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Duchy College student putting Pistol Shooting on the map
1st February 2023
Charlotte Hicks, from Pensilva, is in her final year of Outdoor Education at Duchy College; she is England ranked #1 and currently ranking 2nd Junior and 4th Senior in British Shooting. In 2022 she secured the title at the Senior England National Championships in 10-meter air pistol shooting. With fierce competition, Charlotte is hopeful to push further: “I’ve done four international compe Read More
Charlotte Hicks, from Pensilva, is in her final year of Outdoor Education at Duchy College; she is England ranked #1 and currently ranking 2nd Junior and 4th Senior in British Shooting. In 2022 she secured the title at the Senior England National Championships in 10-meter air pistol shooting. With fierce competition, Charlotte is hopeful to push further: “I’ve done four international compe Read More
Let the Apprenticeship Games begin!
30th January 2023
The Apprenticeship Games, a highly coveted competition organised by The Cornwall College Group (TCCG) will return this February, in a quest to find the South West’s top apprentices. Now in its sixth consecutive year, the nationally recognised contest will see teams from the region’s leading businesses battle it out at Cornwall College St Austell on February 9th during National Apprenticeship W Read More
The Apprenticeship Games, a highly coveted competition organised by The Cornwall College Group (TCCG) will return this February, in a quest to find the South West’s top apprentices. Now in its sixth consecutive year, the nationally recognised contest will see teams from the region’s leading businesses battle it out at Cornwall College St Austell on February 9th during National Apprenticeship W Read More
Cornwall College honoured with University Centre status
9th November 2022
In a major boost for learners across Cornwall and beyond, Cornwall College now has University Centre status, following a successful bid to the Department for Education. As part of The Cornwall College Group (TCCG), university level courses have been delivered successfully for many years across its campuses in Camborne, Newquay, Falmouth, St Austell, Eden, St Mellion, Stoke Climsland and Bicton Col Read More
In a major boost for learners across Cornwall and beyond, Cornwall College now has University Centre status, following a successful bid to the Department for Education. As part of The Cornwall College Group (TCCG), university level courses have been delivered successfully for many years across its campuses in Camborne, Newquay, Falmouth, St Austell, Eden, St Mellion, Stoke Climsland and Bicton Col Read More
Cornwall College win Colleges Week #ShowYourSkills competition
21st October 2022
Cornwall College have been announced as the winners of the #ShowYourSkills competition, as part of the Colleges Week celebrations. #ShowYourSkills organised by Association of Colleges and sponsored by Irwin Mitchell, gives colleges an opportunity to showcase the brilliant work that goes on in colleges every day. It was a tough decision this year, with colleges across the country showing off their Read More
Cornwall College have been announced as the winners of the #ShowYourSkills competition, as part of the Colleges Week celebrations. #ShowYourSkills organised by Association of Colleges and sponsored by Irwin Mitchell, gives colleges an opportunity to showcase the brilliant work that goes on in colleges every day. It was a tough decision this year, with colleges across the country showing off their Read More
Blog: Getting ready for college!
5th September 2022
Top tips to get you campus ready! We are excited to be welcoming new students to our colleges very soon and we’ve put together some top tips to help you prepare. DON’T WORRY… If you haven’t decided what you want to study yet there’s still time to apply! Visit our website to find your perfect course and complete the application form, which you will be able to find on the to Read More
Top tips to get you campus ready! We are excited to be welcoming new students to our colleges very soon and we’ve put together some top tips to help you prepare. DON’T WORRY… If you haven’t decided what you want to study yet there’s still time to apply! Visit our website to find your perfect course and complete the application form, which you will be able to find on the to Read More
Farmers Without Borders: Future Farm hosts British and French sustainable partnership
13th June 2022
A French cohort of 15 dairy farmers and delegates of the Council of Finistère and Trévarez Research Station were welcomed last Tuesday at Duchy College’s Future Farm, marking a new step in exchanging sustainable dairy farming practices across the Channel. The group explored the pioneering research facility and visited three farms representing the range of successful dairy production systems Read More
A French cohort of 15 dairy farmers and delegates of the Council of Finistère and Trévarez Research Station were welcomed last Tuesday at Duchy College’s Future Farm, marking a new step in exchanging sustainable dairy farming practices across the Channel. The group explored the pioneering research facility and visited three farms representing the range of successful dairy production systems Read More
Duchy College celebrating the advancements of sustainable dairy farming at Future Farm
11th May 2022
