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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 of Understanding to strengthen collaboration in response to the UK Government’s Defence Industrial Strategy. This partnership will support the development of a skilled workforce for the defence sector and contribute to national priorities for technical excellence.

Inaugural Exhibition – Ferguslie Learning Centre

West College Scotland is delighted to present the inaugural exhibition of artwork created by students from the Ferguslie Learning Centre. This event represents a major milestone, as it marks the first public display of artwork in the centre’s 21-year history. Each exhibiting artist began the drawing and painting course in August 2025, many approaching the subject with little or no previous experience. Over the span of fourteen weeks, the group developed new skills, explored creative techniques, and produced an impressive range of original artwork now proudly shared with the community.

West College Scotland Open Day – February 2026

Discover the limitless career and learning opportunities waiting for you at West College Scotland! Our Open Day is the perfect chance to explore what college life is really like, try hands-on activities, meet lecturers and student support teams, and find out how we can help you develop the skills for your future.

West College Scotland Signs Student Partnership Agreement

West College Scotland has formally signed a new Student Partnership Agreement (SPA), reinforcing its commitment to partnership working, shared responsibility and enhancing the overall student experience.

West College Scotland’s Festive Season of Community Giving

This Christmas period, West College Scotland came together across its Paisley, Clydebank and Greenock campuses to support communities through a shared season of giving.

Where Futures Begin: Applications Open for 2026/27

Applications for our 2026/27 courses open TODAY! With courses across Creative Industries, Dance, Music, Sciences, Construction, Care, Childcare, Sport, Social Sciences, Business and more, you can choose from a wide range of subjects and levels of study. Whether you’re leaving school, looking to upskill or ready to retrain, our courses are designed to support progression into further study, apprenticeships or employment.

Temporary Closure of WCS Finnart Street Campus, Greenock

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 across West Dunbartonshire and the wider region.

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 and improved Lead Sheet Training Academy. This workshop, one of only two approved satellite centres in Scotland, is custom-made to provide students with modern equipment, real-world skills, and an enhanced learning experience.

West College Scotland Set to Host The Scottish Games Education Symposium

West College Scotland is delighted to host the 2026 Scottish Games Education Symposium (SGES) at the College's Paisley campus on Tuesday 3 March.

CECA Scotland Academy Graduation

Ten graduates offered immediate employment after impressing at post-graduation interviews.

Double Win for Science Student, Heather Harley

Winning any award is an achievement in itself, but one which is made even more impressive with a back-to-back win. This is exactly what happened for Heather Harley, who won West College Scotland’s Science Student of the Year in 2023-24, and then the award for her course in recognition of academic excellence and commitment to learning the following year.

West College Scotland Principal Joins Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce Board

New Board Appointment Strengthens College–Business Collaboration.

Collaboration, Fundraising and Pyjamas

£2,430 raised. 650 pairs of pyjamas donated. 2 departments working collaboratively on 1 very special initiative. What an impressive outcome for our recent Pyjama Project, all in aid of helping youngsters in the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow.

The Tardis – strengthening the bridge between industry and education

For most, mention of The Tardis conjures up images of time travel and spacecraft.

West College Scotland Student Worked as a Journalist at the 2026 Winter Olympics

West College Scotland is celebrating the achievements of NQ Creative Industries student Maksym Rozenko

New Vison for West College Scotland

West College Scotland is delighted to have launched ‘We Are West’ – Strategic Plan 2026- 2030, setting out a bold and ambitious direction for the years ahead. The plan places people, partnerships, and innovation at the heart of how the College will continue to transform lives and strengthen the regional economy.

Scottish Games Education Symposium to Launch Landmark Qualification and National Skills Forum for Scotland’s Games Sector

The Scottish Games Education Network (SGEN) announced two major advancements for Scotland’s games talent pipeline at the 2026 Scottish Games Education Symposium

Inspiring Women Lead West College Scotland’s Inaugural International Women’s Day Event

West College Scotland Hosts First International Women’s Day Networking Event in Partnership with Inverclyde and Renfrewshire Chambers of Commerce

West College Scotland - Greenock Campus Open Day New Date!

West College Scotland is pleased to confirm that our Greenock Campus Open Day has been rescheduled and will now take place on Tuesday 9 June.