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    18 July 2024

    Transforming Futures: West & The Prince’s Trust Team Up for Youth Empowerment

    In partnership with The Princes Trust Scotland and the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS), West College Scotland delivered a unique summer programme to young people in Renfrewshire this month to encourage them to consider careers in Engineering.

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    16 July 2024

    Home Fix Scotland Supports Greenock Campus Construction Students in Community Project

    Home Fix Scotland, a leading maintenance company and part of the River Clyde Homes Group, has partnered with West College Scotland’s Level 5 Construction Skills course at our Greenock Finnart St Campus to support their work-based challenge project. The project involved the creation of mud kitchens, which were successfully delivered to three Inverclyde primary schools last week.

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    16 July 2024

    West Leads the Way in Sustainable Education with Online Retrofit Course

    Delivered in partnership with The Verdancy Group, West College Scotland is proudly the first college in the West of Scotland to offer a comprehensive qualification in domestic retrofit entirely online. This innovative programme is a crucial addition to the suite of educational offerings aimed at addressing the urgent need for carbon reduction and achieving Net Zero.

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  • Design
    11 July 2024

    Students Enjoy Global Learning Experiences with Turing Scheme Funding

    The College proudly participated in the UK government’s Turing Scheme, securing significant funding to provide students with exceptional international education and training opportunities.

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    11 July 2024

    Student Georgia Raymond Wins Prestigious John Mather Trust Rising Star Award!

    West College Scotland is delighted to announce this year’s John Mather Trust Rising Star Award is presented to BA Hons Drama, Theatre and Performance student Georgia Raymond.

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  • Kathryn
    21 June 2024

    Kathryn Wins Prestigious Dermalogica Lecturer Award

    West College Scotland Beauty Lecturer Kathryn Docherty has triumphed over competition from colleges across the UK to win a national industry award.

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  • Caroline Grehan Dunn
    20 June 2024

    West Alumni Shine as Make-Up Artists at Dior’s Historic Scotland Show

    West College Scotland were delighted to see some of their talented alumni and staff showcase their makeup artistry skills at the Dior 2025 Cruise Show.

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  • Dance Showcase
    19 June 2024

    Dance Fusion 2024: A Spectacular Showcase of Talent and Passion

    On Wednesday, 12 June, West College Scotland’s Dance students dazzled audiences at the Beacon Arts Centre with their highly anticipated end-of-year showcase, Dance Fusion.

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    13 June 2024

    HND Acting and Performing Students Deliver Stellar End-of-Year Performances

    West College Scotland's HND Acting and Performing students recently delivered an exceptional showcase of their talent and hard work through their end-of-year performances.

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    12 June 2024

    Pioneering Programme Produces Positive Outcomes for Local Schools

    A pioneering Engineering Systems Foundation Apprenticeship (FA) programme at Paisley campus is setting students on the path to success by bridging the gap between classroom learning and real-world experience.

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