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A City of Portsmouth College student receives training from a lecturer in
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City of Portsmouth College gets £1.2m for construction training

The launch of Gosport Business Awards at St Vincent College. Pictured, left to right, are Dave Steer (Government Business Director at
StandardAero) , Liz Wiffin (Key Accounts Manager for Iconic Media Group), Sarah Carter (St Vincent College Head of Marketing), Mark Waldron (The News editor in chief), Andy Grant (St Vincent College Executive Principal) and Ian Bridges (Principal Economic Development and Regeneration Officer at Gosport Borough Council).

Gosport Business Awards 2026 launched to celebrate local excellence

GCSE results day at Horndean Technology College.

Pictured: Jamie Gauntlet and Oliver Smith

Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak

Live GCSE results: Anticipation as nervous students collect their results

Students finding out their GCSE results at Priory School, Southsea.

Picture: Habibur Rahman

Portsmouth schools celebrate GCSE results

The moment that Fiorella Careccio, right, finds out she will study forensic science at Bath Spa University

A-level joy at St Vincent's Sixth Form College in Gosport

Ruby Andrews-Jukes, centre, got distinction star in health and social care and in law, and a C in criminology. A-levels results day, St Vincent Sixth Form College, Gosport

A-levels 2026: Fareham and Gosport students triumph

Joshua Pereira, 17, Daniel Ashanti, 18, and
Matthew Hordell, 18, celebrate their A-level results at Oaklands Catholic Sixth Form College in Waterlooville.

A-levels: 'Record breaking' year for Oaklands Catholic Sixth Form

Students celebrate collecting their A-level results at HSDC on Thursday, August 13

HSDC students pick up their A-level results - in pictures

Havant and South Downs College has received £900k to transform its construction workshops.

Large £900k grant secured to transform HSDC workshops

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POLITICAL COMMENT: £1.5 million to create inclusive schools

These new construction courses will allow students to develop a variety of skills across different trades.

HSDC announces new construction courses

It comes as SMEs brace for further economic shocks

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The visit brought together engineers from different cultures to collaborate.

HSDC hosts Swiss exchange students

City of Portsmouth College ran taster workshops, introducing Year 10 students to college courses such as Hair and Beauty.

The Harbour School partners with City of Portsmouth College to encourage student...

Esther and Yasmeen study at HSDC's Havant Campus.

HSDC students appointed as national Sports Ambassadors

Conor was joined by Ryan Corby from Pompey's Marketing Team.

Conor Shaughnessy gives talk at HSDC
HSDC was delighted to welcome Portsmouth FC defender Conor Shaughnessy to the College for an exclusive Q&A session with Sports students at the South Downs Campus, offering them career advice as well as providing them with first-hand insight into the mindset, discipline and resilience required to succeed as an athlete.
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CARSICK performing an exclusive gig for HSDC's students.

HSDC fosters local music talent through Industry Week

The mock interviews were conducted with public service professionals.

HSDC students prepare to take next steps

The RSC's production of King Lear was exclusively performed free of charge at Havant Campus and Alton College.

Outstanding English Literature results at HSDC

More than 150 students at HSDC secured Grade 4 or above in English and Maths.

HSDC Celebrates GCSE Resit Success

Representatives from the University College Union and lecturers from the City of Portsmouth College - Highbury Campus and Arundel Campus at the Highbury Campus in Tudor Crescent, Portsmouth, on Thursday, January 15, 2026.

College continuing to engage with unions over pay dispute

A student from HSDC Havant is currently studying Engineering at Cambridge University.

Havant students secure places at Russell Group Universities

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The new T Level will be delivered at HSDC's South Downs Campus.

HSDC announces new Science T Level

HSDC student Archie Dinnage at the annual PDS Pass-Off Parade.

HSDC student begins London Marathon fundraising journey

The cast of First Encounters: King Lear.

