Tag Archives: Croydon College of Art

Croydon College names Shawcross as new chair of governors

Posted on August 26, 2025 by insidecroydon

Val Shawcross, a former leader of Croydon Council, London Assembly Member and deputy mayor of London, has been named as the new chair of governors for Croydon College. Most recently, Shawcross was the chief executive in charge of the Crystal … Continue reading →

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Hurley’s Bowie-inspired one-woman show is coming home

Posted on April 23, 2025 by insidecroydon

Katie Hurley’s hit show from last year’s Edinburgh Fringe is finally coming home. The co-producer of the annual Croydonites Festival wrote and starred in her one-woman show at the world’s biggest fringe festival last summer, where You’re So F**king Croydon! … Continue reading →

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Hurley rises to David Bowie’s challenge at her Edinburgh show

Posted on July 24, 2024 by insidecroydon

“It was my nemesis, I hated Croydon with a real vengeance. “It represented everything I didn’t want in my life, everything I wanted to get away from. “I think it’s the most derogatory thing I can say about somebody or … Continue reading →

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College staff set for strike action after ‘derisory’ 1% pay offer

Posted on August 5, 2021 by insidecroydon

By SANJANA IDNANI When students return to Croydon College next month, many hopeful for an uninterrupted academic year after 18 months of lockdown disruption, they could walk straight into strike action by their lecturers and other staff. An overwhelming majority … Continue reading →

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