West Dean is pleased to announce the appointments of Professor Laura Peters as Vice-Principal, and Ian Pleace as Director of Finance.

Congratulations to the students finishing their studies, it was wonderful to celebrate the hard work and achievements at both graduation ceremonies.

Our School of Conservation tutors and alumni were invited to take part in a new UAE-based initiative to train the next generation of conservators in preserving Arab heritage.

KLC students, graduates and tutors feature at this years RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival, with standout show gardens, Creative Cubes and Pocket Planting Spotlights. 

Garden Design Diploma students Helen Swan and Lucy Chapman unveil their garden, 'The Medicinal Garden' designed for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity at BBC Gardeners World Live 2025.

West Dean Tapestry Studio collaborates with artist Linder Sterling on a costume for an ambitious new performance work for the opening of Edinburgh Art Festival 2025.

West Dean was proudly represented at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show. From student volunteers and alumni to tutors and course leaders, our community made an inspiring mark on the world’s most celebrated garden show.

A number of graduates from Interior and Garden Design programmes have been included in the House & Garden Top 100 Interior Designers and Architects, and Top 50 Garden Designers lists for 2025. 

Tabatha Andrews' solo exhibition, The Slightest Gesture, at Exeter Phoenix explores touch, movement and non-verbal communication through immersive sculptures, with support from West Dean College and local community groups.