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 […]
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Students help bring back classic boat from the brink
Published: 22-03-2018
Boatbuilding students from Falmouth Marine School have just completed the restoration of a 40 year old Cornish rowing association skiff. She is believed to have been built by Falmouth boat builder Dicky George, and was rescued from decrepitude on the Isles of Scilly by local boat builder, Dave Cockwell. One of the students who worked […]
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Surf simulator helps inspire marine students
Published: 15-01-2018
Students studying in Falmouth have taken to an inland wave to learn about surf and marine sports science degrees in Cornwall. Watersports students from Falmouth Marine School were taken to the FlowRider at Retallack Resort and Spa to learn about degree-level courses in Marine Sports Science and Surf Science with Cornwall College Newquay. Student Rebekah […]
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Apprenticeships thriving in South West with 650 new starts in September
Published: 04-10-2017
Demonstrating the ever-increasing popularity of the apprenticeship pathway into employment, the region’s largest apprenticeship provider has noted more than 650 new apprentices in September. Staff at CCB, the employer-facing arm of the Cornwall College Group (TCCG), already have another 300 new apprentices set to start their new careers before December. “As the largest provider of […]
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Paddle boarding across the English Channel for charity
Published: 09-08-2017
Chris Macdonald is the first person to paddle across the English Channel in both a kayak and Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) according to Full Throttle Boat Charters. This summer Chris paddled 18 miles from Dungeness to Boulogne in an inflatable SUP to raise money for the Wave project. Last year he did the same journey […]
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Ever dreamed of building your own boat?
A new boatbuilding course unique to Devon and Cornwall is giving the opportunity for learners to not only gain the skills for a career in boatbuilding, but also the chance of making their own boat. The 36-week Boat Building and Maintenance Diploma course has been introduced to cater to those who want a fully-immersive, intensive […]
