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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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Three visitors to the Moving Forward event, hosted at City of Portsmouth College for the first time

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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The Storytellers team consider their answers

NEWS 23-03-2026

Inaugural FE English Challenge is a hit with students

City of Portsmouth College has hosted the UK’s first FE English Challenge, a new competition similar to the national FE Maths Challenge to boost student skills and confidence in the subject

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Painting and Decorating students at DEBRA Southsea after completing their community project

NEWS 18-03-2026

Southsea charity store gets a fresh new look thanks to COPC and Dulux

A chance email to City of Portsmouth College has led to a Southsea charity shop getting an interior makeover in time for Spring.

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Travel and Tourism students visit Careys Manor, New Forest

NEWS 11-03-2026

Travel and Tourism students gain industry insight at Careys Manor

City of Portsmouth College’s travel and tourism students have gained a unique insight into the tourism and hospitality industries, with a visit to New Forest hotel and spa, Careys Manor.

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A mock-up design of a painted lion by graphics teacher Conor Clements

NEWS 06-03-2026

COPC set to take its place in Pride of Portsmouth trail

This summer, the streets of Portsmouth will roar with civic pride as a spectacular art trail of lion statues adorns the city – and City of Portsmouth College will be a part of it!

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A movie poster for the short film, Lessons Learnt, by the Tuesday Club Studios.

NEWS 02-03-2026

From blackboard to clapperboard – how an idea turned into a short film for COPC adult learners

You wouldn’t think a group of adult learners studying photography would branch out into filmmaking, but an intrepid band of City of Portsmouth students have done just that.

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Picture of COPC student Gwendolyn, who is in line to become a famous Norland Nanny

NEWS 25-02-2026

Gwendolyn’s Norland dreams about to become reality

They’re the nannies who care for the children of the rich, the famous and the royal. They’re the Norland Nannies, and one of City of Portsmouth College’s own is about to take the next step in joining them.

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A promotional image for the metal band Kilowatt, who are nominated for the Portsmouth Music Awards 2026

NEWS 24-02-2026

COPC rocks! Student band nominated for Portsmouth Music Awards

A band featuring two City of Portsmouth College students has been nominated twice for the 2026 Portsmouth Music Awards – and you can vote for them to win!

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City of Portsmouth College students in the hallowed rooms of Abbey Road studios

NEWS 23-02-2026

Following in the Fab Four's Footsteps on Abbey Road

City of Portsmouth College students have followed in the footsteps of musical giants with a visit to the iconic Abbey Road Institute in London.

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Members of the City of Portsmouth College marketing team collecting their award at the 2026 FE First Awards, Birmingham

NEWS 05-02-2026

City of Portsmouth College wins silver in national marketing awards

City of Portsmouth College (COPC) has won silver at an awards ceremony celebrating the work of marketing teams from further education colleges across the country.

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Image shows a Portsmouth City Council worker speaking to attendees of the Moving Forward event

NEWS 21-01-2026

City of Portsmouth College becomes new host for Moving Forward

City of Portsmouth College (COPC) is proud to announce it is the new host for Moving Forward, Portsmouth’s flagship event supporting young people and adults with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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Isni Basha from Wilten Construction, far left, with staff and students from City of Portsmouth College

NEWS 14-01-2026

Pioneering partnership leads to CSCS card presentation

City of Portsmouth College (COPC) students, who aim to forge a career in construction, have been granted a vital boost to their work ambitions with the awarding of fully funded CSCS cards.

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