Celebrating employers backing our T Level students
WILTSHIRE College & University Centre has wrapped up its BIG Placement Pledge campaign by shining a light on the vital role employers play in supporting T Level students across the region. Launched in response to a significant rise in demand for T Levels this year, the campaign showcased the value of industry placements for both […]
Student makes stunning F1 Academy debut in Las Vegas
MOTORSPORT engineering student Rachel Robertson is aiming for a regular place on the starting grid of the F1 Academy after a stunning debut in its final race event of the season in Las Vegas. The 18-year-old Wiltshire College & University Centre student, who is studying Level 3 Motorsport Engineering at Chippenham campus, was given a […]
Open events welcome over 2,000 visitors this autumn
THAT’S A WRAP for Wiltshire College & University Centre’s Autumn open events. It’s been a busy time with over 2,000 visitors – making it the most popular series of open events we’ve hosted so far. It demonstrates continued interest from young people, adults and families exploring their next steps in education. Across nine events held […]
Legendary photographer inspires art students
THE son of legendary surrealist and war photographer Lee Miller held art students spellbound during his talk about her life and work at Wiltshire College & University Centre’s Trowbridge campus. Antony Penrose, an acclaimed author, photographer, curator, filmmaker, archivist and lecturer in his own right, was invited to the College as part of its Young […]
New Higher Education courses announced for 2026
FRESH from the success of last month’s Higher Education graduation ceremony, Wiltshire College & University Centre is already looking ahead to the next chapter – with a dynamic new range of Higher Education courses launching for 2026. At the heart of the refreshed offer are two brand-new programmes: Animal Conservation and Countryside Management and […]
Back to Business boosts teaching
AS THE autumn term progresses, lecturers at Wiltshire College & University Centre have been putting to work new insights, refreshed skills and real-world examples gained through the College’s ongoing Back to Business initiative. Last academic year, more than 160 staff members took part in Back to Business – more than double that had taken part […]
Eco-friendly footpath provides a safe route into college
STUDENTS at Wiltshire College & University Centre now have a safer journey into and out of its Lackham campus after work was completed to lay a new footpath. Director of Estates Jo Taylor said the path was built over the summer after concerns were raised about having no dedicated path alongside the driveway that runs […]
Judges praise College’s sustainability progress
EARLIER this month, Wiltshire College & University Centre was recognised among leading UK and Irish institutions at the 2025 Green Gown Awards, earning a place on the shortlist for ‘Sustainability Institution of the Year‘. Judges commended the College’s rapid progress and growing leadership in sustainability. Although we didn’t take home the top category award, the […]
Former students return for special screening
FILM and media students from Wiltshire College & University Centre will get the chance to quiz the director and cinematographer of a critically acclaimed feature film when it is shown on the big screen in Salisbury. Will Stone and Adam Pickford based The Fence, a gritty comedy drama about teens on a 1980s Bristol housing […]
Motorsport student Rachel Robertson to race in F1 Academy Las Vegas finale
WILTSHIRE College & University Centre Motorsport Engineering student Rachel Robertson will take to the grid at the F1 Academy season finale in Las Vegas this weekend. Rachel, who studies Level 3 Motorsport Engineering at our Chippenham campus, will race for Hitech TGR as part of the final round of the global all-female series. She steps […]