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Five Truro College Rugby Academy Players Selected for England Pathway

The five students selected for the Nolli Waterman Player Development Group are Maya, Bella, Sophia, Ellie and Tyja, with each player earning recognition for their commitment, development and performances both for the College and their respective clubs.
21 October 2026
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Truro & Penwith College Launches New T Levels in Marketing and Accounting

The College will offer T Level Marketing and T Level Accounting, expanding its successful T Level provision and providing students with even more opportunities to combine academic learning with valuable industry experience.
19 October 2026
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Dr Sasha Tregenza Led A Hands On Session For Early Years Educator Students

Truro and Penwith College students training to change children’s lives

Students at Truro and Penwith College are training to change children's lives, combining classroom learning with weekly placements in nurseries and schools on the T Level in Education and Early Years.
15 October 2026
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World Championship Success for Truro and Penwith College Kickboxer

T Level Health student, Yanna, has returned from the World Kickboxing Championships in Germany with an impressive silver and bronze medal, adding to an already remarkable list of achievements in the sport.
15 October 2026
Sport

Truro College Medieval History Students Bring the Western Rebellion to Life in New Exhibition

A Level Medieval History students from Truro College have unveiled their first-ever public exhibition, exploring the Western Rebellion of 1549 and its significance in Cornish history.
29 September 2026
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Robert Townsend and Kay Penny shaking hands outside the Allen building at Truro College.

Truro and Penwith College confirms planned Chair of the Corporation handover

Truro and Penwith College has confirmed that Robert Townsend will step down as Chair of the Corporation at the end of the academic year, with fellow governor Kay Penney set to take up the role from September.
07 July 2026
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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
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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.
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Truro and Penwith College Oxbridge offers exceed national average once again

Twelve Truro College students are one step closer to their dreams after receiving offers from two of the world's best universities: Oxford and Cambridge.
18 February 2026
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Truro and Penwith College Champions the International Baccalaureate Diploma in Cornwall

Truro and Penwith College has confirmed that it will continue to offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma from September, despite recent government changes to funding for large academic programmes.
07 January 2026
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