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April, right, with her friend Kerry

NEWS 09-05-2023

Night riders

A massive shout out to Foundation and Adult Learning Administrator April Waugh, who’s raised £457 for Women v Cancer charities by cycling 50kms in the dark! She and a friend were among around 1000 participants in the Ride the Night London 2023 event.

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Local media champion Kevin Gover seen with MP Steve Brine outside 10 Downing Street.

NEWS 26-04-2023

Recognition for ‘Local Media Champion’ journalism assessor

Journalism assessor Kevin Gover was invited to Number 10 to be recognised as a ‘Local Media Champion’ by Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer. Kevin joined around 100 other reporters and presenters from across the country at the reception.

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Richard Kirk in the salon during his Massage Therapy qualification.

NEWS 25-04-2023

Ex-plasterer takes a hands-on approach to blindness

After a 25-year career as a plasterer, a catastrophic illness which left him almost completely blind could have had a devastating impact on Richard Kirk. Instead, the 43-year-old dad took the opportunity for a complete change in career.

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NEWS 31-03-2023

Momentous occasion as student team wins Hampshire cup

City of Portsmouth College men’s football team is celebrating after winning the Hampshire College cup final trophy for the very first time.

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Tech Truck instructors stood smiling in the Tech Truck.

NEWS 30-03-2023

TECH:TRUCK - it’s time to get onboard with your future

The College is excited to announce the launch of TECH:TRUCK, the brand new mobile education and technology roadshow with the wheels set firmly in motion for a busy inaugural year touring local schools and community events. 

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NEWS 15-03-2023

Sixth Form Class of 2022 - collect your certificates!

We’re inviting our fabulous Sixth Form class of 2022 to come and collect their hard-earned certificates.

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NCTJ Awards 2022

NEWS 08-03-2023

Three of our journalism apprentices scoop top industry recognition

Three of our journalism apprentices are celebrating after receiving national recognition for their skills. Isabella Boneham, George Carden and Maya George were honoured at the NCTJ Awards for Excellence in Journalism.

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Ryan Barnett, Project Management Apprentice at Red Penguin Marine.

NEWS 15-02-2023

It's never too late to be an apprentice!

Just ask Ryan Barnett! At the age of 39 he’s become the first Project Management Apprentice to be taken on by Red Penguin Marine, a subsea cable-engineering consultancy.

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COPC students celebrate being an Apple Distinguished School.

NEWS 30-01-2023

We achieve Apple Distinguished School status – again!

It's been announced that we've retained our Apple Distinguished School accolade for innovative use of Apple technology in teaching and learning.

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NEWS 16-12-2022

Student achievements celebrated at awards night

Outstanding achievement awards went out to 74 students and alumni at the College's Sixth Form Campus.

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Former Highbury College and Portsmouth College students at the Round Tower in Old Portsmouth

NEWS 14-12-2022

More choice to find the route that's right for you!

Our exciting journey has taken a giant leap forward! This new website is the result of Highbury and Portsmouth College’s official merger, an ambitious move which is already creating significant benefits for the city and region.

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Christmas flash mob celebrates Cafe Collective launch

NEWS 12-12-2022

Christmas flash mob celebrates Café Collective launch

A festive flash mob starring many of our SEND students wowed the crowds at a busy Southsea shopping precinct.

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