National recognition for Cornish wildlife recorder
Published: 03-12-2019
A rare moth find has helped a student wildlife enthusiast to gain a national award for his commitment to scientific recording. Cerin Poland, 24, a committed wildlife recorder from Zelah, has won runner up in the National Biodiversity Network (NBN) Newcomer Award. The national awards recognise and celebrate the outstanding contributions adults and young people […]
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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Conservation students join the fight against poaching
Published: 17-04-2018
A group of degree students from Cornwall have joined the international fight against wildlife poaching as part of a conservation experience in South Africa. Zoology and conservation students from Cornwall College Newquay have spent a week in Kruger National Park, one of the largest game reserves in Africa, to learn about what is being done […]
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Zoo presenter finds her voice
Published: 03-01-2018
A former zoology student has found a voice that she never knew she had following a work placement at the zoo. Rhiann Mitchell-Holland, who has recently finished a stint as a wildlife presenter at Newquay Zoo, never would have imagined of ending up where she has after graduating from her degree in Applied Zoology. “Presenting […]
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Help student conservationists save the bees
Published: 31-05-2017
A group of student zoologists from Newquay are creating a buzz around their important new conservation project. The Back Garden Bee Project, consisting of seven Applied Zoology & Conservation degree students from Cornwall College Newquay, have made it their mission to raise awareness on bees and their importance in the natural world. The group was […]
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Teenagers experience college life at Duchy
Published: 25-07-2016
Duchy College Rosewarne (part of The Cornwall College Group) played host to nearly 100 teenagers from across the county last week who took part in a day of hands-on, outdoor learning at the specialist land-based college. The year 10 students were invited to the Rosewarne campus for its ‘experience day’ and given the opportunity to participate […]
