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Author: Sophie Bale

Rising young chefs cook up success at Wiltshire Junior Chef semi-finals

Three adults standing in a professional kitchen, smiling at the camera. Two wear chef whites and the third wears a black-and-white patterned top with a college ID lanyard. The chef in the centre is holding a glass trophy award.

THE kitchens at Wiltshire College & University Centre have been alive with creativity, welcoming the South West’s next generation of culinary talent. The College recently hosted the semi-finals of the Wiltshire Junior Chef of the Year competition, part of the renowned South West Chef of the Year programme. Sixteen-year-old students from schools across the region […]

College’s first crop of T Level nursing students are relishing life on the ward

A group of student nurses and their tutor stand in front of a replica ambulance bay in the Health Care Zone's Accident & Emergency area.

WILTSHIRE College & University Centre’s first cohort of T Level Adult Nursing students are relishing the prospect of putting into practice three terms of learning in the Health Care Zone at Salisbury.  The crop of 16 and 17-year-olds will spend large parts of their second year on placements at Salisbury District Hospital, emboldened by practice […]

Outstanding staff honoured at 2025 college awards

Groups of staff members are outside in the sunshine with large scopes of land and trees behind them. Some staff members are say on picnic blankets, some are stood up. They are all clapping and cheering.

STAFF at Wiltshire College & University Centre gathered for their annual Staff Awards event – a chance to reflect on the 2024-25 academic year and celebrate the hard work and dedication of staff across the College. Held at the College’s Lackham campus, more than 850 professional and curriculum staff took part in a review of […]

Student success: Meet the 2025 Award Winners

A table laid with a black table cloth holding numerous glass, rectangular trophies in a neat line. The trophies have 'Wiltshire College & University Centre Student Award WINNER' engraved on them. White fairy lights twinkle in the background.

From media and engineering to agriculture and sport, the 2025 Wiltshire College & University Centre Student Awards celebrated students who are already shaping the future with their creativity, commitment and courage. Out of thousands of students at the College, 21 were named winners at our 2025 Student Awards event – an incredible achievement that reflects […]

Standout students recognised at annual awards ceremony

Group of WCUC students holding awards and celebrating against a back drop that reads Student Awards 2024 - 2025.

STUDENTS from across Wiltshire College & University Centre were honoured in an uplifting and emotional celebration of talent at this year’s student awards. Held at the Trowbridge Civic Centre on Thursday 26 June, the event brought together more than 100 guests to celebrate learners from every corner of the College. From Creative Arts and Engineering […]

Year-long development programme for senior staff will pay long-term dividends for college

A large group of staff stand outdoors holding certificates in the air and smiling, celebrating together in a garden setting.

PROGRAMME leaders who took senior Wiltshire College & University Centre staff through 12 months of personal development say it has left them more confident, communicative and open. The college invited 26 members of its leadership team to take part in the programme, which was aimed at challenging them to think differently, fostering a common managerial […]

Hairdressing student named student of the month

Female college student, holding a certificate that reads 'Student of the Month'.

HAIRDRESSING student Lisa Loud has been recognised as Student of the Month by The Aspire Academy of Hair & Beauty, the professional training salon at Wiltshire College & University Centre, after completing an inspiring five-year journey in hairdressing. The 19-year-old from Chippenham has been studying at the college’s Chippenham campus since Year 10. She has […]

Art exhibitions celebrate student talent and creativity

Visitors viewing graphic designer and art projects displayed on long tables during a student exhibition at Wiltshire College & University Centre's Trowbridge campus.

WILTSHIRE College & University Centre has been buzzing with creativity this month as students from across the campuses showcased their final projects in a series of vibrant end-of-year art exhibitions.   Held at our Trowbridge, Chippenham and Salisbury campuses, the exhibitions drew in approximately 1,400 guests, including friends, family, local employers, creative professionals and community […]

Lackham celebrates land-based excellence

A group of students stood in front of a large tree trunk. They are holding certificates and rosettes. Some are holding trophies.

Wiltshire College & University Centre recently celebrated the achievements of its Agriculture and Land-Based Engineering students at their end-of-year awards ceremony. Held at the college’s Lackham campus, the event brought together around 75 students and teaching staff to celebrate the close of a busy academic year. Set against the backdrop of summer sunshine, the afternoon […]

Runway ready – Student talent shines in vibrant college fashion show

A single model walks down a runway in a long tartan dress with netted purple accents, under blue stage lighting. Her hair is styled in voluminous curls, and she walks towards the camera while the audience looks on.

CREATIVE Arts students from across Wiltshire College & University Centre lit up the runway in a dazzling celebration of design, innovation and collaboration at the annual fashion show. Held at the Trowbridge campus, the catwalk event brought together work from around 45 students across Level 2 and Level 3 Art, Design, Fashion and Textiles courses. […]

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