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From the Classroom to the Catwalk!
Our HNC Fashion Makeup students from the Paisley campus took centre stage this week as they showcased their creative talents in a dazzling final Graded Unit event.
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St Mirren FC Charitable Foundation Partnership Creates Pathways to Employment
West College Scotland, in partnership with the St Mirren FC Charitable Foundation, is proud to highlight the success of an ongoing collaboration that continues to deliver real benefits to students, staff, and the wider Renfrewshire community.

West Apprentice Finn Finalist in National Trade Competition
Carpentry and Joinery Apprentice, Finn MacArthur, 22, from Arran, was recently named as one of the 10 finalists in the prestigious Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2025 competition, standing out among more than 2,000 applicants from across the UK and Northern Ireland.

Celebrate Our Creative Talent – End-of-Year Showcases!
As the academic year draws to a close, our talented students from Dance, Drama, and Music are ready to take the stage and share the incredible work they’ve been creating throughout the year.

West College Scotland Student Crowned Champion at Prestigious Unox Cookery Competition in Venice
Two talented Hospitality students from West College Scotland have done the College proud by reaching the finals of the prestigious Unox Cookery Competition, held on 3rd April at the Unox headquarters in Venice, Italy.
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1 May 2025
West College Scotland Staff Take on the Kiltwalk in Memory of Colleagues and in Support of the Beatson
On Sunday 27 April, 27 staff members from West College Scotland took part in this year’s Glasgow Kiltwalk, raising over £8,000 – and counting – for the Beatson Cancer Charity.
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30 April 2025
SVQ Plumbing Apprentice Recruitment Event Paisley Campus
West College Scotland’s Paisley campus is set to relaunch its SVQ Plumbing provision with a dedicated Plumbing Apprentice Recruitment Event, marking a significant return after more than two decades.
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28 April 2025
Senior Phase Schools Programme Students Celebrate Sky-High Success with In-Flight Graduation Experience
Tuesday 22 April marked a memorable milestone for students in the Senior Phase Schools Programme at West College Scotland as they celebrated the completion of their course in travel and tourism—onboard a fully equipped mock aircraft at the College.
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23 April 2025
Babcock Schools Programme Celebrates Outstanding Apprenticeship Success
West College Scotland is celebrating the remarkable achievements of students in its Babcock Schools Programme, with over 95% securing a conditional offer for a place on Babcock International Group’s Modern Apprenticeship programme this year.
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16 April 2025
West College Scotland Celebrates Triple Shortlisting at Herald Education Awards 2025
West College Scotland is delighted to announce that it has been shortlisted for not one, but three prestigious accolades at this year’s Herald Education Awards.
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