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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
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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.
A photo of Carl Riding. He is wearing a suit and a lanyard and smiles at the camera.

Truro and Penwith College appoints new Principal following national search

Truro and Penwith College is delighted to announce that Carl Riding has been appointed as its next Principal and Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
03 December 2025
Business & Professional
An exterior image of the Fal building at night time. The building is lit up from within and there is a streetlight in the top left corner that is producing a light flash.

New AI-Enabled Computing and Cyber Lab for Cornwall as Truro and Penwith College Secures £2.2m to Expand Higher Education

Truro and Penwith College will create a new, state-of-the-art Computing and Cyber Laboratory, equipped to deliver advanced training in Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security and Software Development, after securing more than £2 million from the Office for Students (OfS).
19 November 2025
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An aerial shot of Truro Cathedral during the University Centre graduation ceremony. People sat in seats and a large replica of Mars hangs over the stage.

Mission Accomplished: Hundreds of Graduates Pick-up Their Scrolls Under Mars

Over 700 students, family members and staff celebrated the 27th Graduation Ceremony of the University Centre Truro & Penwith.
21 October 2025
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Babrah has long hair and a lace top and smiles.

Crossing Continents, Chasing Doctorates and Achieving Dreams

University Centre Truro & Penwith Results Day 2025
15 July 2025
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A group of students gather outside of the Fal building.

University Centre Truro & Penwith Celebrates Nursing Students on International Nurses Day

From pandemic to profession: Cornwall’s first locally trained Mental Health Nurses are set to graduate
09 June 2025
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The Dean of the University Centre presents an award to a student.

St Austell mum overcomes the odds to champion SEND Education through degree

Single parent Natasha’s unwavering determination and passion for a fair education saw her overcome personal challenges to complete her degree.
A view of the room at the Cornwall Apprenticeship Awards. Guests look towards the stage where Principal Martin Tucker is giving a speech.

Record-breaking Cornwall Apprenticeship Awards raises curtain on National Apprenticeship Week

The record-breaking 2025 Cornwall Apprenticeship Awards raised the curtain on National Apprenticeship Week.
10 February 2025
Apprenticeships
The Dean of the University Centre hands a trophy to student Scarlet. They are both in ceremonial gowns at the University Centre's graduation day.

Scarlet achieves ‘impossible dream’ at Graduation 2024

Truro Cathedral was a buzz of excitement on Saturday as over 700 attended the University Centre Truro & Penwith's 26th Graduation ceremony
22 October 2024
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