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May – July 2024
19th July 2024
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University Centre Colchester student won the prestigious Sanderson Award
27th June 2024
University Centre Colchester Fashion and Printed Textiles Student, Zumrad won the prestigious Sanderson Award at this year’s New Designers showcase...
National Volunteers Week
4th June 2024
To celebrate National Volunteers Week, on Tuesday 4th June we welcomed various local organisations to speak with our staff and...
January – April 2024
30th April 2024
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Business and Management Degree students collaborative with Odisee University in Brussels
19th April 2024
University Centre Colchester BA (Hons) Business and Management degree students successfully completed their degree collaborative module ‘International Business and Globalisation.’ ...
Emergency first aid training session for Electrical Installations students
25th March 2024
10 students from the Level 2 and Level 3 Electrical Installations course completed their Emergency first aid training session with...
Building Futures through Apprenticeships
14th February 2024
During National Apprenticeship Week Dean Wingfield, a former student, visited our Colchester Campus to speak to our Wood Occupations students. ...
Former Public Services student talks about his work as a Prison Officer
22nd November 2023
Former Public Services student, Liam Chapman delivered a presentation, giving a careers brief and overview of his life serving as...
Dedicated Painting and Decorating student pays tribute with painted ‘Eleven-o-one’ recreation
15th November 2023
In a poignant tribute to the fallen, Painting and Decorating student, Ash, showcased extraordinary freehand painting skills by recreating ‘Eleven-o-one,’...
Honouring Remembrance Day
13th November 2023
Two new stainless-steel screens have been unveiled during a ceremony in Wivenhoe, cut and shaped by our talented Engineering students....
Essex Business Award Winner
8th November 2023
Colchester Institute has been awarded the prestigious Environmental Awareness Award at the 2023 Essex Business Awards. This accolade recognises the...
September – December 2023
8th November 2023
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Will Quince presents a glimpse into government operations
8th November 2023
Colchester MP Will Quince recently visited our Public Services students for an enlightening Q&A session. The students, who are currently...
Apprentices take first place at Colchester Soapbox Rally
16th October 2023
A team of our talented apprentices working at leading automotive company TECNIQ claimed first place in the debut Colchester Soapbox...
Dedicated Student progresses to a career in detective work
12th October 2023
From the moment she left school, Charlotte harboured a strong ambition to become a detective. Her journey officially began when...
Public services students teamwork day
11th October 2023
Public services students embarked on an exhilarating teamwork day that promised a range of challenges and opportunities for growth.  The...
Charity Fundraising 2022-23
13th September 2023
Colchester Institute’s charity fundraising activity sees their first participation in the renowned BRIT Challenge Staff and students at Colchester Institute...
June – July 2023
27th July 2023
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Wood Occupations Awards Ceremony
12th July 2023
Our Wood Occupations department recently held the second yearly awards ceremony for their students, celebrating their achievements and excellence within...
Building Success: employer collaboration at the 106th Tendring Show
10th July 2023
Our Brickwork department collaborated with Rose Builders at the Tendring Show on 8th July 2023, Essex County’s premier Agricultural Event....
Students Perform at Care Home
29th June 2023
Residents and staff at RMBI Care Co. Home Prince Edward Duke of Kent Court, in Braintree, were in for a...
Students make charitable donation to Colchester Food Bank
15th June 2023
On the morning of GCSE English and Maths exams, the Plumbing department – like many others – was given funding...
Plumbing Student wins Jack Petchey award
15th June 2023
Level 1 Plumbing student Eusebius Buniechukwuelu Igboji’s unwavering determination and outstanding achievements have earned him the prestigious Jack Petchey Award....
Bricklaying apprentice wins regional competition
14th June 2023
Congratulations go to our Year 2 apprentice Jack Brand, who attended the Guild of Bricklayers East Anglia Regional Competition at...