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NFU Mutual MSc Award: Enhancing Vineyard Sustainability
24/02/2023

NFU Mutual MSc Award: Enhancing Vineyard Sustainability

A new award is being launched for final year Viticulture and Oenology BSc students at Plumpton College.

Category: Wine Division

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Plumpton College Wine Student Alex Brogan named winner of IWSC's 'Emerging Talent in Wine' 2023
23/02/2023

Plumpton College Wine Student Alex Brogan named winner of IWSC's 'Emerging Talent in Wine' 2023

Alex Brogan is studying Viticulture and Oenology here at Plumpton College, which is the UK's Centre of Excellence in Wine Education, and has now claimed a trophy from the International Wine and Spirits Competition.

Category: Wine Division

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Student Values Lunch
21/02/2023

Student Values Lunch

Celebrating when students go above and beyond

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Employers are Key to our Students' success
14/02/2023

Employers are Key to our Students' success

Alan Johnson, curriculum manager for AgriFood and Environment, writes about the importance of employers for students and apprentices.

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Forestry Commission launches new skills fund
10/02/2023

Forestry Commission launches new skills fund

If you live or work in England, you can now apply for 100% grant funding to help you gain new forestry and woodland skills.

The new Forestry Training Fund can cover the costs for short, practical forestry courses delivered by...

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Launch of inaugural South East Future of Farming event
08/02/2023

Launch of inaugural South East Future of Farming event

To celebrate the opening of the new AgriFood Centre at Plumpton College, the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) and Virgin Money are partnering with the college to host a future of farming event on Thursday 20th April 2023, from 3pm to 7pm.

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Retail & Hospitality Sector Based Work Academy
03/02/2023

Retail & Hospitality Sector Based Work Academy

This course is endorsed by One Garden Brighton who will provide industry training and guarantee the offer of an interview for one of our four current permanent vacancies for anyone who completes the course.

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Apprentice secures Horticulture apprenticeship through our talent bank!
01/02/2023

Apprentice secures Horticulture apprenticeship through our talent bank!

Ahead of National Apprenticeship Week (6-12 February), we caught up with Rebecca, who is studying a Level 2 Horticulture Operative Apprenticeship with Plumpton College and employed by Brighton & Hove Museum Trust. Her time is split looking after the gardens at Royal Pavilion, Preston Manor and Hove Museum. 

Category: Horticulture

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February is LGBT+ History Month
31/01/2023

February is LGBT+ History Month

Plumpton College is getting involved in LGBT+ History Month

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Plumpton College takes on The Apprentice
24/01/2023

Plumpton College takes on The Apprentice

Our Level 3, second-year students took part in a five-week competition called The Plumpton Apprentice, which aimed to improve current sustainability measures at Plumpton College.

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