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NEW: Skills Bootcamps to boost career prospects for adults in East Sussex
22/05/2025

NEW: Skills Bootcamps to boost career prospects for adults in East Sussex

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

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New Scholarships to support new entrants into wine industry
21/05/2025

New Scholarships to support new entrants into wine industry

Help to make your next career steps a smooth transition.

Categories: College News, Wine Division

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National Wine Careers Week Logo
08/05/2025

Fancy a job in wine? New campaign launches to uncork thousands of career opportunities

Plumpton College launches inaugural National Wine Careers Week

Categories: College News, Careers, Wine Division

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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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Plumpton Estate Wine Wins Gold and Best in Class: English Brut NV At This Year's Championships
20/09/2023

Plumpton Estate Wine Wins Gold and Best in Class: English Brut NV At This Year's Championships

Plumpton College Wine Division have achieved world-class recognition with their fantastic Brut Classic Sparkling wine

Category: Wine Division

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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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Silver medal win for Plumpton Estate sparkling wine
04/10/2022

Silver medal win for Plumpton Estate sparkling wine

We are delighted to announce we have won a Silver Medal in the world’s most prestigious sparkling wine competition. Plumpton Estate 2017 Brut Reserve, is one of only 147 Gold & 249 Silver Medals that have been awarded in this year’s competition.

Category: Wine Division

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Meet the student who wants to put Scotland on the map within the world’s wine industry!
03/05/2022

Meet the student who wants to put Scotland on the map within the world’s wine industry!

We catch up with current student, Callumn Fitzpatrick, studying BSc Viticulture and Oenology at Plumpton College. We ask Callumn about why he chose to study wine and why Plumpton College. Plus we ask him what he wants to do once he qualifies and his favourite type of wine!

Category: Wine Division

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