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Creative careers cultivated in Silversmithing and Jewellery

January 27, 2020

Jewellery and Silversmithing students from the College’s University Centre have benefited from advice and support to help achieve their creative career ambitions.

Laying down the Law in Channel 4s SAS Who Dares Wins

January 24, 2020

Former FdSc Law student and solicitor, Elouise swaps the courtroom for the remote Scottish island of Raasay, as a contestant in Channel 4’s brutal reality TV series; SAS: Who Dares Wins.

Diamond opportunity for jewellery students

January 14, 2020

University level students from Truro and Penwith College have launched a jewellery repair service that will boost both their creative and business skills.

Higher Education Students spread a little happiness

December 19, 2019

Students studying degrees at Penwith College are giving something back this Christmas by packing six boxes of goodies for the Cornwall Christmas Box charity.

Royal Society of British Arts Star Student Prize Winner

December 9, 2019

Artwork from HND student Felicitas Wagner, winner of the Arts Society West Cornwall Emerging Artist Award has been selected to be showcased at the Royal Over-Seas League in Mayfair, and at The Mall Galleries in London next year. Out of all of the work selected by Arts Societies across the UK and Europe only 20 pieces are selected for both exhibitions.

Horses, happiness and hugs. Truro College alumni changing lives

December 6, 2019

It’s been a busy year for former Truro and Penwith College University courses student, Laura Dennis. She’s gone from handing in assignments to hugging horses, as part of Cornwall based charity The Hugs Foundation, since she graduated earlier this year.

Truro College Alumni uses robot animals to support people with dementia

November 26, 2019

Truro College alumni Hannah Bradwell is using psychology and robotic technology in the form of interactive pets that are bringing comfort to people with dementia in care homes across the country.

Education student sparks change in Children’s behaviour

November 15, 2019

Fifteen socially deprived children with behavioral issues became less disruptive due to BA (Hons) Education and Training Graduate, Natasha Richard’s dissertation research.

The reality behind virtual reality

October 30, 2019

Through giant swells and strong winds gusting up to 40 miles per hour, University level Computer Games Design and Production students were lucky enough to be taken out for a trip out to sea by the team of dedicated volunteers at RNLI Penlee Lifeboat Station.