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Meet the student who wants to put Scotland on the map within the world’s wine industry!
We catch up with current student, Callumn Fitzpatrick, studying BSc Viticulture and Oenology at Plumpton College. We ask Callumn about why he chose to study wine and why Plumpton College. Plus we ask him what he wants to do once he qualifies and his favourite type of wine!
Category: Wine Division
Science graduate, sommelier, or looking to develop a business? We have the right Wine degree course for you.
We are proud to be the UK’s centre of excellence in wine education, training and research, and delivers the only European undergraduate degree in wine production taught in English.
Category: Wine Division
In the next 20 years, the wine industry is set to grow by 9%. Could you be a part of this exciting industry?
The Wine industry employs around 2,100 people in the UK, according to the WineGB Trade Survey 2018. However, it estimates that in the next 20 years, this could be as high as 24,000, which demonstrates a sector in demand.
Category: Wine Division
Plumpton College proudly launches Night School
Plumpton College proudly launches Night School with One Garden Brighton offering introductory courses led by industry experts in floristry, houseplants, sustainability, wine and art.
Based at our Stanmer Campus, One Garden...
Category: College News
Students take part in Wine Tasting Competition for Young Professionals in Paris
Our two third-year BA (Hons) International Wine Business students, Amelia Balthazor and Harrison Blyth, have just returned from the Concours des Jeunes Professionnels du Vin (CJPV) Wine Tasting Competition for Young Professionals in Paris. This annual contest, sponsored by the French Government's Department of Agriculture, pits young professionals from all over Europe against each other in a 3-day long wine tasting competition.
Innovative technology in practical lessons for Agriculture students
Students focus their attention on developing their practical skills and knowledge as the impact of innovative technology takes shape at Plumpton College.
College begins multi-million Agri-Food development
College begins multi-million Agri-Food campus development.
Categories: College News, Sustainability, Land Management
Gender Pay Gap Report 2021
The report tells us:
The average rate of pay for women at the College is lower then men. In 2021 we saw a slight increase partly driven to the departure of our previous Vice Principal. The 2022 date will see a reduction in the...
Recognising and celebrating students upholding our College values
Last week we celebrated and recognised over 30 students who exemplify and uphold our six college values at our Values Lunch. Students were invited along with their parent/ carer and or guardian for an afternoon of lunch and...
Interactive virtual Lambing sessions for over 700 primary school students
March signifies a lot of things - the start of spring, daffodils, sunnier days. At Plumpton, it's a vital time in the farming calendar. Our Shepherd Paul and his team prepare to care for over 900 ewes lambing from January through...
Learn more about our history
Since the original 400-acre College farm was bought back in 1919, Plumpton College has certainly seen a lot of changes.
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