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We’re really proud of the achievements of our students and staff at Borders College, and we’re delighted to share their successes with you.

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Strategy Covers

17 February 2026

College sets out six-strategy roadmap to deliver ambitious Vision 2030

Photo of Bernadette Oliver sitting in a classroom setting with a laptop by her side.

12 February 2026

Bernadette turns Startup success into new travel business

Group of sport students sitting on static bikes inside a gym

4 February 2026

Active IQ Certificate in Gym Instructing (Level 2)

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3 February 2026

Borders College supports sustainability learning at Selkirk Primary School

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3 February 2026

College achieves major milestone in cutting greenhouse gas emissions

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30 January 2026

From classroom idea to community support for Borders parents

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27 January 2026

Borders College celebrates ALBAS 2026 award finalists

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26 January 2026

Green Apple for climate change guide inspired by Borders College

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22 January 2026

Applications are now open for courses starting in August 2026

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20 January 2026

Strong foundations: What the Big Student Survey reveals about student induction

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15 January 2026

Borders College welcomes proposed increase in funding

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13 January 2026

Borders College Open Day 2026: your future starts at your college

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12 January 2026

Help shape the future of learning at Borders College

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8 January 2026

ESOL at Borders College - helping learners build skills, confidence and futures

Childcare students

5 January 2026

Quiet Introduction events build confidence

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4 December 2025

Building resilience at Borders College with Sandstone Communications

College Creators Fund open for applications

3 December 2025

College Creators Fund open for applications

Borders College Campuses

2 December 2025

Borders College urges fair funding to continue transforming lives and strengthening communities.

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27 November 2025

Borders College welcomes APUC for board meeting and strategic planning event

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18 November 2025

Borders College to Benefit from New Entrepreneurial Champion