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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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Group of plumbing students inside the plumbing workshop

19 March 2024

Plumbers secure new industry-standard water cylinders thanks to McDonald donation

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Group photo of three Borders College staff members

14 March 2024

DEBI duo celebrate learner success

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Open Day graphic with information

12 March 2024

Make Borders College your next step at the 2024 Open Day

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Group of staff and students, along with MSP Craig Hoy, standing in carpentry workshop

11 March 2024

MSP Craig Hoy praises emerging sectors available to learners at Borders College

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Group photo of ALBAS winners and staff

8 March 2024

Rural Skills trio celebrate success at National ALBAS finals

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Photo of John Dean standing next to his artwork

8 March 2024

John’s coastal inspiration brings Corridor Gallery to life

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Group of people standing next to an electric ATV

7 March 2024

Local MSP Rachael Hamilton welcomes rural skills opportunities at College’s Newtown campus

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Woman using textile equipment

6 March 2024

New course weaves textile innovation with local industry

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Photo collage of Borders College ALBAS finalists

29 February 2024

Rural Skills trio delighted to be heading to ALBAS finals

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important notice

22 February 2024

Strike Action – February 2024

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Group of people standing with certificates

22 February 2024

College teams up with local businesses to boost employment opportunities

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Scottish Apprenticeship Week graphic showing female nurse

20 February 2024

Information Session set to highlight the benefits of Apprenticeships

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Intro to Tech Series poster

14 February 2024

Build your digital products at the Demystifying Tech session

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Luke Forshaw

9 February 2024

Student Spotlight: Luke Forshaw

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A group photograph of three people standing outside Borders College Restaurant

6 February 2024

Staff and representatives ‘Meet the Politician’ as Green Skills Minister visits the College

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Portrait photo of Martyna Guziel

30 January 2024

Scottish Apprenticeship Awards await Martyna

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Three college staff members holding student partnership agreement

24 January 2024

Partnership Agreement will enhance student experience

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Group of people cutting a ribbon and officially opening the Esports Suite

22 January 2024

It’s Game on as Esports studio is officially opened at Borders College

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Kirsten Cameron and Amy Moore, Aquarius Creative

22 January 2024

Stars of BBC Series "The Agency: Unfiltered" Headline Exclusive Galashiels Event

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Picture of info graphic

19 January 2024

Colleges map out the future in Digital Pathfinder programme

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Student group

18 January 2024

Education Scotland gives the seal of approval after latest inspection

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Photo of Borders College Galashiels campus

16 January 2024

ITF Tree planting programme will help boost College’s biodiversity targets

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Student Spotlight: Merryn Gunderson

21 December 2023

Student Spotlight: Merryn Gunderson

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Two people looking at renewables technology kit

8 January 2024

Businesses in the Scottish Borders to benefit from FREE Retrofit Skills Training

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