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23 Dec 2022
KPMG delivered an employability session to Access to Health and Social Care and Access to Science students at Southwark College. The session was geared towards enhancing interview techniques for employment and for university interviews.
22 Dec 2022
Supported Learning students from Southwark College developed business skills during the festive season by hosting a Christmas stall, selling handmade recycled Christmas Wreaths and Christmas accessories, raising up to £300 in funds for the St Johns’ Waterloo Charity.
22 Nov 2022
Following a competitive campaign, Student Union (SU) representatives for the year 2022 have been elected by the student body at Southwark College, and the results are now in. The College is pleased to announce the following new appointees:
Mary Ogundairo, Student Union President
Tia Darling-Moore, Health and Safety Officer
Fabio Sebaduka, Vice President and Welfare Officer
07 Nov 2022
Creative Arts students from Southwark College took part in a sustainable fashion project hosted by London Knitwear brand AGR in partnership with Nike. The community event, entitled A Day @ AGR HQ: CUSTOMISE > COLLABORATE > CURATE > CAPTURE, allowed young people to work with leaders, designers and creatives in the fashion industry.
02 Nov 2022
Supported Learning Students from Southwark College participated in the Twenty Thrive exhibition, celebrating 25 years of Young Vic stage shows. The exhibition was curated and designed by young creatives from Southwark and Lambeth. They worked with multi-disciplinary artists, Myah Jeffers and QianEr Jin to celebrate and explore The Young Vic's role in shaping the local community.
24 Oct 2022
Southwark College joined the fifth Colleges Week, organised by the Association of Colleges (AoC), to shine a light on all the impactful work that colleges do to build communities, boost businesses, and support individuals to be equipped with the skills they need to achieve their career ambitions. This year's celebration focused on staff, students and skills. During the week, staff and students participated in various activities to support the AoC's 'Love Our Colleges' campaign, including a live dance performance choreographed by dance students inspired by Black Culture.
22 Oct 2022
Whether it’s the Myth of Sarikiz, the legend of San Jorge and the Dragon, the treasure filled tomb of Alaric, the river that bursts out of the mountain at Fontaine de Vaucluse, the goddess Zemyna who nourished all life or Sir Lancelot and Excalibur, stories have been shared down the generations, across the centuries and through every country, community and people. Stories thrill, excite, scare, make us laugh and cry and capture our imaginations. Stories keep our cultures and identities alive, they are used to teach and educate and in our age of technology we can bring them to life in ways that were unimaginable not that long ago.
17 Oct 2022
Southwark College is supporting the Association of Colleges 'Love Our Colleges' campaign during Colleges Week to celebrate the brilliant work Further Education colleges do day in and day out to build communities, boost businesses, and support individuals achieve their career ambitions.
14 Oct 2022
Southwark College has partnered with StreetDoctors and Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust to deliver an eight-week education programme, funded by Health Education England, that enables young people to learn, share and teach emergency lifesaving skills.
12 Oct 2022
New and returning students were welcomed for the new academic year with a Freshers’ Fair. The theme of this year’s event was, ‘Guess Who’ a game designed for students to participate in matching up to 20 stalls to staff members within the College.
11 Oct 2022
Southwark College kicked off the term with a Higher Education Fair to allow students to talk to university representatives, learn about degree apprenticeships and gain insight into a wide range of careers. The fair took place to help young people and mature students make an informed decision on their next steps, whether in education or employment.
02 Sep 2022
Southwark College has opened its doors for enrolment and there are limited places on courses starting this September. If you are looking to secure a place on a course or get back to education, visit our campus in SE1 to enrol.
26 Aug 2022
Southwark College is pleased to announce that students obtained top grades on their A-Levels and BTECs this year, while celebrations also took place across the College as students achieved top grades on GCSEs results day. Many BTEC students achieved the highest results possible, receiving three distinction stars. A record number of A-Level students also celebrated success in attaining top marks in their exams.
