Motorsport engineering student Rachel is on track for a glittering career in racing
MOTORSPORT engineering student Rachel Roberston isn’t just content to learn about how to fine tune a racing car, she is determined to make her mark driving one. The 17-year-old is halfway through a Level 3 Motorsport Engineering course at Wiltshire College & University Centre’s specialist school at Castle Combe Circuit during the week, but at […]
Film students thrill horror icon with Final Destination challenge
FILM students at Wiltshire College & University Centre have received praise from Hollywood horror legend Jeffrey Reddick after tackling their most gruesome filmmaking challenge yet. Inspired by the release of Final Destination: Bloodlines, the seventh film in the cult horror franchise, Higher Education Film Production and Cinematography students at the College’s Salisbury campus were tasked […]
Rising young chefs cook up success at Wiltshire Junior Chef semi-finals
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]