A journey into the jungle for student conservationists
Published: 15-05-2017
Cornish students have swapped the classroom for the tropical rainforests and exotic river habitats of Borneo, taking part in an exciting expedition and research project. The group of students, all studying wildlife and conservation at Cornwall College Newquay, spent 17 days exploring and studying the areas that surround the Kinabatangan River in Sabah and the […]
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DREAM JOB FOR MILITARY ACADEMY STUDENT HELEN
Published: 05-04-2017
A Devon student has landed her dream job, which combines her love of the military and animals. Nineteen-year-old Helen Fewings from Dawlish, Devon, has just landed a job as an Army dog handler. “I feel very lucky to have been offered my dream job working with animals in the military, especially when the competition was […]
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Degree students gain insight into guide dog training
Published: 28-02-2017
A specialist field trip to Oxford has given Cornish students the chance to witness the empowerment that well trained guide dogs give blind people. The group of students, all currently working towards their foundation degree in Animal Husbandry & Welfare at Cornwall College Newquay, were treated to a behind-the-scenes tour of a range of specialist […]
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Want to walk – Alpaca lunch….
Published: 25-07-2016
Getting out into the countryside, walking for hours and exploring what Devon has to offer; those are the usual pass times for many people in the county and most of them do it with a dog. But could you imagine walking something that is over 6ft tall, weighs almost 200 kilos and sometimes can be […]
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Teenagers experience college life at Duchy
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 […]
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Love the outdoors; study at Duchy College Rosewarne
Published: 15-07-2016
Ever fancied working or studying in the great outdoors? Duchy College Rosewarne (part of The Cornwall College Group) is one of the leading land-based colleges in the country and will be throwing open its doors next week (20th July) to give prospective students the chance to explore the options available to them and get advice […]
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Smiles and celebrations at annual prize day
Published: 08-07-2016
The success and achievements of this year’s cohort of students at Duchy College Rosewarne have been celebrated at the land-based College’s annual Prize Giving Ceremony. Certificates were presented to all students completing their course this summer in recognition of their hard work; watched by an audience of friends, family and lectures, with special awards going […]
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Thousands flock to Lambing Sunday at Bicton College
Published: 28-06-2016
On Sunday 20th March, from 10am to 4pm, thousands of people travelled to Bicton College to see new-born lambs, taste good quality local produce and to explore all the different activities around the picturesque campus. Ross Cooper, the event organiser said: “Every year we always look forward to Lambing Sunday and it gives a chance […]
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Inspirational trip to Holland
Published: 29-04-2016
A group of students from across Cornwall have just returned from a week long study tour to the Netherlands. The trip allows the students from Duchy College Stoke Climsland, Duchy College Rosewarne and Cornwall College Newquay, to gain experience in animal husbandry in a different country. Team Lead for Animal Management at Stoke Climsland, Bea […]
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Industry experts to help drive the future of Bicton College
Published: 25-04-2016
Some of Devon’s leading farming experts are joining the team at Bicton College to help drive excellence, research and to inspire the next generation of young people to join the great industries of farming, food and the countryside. The group, who all form part of the new Community Council, will be working with the Principal, […]
