Surfboards, cockroaches and fireballs for young scientists
Published: 18-03-2019
Staff and students from Cornwall College Newquay have been providing an insight into the exciting world of science for local primary school children. Around 130 Year 6 pupils from Newquay Junior Academy attended the ‘Cornwall Science Fair’ event at the College campus as part of British Science Week. The wide range of interactive science-based activities […]
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Student geologist rocks national prize
Published: 14-03-2019
A student geologist from St Austell has overcome strong competition from schools and colleges around the UK to win a national competition. Eighteen year old Sabina Smurthwaite, who currently studies A-level Geology, Environmental Science and Graphic Design at Cornwall College, stepped up to the plate to win the 16-18 year old category of a poster […]
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Helping Boost Career Opportunities with Newquay Advice Event
Published: 13-03-2019
Those looking to realise their dream careers working in the areas of zoology, marine conservation or surf science, are getting the opportunity to explore the courses available on their doorstep. Cornwall College Newquay is opening its doors to prospective students on Saturday 16th March between 10am and midday, where everyone is welcome to find out […]
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Silence, walking and cakes raise money for Cancer Research
Published: 11-03-2019
Local students from Cornwall and Devon have used foot power, cakes and silence to raise over £200 for Cancer Research. The Vocational & Work-related Studies students from Cornwall College Saltash took part in a 10k sponsored walk of laps from the College to the Tamar Bridge, a bake sale and a sponsored silence. Student Empathy […]
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Students’ Mission to Mars
Published: 07-03-2019
Students in Cornwall have enjoyed an out of this world experience as they grappled with a Mars Rover. Completed over the space of a week, the Mission to Mars Work Experience ran by Software Cornwall gives students an opportunity to engage with software development in a meaningful way. Robert Wiltshire is part of Software Cornwall’s […]
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Sports Enthusiasts Get Scientific MOT
No longer do you have to be part of an Olympic squad to benefit from some serious scientific testing in the sports lab. In a boost for local sports enthusiasts, a new set of tests are available to the public that will help them discover how their bodies perform when tested to the max. Sports […]
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London Trip Proves to be a Cut above the Rest
Published: 06-03-2019
Beauty & Hair students from Cornwall College St Austell have returned from a hair raising trip to London where they attended the leading beauty trade show in Europe, along with a trip to the London Wella studios. Students were able to watch demonstrations, learn what the latest trends are across the sector and buy retail […]
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Helping Boost Career Opportunities with Advice Event
Published: 05-03-2019
Students in Cornwall and Devon, and those looking to return to education to realise their dream careers, are getting the opportunity to explore the modern facilities and wide range of courses on their doorstep. Cornwall College Saltash is opening its doors to prospective students on Saturday 16th March between 10am and midday, where everyone is […]
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Zoo can do it! Hero turtle tackling London Marathon for charity
Published: 01-03-2019
A Newquay zoologist is channeling his inner ‘hero turtle’ to help raise money for a notable reptile and amphibian conservation charity. Dr Stephen Green, who lectures on the Zoology degree courses at Cornwall College Newquay, will be running the London Marathon in fancy dress later this year to raise money for Amphibian & Reptile Conservation […]
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Tower Scaffolding course taking careers to new heights
Published: 25-02-2019
An approved and essential qualification for people who want to work at heights using Mobile Access Towers, is taking bookings. This one day course offers vital safety and practical workshops giving all attendees the opportunity to experience erecting, dismantling, storing and maintenance of tower scaffolding. Jem Stevens, Tutor, Cornwall College Camborne said anyone who works […]
