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***SMALL NUMBER OF CLASSES WILL RUN - PLEASE READ BELOW FOR PRACTICAL INFORMATION INCLUDING EXAM DATES*** Lecturers are going on strike on Tuesday 16 and Wednesday 17 May. This is as part of an on-going Scotland-wide dispute about pay, terms and conditions. National talks are continuing and things might change. So keep checking this page for updates! Read on for further information and FAQs.

The students' outstanding achievement, driving their own and successful production company, was recognised at this year's SPARQS Student Engagement Awards and at Bridge 2 Business’ annual end-of the year event for West Scotland.

***SMALL NUMBER OF CLASSES WILL RUN - PLEASE READ BELOW FOR PRACTICAL INFORMATION INCLUDING EXAM DATES*** Lecturers are going on strike on Tuesday 9 and Thursday 11 May. This is as part of an on-going Scotland-wide dispute about pay, terms and conditions. National talks are continuing and things might change. So keep checking this page for updates! Read on for further information and FAQs.

We have recently hosted a group of Danish Retail students from our partner school, Business College Syd in Sønderborg, Denmark. The seven students, all in their first year of studies were delighted to fulfil placements in 6 local stores: Dobbies, M&CO, Game & Boots at intu Braehead and Maplin at Abottsinch Retail Park.

*** 3rd MAY STRIKE PLANS – SMALL NUMBER OF CLASSES WILL RUN *** Lecturers are going on strike on Wednesday 3 May. This is as part of an on-going Scotland-wide dispute about pay, terms and conditions. There are national talks to try and resolve the dispute. Read on for further information and FAQs.

A West College Scotland dance lecturer is one of just ten women named among the 2017 “Outstanding Women of Scotland”.

Our Digital Xtra Project, funded by Skills Development Scotland, is now well underway with the launch of coding clubs. Run by some of our Computing staff and students, the clubs are aimed at engaging S1/2 pupils in the use of the BBC Micro:Bit and encouraging them to become more involved in coding.

The Greenock campus Nursery awarded the Green Flag for Eco Schools.

It was another beautiful result for our talented Hairdressing and Make-up Artistry students at this year’s Association of Hairdressing and Therapists (AHT) finals competition.