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Four Awards for College in National Marketing Awards

West College Scotland has won four prizes at the college sector’s annual marketing awards ceremony.

Gamers take Berlin

Computer Games Development students from the College's Greenock campus recently embarked on an educational trip to Germany’s capital city of Berlin.

Another Year, Another Great Result

It was another beautiful result for our talented Hairdressing and Make-up Artistry students at this year’s Association of Hairdressing and Therapists (AHT) finals competition.

Lecturers’ Strike 27 April

Flying the Green Flag

The Greenock campus Nursery awarded the Green Flag for Eco Schools.

Digital Xtra: successful launch of our coding clubs in 3 Renfrewshire Secondary Schools!

Our Digital Xtra Project, funded by Skills Development Scotland, is now well underway with the launch of coding clubs. Run by some of our Computing staff and students, the clubs are aimed at engaging S1/2 pupils in the use of the BBC Micro:Bit and encouraging them to become more involved in coding.

WCS Paisley Dance lecturer Rosina Bonsu named among ten “Outstanding Women of Scotland”

A West College Scotland dance lecturer is one of just ten women named among the 2017 “Outstanding Women of Scotland”.

Lecturers’ Strike 3 May

*** 3rd MAY STRIKE PLANS – SMALL NUMBER OF CLASSES WILL RUN *** Lecturers are going on strike on Wednesday 3 May. This is as part of an on-going Scotland-wide dispute about pay, terms and conditions. There are national talks to try and resolve the dispute. Read on for further information and FAQs.

ERASMUS+ students from Denmark had a great time with us!

We have recently hosted a group of Danish Retail students from our partner school, Business College Syd in Sønderborg, Denmark. The seven students, all in their first year of studies were delighted to fulfil placements in 6 local stores: Dobbies, M&CO, Game & Boots at intu Braehead and Maplin at Abottsinch Retail Park.

Lecturers’ Strike – 9 & 11 May

***SMALL NUMBER OF CLASSES WILL RUN - PLEASE READ BELOW FOR PRACTICAL INFORMATION INCLUDING EXAM DATES*** Lecturers are going on strike on Tuesday 9 and Thursday 11 May. This is as part of an on-going Scotland-wide dispute about pay, terms and conditions. National talks are continuing and things might change. So keep checking this page for updates! Read on for further information and FAQs.

MOYA, our Paisley Campus Art & Design students’ production company, earns sector and public recognition

The students' outstanding achievement, driving their own and successful production company, was recognised at this year's SPARQS Student Engagement Awards and at Bridge 2 Business’ annual end-of the year event for West Scotland.

Lecturers’ Strike Days - Tuesday 16 and Wednesday 17 May

***SMALL NUMBER OF CLASSES WILL RUN - PLEASE READ BELOW FOR PRACTICAL INFORMATION INCLUDING EXAM DATES*** Lecturers are going on strike on Tuesday 16 and Wednesday 17 May. This is as part of an on-going Scotland-wide dispute about pay, terms and conditions. National talks are continuing and things might change. So keep checking this page for updates! Read on for further information and FAQs.

The Art of Hair and Make-up

Make-up Artistry students wow the crowds at their end of year showcase!

Changes to Individual Learning Accounts (ILA) Funding

The Scottish Government has notified us of major changes to Individual Learning Accounts. The revised scheme will come into effect in October 2017 and will be called an Individual Training Account (ITA).

Sponsors of the 2017 Working4Business Awards

West College Scotland is delighted to have been one of the sponsors of the inaugural 2017 Working4Business Awards, where awards were announced to over 150 guests.

Clydebank Campus plumbing apprentice secures third place in national competition

Daniel Trainer, third year plumbing apprentice student at our Clydebank Campus, and his lecturer Allan Bauld attended the annual SNIPEF SkillPlumb Competition taking place from Friday 9 to Saturday 10 June at Dundee and Angus College.

Studio for an Artist

This academic year has seen the College’s HND Interior Architecture students team up with a range of design companies, providing them with invaluable real work experience, concluding with a collaboration with future led design company, Keppie Design.

Paisley 2021 inspired game ‘Pride of Lions’ wins in competition judged by school pupils

For their graded unit, our HNC Games development students had to design a game on a predefined theme: Paisley 2021. After 10 weeks of programming, development, design and fine-tuning, last Friday was THE big day! The games were being tested by very challenging judges: primary school pupils.

Design inspired trip to Copenhagen

Art and Design students experience one of Europe’s design capitals.

Well done to our Painting & Decorating apprentices and student of the year 2016-17

2016-17 was another great year of accomplishments for our Greenock Campus Painting & Decorating department, with students working hard to develop strong skills and take steps towards a career into Construction. As the Academic year comes to an end, the department held a ceremony to award their most deserving apprentices and students.