11 Aug 2022
Southwark College opened its doors to the public with its renowned atrium transformed into a stage for the Young Vic’s performance ‘Of The Cut’.
22 Jul 2022
ESOL Business and Finance students at Southwark College prepared, advertised and sold homemade food and snacks as their final project.
14 Jul 2022
Students in the Supported Internship Programme at Southwark College gathered with friends and family at Hilton Bankside to celebrate their outstanding achievements this past year, with most interns securing permanent employment across the hospitality, health and social care and creative arts sectors.
12 Jul 2022
Southwark College hosted an end-of-year celebratory brunch and award ceremony for Access to Higher Education students to commemorate a year of hard-work, success, teamwork, and achievements.
05 Jul 2022
The British Red Cross visited Southwark College to present a certificate to our Supported Learning students which acknowledged their work done to help raise money for the Ukraine Crisis Appeal.
27 Jun 2022
Creative Arts students from Southwark College produced a stunning exhibit as part of their final project to commemorate the completion of the academic year, which was open to the wider student body, staff, and the public.
24 Jun 2022
Southwark College has hosted its first Law and Policing event this week at the College's Employability Hub, allowing its diverse student body to meet with leading figures in the policing and legal community.
20 Jun 2022
Southwark College held its annual Student Awards last week to recognise and celebrate the perseverance, hard work and dedication of our students who have demonstrated exceptional behaviour, effort and values during their course.
07 Jun 2022
Dance students at Southwark College put on ‘Dance Through Time’ performance for a live audience as part of their end-of-year assessments.
25 May 2022
Southwark College welcomed employers from various industries to a Careers & Jobs Fair to create opportunities for 16-18 and adult students and help them reach their next steps after college.
24 May 2022
The eagerly anticipated Creative Arts summer show took place at the established south London music venue and pub, The Fox and Firkin. To celebrate the end of the academic year, Music students performed live as a part of their final project.
23 May 2022
Drama students at Southwark College produced and performed an adaptation of the 1977 play ‘Once a Catholic’ by Mary O’Malley as a part of their final project assessment in front of an audience of friends, family, and some invited guests from the performing arts industry.
23 May 2022
Southwark College hosted a week-long activity agenda as a part of a Virtual Classroom UK Mobility Programme supported by the Erasmus+ programme. Students and staff participated in the programme intended to take an exploratory approach in which students were able to solve real-life maths problems that they did not have the immediate methods of resolution for to help them build and deepen their understanding of concepts, representations, procedures, and other mathematical ideas.
06 May 2022
Business students from Southwark College were announced as the Grand Champions in the annual Big Idea Challenge final, one of the biggest entrepreneurial competitions for young people in London.
04 May 2022
Southwark College hosted a Student Conference centred around the theme of respect. The event organised by the Student Parliament welcomed special guests to a panel discussion, including Southwark Mayor, Councillor Barrie Hargrove, NUS FE (Further Education) Vice President Salsabil Elmegri, Student Governor Cheffon White-Mcleod and Head of Sales FE at Native, Tony Payne, who shared their views on whether respect should be earned or given.
25 Mar 2022
Maths students represented Southwark College in the Further Education (FE) Maths Challenge London final organised by Mathematics Education Innovation (MEI). The group of students competed against colleges from across the capital, winning first place in the Go Forth category.
23 Mar 2022
Southwark College welcomed employers and universities to a Careers and Higher Education Fair during National Careers Week 2022 to support 16-18 and adult students in preparing for their next steps.
11 Mar 2022
Southwark College is proud to share the news that we have received a rating of ‘Good’ from Ofsted following a full inspection of NCG colleges in January.
07 Mar 2022
Southwark College, along with our colleagues across NCG, are saddened and deeply troubled by the ongoing invasion of Ukraine, and we stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine and support their right to peace, freedom and sovereignty. Our thoughts are with all those affected by the conflict, both the brave Ukrainian citizens seeking shelter and safety, and the Russian citizens taking a stand against the actions of their government.
