Christmas Closure Information

Our campuses close on Friday 20th December and re-open on Thursday 2nd January 2025 for the Christmas Break.

Students will return to timetabled lessons on Monday 6th January 2025.

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Bradford Textile Society Competition

Congratulations to University Centre Colchester Fashion and Printed Textile students Caris, Fiona, Lily, Jess and Lauren for winning various industry prizes in the Bradford Textiles Society Design Competition.

The competition formed part of the students ‘live industry’ brief during semester two.

The annual Bradford Design Competition is a fantastic opportunity for independent designers, designers employed in the UK textile industry and students from UK universities and colleges to share their work and gain recognition.

The Society’s annual Design Competition, with total prize money of over £14,500, is unique in its breadth of coverage and attracts almost 1,000 entries from students throughout the UK.

Prestigious Textiles Ltd

1st Prize: Lily Cornell- 1 week placement in the design studios of Prestigious Textiles Ltd + £500

3rd Prize: Caris Worham- Â£200

Lauren Barltrop: Certificate of Commendation

CIWMT Award

3rd Prize: Lily Cornell- £200

Jess Dumbrell: Certificate of Commendation

British Wool/Alternative Flooring Company

Fiona Davison: Certificate of Commendation