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West's New Lead Sheet Training Academy Opens in Greenock

Monday 13 February was an exciting day at our Greenock campus, with the formal opening of our new an…

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West College Scotland and NHS Golden Jubilee sign strategic partnership to boost skills, innovation and opportunity

Marking a significant step forward in strengthening education, skills development and innovation acr…

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Where Futures Begin: Applications Open for 2026/27

Applications for our 2026/27 courses open TODAY! With courses across Creative Industries, Dance, Mu…

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Temporary Closure of WCS Finnart Street Campus, Greenock

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West College Scotland’s Festive Season of Community Giving

This Christmas period, West College Scotland came together across its Paisley, Clydebank and Greenoc…

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West College Scotland Signs Student Partnership Agreement

West College Scotland has formally signed a new Student Partnership Agreement (SPA), reinforcing its…

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Inaugural Exhibition – Ferguslie Learning Centre

West College Scotland is delighted to present the inaugural exhibition of artwork created by student…

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West College Scotland Open Day – February 2026

Discover the limitless career and learning opportunities waiting for you at West College Scotland! O…

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West College Scotland and City College Plymouth Strengthen Defence Skills Collaboration

West College Scotland and City College Plymouth are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum …

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Minister for Children, Young People and Keeping The Promise Visits West College Scotland, Paisley Campus

West College Scotland was delighted to welcome Minister Natalie Don-Innes MSP to its Paisley Campus,…

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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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