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NEWS 30-03-2026
City of Portsmouth College rattled as Ronaldo the snake strikes again!
They say lightning doesn’t strike twice – but it has at the animal management centre at City of Portsmouth College (COPC). Ronaldo, our Rainbow Boa snake, has given birth AGAIN in what’s believed to be a world first!
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NEWS 30-04-2026
COPC secures headline facility partnership with Hampshire FA
City of Portsmouth College is bringing its brand to Hampshire FA's King George V Football Complex in Cosham thanks to a new partnership.
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NEWS 29-04-2026
Painting and Decorating apprentices shine at regional competition
A trio of Painting and Decorating apprentices have represented City of Portsmouth College at the Southern heats of The Painting and Decorating Association Apprentice Competition in Plymouth.
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NEWS 28-04-2026
It’s exams time. Are you ready?
Your lessons are almost over, the coursework has been handed in, and now it’s time for the final challenge – your exams. Are you feeling ready?
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NEWS 27-04-2026
Local election candidates grilled at COPC hustings
City of Portsmouth College students had the chance to get involved in local politics and grill candidates for the forthcoming local elections, at a hustings event hosted at Sixth Form Campus.
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NEWS 23-04-2026
Boccia triumph caps a brilliant weekend for COPC
City of Portsmouth College’s fantastic Foundation Prospects students have been crowned national champions at the Association of Colleges’ 46th National Championships in Nottingham.
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NEWS 22-04-2026
Catering students cook up brilliant new roles
Two catering students who took part in a work experience week at the Marriott Hotel in Cosham have secured paid work after impressing bosses.
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NEWS 21-04-2026
Musical Memories adorn COPC’s winning lion
On the day Portsmouth officially turns 100 (April 21), COPC is proud to announce its winner for the Pride of Portsmouth Lion Trail design competition!
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NEWS 06-04-2026
The Pompey TikToker shares his business secrets
Terence Carvalho, better known as the Pompey TikToker, shared his business secrets with students from COPC’s Business, Travel and Tourism, and Management and Administration programmes.
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NEWS 31-03-2026
COPC students learn more about careers in construction
City of Portsmouth College hosted its annual construction careers fair last week with more than a dozen local businesses taking part.
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NEWS 30-03-2026
COPC's new additions – just in time for Easter!
City of Portsmouth College’s Animal Care students have some new residents to take care of – and just in time for Easter!
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NEWS 25-03-2026
COPC hosts a record attendance at Moving Forward 2026
City of Portsmouth College hosted the city’s largest event for young people with special educational needs last week, Moving Forward – with more than 500 people attending.
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NEWS 24-03-2026
COPC and Unloc team up for inspirational Portsmouth celebration
Portsmouth’s rich and diverse communities, who come together to make our city great, were celebrated at the annual City of Portsmouth College Community Dinner, delivered in partnership with Unloc, last week.
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