In a celebration of research and innovation in sustainable dairy farming, Future Farm held its stakeholder launch event at Duchy College Stoke Climsland campus on Friday, 6th of May. Guests and stakeholders came from across the country to experience the remarkable facility in action, showcasing the eco dairy systems along with first-hand insights on the project’s achievements. Lyndsay Chapman, C Read More
In a celebration of research and innovation in sustainable dairy farming, Future Farm held its stakeholder launch event at Duchy College Stoke Climsland campus on Friday, 6th of May. Guests and stakeholders came from across the country to experience the remarkable facility in action, showcasing the eco dairy systems along with first-hand insights on the project’s achievements. Lyndsay Chapman, C Read More
Carbon-cutting farm project gets underway
15th October 2021
Cornwall’s pioneering agricultural research and education facility at Duchy College Stoke Climsland has kick-started its first international carbon-cutting project. Working with Cornwall Council, local farmers, the council of Finistère and Trévarez Research Station in Brittany, France, the research team at Duchy College’s Future Farm will look at ways of reducing the carbon footprint Read More
Cornwall’s pioneering agricultural research and education facility at Duchy College Stoke Climsland has kick-started its first international carbon-cutting project. Working with Cornwall Council, local farmers, the council of Finistère and Trévarez Research Station in Brittany, France, the research team at Duchy College’s Future Farm will look at ways of reducing the carbon footprint Read More
Cornish college tutor honoured with international skills accolade
24th June 2021
A Cornwall-based college tutor has been honoured by a European skills body for making an outstanding contribution to education in the UK. WorldSkills Europe, a non-profit member organisation that promotes vocational, technological and service-oriented education and training across Europe, recently announced their accolades for 2021. Greg Houghton, curriculum area manager for sport Read More
A Cornwall-based college tutor has been honoured by a European skills body for making an outstanding contribution to education in the UK. WorldSkills Europe, a non-profit member organisation that promotes vocational, technological and service-oriented education and training across Europe, recently announced their accolades for 2021. Greg Houghton, curriculum area manager for sport Read More
Students have ‘summit’ on their mind
27th May 2021
Students at colleges in Cornwall are sending a message to the world’s leaders through a series of videos titled ‘#heyG7’. Launched last week, the series will showcase the main issues the students want to be addressed at the G7 summit in Carbis Bay in June. Conor Kendrew, the college’s curriculum development manager for ecology, conservation and the environment, is spearheading the project. Read More
Students at colleges in Cornwall are sending a message to the world’s leaders through a series of videos titled ‘#heyG7’. Launched last week, the series will showcase the main issues the students want to be addressed at the G7 summit in Carbis Bay in June. Conor Kendrew, the college’s curriculum development manager for ecology, conservation and the environment, is spearheading the project. Read More
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 discuss the ways in which the leading land-based college is putting sustainability at the heart of its pr Read More
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 discuss the ways in which the leading land-based college is putting sustainability at the heart of its pr Read More
MP in fact-finding mission to Duchy College Stoke Climsland
13th May 2021
A senior politician with strong links to the farming industry has visited a leading agricultural college to see how local employment needs are being met. The Hon Robbie Moore MP, who had a strong farming background before beginning his career in government, is leading a report that will look at how land-based colleges are providing the skills that future employees will need. Mr Moor Read More
A senior politician with strong links to the farming industry has visited a leading agricultural college to see how local employment needs are being met. The Hon Robbie Moore MP, who had a strong farming background before beginning his career in government, is leading a report that will look at how land-based colleges are providing the skills that future employees will need. Mr Moor Read More
College salutes forces by joining national covenant
21st April 2021
A leading south west college group has signalled their support for veterans by signing up to the Armed Forces Covenant. The Cornwall College Group (TCCG), which has 10 campuses across Devon and Cornwall, is one of the top providers of courses in Military and Protective Services with many local students choosing to study at the college’s military academy in Camborne. However, TCCG has now gone a Read More
A leading south west college group has signalled their support for veterans by signing up to the Armed Forces Covenant. The Cornwall College Group (TCCG), which has 10 campuses across Devon and Cornwall, is one of the top providers of courses in Military and Protective Services with many local students choosing to study at the college’s military academy in Camborne. However, TCCG has now gone a Read More