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Alton College collaborates with community in partnership with local festival

July 23, 2024

A community-filled crochet project, talented dancers and local collaboration paved the way for this year’s Alton Arts Festival. The festival,...

FatFace Foundation makes a difference for Alton College students

February 1, 2024

A generous donation from the FatFace Foundation has given Alton College students access to extra equipment to support their studies. ...

HSDC honour former Public Services student in annual remembrance parade

November 13, 2023

Staff and students came together for HSDC’s annual Remembrance Parade to remember those who have lost their lives in the...

Guest speaker visits Alton College as part of Geog-Outreach Series

October 23, 2023

An inspiring Geography teacher and PhD student was the first guest speaker in a series of talks as part of...

Portsmouth Digital Champions win award sponsored by HSDC

July 17, 2023

A range of influential education professionals celebrated success at annual Teach Portsmouth Awards, which included an award sponsored by HSDC....

Students holding footballs and kit donations

Football donation from Hawks Women boosts girls’ football team

December 5, 2022

A kit and equipment donation from Havant & Waterlooville Women’s FC has given a boost to the girls’ football team...

Two students performing on stage holding guitars

Students link up with charity promoting good mental health through music

November 30, 2022

Young musicians learned about a charity’s mission to support mental health through music thanks to a guest speaker at HSDC...

Staff with various dried goods from the food bank

Alton community rallies to support college food bank donations

November 11, 2022

Members of the community have pledged funds for a college food bank supporting students and staff in need. Hundreds of...

Dipo with his book Africa is Not a Country

Author challenges Africa myths during first event in HSDC lecture series

October 24, 2022

An engaging lecture from an author aiming to change perceptions of Africa provided inspiration to students, staff and community guests...

Mike Gaston with Lucy Branson, owner of The Coastal Kitchen Family

Award sponsored by HSDC celebrates top local employer’s success

July 18, 2022

A local company’s commitment and dedication to its staff has been rewarded with a prestigious award sponsored by HSDC. At...

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