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Clash of the Grinders
9th June 2023
On 8th June, the College welcomed Neil Rutson, Una Jordan and Theo Simon from 3M and Paul Bird and Alex...
“Mini Olympics” day for Public Services students
2nd June 2023
Our Level 3 Sport learners were highly praised today for organising, running and officiating a “Mini-Olympics” sports day for the...
Foundation and Supported Learning students take part in a sailing trip
19th May 2023
Earlier this month, a group of eight students from our Foundation and Supported Learning area took part in a four-day...
Students produce film for NHS recruitment
17th May 2023
Our level 3 second year film students have recently delivered the final film of the ESNEFT (East Suffolk and North...
Ex-Musical Theatre student wins national award for Playhouse performance
17th May 2023
An actor who studied with us has recently won a national award for their performance in a pantomime at the...
Level 3 BTEC Foundation Diploma in Business at Braintree Trip to Bank of England and Westfield Shopping Centre
17th May 2023
The Braintree Campus Level 3 BTEC Foundation Diploma in Business students enjoyed an educational trip to London on Tuesday 21st...
Jack awarded Coltsman of the Year
17th May 2023
One of our 1st-year Public Services learners, Jack Gostling, has just been awarded “Coltsman of the Year” – as the...
Mechanical and Electrical Services Industry Workshops
17th May 2023
Learners on plumbing programmes have recently received an number of practical workshops and seminars from visiting employers as part of...
Public Services students visit units of the Army Reserve
17th May 2023
Level 3 learners recently visited units of the Army Reserve at the Army Reserve Centre on Colchester Garrison, where they...
Motor Vehicle tutor enters final of Automechanika National paint championship
17th May 2023
Representing Colchester Institute, Auto Body Repair & Refinishing lecturer Julian Woodstock has been shortlisted to the final in the competition,...
Business students arrange Charity Football event and Frankie wins Jack Petchey award
16th May 2023
As part of their Event Management module, Level 3 Business students learn about event organisation whilst gaining practical skills in...
Public Services students attend Essex Fire & Rescue workshops
16th May 2023
First-year students from the Public Services area recently attended two fantastic workshop opportunities conducted in collaboration with Essex County Fire...
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1st Place at Skill Build Competition
16th May 2023
Colchester Institute is proud to announce that Elliot Piper-Hunter, a second-year Joinery apprentice working with Churchill Brothers, has achieved an...
Student Success at Pantry 61
9th May 2023
Student Success at Pantry 61 Two former Colchester Institute students have used their vocational training skills to construct a family...
Celebrating Women in Engineering
5th May 2023
An initiative designed to promote the participation of women in engineering has been inaugurated with a special launch event. Colchester...
Reducing our Carbon Footprint
17th April 2023
Colchester Institute’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint has been recognised after having been certified Bronze by the Future Net...
Awareness of Supported Internships
31st March 2023
The vital role played by supported internships in helping young people with disabilities to enter the workforce has gained recognition...
Student Chefs Take Top Prize
24th March 2023
A trio of student chefs from Colchester Institute are celebrating after winning the prestigious A Passion to Inspire competition for...
Students Win at Jack Petchey Awards
1st March 2023
The College is delighted to announce that we had three award winners at the prestigious Jack Petchey Achievement Award ceremony,...
Pop-up shop raises £500 for Colchester Food Bank
16th December 2022
Art, Design, Fashion and Photography students have raised over £500 for Colchester Food Bank through the sale of their creative...
New Early Years Centre
16th December 2022
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Student in WorldSkills UK Final
7th December 2022
Level 3 Furniture student Nathan was invited to Edinburgh to participate in the national competition which celebrates young, skilled people...
New Partnership Scheme Announced
17th November 2022
Leaders representing Hutchison Ports’ Port of Felixstowe and Harwich International have recently met with leaders of Colchester Institute, to mark...