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Black Achievers’ Award for MKC Students’ Union

MidKent College Students’ Union has won an award for its exceptional representation of black learners.  Three members of the SU’s executive committee are black, ensuring the College’s black community – which includes students of African, Asian, Arab and Caribbean descent [...]


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Brooklands College Motorsport Students – Racing Green

Brooklands College students studying for the Level 3 Diploma in Vehicle Technology and the Foundation Degree in Motorsport Engineering are swapping petrol power for the cleaner, greener power of electricity in this year’s Greenpower Race season. The Greenpower racing competition [...]


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Style and Beauty, Grace and Duty: Guildford College’s Hair and Beauty Show

From Cabaret to retro, glamour to Barbie dolls, Guildford College’s annual Hair and Beauty Show once again exhibited a stunning array of talent. The event, which showcases the skills of Hair and Beauty students, is the culmination of months of [...]


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Guildford College Group Appoints New Director

The Guildford College Group has been joined by a new Director of Farnham Sixth Form College and Guildford College A Level Academy and Creative Arts Faculty. Jonathan Stewart joins the Group with a wealth of experience in the Further Education [...]


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College Principal gives evidence in Parliament

Principal of Sussex Downs College Melanie Hunt was a guest speaker at Westminster this week (Monday 13 May) giving evidence to a Parliamentary committee on how Sussex Downs is leading the way in tackling unemployment in the area. Melanie was [...]


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Open Day at Plumpton College

Ten thousand visitors attended the recent Plumpton College open day.  This is a working college event, offering an ideal opportunity to meet staff and students and find out more about courses, career opportunities, fees, funding and student accommodation. Open day [...]


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College Sports Week 2013

 The week commencing 29th April 2013 is Sports’ Week and AOSEC want to share your stories with colleges and members across the South East. Colleges taking part in this event will provide young people the opportunity to try out new sports as well as raise the profile of sport in our colleges and communities. This is an opportunity to keep the momentum going and engage with the wider community to enjoy sport and activity. Share your most inspirational ideas and [...]

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Skills Show 2013

Please see below two Skills Show 2013 reminders for colleges and WorldSkills/Skills Show stakeholders. The Showcase deadline for application is 30th April, 2013. Please email jomalley@theskillsshow.com for details. Please click on the AoC website link below for more information http://www.aoc.co.uk/en/worldskills/the-skills-show.cfm   There is a full programme of briefing sessions on local opportunities, including funding opportunities and to use the Skills Show approach in local and regional settings. These will run from 10th May, 2013 to 12th June, 2013. The Invitation [...]

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