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    11 November 2024

    Health and Social Care Students Trial New VR Systems!

    Our Health and Social Care students have officially started testing the new VR systems funded by the Care Reality Health & Social Care VR Learning Grant!

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    31 October 2024

    West College Scotland’s Hosts First International Business Day

    West College Scotland’s Paisley campus held its inaugural International Business Day today, welcoming 110 third-year pupils from ten local schools.

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    30 October 2024

    A Cut Above: Nicole Styles Her Way to Best Newcomer

    The Beauty Full Awards, the UK's premier celebration of excellence in hair, beauty, and aesthetics, recently recognised West’s Level 6 Hairdressing student, Nicole Pauwells, with a Silver award in the prestigious Best Newcomer: Hair category.

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    25 October 2024

    Empowering Future Sports Leaders: West College Scotland Launches New Mentorship Programme

    West College Scotland is proud to announce the launch of its new mentorship programme, designed to support and develop students enrolled in the HND Sports programme. This initiative aims to bridge the gap between academic studies and professional practice, offering students real-world insights and hands-on experience to enhance their career prospects in the sports industry.

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    22 October 2024

    West College Scotland Ferguslie Centre Receives Additional Funding from Connecting Scotland to Support Learners with Digital Access

    West College Scotland is pleased to announce that its Ferguslie Centre has received additional funding from the Scottish Government's Connecting Scotland initiative. This support will directly benefit local learners, enhancing their access to digital tools and empowering them to develop essential skills for future employment.

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    18 October 2024

    New Report Highlights the Role of Scotland’s Colleges in Driving Innovation and Supporting SMEs

    A new report highlighting the crucial role of Scotland’s colleges in driving innovation within small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) has been launched by the College Innovation Network (CIN). The report explores the current engagement between colleges and SMEs, offering insights on how colleges can further support innovation adoption and economic growth.

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    16 October 2024

    Painting the Town: West Apprentices Give Community Hall a Flawless Finish

    West College Scotland’s Clydebank Painting & Decorating Department was recently approached to upgrade the flooring in a community hall that serves as a hub for several community-based groups in Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire.

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    10 October 2024

    CECA Academy: Engineering Future Talent

    West College Scotland is proud to be one of the five Scottish colleges partnering with CECA to deliver the new National Progression Award (NPA) in Construction Operations.

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    10 October 2024

    West’s new Medical Studies Programme launched offering unique pathway to uni

    This week West College Scotland welcomed their first cohort of students to the pioneering Access to Medical Studies programme, delivered in collaboration with the Scottish Wider Access Programme (SWAP).

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    2 October 2024

    Empowering Future Sports Leaders: WCS Sport Launches New Mentorship Programme

    West College Scotland is proud to announce the launch of its new mentorship programme, designed to support and develop students enrolled in the HND Sports programme.

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