Media students capture the action at Castle Combe
Film and Digital Media students from Wiltshire College & University Centre got a taste of life in the fast lane during a recent visit to Castle Combe Circuit, where they captured high-speed motorsport action at the circuit’s annual pre-season media day. Invited by Castle Combe Racing Club, the group stepped into a live media environment […]
Fashion students’ rags to catwalk designs earn praise
A CHARITY and a fashion professional have praised Wiltshire College & University Centre students for their innovative approach to turning unwanted rags into saleable garments in aid of Dorothy House. First and second year fashion students at the college’s Trowbridge campus have completed a project with Dorothy House to take donated clothes that are too […]
Students recognised with horticulture awards
THREE horticulture students at Wiltshire College & University Centre have been honoured by the Wiltshire Gardens Trust for dedication to developing their gardening skills. The Wiltshire Gardens Trust Horticulture Education Award is given every year for education and training that will enhance a student’s scope to continuing learning and to fulfil their future career goals […]
Esports students triumph in four-team tournament
A TEAM of esports students from Wiltshire College & University Centre returned in triumph to their Trowbridge campus with a trophy after winning a four-team tournament. The five first and second year Level 3 students, who also compete for the college’s Moonrakers esports team, took on Swindon College and South Gloucester and Stroud College as […]
Bus 49 timetable changes from 12 April
Travelling to college on the Stagecoach 49? From Sunday 12 April, timetable changes will come into effect for services running between Swindon, Devizes and Trowbridge. Many journeys on this route will run earlier than usual in both directions, including buses stopping at Wroughton, Broad Hinton, Avebury and Seend. Make sure you check the updated timetable […]
Gaming twins return to college to inspire the next generation
TWO former students returned to Wiltshire College & University Centre to share the story of their game development success and debate the merits of AI with their modern day counterparts. Twins Philip and Andrew Oliver, who studied IT in their home town of Trowbridge, had unprecedented success in the 1980s with the Simulator and Dizzy […]
Fashion students turn rags into riches
FASHION students at Wiltshire College & University Centre are making good progress in their bid to turn unwanted rags into saleable fashion in partnership with Dorothy House. The first and second year students at Trowbridge embarked on a project at the beginning of the year with the hospice charity to take donated clothes that are […]
Film lecturer’s survival guide lifts the lid on movie making
FILM lecturer Kieron Evans has used his almost 18 years of teaching experience to write a book aimed at helping young movie makers to learn their trade. The book, Film School Survival Guide, features his tips on how to make the most of studying filmmaking, as well as the insights of former students who are […]
“From house spiders to conservation” – a graduate story
FROM handling a house spider for the first time to gaining hands-on conservation experience, one Wiltshire College & University Centre graduate has turned her passion for animals into a clear career path. After completing her studies in October 2025, the Lackham-based student (who asked to remain anonymous) is now preparing for the next step in […]
150 apprenticeship pledges reached early as campaign expands to 200
WILTSHIRE College & University Centre is celebrating a major milestone in its ambitious 150 in 100 campaign, having reached its target ahead of schedule – and is now raising the bar even higher. The campaign which set out to secure 150 new apprenticeship opportunities in 100 days, has exceeded expectations thanks to strong support from […]