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 […]
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College scoops national Feeding Britain’s Future award
Published: 10-10-2017
A South West college has fought off stiff competition from the likes of Waitrose to jointly win the national Feeding Britain’s Future employer award. Duchy College, part of The Cornwall College group (TCCG), was nominated for the gong by Liskeard Jobcentre Plus as part of an innovative project to give young unemployed an experience of […]
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Volunteering trip to Kenya relived at awards evening
Published: 14-09-2017
Cornish businesses have been praised at an evening celebrating a life-changing volunteering trip to Africa. Student volunteers from The Cornwall College Group (TCCG) gathered at the St Austell campus to relive their time in Rongai, Kenya. The Cornwall College Group‘s Volunteer Kenya project was established in 2009 by Lauren and Ross Sundercombe to help provide […]
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Superstars in South of France make for ‘best trip ever’
Published: 28-06-2017
Will Smith, Lewis Hamilton and Nicole Kidman were just three of the reasons that an educational expedition to France has been described as “the best trip ever”. Students from Cornwall travelled to the South of France to watch preparations for the Monaco Grand Prix as well as the Cannes Film Festival. It was part of […]
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Pioneering Groundwork hosts day for Cornish artists
Published: 28-04-2017
The Groundwork programme, which was launched last year with the aim of bringing outstanding international art and artists to Cornwall, is hosting a day for artists in St Austell. Taking place on Thursday 4 May from 10am to 3pm at the Keay Theatre, Cornwall College, St Austell, the Groundwork team at CAST has organised a […]
