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Plumpton College aid in bringing GCSE students closer to their food
25/01/2024

Plumpton College aid in bringing GCSE students closer to their food

Over 150 GCSE students gained first-hand experience of the agricultural industry as part of a new conference aimed at educating schoolchildren about food provenance and healthy eating.

The Secondary School Series – Farming Food...

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whipsnade zoo
15/12/2023

It's an Immersive First Term for our Animal Behaviour & Conservation Degree Students

In a commitment to provide its students with a truly immersive education, our Animal Behaviour degree students have had a brilliant first term experiencing a variety of extra-curricular activities that bridge the gap between theory and real-world application.

Category: Animal Management

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Get back on track in the New Year with four short courses for 16-18s
12/12/2023

Get back on track in the New Year with four short courses for 16-18s

Are you a 16-18 and ready to dive into the world of hands-on skills and discover your niche? Our exclusive short courses offer a perfect gateway to explore your interests and develop essential skills in the land & environment...

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Students Act Of Kindness Projects raises funds for Knight Support Homeless Charity
08/12/2023

Students Act Of Kindness Projects raises funds for Knight Support Homeless Charity

Some of our students have been hard at work on a community-based Act of Kindness project as part of this term's Resilience Personal Development Sessions.

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Plumpton College Unveil Four NEW Forward-Thinking Degree Courses
07/12/2023

Plumpton College Unveil Four NEW Forward-Thinking Degree Courses

Our new degree programmes are part of a suite of land & management courses aimed to get students career ready upon graduation.

Categories: Sustainability, Land Management, Agriculture, Environmental Studies & Conservation, Horticulture

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College receives funding from Natural England's, Sussex Woods Project to showcase local wild venison
06/12/2023

College receives funding from Natural England's, Sussex Woods Project to showcase local wild venison

Thanks to funding from Natural England and their Sussex Woods ‘Protected Site Strategies’ pilot project, the college has been able to address and educate the public about the significant impacts of 'Protected Sites' and to farmers, foresters, and the public. 

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Outstanding achievement and recognition for two students in the Land-based & Environment Learner Awards 2023
01/12/2023

Outstanding achievement and recognition for two students in the Land-based & Environment Learner Awards 2023

Sophie Walker wins Learner of the Year in Veterinary Nursing and Charlie Kifford recognised as Agriculture Runner-Up at Land-based & Environment Learner Awards 2023

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Finalists in the National Pig Awards 2023
01/12/2023

Finalists in the National Pig Awards 2023

For the 10th year running, the National Pig Awards is the most significant event for the British pig industry. We are delighted to be finalists in the Herd Productivity of the Year Award category, which recognises the importance...

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From left to right: James Clapham, Programme Manager, MSc Viticulture & Oenology, Tyler Kenyon, Ralph Matzer, David Harrison (Viticulture Specialist at NFU Mutual).
22/11/2023

Two Plumpton College Students Win the NFU Mutual's ‘Enhancing Vineyard Sustainability Award 2023’

NFU Mutual awards a £5,000 bursary to two of our wine industry students thanks to their NEW sustainability-focused award.

Category: Wine Division

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