01 Mar 2022
Students on the Extended Diploma in Art & Design students in the Fashion programme created garments using everyday objects as part of the sustainability project ‘Another Story’.
28 Feb 2022
Southwark College marked LGBTQ+ History Month with a series of activities and events organised to create spaces where students can express their thoughts, get creative and celebrate throughout the month.
21 Feb 2022
Southwark College marked the annual celebration of National Apprenticeship Week by hosting an Apprenticeships Fair in the College's Employability Hub where employers from in and around Southwark came together to provide insights into Apprenticeships and highlight how this nationally recognised qualification can help build the future workforce and support the local community into training and employment.
04 Feb 2022
Business students at Southwark College joined representatives from London Metropolitan University this week to participate in a workshop designed to empower students and encourage entrepreneurship to help them generate and develop their ideas into a powerful business model to enter the Big Idea Challenge start-up competition.
17 Jan 2022
Southwark College has introduced a new Music Technology course starting in February. This practical course is designed for adults looking to gain new skills and get hands-on with the latest software the industry has to offer.
15 Dec 2021
Students at Southwark College held their first parliamentary meeting following the election of the new Students’ Union officers.
02 Dec 2021
Supported Learning students at Southwark College have launched a new horticultural project in the borough to create a new green communal space for young people in the community to enjoy.
19 Nov 2021
Southwark College Art and Design student Clive Pickersgill-Lewis' artwork has been selected for the Royal Academy Summer Show. The young artist, also known as Baba, will be exhibiting his piece ‘Midnight Celebration’ alongside artwork produced by renowned and upcoming artists from across Europe at the Royal Academy of Arts until 2 January 2022.
04 Nov 2021
Staff and students at Southwark College participated in a range of events and activities during Colleges Week to support the Association of Colleges' 'Love Our Colleges' campaign and celebrate the brilliant work Further Education colleges do to build communities, boost business, and support individuals achieve their career ambitions.
04 Nov 2021
Southwark College celebrated Black History Month with a series of events, activities and trips to highlight the achievements and contributions of Black people to society and encourage staff and students to share what they are ‘Proud to be’.
25 Oct 2021
Southwark College hosted a Youth Opportunities Fair and Community Open Day this week to help young people take their next steps and introduce them to employment and training opportunities in the area as well as courses available at the College.
17 Oct 2021
Southwark College is celebrating Colleges Week in support of the Love Our Colleges national campaign to increase funding for Further Education institutions with a range of activities and events, including a Community Open Day on Wednesday 20 October, from 12pm - 4pm to help connect people in Southwark with local organisations and employers.
05 Oct 2021
Southwark College hosted its first Higher Education Fair of the new term to showcase the different programmes on offer to help young people and mature students in Southwark plan for their next step.
01 Oct 2021
Southwark College Freshers’ Fair took place this week to welcome new and returning students to the College and help them get a feel of college life.
02 Sep 2021
Get ready for your future
Are you considering a career in the world of Science? Southwark College offers a range of innovative A-Level and vocational programmes to help you access career opportunities in this increasingly important sector.
31 Aug 2021
Young people from across Southwark borough left an Employment event with new jobs this week after signing up to the government’s new Kickstart scheme.
24 Aug 2021
Secure your place for courses starting this September
Southwark College Open Enrolment is now on so if you are still looking to get on a course starting this September, visit our campus in SE1 to secure your place.
20 Aug 2021
Southwark College hosted a careers event this week in partnership with Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust at the College’s employability hub to help people in the borough learn more about the different career options and pathways into employment available in the health sector.
12 Aug 2021
Students at Southwark College are celebrating their GCSE results today, having been awarded top grades in their subjects.
10 Aug 2021
Southwark College is celebrating record results this year with more students achieving top grades at the central London college and an increase in overall pass grades for both A-Levels and vocational qualifications.
In addition to the A-Level success, a record number of students collected their BTEC results, with many achieving three distinction stars – the highest results possible.
02 Jul 2021
Southwark College Drama students performed Peter Pan at Southwark College to a limited, socially distanced audience of staff and a professional recording of the piece was taken to be shared with the learners’ family and friends.
