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Inverclyde's Scottish Labour Candidate Francesca Brennan and Pam Duncan-Glancy MSP inspired by Ambition at West College Scotland

Francesca Brennan, Scottish Labour’s candidate for the 2026 Scottish Parliament elections, was joine…

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West College Scotland Scoops Inclusive College Award at CDN Awards.

West College Scotland is delighted to announce its success at the 2025 CDN (College Development Netw…

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West College Scotland and University of the West of Scotland sign Strategic Partnership Agreement

West College Scotland (West) and the University of the West of Scotland (UWS) have today announced t…

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National Pilot of Innovation Literacy Launchpad Set to Transform Apprenticeships and SMEs

The initiative builds on the success of the Greater Manchester Innovation Literacy Programme which d…

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Young People Get a Taste of the Hospitality & Travel Industry at Chefs Day

The interactive event gave students the chance to step into the world of hospitality and travel thro…

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Question Time for Inverclyde MP

Studying HNC Politics at our Greenock campus not only provides students with a well-rounded knowledg…

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Suppliers Event

182 students, 4 visiting colleges, 11 local companies and multiple West College Scotland staff made …

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West College Scotland’s ‘Tools of the Trade’ Programme Equips Next Generation of Hospitality Talent

West College Scotland is proud to announce the continued success of its Tools of the Trade initiativ…

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Students Receive ‘Tools of the Trade’ Thanks to the John Mather Trust

West College Scotland is delighted to announce that it has once again received generous support from…

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West College Scotland Partners with Abbey Books for Inaugural Book Jacket Design Competition

Celebrating Local Literature, Emerging Talent, and the Art of Book Design. West College Scotland, …

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Photography Students Step Out from Behind the Camera at Exhibition in Paisley

As the Provost of Renfrewshire, Lorraine Cameron’s calendar can’t have many gaps. Despite this, Lorr…

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Students Dazzle at Year-End Showcase

The Beacon Arts Centre came alive on Wednesday 4 June as students from West College Scotland’s NC, H…

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Construction Skills Learners Deliver High-Quality Project for Morrison Construction

Last week learners from local secondary schools successfully completed their Foundation Apprenticesh…

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Pre-Apprentice Plumbing Students Gain Valuable Work Experience Through New Partnership with HPD Plumbing Supplies

West College Scotland is delighted to be working in partnership with HPD Plumbing Supplies, providin…

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Suzanne Represents Scottish Education at Royal Garden Party

West College Scotland’s Science Quality Enhancement Lecturer Suzanne Thompson was honoured to attend…

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From the Classroom to the Catwalk! (2)

Our HNC Fashion Makeup students from the Paisley campus took centre stage this week as they showcase…

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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 highl…

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West Apprentice Finn Finalist in National Trade Competition

Carpentry and Joinery Apprentice, Finn MacArthur, 22, from Arran, was recently named as one of the 1…

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Health & Social Care Careers Day

Explore Care sector careers, meet employers and discover training options to start or grow your care…

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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 …

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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…

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