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Principal Carl Riding presents an award to a young woman at the 30 under 30 awards.

College Alumni Among Cornwall’s Rising Business Stars

The awards just kept coming for Truro and Penwith College’s outstanding alumni at this year’s prestigious Cornwall Chamber of Commerce 30 Under 30 Awards.
02 June 2026
Events
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Major Cornwall Education and Skills Festival to Bring Region’s Education Community Together

Teachers, school leaders, support staff, careers professionals, training providers, employers and education organisations from across Cornwall and the South West are being invited to a major new education event this summer.
18 May 2026
Events
Dr Emily Myatt (Centre), Dean of the University Centre Truro & Penwith with Hayley McKinstry (second left), Director of Business Partnerships and Skills, Adele Bull (second right), Director of People, Culture and Curriculum, Charli Style (third right), Head of Business, Skills and Apprenticeships, flanked by Computing Lecturer Paul Smith and Alex Davies.

£2.2m AI-Enabled Computing and Cyber Labs Open at the University Centre Truro & Penwith

The University Centre Truro & Penwith has officially opened its new £2.2 million AI-Enabled Computing and Cyber Labs, expanding university-level education and training opportunities in Cornwall.
30 April 2026
University Centre
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Truro and Penwith College Students Selected for International Basketball Stage in Florida

Three Truro and Penwith College students have been selected to represent the International Basketball Academy (IBA) at the AAU Under-19 World Basketball Championships in Florida this summer.
21 April 2026
Enrichment
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Truro College celebrates impressive all-round success at the AoC National Championships

Truro College is celebrating strong all-round success at the AoC National Championships, with students delivering standout performances across multiple disciplines. Leading the way, the College’s indoor cricket team claimed the national title in Nottingham, while athletes competing in cross country and table tennis also secured podium finishes, contributing to an impressive overall result for Team South West.
20 April 2026
Enrichment
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Truro and Penwith College students feature on BBC’s The One Show exploring future careers in geothermal and lithium sectors

Geothermal Engineering Limited (GEL) and Truro and Penwith College in the spotlight as industry and education come together in the region.
14 April 2026
Apprenticeships
Lecturers and senior management stand with a student who has received an award.

Media Alumni Shine at Prestigious RTS Devon & Cornwall Student Awards

Truro and Penwith College is celebrating the outstanding achievements of two former Creative Media Production & Technology students, who were recognised at this year’s prestigious RTS Devon & Cornwall Student Awards, held at the Regal Theatre in Redruth. The ceremony, sponsored by Screen Cornwall and hosted by ‘Kernow King’ Ed Rowe, celebrated the very best emerging talent in film and media across the region.
09 April 2026
Truro
Principal Carl Riding chatting to two members of staff at the College.

New Principal Carl Riding officially takes up post at Truro and Penwith College

Truro and Penwith College has officially welcomed Carl Riding as its new Principal, marking the start of a new chapter for one of the South West’s leading tertiary colleges.
A construction apprentice holding an electric drill in the loft of a newly constructed building.

Truro and Penwith College ranked number one in South West for apprenticeship success

Truro and Penwith College has been named the top-performing general further education college in the South West for apprenticeship achievement, according to newly released national data.
30 March 2026
Apprenticeships
Nick Hewer.

Apprentice TV Star to Headline College Business Conference

One of the UK’s most recognisable figures in business and broadcasting is set to headline a major conference in Cornwall this spring.
Martin Tucker and Emma Hunt sign paperwork sat at a table with Truro and Penwith and Falmouth University pull ups behind them.

Falmouth University and Truro and Penwith College sign landmark partnership to strengthen Cornwall’s skills pipeline

Falmouth University and Truro and Penwith College have formalised a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), reinforcing their shared commitment to developing skills, raising aspirations and developing a workforce that helps delivers growth for Cornwall.

Your Guide to Choosing the Perfect Course

There's a wide range of courses on offer at Truro and Penwith College. This guide will introduce you to some course types that are available with us.
05 March 2026
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