28 Jun 2021
Drama students from Southwark College created a full-scale production of Chekov’s famous Vaudevilles for their end of year show this year, performing to a small, socially distanced live audience of family and friends.
07 Jun 2021
English and Maths students at Southwark College celebrated Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) with a series of projects highlighting the importance of diversity in their lives.
03 Jun 2021
Southwark College offers a range of free Level 3 courses for adults under the new government-supported Lifetime Skills Guarantee. The scheme provides adults with the opportunity to expand their skill set, upskill or change career.
27 May 2021
Art and Business departments at Southwark College came together to celebrate Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) with an Art Therapy session and a photographic and painting exhibition put together by Business and Art and Design students.
26 May 2021
Southwark College has announced a new partnership with record label Anjunabeats. Through this collaboration, work experience placements were set up for Music Performance and Production students where they had the opportunity to learn about the day-to-day running of an international record company, network with influential figures and see the diverse range of careers available within this field.
21 May 2021
Performing Arts students at Southwark College set up an exhibition to raiseawareness of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). They designed an art display and a live dance performance reflecting their backgrounds, heritage and culture.
26 Apr 2021
Supported Learning students took part in a six-week workshop led by Young Vic actors to step out of their comfort zone and learn more about work and career opportunities in the performing arts sector.
01 Apr 2021
Southwark College collaborated with schools from Italy, Spain and Poland to deliver a series of online activities as part of the Erasmus+ programme throughout February and March. This programme enables student exchanges between educational institutions in Europe.
12 Mar 2021
During the COVID-19 pandemic, two-thirds of young people in the UK have reported a deterioration in their mental health during the lockdown. Students from Southwark College have responded to this by setting up a weekly wellness club to improve students’ mental health.
04 Mar 2021
Southwark College will be hosting a series of events next week to celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD) 2021, and join the campaign for equality, highlight women’s achievements in a range of sectors and raise awareness of the issues women face in the modern world.
01 Mar 2021
As part of National Careers Week 2021, Southwark College has launched a new series of live expert-hosted interactive online careers sessions, to inspire people from all backgrounds to consider jobs in sectors across London.
15 Feb 2021
Students enrolled on the AAT Access Award in Accounting Software course celebrated fantastic results. All learners passed the external accounting exam in their first attempt, giving Southwark College a 100% pass rate.
12 Feb 2021
As National Apprenticeship Week comes to an end, Southwark College is celebrating a packed week of events and activities that showcased the impact apprenticeships to hundreds of people who live in the borough.
11 Feb 2021
Job seekers and employers were brought together for a virtual jobs and apprenticeships fair this week, helping local residents in Southwark to access employment opportunities and apprenticeships currently available across London.
03 Feb 2021
During National Apprenticeship Week Southwark College in partnership with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will host a Virtual Jobs and Apprenticeships Fair on Tuesday 9 February to help local people into Apprenticeships or employment.
02 Feb 2021
Southwark College will be running a series of online events to celebrate National Apprenticeships Week 2021 from Monday 8 to 14 February. The events will include Virtual Roadshows and a Jobs and Apprenticeships Fair to spread the word about apprenticeships and the many benefits these recognised qualifications offer.
28 Jan 2021
Southwark College has launched a new ‘Step-Up’ course for 16-18-year-olds who are looking to get back into education and training. Starting this term, this exciting new course is designed to prepare students for higher-level training or apprenticeships in vocational areas that are in high demand by employers.
18 Jan 2021
Southwark College Performing Arts students Janaya Jackson-Williams and Mohamed Kamara have successfully auditioned for Young Creatives 2021. This renowned programme offers young people the unique opportunity to learn from industry professionals and showcase their talent to the public.
14 Jan 2021
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and Southwark College are piloting a new Civil Service Sector-based Work Academy Programme (SWAP) in the Borough, one of four providers in the South London District to support local people into work within the Civil Service.
