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Colchester Institute students showcase skills through creation of steel screens honouring Remembrance Day
13th November 2023
Two new stainless-steel screens have been unveiled during a ceremony in Wivenhoe, cut and shaped by our talented Engineering students....
Colchester Institute wins Essex Business Award for investing in a green future
8th November 2023
Colchester Institute has been awarded the prestigious Environmental Awareness Award at the 2023 Essex Business Awards. This accolade recognises the...
Charity Fundraising 2022-23
13th September 2023
Colchester Institute’s charity fundraising activity sees their first participation in the renowned BRIT Challenge Staff and students at Colchester Institute...
Wood Occupations Celebration Ceremony
12th July 2023
Our Wood Occupations department recently held the second yearly awards ceremony for their students, celebrating their achievements and excellence within...
Dance students step to the beat at Braintree care home
29th June 2023
Residents and staff at RMBI Care Co. Home Prince Edward Duke of Kent Court, in Braintree, were in for a...
Colchester Institute Student Scoops 1st Place at Skill Build Competition
16th May 2023
Colchester Institute is proud to announce that Elliot Piper-Hunter, a second-year Joinery apprentice working with Churchill Brothers, has achieved an...

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Did You Know…

Sam Ryder – Singer, Songwriter

TikTok star Sam was a former Colchester Institute Music Technology student who represented the UK in the 2022 Eurovision song contest, finishing second against Ukraine. His song went on to peak at number two in the UK Singles Chart.

Sam performed at the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee concert.


Grayson Perry – Contemporary Artist, Writer and Broadcaster

Grayson is an artist known for his tapestries, ceramic vases, and cross-dressing, as well as his observations of the contemporary arts scene. He recently inspired millions of viewers to get creative in lockdown in ‘Grayson’s Art Club’ on Channel 4, which is now in its third series.

Grayson studied at Colchester Institute, Braintree campus* and was awarded an honorary doctorate by Colchester Institute in 2012.


Richard Jacques – Film, Television and Video Games Music Composer

Richard Jacques is an Ivor Novello award-winning, BAFTA nominated composer. Credits include Marvel’s Guardians Of The Galaxy, Mass Effect, James Bond 007: Blood Stone, and Jet Set Radio Future.

Richard studied his Music degree at Colchester Institute in the 90’s and was awarded an honorary doctorate in 2013.


Jeremy Spake – British Television Personality and Presenter

Jeremy began his TV Career in the documentary series Airport and went on to present The Toughest Job in Britain. In May 2022, Jeremy returned to Heathrow Airport to present a new six-part documentary series, The Airport: Back in the Skies.

Jeremy studied Travel and Tourism at Colchester Institute in the mid-80’s and was awarded an honorary degree in 2014.


Patricia Allison – Actress

Patricia Allison is an actress who played Ola Nyman in the Netflix comedy-drama series Sex Education, as well as Extraordinary, Paradise and the BBC mini-series Les Miserables.

Patricia studied Musical Theatre at Colchester Institute from 2011 to 2013.


Olly Murs – Singer, Television Presenter and Actor

Olly rose to fame when he came second in the sixth series of The X Factor in 2009. Since then, he has gone on to have a successful music career, and is currently a judge on The Voice.

Olly studied Sport and Recreation at Colchester Institute, Braintree Campus* between 2001 and 2003. Back then, tutors and fellow students could recognise his star quality.