News

Learning from the giants of journalism

April 7, 2020

Earlier this year thirteen students from the College were mentored by world-leading journalists from the BBC, Channel 4, CNN and Sky News thanks to a 12-week mentoring programme from the John Schofield Trust.

COVID-19 Coronavirus: Managing your mental health

March 18, 2020

While it is important to stay up to date with the latest COVID-19 (Coronavirus) advice and guidance, it is equally important to manage your mental health and wellbeing.

Salon Cornwall supports skills development

March 13, 2020

World Hairdressing Champion Steven Smart headlines Cornwall’s only hair, beauty, complementary and wellbeing show where industry professionals develop cutting-edge knowledge and skills.

The College say a fond farewell to Emma Seward-Adams

March 13, 2020

After 22 years of teaching, Truro and Penwith College said a very fond farewell to their Head of Student Services, Emma Seward-Adams.

A View to a Krill wins The Grand Second Prize

March 12, 2020

A highly talented silversmithing and jewellery student from Newquay has scooped a top tier award at this year’s Student Medal Project, a competition showcasing the art of the medal in art colleges.

Penwith Sports Academies AoC Triumphant Trio

March 9, 2020

Football, Rugby and netball academy teams are top of their leagues, with Hockey mixed and girls squads both sitting second in their respective leagues.

27 miles in 27 Days for MIND

March 9, 2020

The Mental Health Charity MIND are challenging students to run 27 miles over 27 days, raising money in solidarity with the 27% of students who report a mental health problem at university. Vocational Courses Programme Team Leader David Atkinson-Beaumont has embraced a challenge set by the charity MIND and is encouraging his university level students and teaching staff to get involved.

Hair and beauty Apprenticeships are best in the UK

March 6, 2020

Truro and Penwith College is officially a cut above the rest, having been recognised as the best provider of hair and beauty Apprenticeships in the UK.

Martin Tucker appointed new Principal of Ofsted Outstanding Truro and Penwith College

March 4, 2020

Governors at Truro and Penwith College are pleased to announce that Martin Tucker has been appointed as the new Principal of the College.