Dahlia buds of yay!
Published: 15-08-2018
The production manager of the National Dahlia Collection in Penzance has urged students to consider a career in horticulture, after revealing she can’t believe she is paid to do something she loves. Duchy College Rosewarne celebrates 25 years of teaching that has seen tens of thousands of students pass through its doors, each with […]
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Autism Champions to help students navigate college life
Published: 08-08-2018
Autistic children in Cornwall have been given a boost thanks to 30 new Autism Champions at The Cornwall College Group (TCCG). The new Champions will raise awareness of autism and support learners, according to Andrew Mercer, the Cornwall Council facilitator of the training. “It is great that Cornwall College has embraced the Autism Champion programme […]
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Wildlife needs you!
Published: 24-07-2018
A college tutor in Cornwall has welcomed celebrity wildlife presenter Chris Packham’s passionate plea to help stop a catastrophic decline in UK wildlife. Nick Taylor, tutor for countryside and conservation at Duchy College Rosewarne, said wildlife and the countryside are hot topics and more than ever it is important to educate and inspire all […]
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Popular tractor scholarship returns for third year
Published: 13-06-2018
A Cornish family-run machinery company is continuing to support the next generation of land-based engineers with the launch of the third year of its successful scholarship. Vincent Tractors and Plant, based in Fraddon, has 52 years’ experience in the agricultural engineering industry and is keen to share this knowledge by partnering Duchy College Rosewarne. […]
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Student geologists explore an ancient Cornwall
Published: 17-05-2018
Geology students from St. Austell swapped the classroom for the shoreline as they explored Cornwall’s ancient past when it was close to the equator. The group of A-level students, from Cornwall College St Austell, visited beaches around Bude to study carboniferous sediments and search evidence for past environments from over 300 million years ago. A-level […]
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Animals help student face fears
Published: 24-04-2018
A courageous student in Cornwall has faced her fears in front of her peers by leading self-harm awareness workshops, providing advice and guidance on the once taboo subject. Caroline, a mature animal management student, who wishes not disclose her last name, started her course last September, and since then has seen her confidence grow. At […]
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STUDENTS CHALLENGE TAKES THEM ACROSS ST AUSTELL’S SERENGETI
Published: 26-03-2018
St Austell became Africa’s Serengeti for 24 hours as volunteers ‘migrated’ 1800 miles to raise £1500 for charity. Students from Cornwall College St Austell, with help from other volunteers and businesses, completed 1,800 miles overnight on treadmill, bike and rowing machines in the College’s Fitness Suite. Money raised is going to The Vanessa Grant Trust, […]
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Mature student and orchard branch out!
Published: 16-02-2018
An apple orchard that was planted over 20 years ago has been given a new lease of life by an apple enthusiast student. The 40 tree strong orchard has been a familiar site for staff and students at Duchy College Rosewarne for the last two decades and now, on the campus’ silver anniversary, 25 […]
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College opens its gates this weekend, but don’t let the new animals out!
Published: 19-01-2018
January has been a productive month for Duchy College, Rosewarne, and those interested in an exceptional learning experience leading to a rewarding career are being invited to visit to find out more. Animals are being born, Issy the Isreali praying Mantis is settling in after being rescued, hundreds of daffodil varieties are developing and […]
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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 […]
