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Programme Manager continues educational journey and embarks on Level 5 apprenticeship 

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Apprenticeships have something to offer for everyone, no matter their career background, educational background or age. They are often an incredible way for people to grow their skillsets whilst broadening their horizons.   Rebecca Coggins is a Programme Manager at City of Bristol […]

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Lancer Scott highlights value of apprenticeships with City of Bristol College 

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City of Bristol College continues to strengthen its links with local employers, with Bristol-based business Lancer Scott praising the impact that apprenticeships have had on both its workforce and future […]

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Ukrainian refugee student transforms passion into sewing business 

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Image credit: BBC A city of Bristol College student and professionally trained seamstress has brought her skills to the local area after fleeing war-torn Ukraine.   Mila Shkurat, an ESOL student at the college moved to […]

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City of Bristol College student wins big and brings home four medals in kickboxing championship

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Level 2 Certificate in Sports and Fitness student, Thomas Culverhouse has been crowned a WKO English Open Kickboxing champion, winning three silver and a bronze medal in the prestigious championship.   He is also ranked number 1 in two […]

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City of Bristol College and Bristol Beacon strike harmonious new partnership to launch Music Production courses for…

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City of Bristol College is delighted to announce an innovative new collaboration with Bristol Beacon to deliver two innovative Music Performance and Production courses from September 2026. The partnership will give students […]

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Joint Statement from City of Bristol College and Hartcliffe and Withywood Ventures

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From July 2026, City of Bristol College and Hartcliffe and Withywood Ventures have agreed to conclude their subcontracting agreement. This decision reflects the evolving strategic priorities of both organisations. Throughout […]

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Giving back: How college colleague supports mental health charity using volunteering days 

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At City of Bristol College, colleagues are supported not just in their professional growth, but in their personal wellbeing and community passions too. The college is proud to offer a […]

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City of Bristol College leader Julia Gray elected to National Association of Colleges Board 

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Julia Gray, Principal and Chief Executive of City of Bristol College, has been elected as the South West Regional Representative on the Association of Colleges (AoC) Board.  The election saw strong engagement from […]

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Collaborative colleges partnership launched to boost economic growth in West of England 

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An innovative new Further Education and Sixth Form Colleges partnership launched this week on 24 September in order to enhance skills development and boost economic growth; for some 50,000 learners […]

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City of Bristol College sets gold standard in careers education with 100% Gatsby Benchmark success 

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City of Bristol College has reached a major milestone in careers education, achieving all eight of the national Gatsby Benchmarks for the first time.  This marks a significant leap forward […]

Students model creative work from Make up and Hair students at regional competition.

Talented City of Bristol College students make waves and win big as they bring home…

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This year, talented City of Bristol College Theatrical Make up, Media Make up, Barbering and Hairdressing students took part in the finals of the prestigious national AHT (Association of Hairdressers […]

Student, Gwen's winning artwork themed around the Bristol Bus Boycott is displayed on a bus stop in central Bristol

City of Bristol College student wins national art competition for Bristol Bus Boycott  

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To mark the 60-year anniversary of the Race Relations Act of 1965, and as part of the Bristol Bus Boycott 360, Curiosity Un (Ltd) and Bauer Media Outdoor collaborated to launch Designs4Change, a national […]