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Pop-up shop raises £500 for Colchester Food Bank

Art, Design, Fashion and Photography students have raised over £500 for Colchester Food Bank through the sale of their creative…

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Former student participates in funeral procession of her majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Ex-Level 3 Public Services student Ashley Rosser completed his studies with us in 2018 and is now working in the…

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New Partnership Scheme Announced

Leaders representing Hutchison Ports’ Port of Felixstowe and Harwich International have recently met with leaders of Colchester Institute, to mark…

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Tamsin Wins Rebels Kit Contest

The fighting spirit of East Anglia’s ancient tribal warriors will live on in an exciting new elite sports kit forged…

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Bradford Textile Society Competition

Congratulations to University Centre Colchester Fashion and Printed Textile students Caris, Fiona, Lily, Jess and Lauren for winning various industry…

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Early Years graduate celebrates ‘Nursery of the year’ award

University Centre Colchester Early Years graduate, Denise was working as an Operations Manager at Chestnut Grove when it won the…

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Elva wins bronze award

Foundation Diploma in Art and Design ex-student, Elva wins the bronze award in the national competition, ‘Creative Conscience’. The competition…

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City & Guilds EPA Award

Colchester Institute’s commitment to apprenticeships has been recognised by a well-known qualifications awarding organisation – with the College receiving the…

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Colchester Institute Ofsted ‘Good’

Colchester Institute staff and students are delighted, following their recent Ofsted inspection which declared the College “Good” in every single…

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Carpentry students’ win awards

Colchester Institute’s Wood Occupations department has partnered up with seven local employers to create 12 student awards recognising students’ excellent…

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