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Posted in: April 2011 on Monday 9th May 2011, 4:41 pm
Melissa Jenkins, a Bridgend College student studying BA (Hons) Photographic Practice, has WON the Nikon Student of the Year Foundation Award. This is one of the most high profile awards that any student can win. The Nikon Foundation offers final year photography students an opportunity to win the ultimate career enhancing boost – three month’s paid employment as a photographer’s assistant to renowned fashion and celebrity photographer John Wright! Living in London, the winner will also receive £3,000 cash to help with living expenses and a top of the range Nikon professional camera and lens kit worth £4,000. "For one of our students to win this against all the final year graduates from the rest of the UK's leading universities and colleges is OUTSTANDING!!!! To say I am delighted for Melissa is an understatement" said David Lewis, Course Tutor, BA (Hons) Photographic Practice.
1st Place for Bridgend College Hairdressing Student
Posted in: April 2011 on Monday 9th May 2011, 4:40 pm
Bridgend College is thrilled to announce that their student, Jade Summers, won first place in the regional heat of the WorldSkills UK Hairdressing Competition on Thursday 14th April. This prestigious event to find the nation’s most creative hairdressers was also hosted by Bridgend College in their superb new hair salons. “What a fantastic day, the students had an excellent opportunity to showcase their skills, as students from across the UK demonstrated cutting styling colouring and design.
Labour Leader Carwyn Jones meets with Students
Posted in: April 2011 on Monday 9th May 2011, 4:39 pm
On Tuesday 12th April, Labour leader Carwyn Jones addressed over 150 students from our Bridgend and Pencoed campuses, and answered a wide range of questions about issues affecting young people today including housing, health, student finance, the welfare system, employment and immigration. This meeting came about as a result of Hayley Townsend of the College’s Student Council contacting his office. As Hayley explains “I feel it’s important that the students are aware of the upcoming election and have the opportunity for their voices to be heard. I invited Carwyn to address our students as I knew he lived in Bridgend and because his party has been influential in securing student finance in the past.”
