Neurodiverse City of Portsmouth College student picks up journalism award
A neurodiverse Portsmouth student, who is also partially deaf, has overcome his personal challenges to pick up a top southern journalism award. James Buckley, 20, who has just completed his journalism diploma at City of Portsmouth College, is to receive an award from the Solent branch of the National Union of Journalists in memory of […]
Children of Portsmouth set to be fully-booked with this year’s summer reading challenge
Hundreds of children across Portsmouth are set for a summer of fun and learning as they take part in The Reading Agency’s Summer Reading Challenge. Portsmouth City Council is once again supporting the national initiative, which promotes the benefits of children aged four to 11 reading for pleasure during the school holidays and has […]
International conference to help end plastic pollution comes to Portsmouth
Revolution Plastics at the University of Portsmouth is holding an international conference to help end plastic pollution from 1-3 November 2022. PlasticsFuture 2022 is a mission-driven conference which aims to inspire new solutions to end plastic pollution. It will be an opportunity to share global research and innovation across disciplines and communities, and forge future […]
Careers Centre at Fareham College Shortlisted for Hampshire Education Award
The Careers Centre team at Fareham College has been shortlisted at the Hampshire Education Awards 2022 in the Futures Award category. The event, held at The Great Hall in Winchester, celebrates the contribution of staff and volunteers within Hampshire’s education system. In particular, the Futures Award category highlights the work of career advisors, teachers, and […]
Author Ross Welford schools pupils and takes them to dreamland
More than 300 Portsmouth children met the author of their latest novel, Ross Welford, to celebrate Portsmouth City Council’s Big City Read. Ross Welford visited Mayfield School in Portsmouth where 325 children from Mayfield School, King’s Academy College Park and King’s Academy Northern Parade School had the opportunity to speak to the popular children’s […]
PETA’s Apprenticeship and Employer of the Year Award winners crowned!
PETA Training & Consultancy celebrated their Apprenticeship and Employer of the Year Awards and what a fantastic celebration it was! The event, which was held at the Royal Maritime Club in Portsmouth on Friday 24 June, saw an exceptional turnout, with over 200 people attending on the night. The judging panel, which was made up […]
College offers free maths and English classes for adults
Are you over 19 and looking to improve your employment prospects by brushing up on your maths and English? City of Portsmouth College is once again offering free courses at both functional skills and GCSE levels. The classes will be run at either Highbury Campus, Cosham, or the College’s Arundel Campus, just […]
Travel and tourism career takes off for former college student Stephie
High-flier Stephie Zulu has checked in as cabin crew with Virgin Atlantic, straight after completing a travel and tourism course at City of Portsmouth College. The 18-year-old flew through the two-year Level 3 Extended Diploma at Highbury Campus, despite Covid restrictions resulting in a blended approach of remote and classroom learning. She’s already halfway through […]
Fareham College Celebrates Student Achievement with Annual Awards Ceremony
Fareham College hosted its Student Annual Awards event on Monday 27 June. The event, which has been delivered virtually for the last two years, celebrates the outstanding achievement of students throughout the last academic year. Hosted at the Bishopsfield Road Campus in theatre 141, the evening saw the presentation of 17 categories from Outstanding Achievement […]
Health and Care Portsmouth nominated for MJ Award
The organisations that form Health and Care Portsmouth have been shortlisted for an MJ Local Government Achievement Award for their senior leadership. Health and Care Portsmouth is delighted to announce its senior leadership team has been nominated for an MJ Local Government Achievement Award for their integrated leadership approach. The prestigious award ceremony took place […]