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Motor Vehicle tutor enters final of Automechanika National paint championship
17th May 2023
Representing Colchester Institute, Auto Body Repair & Refinishing lecturer Julian Woodstock has been shortlisted to the final in the competition,...
Business students arrange Charity Football event and Frankie wins Jack Petchey award
16th May 2023
As part of their Event Management module, Level 3 Business students learn about event organisation whilst gaining practical skills in...
Public Services students attend Essex Fire & Rescue workshops
16th May 2023
First-year students from the Public Services area recently attended two fantastic workshop opportunities conducted in collaboration with Essex County Fire...
March – May 2023
16th May 2023
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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...
Student Success at Pantry 61
9th May 2023
Student Success at Pantry 61 Two former Colchester Institute students have used their vocational training skills to construct a family...
Celebrating Women in Engineering
5th May 2023
An initiative designed to promote the participation of women in engineering has been inaugurated with a special launch event. Colchester...
Colchester Institute recognised for reducing carbon footprint
17th April 2023
Colchester Institute’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint has been recognised after having been certified Bronze by the Future Net...
National Day raises awareness of supported internships
31st March 2023
The vital role played by supported internships in helping young people with disabilities to enter the workforce has gained recognition...
Student chefs inspire judges to take top prize
24th March 2023
A trio of student chefs from Colchester Institute are celebrating after winning the prestigious A Passion to Inspire competition for...
Colchester Institute students recognised at Jack Petchey Awards
1st March 2023
The College is delighted to announce that we had three award winners at the prestigious Jack Petchey Achievement Award ceremony,...
Pop-up shop raises £500 for Colchester Food Bank
16th December 2022
Art, Design, Fashion and Photography students have raised over £500 for Colchester Food Bank through the sale of their creative...
Introducing our new Early Years Centre
16th December 2022
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Wood Occupations student takes part in WorldSkills UK Final
7th December 2022
Level 3 Furniture student Nathan was invited to Edinburgh to participate in the national competition which celebrates young, skilled people...
New Partnership Scheme Announced
17th November 2022
Leaders representing Hutchison Ports’ Port of Felixstowe and Harwich International have recently met with leaders of Colchester Institute, to mark...
Bradford Textile Society Competition
14th November 2022
Congratulations to University Centre Colchester Fashion and Printed Textile students Caris, Fiona, Lily, Jess and Lauren for winning various industry...
November 2022 – February 2023
10th November 2022
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New Outdoor Learning Space
1st November 2022
A local college has added to its recent large-scale investment at its Braintree Campus by opening a new Greenhouse facility...
Essex Countywide Business Awards
20th October 2022
Colchester Institute is celebrating after being nominated as a finalist in the upcoming 2022 Essex Countywide Business Awards. Nominated for...
Former student participates in funeral procession of her majesty Queen Elizabeth II
18th October 2022
Ex-Level 3 Public Services student Ashley Rosser completed his studies with us in 2018 and is now working in the...
Early Years graduate celebrates ‘Nursery of the year’ award
18th October 2022
University Centre Colchester Early Years graduate, Denise was working as an Operations Manager at Chestnut Grove when it won the...
Public Services students attend memorial
18th October 2022
On Thursday 22nd September, Public Services students attended the 78th anniversary of Operation Market Garden, the Battle of Arnhem. Bev...
Elva wins bronze award
18th October 2022
Foundation Diploma in Art and Design ex-student, Elva wins the bronze award in the national competition, ‘Creative Conscience’. The competition...
September – October 2022
14th October 2022
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