Higher Education Awards

Peaches Golding OBE, The Lord-Lieutenant of the City and County of Bristol joined hundreds of proud parents, partners and friends as they gathered at Bristol Cathedral on Saturday to celebrate with more than 100 higher education students at City of Bristol College’s annual Higher Education Graduation. Students, dressed in their gowns and hats, came together with the college’s academic staff on Saturday 23 November 2019 to mark the end of their studies at the college. Peaches gave an inspiring speech to the class of 2019, encouraging them to use their analytical, critical thinking, teamwork and communications skills gained while studying at the City of Bristol College.  She urged the graduates to use their skills to tackle the pressing issues facing our society and the planet, such as climate change, sustainable development, zero growth business models and more. Principal and Chief Executive of City of Bristol College, Andy Forbes said: “This awards ceremony is an opportunity for us all to celebrate success and to recognise the achievements of a group of outstanding individuals. “I truly believe that good education transforms lives. The chance to learn provides people with the opportunities and the skills they need to realise their goals and achieve their ambitions. City of Bristol College makes it possible for people of all ages to bridge the gap between where they were, where they are now and where they will be in the future.”