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Care experienced young people tell others ‘You Are Not Alone’ with play written to stop child exploitation

A play, written and directed by young people at Kibble, has been used to launch a new online resource that aims to stop child exploitation.

EIS-FELA April Strikes

EIS-FELA members employed by West College Scotland have been asked by their trade union to undertake strike action on Friday 19 April and Thursday 25 April as part of a national pay dispute affecting all colleges across Scotland. We are unable to know in advance how many lecturers may participate.

Sound Waves at West

West College Scotland is proud to announce the launch of an innovative podcast series, ‘Sound Waves’ produced entirely by Media students at the Clydebank campus. These budding media professionals have created a platform to showcase their talent and engage with a wider audience.

Senior School Children Celebrate Success by Gaining Wings

The inaugural Wings Ceremony at Paisley campus took place on Thursday 18th April and marked a momentous occasion as senior school students, adorned with their newly earned 'wings' and certificates, were celebrated for their dedication and success in the NQ Cabin Crew and Airport Operations course.

EIS-FELA May Strikes

EIS-FELA members employed by West College Scotland have been asked by their trade union to undertake strike action on Wednesday 1 May as part of a national pay dispute affecting all colleges across Scotland. We are unable to know in advance how many lecturers may participate.

College Collaboration Raises Funds for Women’s Aid

COLLEGE SECTOR INDUSTRIAL ACTION: Upcoming EIS-FELA Strike Action

New Funding to Support Net Zero Initiatives in Renfrewshire

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

West students support Sight Scotland Veterans

End of Year Showcases

It’s coming up to the end of year creative showcases. Please keep checking this page for updates!

West Supports Skills for the Future

West College Scotland, in collaboration with Energy Skills Partnership, was recently selected to host a pivotal focus group activity aimed at informing the Scottish Government’s Just Transition Team on significant regional and national advancements in Construction & Built Environment, Energy, and Transport sectors in relation to our adaptive curriculum. This initiative highlights the College's commitment to adapting its curriculum offering to meet the evolving needs of the industries and communities we serve

Empowering Creative Entrepreneurship with Hermitage Academy

West College Scotland’s ‘Minds of Young Artists’ (MOYA) were delighted to collaborate with Hermitage Academy to foster entrepreneurial spirit among sixth-year students pursuing their NC Creative Industries. Led by Lecturer, Debbie Dennett from the College, the students embarked on a journey of creativity, collaboration, and business acumen.

Former HND Computing Development Student Thrives as Game Developer.

Silviu Soare, a former HND Computer Games Development student, has successfully transitioned to the University of the West of Scotland (UWS), where he is carrying our an BSc (Hons) in Computer Games Development. Silviu is set to graduate this summer, marking a significant milestone in his journey as a game developer.

West College Scotland Receives Health and Social Care VR Learning Grant from Care Reality

West College Scotland is proud to announce that it has been awarded a Health and Social Care VR Learning Grant from Care Reality. This grant has been designed to expand awareness and utilisation of virtual reality (VR) and extended reality (XR) in the health and social care sector.

From the Classroom to the Catwalk! (1)

HNC Fashion Makeup students showcased their skills last week in their final Graded Unit event.

Darren showcases his skills!

Greenock Motor Vehicle student, Darren Coia has advanced to the final 18 in the esteemed Institute of Motor Industry Skills Refinishing competition. The prestigious event sets apart the most talented young apprentices working in the automotive sector.

Tunes and Triumphs: Music Students Wow at End of Year Showcase!

Music students from our Greenock Campus celebrated their end of year showcase ‘Indie Party’ on Tuesday 28 May at The Beacon Arts Centre in Greenock. An unbelievable night of indie vibes and sensational performances saw 6 bands perform a 24-song setlist to a busy audience.

West College Scotland and Lochfield Primary School Celebrate a Collaborative Game Design Project

West College Scotland is thrilled to announce the continuation of its long-standing collaboration with Lochfield Primary School as part of the HNC Computer Games Development students' graded unit. For over eight years, this partnership has enriched the educational experience of Lochfield's Primary 6 pupils, and this year’s project, themed around the Olympics, promises to be extra special.

INDUSTRIAL ACTION UPDATE

The current EIS-FELA industrial action is part of the current national dispute that affects all Scottish colleges and is not in the control of West College Scotland to resolve locally.