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Top growers and former Secretary of State to speak at leading farming conference – bookings now open
20/01/2026

Top growers and former Secretary of State to speak at leading farming conference – bookings now open

A line-up featuring industry-leading producers and growers – plus a former Defra Secretary of State – will share their insights at a top farming conference this spring.

The South East Future of Farming Conference will return for...

Categories: College News, Sustainability, Land Management

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Plumpton College Academy Launches Partnership with Homewood School
20/01/2026

Plumpton College Academy Launches Partnership with Homewood School

Plumpton College Academy Launches New Land-Based Education Partnership with Homewood School

Categories: College News, Careers

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Sussex institutions unite to launch landmark Civic University Agreement
14/01/2026

Sussex institutions unite to launch landmark Civic University Agreement

Universities, Colleges and some of Sussex’s most prominent organisations officially came together yesterday (Tuesday 13 January) to launch a powerful new commitment to boost regional economic growth and tackle local social and...

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One Garden Brighton announced as RHS Partner Garden
13/01/2026

One Garden Brighton announced as RHS Partner Garden

ONE GARDEN BRIGHTON CELEBRATE HORTICULTURAL EXCELLENCE AS NEW RHS PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCED

Category: College News

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College Backs English Wine Industry with £500k Training Fund
06/01/2026

College Backs English Wine Industry with £500k Training Fund

PLUMPTON COLLEGE PLEDGES £500,000 OF FULLY FUNDED TRAINING TO SUPPORT THE ENGLISH WINE INDUSTRY IN 2026

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Students and staff from rural land degree programme
13/11/2025

RICS Accreditation for Rural Land Management Degree

Plumpton College formally accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)

Categories: College News, Sustainability, Land Management, Agriculture

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18/09/2025

Plumpton College win Training Scheme of the Year at the Meat Management Meat Industry Awards 2025

Plumpton College Wins Training Provider of the Year for Butcher Apprenticeships at the 2025 Meat Management Meat Industry Awards

Categories: College News, Food Skills (Butchery & Bakery)

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£1.8M FUND OPENS UP TRAINING FOR SUSSEX ADULTS & EMPLOYERS
20/07/2025

£1.8M FUND OPENS UP TRAINING FOR SUSSEX ADULTS & EMPLOYERS

Adults Over 19 are invited to enrol in Skills Bootcamps for enhanced job opportunities. This new initiative aims to bridge the skills gap in various sectors, and is a fantastic opportunity for people both employed and looking for work.

Categories: College News, Careers, Animal Management, Food Skills (Butchery & Bakery), Forestry & Arboriculture, Horticulture, Veterinary Studies, Wine Division

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College moves up uni student survey rankings
16/07/2025

College moves up uni student survey rankings

Plumpton College receives high praise from students in NSS Student Survey results 2025

Category: College News

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