Kernow King praises puffing devil steam engine
Kernow King has given the royal seal of approval to engineering students who built him a replica of the Puffing Devil steam engine. Edward Rowe, aka the Kernow King, supplied engineering students at Cornwall College St Austell with a design brief to create the engine,...
Seminar day shines light on animal welfare and zoonotic diseases
The first Applied Research in Animal and Equine Science Student Seminar day has been held at Duchy College Stoke Climsland. Key note speakers, Dr David Harris MRCVS who presented ‘One Health’ which focussed on emerging diseases and zoonotic diseases, and Dr Susan...
Endgame Or Infinity War: Brexit In 2020
We're delighted to welcome our newest member, Rowan Public Affairs. The organisation aims to help SW businesses be more effective in their dealings with the government. Chris Hodder, one of its Directors provides a topical perspective on Brexit below. The UK is about...
Passionate health and social care workers wanted for teaching positions
If you have experience working in the health and social care sector and are looking for a new challenge, City College Plymouth wants to hear from you. Due to the growth in demand in this area, the College is expanding its team of healthcare education professionals and...
High-flying student qualifies for Dairy-Tech finals
A student studying in Cornwall has been selected as a finalist in the National Farm Health Management Awards 2020. Nikki Smale from Bradworthy, a student on Duchy College’s BSc (Hons) Rural Business Management course, will attend the presentation at the Dairy-Tech...
South West waste management firm DCW calls on recycling heroes to raise funds for Dartmoor Zoo
Devon-based commercial waste management firm DCW is asking the public to donate their leftover plastic chocolate and confectionery tubs to raise funds for Dartmoor Zoo, through its recently launched Recycle & Raise scheme. With an estimated £539m spent on...
Students upskill at largest indoor agricultural event
A group of agriculture students from Cornwall have benefitted from a trip to the NEC in Birmingham to visit LAMMA 20, the UK’s largest farm machinery and technology event. The Duchy College students spent two days exploring the 650 plus exhibitors who packed the halls...
Green Consultants Internships
The University of Exeter’s Green Consultants programme offers employers the opportunity to work with inspired University of Exeter students, keen to start their careers in the environmental and sustainability sector. This industry-recognised, award-winning training...
National Award Nomination for Exeter College Director
Exeter College’s Director of Apprenticeships and Employer Engagement Mike Blakeley has been shortlisted for a national award in the prestigious Tes FE Awards 2020. The awards ceremony is a landmark event in the further education sector as exceptional teachers,...
Foot Anstey and Willmott Dixon announced as headline sponsors for Exeter College Awards
Exeter College is delighted to announce that Foot Anstey and Willmott Dixon will be the headline sponsors of the college’s landmark 50th anniversary Exeter College Awards. The support of two of the country’s most innovative and forward-thinking businesses provides...
Helping feed people in need over the festive season
Students and staff at Duchy College Stoke Climsland, working in conjunction with The Country Food Trust (TCFT), donated 2,400 meals to the local foodbank at Launceston and to Callington Soup Run. TCFT is a registered charity that produces food and donates it to people...
Industry week inspires future Cornish professionals
An annual Industry Week has given Cornish catering students plenty of food for thought, as they contemplate the different career paths available for them after completing their qualifications. More than 10 professional catering and hospitality guests gave demos or...
