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Duchy College head presses sustainable farming with Secretary of State

9th July 2021

The head of Cornwall’s leading agricultural college has raised the impact that farming could have in tackling the climate crisis during a meeting with the secretary of state for education....

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Prolific artist painting bright future for students

7th December 2020

An inspiring new lecturer is having a creative impact on art students in Cornwall. Artist Linzi Bright, is the latest addition to the talented team of lecturers at Cornwall College St Austell’s Creative & Digital Academy. The innovative student community boasts a wide selection of industry-led

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Minister praises college for ‘innovative’ eco agenda

24th May 2021

A senior government minister has praised a Cornish college group for its innovation in the sustainable agriculture sector ahead of the G7 leader’s summit this June.   The secretary of state for environment, food and rural affairs, George Eustice, visited Duchy College Rosewarne last week to

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The Cornwall College Group saves 1,300 tonnes of greenhouse gas with UK first renewable energy contract

17th March 2021

Cornwall’s largest college group has saved more than 1,300 tonnes of greenhouse gas by moving to a sustainable energy tariff. In a UK first, The Cornwall College Group (TCCG) was one of just 20 education providers to sign the pioneering deal with The Energy Consortium (TEC), which has led to its

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Sustainability tops college timetable during week-long eco conference

12th April 2021

A leading local college is renewing its focus on sustainability by hosting many of Cornwall’s most influential voices from the environmental movement in a series of talks and workshops. The Cornwall College Group (TCCG), which has 10 sites across Devon and Cornwall, created ‘Love Our Planet Week

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The Cornwall College Group receives glowing interim Ofsted report

17th December 2020

The year has ended on a high for The Cornwall College Group (TCCG) following a positive interim Ofsted report. The report focussed on the Group’s response to COVID-19 and highlighted the leadership’s decisive action in ensuring its 13,000 learners were supported through a difficult year.

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College commits to free school meals throughout Christmas

2nd December 2020

Families across Cornwall and Devon have welcomed The Cornwall College Group’s decision to provide free school meals for its learners who are eligible throughout the Christmas break. The free school meal scheme has been in the spotlight this year thanks to Premier League footballer Marcus Rashford

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Carbon-cutting farm project gets underway

15th October 2021

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Dragon den training for tenant farmers

4th June 2020

Before lockdown wannabee tenant farmers and those looking to upskill have undertaken Dragon’s Den–style training to help them fulfil their dreams of running a farm....

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Young Farmers Chairman highlights mental wellbeing

15th May 2020

Duchy College Rosewarne alumni Ben Cavill became Cornwall Young Farmers Club Chairman last September and one of his focus has been on Mental Health ....

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