Cornwall College Newquay.

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Charity awareness day at college raises over £1,300

Cornwall College Newquay students raised an amazing £1,300 for various organisations during their annual charity day, by hosting a number of fund raising activities.

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160 attend Apprenticeship Recruitment Event

Ocean Housing Group and Cornwall College Business launched the start of National Apprentice Week with a 'grow your own talent' open day. More than 160 local people were welcomed to Ocean's headquarters in St Austell, all keen to apply for

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UK first for local quarry
UK first for local quarry
Posted: 26th Mar 2013

Two local men have become the first in the whole of the UK to achieve a brand new quarrying qualification.

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Success celebrated in style at professional awards ceremony

Individuals from across Cornwall celebrated in style on Friday as they celebrated achieving a wide range of professional qualifications at The Keay Theatre in St Austell.

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New face to manage CCB's apprenticeship recruitment service

Cornwall College Business (CCB) has recently taken on a new member of staff to further develop their apprenticeship recruitment service which helps local businesses advertise, select, recruit and train the right apprentice.

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Learning Group gives business leaders chance to share knowledge and expertise

Business leaders in Cornwall who have taken part in peer-to-peer learning through Unlocking Potential are revealing the impact on their businesses.

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Boat designer supporting shipwright expansion

Boat designer Henry Ward spent most of his early years wanting to draw cars but following a work placement in Weymouth his interests changed to boats and with UCP support, he hasn't looked back.

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Application deadline not the end of the road for uni hopefuls

The Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) application deadline may have passed (15th January) but Cornwall College is reassuring prospective degree students that they will not miss the boat if they apply after that date.

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Smiles in the Aisles at College's Cathedral Graduation

Truro Cathedral was awash with happiness on Saturday 17th November 2012 as Cornwall College, Duchy College and Falmouth Marine School graduates celebrated their successes watched by hundreds of family, friends and former lecturers.

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UCP Award Winners Named at The Celebration Event

Eight Cornish graduates are celebrating after winning an award at the UCP Celebration Event.

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Gateway Graduates for your Business

The latest UCP programme designed to support Cornish business and improve graduate opportunities is recruiting again for six highly-talented and capable graduates.

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Free English and Maths GCSEs on offer

Cornwall College has announced plans to make studying Maths and English GCSEs free to people of all ages from September, following an announcement made by the Skills Funding Agency (SFA) earlier this year.

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Cornish graduates are inspired by local athletes at an Olympic-themed networking event

More than twenty-five delegates have enjoyed an inspiring beach-side business event themed around The Olympics. Graduates taking part in the Unlocking Cornish Potential (UCP) programme gathered on Thursday evening at Lusty Glaze Beach to hear from a trio

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New Website Dedicated to Helping Graduates Find a Job in Cornwall is Launched

A new website from Unlocking Cornish Potential (UCP), Cornwall's graduate placement programme, is being dubbed, "the site dedicated to helping you find your graduate job." www.gradcornwall.co.uk is a website which has been purpose built by UCP to provide

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Increase in student numbers leads to new degrees in Cornwall

Cornwall College is to offer a host of new degree courses from September thanks to a bumper allocation of student places.

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Students to Benefit from FREE Transport

Cornwall College is offering free bus transport to new and returning students from September 2012 as part of a new support package for those eligible.

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Talented Graduates Named Award Winners at The Unlocking Cornish Potential Celebration Event

Some of Cornwall's most talented graduates working in local businesses have been recognised at a prestigious awards ceremony in St Austell.

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Cornwall's Talented New Business Leaders Crowned at UCP Awards Ceremony

The cream of Cornwall's new business leaders were honoured at a glitzy awards ceremony at the Princess Pavilion, Falmouth on Friday 14th October. Five award winners were unveiled at the inaugural Unlocking Cornish Potential (UCP) Graduate Business Start

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2012 Degree Support Package Announced

Cornwall College has announced that it will offer up to twenty scholarships each worth £3,000 to students starting university-level courses in 2012, as part of a comprehensive financial support package.

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