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NEWS 01-07-2026

City of Portsmouth College celebrates its brilliant vocational and technical students

Outstanding commitment, dedication and team spirit were dominant themes running through the City of Portsmouth College’s 2026 Vocational and Technical Awards – held at two campuses for the first time.

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A baby gecko in his bedding

NEWS 07-07-2026

Beloved gecko Pickle leaves her legacy

Some stories at City of Portsmouth College are surprisingly bittersweet – and the latest news from our Animal Management Centre is certainly that.

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Bricklaying students at AFC Portchester

NEWS 03-07-2026

City of Portsmouth College team up with Hampshire football club for community project

First-year bricklaying students at City of Portsmouth College have been flexing their skills at a local football club, helping it with extensive groundworks.

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Physics students celebrate their win with Physics lecturer Joseph Blake and University of Portsmouth's David Bacon

NEWS 02-07-2026

Poster challenge showcases students' physics knowledge

City of Portsmouth College physics students have been putting their learning into practice through the power of posters!

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A group of people watch the City of Portsmouth College flashmob dance at Southsea Bandstand

NEWS 30-06-2026

City of Portsmouth College’s fun-filled SENtury Festival is a Southsea success

Hundreds of Portsmouth residents had a grand day out on Southsea Common last week for the inaugural SENtury Festival.

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Marketing students in a classroom watching a presentation by a representative of Astute People

NEWS 24-06-2026

Astute People see potential in visiting students

First-year marketing students from City of Portsmouth College got a glimpse into the industry with a day-in-the-life style visit to a local recruitment agency.

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Students Daniel Runham and James Rogers at the Express FM mixing desk with presenter Ian James

NEWS 17-06-2026

Dynamic duo hit the airwaves for City of Portsmouth College

City of Portsmouth College Foundation Prospects students crashed the party of the Express FM Breakfast Show this week for a takeover the morning commute.

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Representatives of ACT Self Defence talk through their presentation with students, watching on

NEWS 16-06-2026

Self-defence classes launch thanks to tutor group’s passionate presentation

A tutor group project on community impact has resulted in City of Portsmouth College students learning all about self-defence from a local organisation.

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The cast of Pinnacle on stage performing an ensemble number

NEWS 15-06-2026

City of Portsmouth College students are at the Pinnacle of their craft

In a powerful demonstration of what it means to be a woman, an all-female ensemble of City of Portsmouth College’s performing arts students showcased their own strengths, through the stories of others.

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A panoramic shot of Portsmouth's Guildhall Square. In front are 250 performers in the finale of their Portsmouth 100 flashmob dance.

NEWS 12-06-2026

No raining on City of Portsmouth College’s flashmob parade!

The weather gods smiled upon 250 City of Portsmouth College (COPC) students and their friends on Thursday (11 June) as they celebrated 100 years of Portsmouth’s city status with an iconic flashmob dance.

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City of Portsmouth College staff and students pose for a team photo at the Monster Kickabout Tour 2026 alongside England football legend Jill Scott

NEWS 10-06-2026

City of Portsmouth College sport stars join England legend for Monster Kickabout

Current and former students and City of Portsmouth College staff have been passing on their football skills to coach hundreds of school-age children as part of a national initiative.

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COPC students stand at the bench at a Portsmouth court following a mock trial experience

NEWS 03-06-2026

Courtroom drama is no trial for COPC students

City of Portsmouth College’s A Level Law students have been putting their knowledge to the test in a real-life courtroom.

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Members of the public viewing the Playland exhibition by COPC art and design students

NEWS 01-06-2026

Playland exhibition is a COPC success

Themes of identity and heritage by City of Portsmouth College art students have been on display at two iconic city locations.

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