15 Dec 2020
Students at Southwark College elected their new Student Union (SU) representatives following a competitive election campaign. The results are now in, and the College is proud to announce the new appointees:
- Bill Worboyes, President
- Horreja Faye, Vice President and Welfare Officer
- Oliver Lee, Equality and Diversity Officer
- Yordan Hristov, Clubs and Societies Officer
- Morteza Echresh, Entertainments Officer
08 Dec 2020
Southwark College welcomed YouTuber and filmmaker Jack Cole to deliver a talk to Media students and share his journey on becoming a video creator and give an insight of the type of roles available in the video production industry.
02 Dec 2020
Southwark College has introduced a new Foundation Diploma in Art and Design course accredited by the University of the Arts (UAL) starting in January 2021. This intensive programme is designed to help learners widen their skills to prepare them for work or progression to specialist art and design studies at university or art college.
23 Nov 2020
Southwark College welcomed professional actor Paul Rider to co-host an audition panel for Level 3 Performing Arts students. The group of learners are studying the employability unit of their course to prepare for applications to drama schools, real-world auditions and interviews.
18 Nov 2020
Southwark College celebrated Maths Week 2020 with a range of workshops, competitions and free access to the Stick and Split app for students and staff which helps to strengthen understanding of multiplication, division, multiples and factors.
09 Nov 2020
Southwark College celebrated Black History Month to commemorate events in the African Diaspora and the contributions they have made to Britain and the world. The College hosted events throughout October and offered a space to explore Black history, casting an eye on where the past has taken Black realities in the current day.
05 Nov 2020
Southwark College is looking forward to welcoming prospective students to the next Virtual Open Days events, where they will get a flavour of student life at the College.
26 Oct 2020
Southwark College is proud to join National Care Leavers’ Week, which takes place from 26 October to 1 November to celebrate the successes of care leavers across the UK.
19 Oct 2020
Southwark College will be joining the Association of Colleges (AoC) ‘Love Our Colleges’ campaign this Colleges Week to shine a light on all the impactful work that colleges do day in and day out to build communities, boost businesses, and support individuals to be appropriately equipped with the skills and training they need to achieve their ambitions.
18 Sep 2020
Southwark College has introduced new creative arts programmes for adults with a range of courses designed to help you explore your artistic skills in our modern SE1 campus and online. The new evening courses in Dressmaking, Drawing and Painting and Music Production will start on 5 October.
21 Aug 2020
Southwark College students celebrate excellent grades in English and Maths with some truly fantastic stories of individual success in what has been a challenging year.
17 Aug 2020
Many applicants have contacted us ahead of GCSE results day on Thursday concerned that their results might not reflect their original predicted grades. We will be accepting Centre Assessed Grades (CAGs) and all current offer holders who are aged 16-18 and collecting their GCSEs on Thursday will be guaranteed the place they deserve at Southwark College.
13 Aug 2020
Results day has arrived at Southwark College following an unprecedented year of study. Vocational students received their results on Thursday 13 August, marking the first year they collected them digitally.
12 Jun 2020
Southwark College held the first of its live virtual events, hosting a series of Open Days online for young people and adults to find out more about the College and access course advice and guidance during the lockdown.
21 May 2020
Southwark College has partnered with Fika mental fitness to bring the Fika: Student Skills app this Mental Health Awareness Week to help students and staff stay motivated, productive, focused and connected during this unusual time.
18 May 2020
Southwark College proved that its community continues to thrive even during the lockdown as students and staff gathered for a virtual assembly on Thursday, 14 May.
07 May 2020
Southwark College is offering free online courses to help individuals learn new skills and improve existing ones so they can enter or re-enter the workplace.
02 Mar 2020
The Erasmus Exchange, an annual student exchange programme took place at Southwark College last week.
17 Feb 2020
National Apprenticeship Week 2020 began at Southwark College with staff from the College's Apprenticeships team heading out to schools and organisations delivering MythBuster sessions.
