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Plumpton College showcases excellence at the South of England Agricultural Show
Our exhibit demonstrated the technological developments in agriculture and horticulture, ensuring our students build the skills, knowledge and experience required in the land and environment sector where Plumpton College is well placed to support the adoption of automation.
Celebrating the first ever Plumpton Pride at College
Ahead of Pride month in June, our fantastic Students' Union organised the very first Plumpton Pride celebrating LGBTQIA+ to educate the wider college community as part of our focus on equality, diversity and inclusion. The Students' Union organise social events, activities, societies and more for students and is solely run by students.
Celebrating the Queen's Jubilee in 1950's fashion
On the 24th May, staff and students came together to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee following 70 remarkable years of service.
Although the weather was overcast, that didn't stop us from celebrating in true 1950s fashion,...
Agriculture students enjoy the practical aspects of their courses as the weather improves
College Students enjoy the practical aspects of their courses as the weather improves. Alan Johnson, Curriculum Manager reports
At Plumpton College, Lambert Farm is an essential educational resource that complements and...
Category: Agriculture
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.
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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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