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Derby College Group animal care students head to Kefalonia for turtle conservation project

A group of Level 3 Animal Management students from Derby College Group are on their way to the Greek island of Kefalonia to take part in a turtle conservation project. The 22 students, supervised by Animal Care staff Hazelle Ward and Sam, will showcase their conservation skills and their commitment to protecting the world's ecosystems, all while soaking up plenty of sunshine along the way, something they are very excited about. While on the island, the students will take part […]

17 July 2026 24

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DCG students put flower freshness to the test in research project

Derby College Group T Level Science students have completed a hands on research project with Myton Horticulture, investigating the factors that affect the shelf life of cut flowers. The Science team worked with Myton Horticulture to design a brief that gave Year 1 T Level Science students the chance to apply their skills to a genuine industry challenge. Students were tasked with developing a method to investigate what influences how long cut flowers stay fresh, a problem that turned out […]

14 July 2026 22

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Monty Don and gardening’s biggest names visit Derby College Group’s award-winning show garden

Following the news that Derby College Group (DCG) horticulture students had won a Silver Medal at BBC Gardeners’ World Live for their show garden ‘The Artist’s Garden’, the college has since revealed the wealth of high-profile attention the garden attracted at the NEC Birmingham, including a visit from gardening icon Monty Don and a feature on the BBC Gardeners’ World programme itself. The garden was designed and built entirely by students on the college’s adult part-time Level 3 Horticulture Practical […]

1 July 2026 24

Alice Roberts BBC natural History Presenter (second from left), with part of the team which won a silver medal for the Artist’s Garden - Ian Foster, Paul Derbyshire, Julie Spindler and Denise Rice (the designer).

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Silver medal glory for Derby College Group students at BBC Gardeners’ World Live

Horticulture students from Derby College Group (DCG) have scooped a Silver Medal at one of the UK's most prestigious horticultural events, BBC Gardeners' World Live at the NEC Birmingham, with their stunning show garden, 'The Artist's Garden'. The garden was designed and built entirely by students on the college's adult part-time Level 3 Horticulture Practical Skills course, based at DCG's Broomfield Hall site in Morley, Ilkeston. The project was constructed by the entire student group over a three-week period, under […]

24 June 2026 35

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Derby College Group apprentices complete landmark programme at Chester Zoo

Derby College Group has expressed collective delight in celebrating the graduation of its latest cohort of apprentices at Chester Zoo, following two years of immersive, industry-focused learning. The achievement marks a significant milestone for the college's land-based provision and underlines the transformative power of apprenticeships in growing the next generation of skilled animal care professionals. The programme, now in its second cohort across four years of partnership with Chester Zoo, has produced outstanding results. 78% of apprentices achieved a Distinction […]

18 June 2026 22

Jonathan Davies MP (right) with Jon Collins, Vice Principal.

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Mid-Derbyshire MP Jonathan Davies visits Derby College Group to champion young people’s futures

Derby College Group (DCG) officials have expressed feeling proud after welcoming Mid-Derbyshire MP Jonathan Davies to its Broomfield Hall campus in Morley, where he experienced first-hand the breadth of opportunity, innovation and ambition shaping the next generation of the region’s workforce. The visit, hosted at the invitation of Jon Collins, Vice Principal for Land-based and Specialist Provision, provided a valuable opportunity to bring together education, industry and policymaking. During the visit, Mr Davies engaged with students, employers and staff across […]

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Derby College Group animal care students head to Kefalonia for turtle conservation project

DCG students put flower freshness to the test in research project

Monty Don and gardening’s biggest names visit Derby College Group’s award-winning show garden

Silver medal glory for Derby College Group students at BBC Gardeners’ World Live

Derby College Group apprentices complete landmark programme at Chester Zoo

Mid-Derbyshire MP Jonathan Davies visits Derby College Group to champion young people’s futures

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