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Keeping you informed
Catch up on insights from the College and our members.
Your membership magazine
College News is the quarterly magazine exclusively for College members. It’s an insightful and topical read that supports eye care professionals in their work and development.
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Contact our press office team and read the latest press releases and College statements.
14 October 2026
News
College achieves 100% on-time, right-first-time Portfolio pathway evaluations
- Education & training
- Professional/career
- Workforce
During the first half of 2026 the College completed 100% of its Portfolio pathway application evaluations within the GMC's 49-day deadline, with all of them also assessed as right first time.
12 October 2026
Coverage update
The College and members in the news
- Advocacy & influencing
College members have contributed to stories about eye health in national and regional media in recent months.
12 October 2026
News
Chandra Award 2026: funding for international doctors training in the UK
- Education & training
Apply for the Chandra Award 2026, offering international doctors up to £1,000 towards training or clinical observation in the UK.
1 October 2026
College statement
College statement: Outpatient productivity and clinic template design
- Professional/career
- Workforce
We are currently developing a national framework to support safe and sustainable ophthalmology clinic template design.