Colchester Institute
 Colchester Institute - view from Sheepen Road, Colchester in 2005 | |
| Type | College |
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| Established | _ |
Academic affiliation | University of Essex |
| Principal | Alison Andreas |
| Students | >8,000 |
| Undergraduates | Yes |
| Postgraduates | Yes |
| Location | 51°53′36″N 0°53′22″E / 51.893199°N 0.889571°E |
| Website | http://www.colchester.ac.uk |
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Colchester Institute is a large provider of further and higher education based in the city of Colchester. Colchester Institute provides full-time and part-time courses for a wide variety of learners including 16 to 19 year olds, apprentices, adults, businesses and employers. Undergraduate and Postgraduate Higher Education courses are delivered through University Centre Colchester and validated by the University of East Anglia, University of Huddersfield and University of Essex.
History
Colchester Institute has its roots in the North East Essex Technical College. It widened to include degree level programmes in Music (through accreditation by the University of London), Hospitality & Catering and Art. In 1992 it joined with a number of colleges and "Anglia Higher Education College" to enable the latter to acquire university status as Anglia Polytechnic University (now Anglia Ruskin University). The other colleges in the Higher Education aspects of the "consortium" included City College Norwich, and the Norwich School of Art and Design. The "consortium" was dissolved in 2006 under a ratification programme proposed by the Higher Education Funding Council (England), and from that time Colchester Institute Higher Education awards were accredited by the University of Essex.
The institute's buildings were completely refurbished in 2000 with internal demolition, structural repairs and reconfiguration of the existing 1950s buildings, providing 4,000m2 of new internal floor space for workshops, laboratories, classrooms and a library in which to study. In 2003, a new Construction Craft Centre opened, to provide specialist facilities for Plumbing and Electrical Installations.[1]
On 1 January 2010, Colchester Institute took over Braintree College rebranding this as The College At Braintree[2] and subsequently Braintree Campus.
The £10m STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) Centre and South Wing building opened in 2016 at the Sheepen Road Campus. The advanced equipment and facilities incorporates a HAAS CNC machining centre, simulation rigs, commercial 3D printers, auto-CAD, and specialist science equipment.
The most recent, new facility at the Colchester site is the £5m Centre for Health and Social Care Professions. Launched in 2020 with the addition of another storey to the South Wing building, this new floor incorporates cutting edge immersive technology for creating simulated learning environments.
Campus information
Colchester, Sheepen Road Campus
The Colchester Campus is situated just outside Colchester's old Roman walls; the city centre and the railway station are within walking distance.
University Centre Colchester, Sheepen Road Campus
Located on Colchester Institute's Sheepen Road Campus, University Centre Colchester offers a wide-range of full-time and part-time honours degrees, together with HNC/Ds, Higher apprenticeships and postgraduate qualifications.
Braintree Campus, Church Lane, Braintree
Colchester Institute's newest campus (following the merger with Braintree College) offers students a range of vocational qualifications to meet the needs of employers in the Braintree and surrounding areas.
The Energy Skills Centre, Harwich
Supported by the Skills Funding Agency, Essex County Council and Tendring District Council the Centre first opened in 2013 following a £500,000 investment underlining the College's commitment to supporting skills requirements within the energy sector.
The Learning Shop at Colchester
Located on the Colchester Institute Sheepen Road Campus, this centre offers courses specialising in English, IT and maths, under the provision of learndirect. The Learning Centre is part of the Colchester Learning Shop which is an information point to members of the public seeking general information and advice on courses, careers and other academic issues.
The Learning Shops at Braintree, Clacton, Dovercourt and Witham
The online courses offered in maths, English and IT are designed to meet the needs of the individual.[3] Members of the public can also receive general information and advice on careers, courses and other academic issues.
Departments
Colchester Institute has many faculties covering a variety of subject areas including:
- Business, Accounting and Administration
- Computing and IT
- Construction
- Education Studies and Teacher Training
- Engineering and Automotive industries including Welding and Fabrication
- Fine Art, Design, Fashion, Photography and Graphics
- Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy
- Healthcare including Counselling, Dental Nursing, Science and Forensic Investigation.
- Hospitality and Food Studies
- Interactive Media, Games Design and Digital Film Production
- Management
- Music and Performing Arts
- Sport and Public Services
Colchester Institute has around 8,000 students and runs approximately 120 full-time courses.[4]
Alumni
- John Dagleish - actor
- Patricia Allison - actress[5][6]
- Roger Eno - Musician
- Jon Hare - Games Designer & Musician
- Bob Russell - Former MP for Colchester
- Jordan Cardy - Musician
- Adam Mansfield - Cricketer
- Colin Baldy - Musician, Opera Singer, Choral Director[7]
- Sade - Singer[8][9]
- Sam Ryder - Musician[10]
See also
References
- ^ "Colchester Institute". saundersboston.co.uk. 2020.
- ^ "Colchester Institute and Braintree College merger marks new milestone / Latest News / News & Events / Home - Braintree College". Archived from the original on 20 July 2010. Retrieved 7 March 2010.
- ^ "Adults - English/Maths". colchester.ac.uk. 2020.
- ^ "Colchester AC - About us". colchester.ac.uk. 2020.
- ^ "Interview with Patricia Allison". theitalianreve.com. 2019.
- ^ "See former Essex student in this Netflix hit -Patricia Allison". eadt.co.uk. 2019.
- ^ "Colin Baldy". Retrieved 18 October 2019.
- ^ "Sade's First Album in 10 Years". The Daily Gazette. 20 January 2010. Retrieved 31 August 2015.
- ^ "Colchester Institute". The Independent. 12 August 2013.
- ^ "Essex Sam Ryder 'felt love' from home in Eurovision final". The Daily Gazette. 17 May 2022.
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