14 Feb 2020
Southwark College celebrated Valentine's Day a couple of days early on 12 February, hosting a Personality Contest with live music.
12 Feb 2020
To help students gain invaluable life skills, the Duke of Edinburgh Award will be available at Southwark College for students to take part in.
30 Jan 2020
College is more than studying, it’s getting involved in the topics that matter. Southwark College students organised an event as part of their Business course to raise awareness on Knife Crime in London.
07 Nov 2019
Southwark College Business students got a unique insight into the banking industry when they visited Barclays Bank in Canary Wharf on 28 October.
07 Nov 2019
BUSINESS STUDENTS RAISE £200 WITH CHARITY BAKE SALE!
Learners on our BTEC Business Level 3 Extended Diploma showed off their selling, marketing, and organisational skills when they took part in the Macmillan World’s Biggest Coffee Morning on 25 September 2019. The team of students worked tirelessly to plan, organise and run the coffee morning, which took place in the Atrium and succeeded in raising £200 for Macmillan – a charity which supports people with cancer.
18 Oct 2019
Last week seven of our BTEC Level 3 fashion students visited Kielce in Poland as part of an Erasmus+ project looking at role models and democracy.
11 Oct 2019
College is about so much more than studying, as learners found out at Southwark College’s Freshers’ Fair on 9 October.
13 Sep 2019
Southwark College Media students got a great taster of professional life when they became production crew for a promotional film to showcase the talents of up-and-coming musicians Nikita Bassi and Ajit Gill.
09 Sep 2019
Southwark College staff were in place nice and early to assist and welcome our new students to their induction sessions.
29 Aug 2019
If you’re looking to kickstart your career, it’s not too late to enrol for a course at Southwark College which could launch you on your way. The College – which is ranked no. 3 in London – is open for Enrolment until 7 September for courses starting the week commencing 9 September.
22 Aug 2019
Southwark College students have scooped great results in their GCSE exams, opening the door for further study and employment.
19 Aug 2019
Indeya Ramgoolam, 20, from Brockley (and a mother of one) enrolled on the Access to Teaching course at Southwark College last September. She applied herself to the course and managed to achieve a raft of distinctions, meaning that she has achieved the best results possible in her qualification.
06 Aug 2019
Programmes that nurture imagination and ambition can help re-establish the arts as a transformative force, says Robert West.
05 Jul 2019
After a tough final year, our higher education and access students gathered together for our graduation ceremony on Thursday 4 July.
24 Jun 2019
Thursday 20 June saw the pinnacle of a year’s work for Art, Media and Fashion students at Southwark College.
This annual event showcases the work of creative students who all play a role in organising the event, producing the work for display, as well as promoting and servicing the opening night and the subsequent exhibition.
17 Jun 2019
Governors, staff and local partners came together for a very special event on Monday 10 June: the official launch of Southwark College.
The launch was celebrated with an evening drinks reception attended by Councillor Peter John OBE, Leader of Southwark Council
17 May 2019
The Deputy Mayor of Planning, Regeneration and Skills Jules Pipe CBE visited Southwark College today as part of Love Our College’s week, a national campaign by the Association of Colleges to promote the good work that colleges do across the country.
17 May 2019
Media students got an insight into what it’s like to work as a location manager when Joel Holmes, who works on the hit ITV drama series Liar, visited Southwark College.
01 May 2019
Southwark College students showed great creativity when they took part in a three-day workshop at the Royal Academy of Engineering, hosted by Queen Mary’s University London (QMUL).
05 Apr 2019
Performing arts students at Southwark College showed off their talents on 2 and 3 April when they put on three performances of the George Orwell classic, Animal Farm in the theatre space at Southwark.
14 Mar 2019
Southwark College has announced the appointment of a new Principal, marking an exciting new era for the institution.
Annette Cast, who was previously Pro Vice-Chancellor and Dean of the College of Professional Services and Student Experience, took up the post of Principal of Southwark College on 4 March.
06 Dec 2018
Lewisham and Southwark Colleges have new Principals at the helm following a double appointment.
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