Newquay welcomes new students in style
Published: 02-10-2019
Newquay has welcomed the latest cohort of university students with an epic Freshers’ Fair. Cornwall College Newquay’s Student Union hosted the event, which also gave new arrivals the chance to explore the campus and get a first taste of university life. In addition to sampling a range of vegan foods, the Zoology, Surf and Marine […]
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Spectacular dolphin show flipping brilliant for new students
Published: 30-09-2019
A group of marine degree students have started their uni experience with a splash. The students, all in their first week of studying Applied Marine Zoology and Marine Conservation degrees at Cornwall College Newquay, were lucky enough to see a pod of common dolphins on their first boat trip of the year. The spectacular encounter […]
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Surf degree students Basque in magnificence of field trip
Published: 20-06-2019
Surf Science degree students have returned ‘stoked’ from a mind-blowing field trip taking in some of Europe’s top surfing locations. The students, all from the foundation degree in Surf Science & Technology at Cornwall College Newquay, have spent ten days on a tour of the Basque Country. The first stop was the town of Mundaka, […]
Historic Cornish birdwatching society welcomes student members
Published: 29-03-2019
Like birds of a feather, Cornwall’s premier bird society has joined forces with a college group to provide students with a unique opportunity. Cornwall Bird Watching & Preservation Society (Cornwall Birds) has teamed up with The Cornwall College Group’s Newquay campus, offering its students the chance to learn more about the county’s birdlife, their habitat […]
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Exe marks the spot for zoology students
Published: 28-03-2019
Students from Cornwall College Newquay have given top billing to a bird watching field trip on the Exe Estuary. Spring is the perfect time for twitchers and for the group of students studying a range of Zoology, Marine and Conservation courses, their birdwatching cruise was a perfect opportunity to indulge their passion for the wide […]
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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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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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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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Leading surfer helps shape student futures
Published: 25-02-2019
One of the leading surfers in the world is helping the surf industry thrive in Cornwall by educating the next generation of industry experts. Professional surfer Ben Skinner is sharing the talent and resources at his Newquay-based company Skindog Surfboards, with degree students from Cornwall College Newquay, giving them a unique opportunity to get hands-on […]
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College highlights the strengths of ‘research embedded’ teaching
Published: 17-12-2018
The continuing publication of student-led scientific research has been highlighted as a unique strength of Newquay’s specialist science college. Cornwall College Newquay offers higher education programmes in Wildlife Education, Animal Behaviour & Management and Zoological, Marine & Ecological Conservation. Despite having a smaller overall student body when compared to the majority of university providers in […]
