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Great success for Scotland’s first Microsoft Redefining Learning Event for local teachers led by WCS

This end of March, we were delighted to welcome at our Paisley Campus over 50 school teachers coming from all over the West Region - including Inverclyde, Renfrewshire, East Renfrewshire and West Dunbartonshire.

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College Creates Pathway to University for Students

WEST College Scotland’s Access to Humanities programme gives students a direct pathway into University.

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Students Compete With The Best In Game Design

STUDENTS from West College Scotland’s HND Games Development program have been competing with others at the UK Finals of Microsoft’s Imagine Cup.

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Students' ‘Neat’ Animations Impress Professionals

WEST College Scotland HND Graphic Design students have been impressing with their work for external client NEAT LIVING, applying the skills they’re learning in class to real-world business needs.

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West College Scotland Welcomes Cypriot Students

WEST College Scotland automotive department recently welcomed Cypriot friends from education partners A1 Technical School Limassol and Technical School of Larnaca, as part of an EU-funded Leonardo/Erasmus project.

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Mhairi Black Back in Class

STUDENTS at West College Scotland’s Paisley campus have been honoured with a visit from local MP and rising star Mhairi Black as she came to talk about politics, and the importance of civic engagement.

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Swimming Success for Beauty Therapy Student

BEAUTY Therapy Student Chloe Barclay, 18, is busy studying and setting her sights on swimming glory.

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Arresting Employability links at Greenock Waterfront Campus

Greenock Students on West College Scotland’s NC Police Services and NC Introduction to Criminal Justice programmes recently welcomed PC Audrey Paul, Special Constable/PSYV Co-ordinator with Police Scotland, for a workshop on employability.

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A ‘code-breaking’ experience for WCS students at The National Museum of Computing

Students were enthused by this exceptional trip and more than ever eager to expand their knowledge in computing and other fields.

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WCS Photography Graduate Mac McLaren captures intense sports moments at the Invictus Games in Orlando, Florida

Our students go on to achieve great things! 2012 HND Photography graduate Mac McLaren just came back from the Invictus Games where he was working as part of the official photography team. We’ve asked him a few questions about his fantastic experience, capturing intense sports moments and meeting personalities including HRH Prince Harry, Michael J Fox and the World’s Strongest man!

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Family Reunion Behind the Scenes for Local Student

WEST College Scotland HND Make-Up student Melissa Renton had an amazing experience working with Largs Players on the world premiere of ‘Caledonia USA’ – a musical based on the songs of local legends Gallagher & Lyle. However little did she know it would be a family reunion!

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Students Careers have ‘Lift-Off’ with West College Scotland’s Swissport Academy

WEST College Scotland students are continuing to benefit from a fruitful partnership between the College and International Air Services Company Swissport.

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Make-Up Artistry Students See Big Success with Bobbi Brown

HNC Fashion Make-Up students from West College Scotland’s Greenock Campus have seen their skills lead straight to employment, with two moving straight into positions as Make-Up Artists with renowned US brand Bobbi Brown Cosmetics.

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Photography Students Snap their way to Success!

Well done goes to seven HN Photographers from Clydebank and Paisley who managed to raise £442 by selling their portraiture shots from the prestigious Graduation Ceremonies in November.

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Creative Industries Festival 2016

The Faculty of Creative Industries is thrilled to present the Creative Industries Festival, which kicks off on Tuesday 31 May with a three day jam packed event schedule at SWG3 in Glasgow’s trendy Finneston.

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WEST COLLEGE SCOTLAND WINS A ‘PLAICE’ IN FINAL OF NATIONAL SEAFOOD COMPETITION

A team from West College Scotland are one step closer to winning a coveted seafood competition this week after landing a place in the final of the UK Young Seafood Chef of the Year.

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Students’ Berlin Photography Goes on Display

HND Photography Students from West College Scotland’s Paisley Campus have had the honour of their photography being exhibited at Glasgow’s Goethe Institut.

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Students Support Local Sports

Local teenager Sophie Ayoubi has come top of the league with her design for a sport club mascot, in a competition supported and run by West College Scotland Students.

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College Helps Old Colleague with Good Cause

When former colleague Gordon Lyon needed help on a project close to his heart, he knew his old friends at West College Scotland’s Greenock Campus would be happy to help.

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William Hosie, WCS Construction Student, Highly Commended at the 2016 Screwfix Trade Apprentice of the Year Award

William Hosie can balance 15 4-inch nails on a single 4-inch nail – but that’s far from being the only talent he’s got! He’s incredible drive to succeed, talent and passion for joinery enabled him to win the 2016 Screwfix Trade Apprentice of the Year Runner-up Award.

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