News Archives - Derwen College

Posted: 18th March 2025

HRH The Duke of Edinburgh Visits Derwen College

This week, we had the incredible honour of welcoming His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh to Derwen College. On Tuesday, 18 March, the campus…

Posted: 12th March 2025

Bringing stories to life for World Book Day!

College was buzzing with creativity as students came together to celebrate World Book Day in style. With a mix of imagination, collaboration, and a sprinkle…

Posted: 7th March 2025

Preparing for the future with Careers Week conference

As part of National Careers Week, students took part in our My Next Steps Conference, a two-day event designed to equip them with essential skills…

Posted: 6th March 2025

Wildlife Photography Competition at Ludlow campus

Derwen College Ludlow recently hosted a wildlife photography competition that brought together students from the college’s four campuses as well as a local school…

Posted: 6th March 2025

Students sock it to World Down Syndrome Day

Retail students invite everyone to step up in style for World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD). Supporters can do this on 21 March by purchasing a…

Posted: 6th March 2025

Student Council learn about local government

Our Student Council had the opportunity to learn about local government when Selattyn and Gobowen Parish Councillor Craig Emery visited us this week. They invited…

Posted: 13th February 2025

Donation supports students to achieve Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards

Students are set to embark on life-changing adventures, thanks to a generous donation from Hartey Wealth Management’s Charlotte Hartey Foundation. The £682 donation provides crucial…

Posted: 12th February 2025

Celebrating our amazing Ludlow students

Students at our Ludlow campus have only been at college for six months and already they’re demonstrating what a talented and competitive bunch they are.…

Posted: 5th February 2025

Five-star reviews for The Station Cafe

Did you know that staff and students from Derwen College cook for and serve customers in The Station Café at Gobowen Station? Severn Dee Travel,…

Posted: 24th January 2025

Sign up to showcase work skills in national competitions

Further education students are invited to showcase their vocational work skills in our newly launched national competitions for 2025. We have partnered with Coleg Elidyr,…

Posted: 22nd January 2025

Get set for the 10km Challenge!

Students, staff and supporters are gearing up for Derwen College 10km Challenge, which sees the community come together, in Gobowen, for an inclusive event celebrating…

Posted: 15th January 2025

Opal and crew – radio stars in the making

We were happy to welcome BBC Radio Shropshire presenter Genevieve Tudor to college yesterday to speak to dance teacher Opal and members of Derwen Dance…