New Head at the Helm of Falmouth Marine School
Published: 24-02-2020
Falmouth Marine School, Cornwall’s only specialist college in marine vocational courses, is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Taylor as its new Head of Campus. Steve has worked in education for more than 26 years, bringing a wealth of experience to the role. He will focus on ensuring a quality learner experience while building […]
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Cornwall’s newest gig takes shape for military rowers
An iconic Cornish gig project is fast taking shape, securing traditional boatbuilding skills for the future while delivering a new craft for a military veterans gig club. The Energy 2 Project is based on the very successful gig called ‘Energy’ that was built by Falmouth Marine School students in 1985, a vessel that reputedly initiated […]
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Careers at the forefront of successful Falmouth Industry Day
Published: 11-12-2019
Learners at Falmouth Marine School received an incredible insight into their career opportunities at the hugely popular and successful Industry Day event. The event saw students discovering career pathways through a range of presentations and a business trade stand area at the College. Marine-based industries contribute over £17bn and employ over 99,000 people as of […]
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Primary students spend day as marine biologists
Published: 26-06-2019
Falmouth Primary pupils enjoyed a masterclass exploring the wonderful world of the ocean and estuaries. The 40 year 1 pupils spent the morning at Falmouth Marine School, learning about the importance of plankton in the marine food chain and why we need to protect our oceans. Tom Vincent, Former Marine Science student and now Teacher […]
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Plastic pollution doc raises hundreds for Student Union
Published: 12-03-2019
An informative evening in Falmouth with renowned documentary film maker Jane Darke has been heralded a huge success. The event, organised by Marine Science students from Falmouth Marine school Max Burns, Liese Shepperd and Jack Stanley, attracted over 60 members of the public and after costs raised £200.00 With a theme of ‘Global issues of […]
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Amazing marine life surveyed in Falmouth
Published: 13-11-2018
Marine science students from Falmouth Marine School have been conducting a week of surveys on the shore line around Cornwall. The groups of students have been looking at the ‘benthic environment’, described as the bottom of the sea floor, and the marine life present in their samples. Throughout the week the students collected data and […]
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Marine-i helps The National Lobster Hatchery strengthen its pioneering Research team
Published: 18-07-2018
The Marine-i programme has helped two talented University of Exeter science graduates to achieve their dream of working on a globally important research project for The National Lobster Hatchery in Padstow. This unique marine conservation charity works to improve the sustainability of the European Lobster, a valuable commercial species which is crucial to the livelihood […]
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Cornish students onboard for a STEAM career
Published: 11-07-2018
College students from Penryn have been getting onboard with their STEAM (Science, Technology, English, Arts and Maths) by linking with local colleges and businesses. The idea is to ensure their students have the opportunities and skills required to access careers in the STEAM industries and one of the projects involved making surfboards with Falmouth […]
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Students shine at College Star Awards
Published: 01-06-2018
Students from The Cornwall College Group (TCCG) have been recognised for their outstanding achievements t this year’s Student STAR Awards. The categories for the awards are based on TCCG’s values: Can do, Caring, Celebrating, Consistent, Connected, Courageous and Creative. Each category saw three candidates shortlisted from hundreds of nominations, with the winners receiving a trophy […]
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Young carer overcomes difficult childhood to follow her dreams in Cornwall
Published: 29-03-2018
A young woman studying in Cornwall to become a marine scientist, wants to raise awareness of mental illness and inspire young carers to never give up on their dreams. Emily Hardisty’s father suffered with severe psychosis, which included mixed personality disorder and schizophrenia, effecting not only him but also her and her younger sister. The […]
