Lackham celebrates land-based excellence
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
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. […]
ESOL students get closer to UK culture in Refugee Week visits to Stonehenge
REFUGEES and migrants studying English at Wiltshire College & University Centre’s Salisbury campus were invited to Stonehenge to mark Refugee Week. Two parties of 20 students from all over the world who are building new lives in Wiltshire spent a morning at the stones as guests of English Heritage. As well as having a tour […]
New students who need a little extra help are urged to sign up for Transition Days
NEW students with additional needs are being urged to take part in a series of Transition Days at Wiltshire College & University Centre to help them settle in when they start in September. The college’s Transition Team will be running the days at all four of its campuses at Chippenham, Lackham, Salisbury and Trowbridge to […]
College salon offers free treatments for unpaid carers
HAIR and BEAUTY students at Wiltshire College & University Centre recently offered free treatments to local unpaid carers as part of a special event held in partnership with Carers Together Wiltshire. Organised by members of staff, the initiative saw around 15 carers enjoy a range of relaxing services – from facials and pedicures to haircuts […]
Students show their sustainability credentials in inter-college Esports challenge
STUDENTS showed their business acumen, sustainable credentials and creative thinking when they took part in an inter-college Esports challenge at Wiltshire College & University Centre. The Esports students from the college’s Trowbridge campus took on their counterparts from New College Swindon and South Gloucestershire and Stroud College in the day-long challenge that was designed to […]
Lackham hosts Farm of the Future event
FARMERS from across the South West gathered at Wiltshire College & University Centre recently for a day of practical demonstrations, expert talks and hands-on learning focused on climate-smart, sustainable farming. The event – Farming Forward: Innovation in Action – was part of the national Farm of the Future initiative, funded by the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation […]
ESOL students tell how English lessons give them the gift of expression
MIGRANTS who are building a new life in the UK say ESOL lessons at Wiltshire College & University Centre are giving them the gift of communication and expression. This week is Refugee Week, which celebrates the contributions, creativity, and resilience of refugees who come to the UK. This year’s theme is Community as a Superpower […]
Equestrian student wins national award for volunteer work
EQUESTRIAN student Summer Turnbull has been recognised nationally for her outstanding contribution to the community after being named Young Volunteer of the Year 2025 by the Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA). The 16-year-old, from Westbury, is currently in her first year of the Level 2 Technical Certificate in Equine Care at Wiltshire College & […]