Royal Shakespeare Company visits HSDC for exclusive performance

The OSD workshop, held in HSDC South Downs' Theatre.

HSDC celebrates performing arts industry week
This week, HSDC has been enriching the learning of its performing arts students by bringing in a wide variety of industry professionals to run workshops, give talks and provide the students with a valuable insight into the contemporary creative industries.
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HSDC's partnership with the RSC will bring Shakespeare to thousands of children in the local area.

HSDC announces partnership with the RSC

The award winners pose for a photograph.

Student excellence recognised and celebrated at HSDC's Awards

Mike has served HSDC with honesty, integrity and vision for over a decade.

Havant and South Downs College (HSDC) announces Leadership Transition as Princip...

Mark designing the mural with his students.

HSDC students and lecturer design mural for UK Pride 2025

Cadellin revived the magazine after becoming the Marketing Officer of Havant's Student Union.

HSDC student provides voice for his peers through magazine revival

Over 70 exhibitors were in attendance.

HSDC Careers Fairs Introduce Students To Leading Employers and Universities

Mackenzie Bird with her award.

HSDC student wins inspirational Young Person Of Portsmouth Award

A student at HSDC Havant playing the piano.

Extracurricular excellence at HSDC

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A Legacy in Catering Excellence at Horndean

Katie Brett and Lorraine Beavers with a photo of Sasha Marsden.

My sister was murdered after fake job interview: MP backs Sasha's Law

Aaron Butson, Assistant Principal for Business, Employment and Skills, introduces the panel at the Business Breakfast.

Employability Skills At The Heart Of HSDC's National Apprenticeship Week Celebra...

Members of Hawk District Scout Group pictured with their new flag.

College flies the flag for local scout group

South Downs Alumnus Isaac Callender-Barlow. Isaac currently works as a professional video editor for DJ AG.

HSDC Alumni Make Waves In The Creative Industry

Father and daughter, HMS Sultan PH2 WO, WO1 Scott Whiting and PLET(ME) Heidi Whiting.

"Very proud" dad watches daughter finish training at HMS Sultan

HSDC students selling their wares at the Portsmouth Light Festival Art Market.

HSDC’s Budding Creative Entrepreneurs Shine at Portsmouth Light Festival Art Mar...

Arlo poses for a photo with students and faculty who also went on the Mexico Turing Trip.

Alton College student reflects on memorable Turing trip to Mexico

The HISP Teaching School Hub central team

Hampshire Teaching School Hub becomes a member of Chartered College of Teaching

Jack Moore of City of Portsmouth College, and Craig Hughes, a coach at Portsmouth Force, announce the new Level 3 BTEC Elite Basketball Programme that will be on offer to students next year.

Unique course gives basketball hopefuls a pathway to professional game

Inside a busy newsroom

Portsmouth College axes long-running journalism course

Students jump for joy at their GCSE results at Miltoncross Academy, PortsmouthPicture: Habibur Rahman

Delight as students collect GCSE results - full round up

Layla Taylor celebrated her GCSE results at Miltoncross Academy. She earned a place to study Engineering in college despite spending much of the year in hospital.

Student's remarkable results after spending much of year in hospital

The nursery, Little Faces, which is on the Havant and South Downs College campus is closing next month following the unsuccessful search for a new nursery manager.

Parents 'devastated' following closure of nursery announcement

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Four schools in Hampshire nominated for awards

Deadline day this week for businesses to enter Gosport awards

Gosport Ferry terminal

Search is on for the best businesses in Gosport

Jake Kaba and friend

Castle View Academy celebrate some fantastic GCSE results

NHS nurse Kelly Foster, who failed her GCSEs

Woman becomes high ranking senior NHS nurse despite failing GCSEs

Two friends, Andrew and Max, both 18, died while on holiday in Greece in two separate incidents. (Photo by Athanasios Gioumpasis/Getty Images)

Tributes paid to two friends who died on holiday in Greece