26.04.07
New flagship university centre officially opens in Saltash

Cornwall College Saltash declared its brand new flagship university centre officially open today (April 26) at a special ceremony held on site.

Dr Ian Tunbridge, Executive Director from the Combined Universities in Cornwall (CUC), unveiled the plaque of the Hamoaze Building, which is named after the estuary of the tidal Tamar, Tavy and Lynher rivers, as College staff and students, councillors and other VIP guests welcomed the new venture.

The £750,000 initiative, to bring more university courses and facilities to Cornwall, has been funded by the CUC, which is part funded by the Objective One European Regional Development Fund.

Steve Warnes, Head of Cornwall College Saltash, said: "This excellent new facility is part of a major wave of new university level centres created as part of the CUC's multi-million pound capital programme designed to make a wider range of courses available to more people in more locations than ever before.

"This is clearly great news for current and future students to ensure they experience the best quality learning environment while studying with us at the College. But it is also hugely significant for businesses in the region, by providing them with the opportunity to recruit graduates with specialist knowledge and expertise to help them flourish in today's knowledge based economy."

The modern 345m² single storey Higher Education Centre built by ROK Ltd, which took six months to complete, features excellent teaching facilities with four new classrooms, meeting, tutorial and staff rooms and boasts state-of-the-art equipment and a social area adapted to cater for wireless laptop users.

The degree level courses on offer at Saltash, approved by the University of Plymouth, include Business, Computer Networking, Counselling, Education, Early Childhood Studies, Ecommerce, Information Technology and Social Care. Many of the courses are offered on a full-time and part-time basis to fit around work and family commitments.

The official opening of the Hamoaze Building began at 11am and was attended by College staff, industry professionals and the Mayor of Saltash.

Guests were given the opportunity to have a look around the brand new building and its resources and a light buffet was served.

John Latham, Principal of Cornwall College said: "The official opening was a huge success. It was great to see so many people there to join us in our special celebratory event. This new development will put Cornwall College Saltash at the forefront of university provision in the area and the range of courses and first class facilities on offer will give local people the opportunity to progress personally and professionally. These are exciting times for university education in Cornwall, particularly Saltash."

For further information on the degree courses available at Cornwall College Saltash, please contact the College on 01752 850250, email info@saltash.ac.uk or visit www.saltash.ac.uk.

For further information contact Zoe Truss, Marketing Executive for Cornwall College Saltash on 01752 850229 or email zoe.truss@saltash.ac.uk.

The Objective One Programme for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly has invested in the Combined Universities in Cornwall (CUC) project, both Phase 1 and Phase 2, through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the European Social Fund (ESF). Cornwall College is a partner of the CUC.

Editor's notes:

Established in 1929 to meet the training needs of local industry, Cornwall College has now grown to be the largest further and higher education College in the UK with over 45,000 students.

The College has seven campus sites spread across Cornwall; Saltash, St Austell, Camborne, Newquay, Duchy College Rosewarne, Duchy College Stoke Climsland and Falmouth Marine School and offers the widest range of high quality academic and vocational training in the county. It is the only College in the South West to hold four 'Centre of Vocational Excellence Awards'.

Centre of Vocational Excellence - Tourism, Customer Care
Centre of Vocational Excellence - IT Systems
Centre of Vocational Excellence - Marine Engineering and Technology
Centre of Vocational Excellence - Food and Drink Technology

Cornwall College is a partner of the Combined Universities in Cornwall (CUC) which is part-funded by the Objective One European Regional Development Fund and has recently benefited from multi-million pound investments in new buildings and facilities for its 3,000 students studying at university level.

The university courses at Cornwall College, which are validated by the University of Plymouth, are predominately foundation degrees. These courses, which are vocational higher education qualifications, are designed and delivered with the world of work in mind, so students can achieve a nationally recognised qualification, while also gaining the skills needed for a successful career.

All foundation degrees at Cornwall College include work experience, as well as practical and academic study on campus, to ensure graduates are well prepared for employment. Courses last two years studied full time or three years part-time. Modules can be studied independently for more flexible study.
Studying a degree course with Cornwall College offers students:

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