Babcock backs T Level Engineering students
Wiltshire College & University Centre was delighted to welcome Babcock International to its Chippenham campus last month to meet Engineering learners and explore new ways to collaborate. During the visit, Babcock confirmed its plans to support students through dedicated T Level industry placements and hands-on learning opportunities, giving learners access to the real-world experience required […]
Mitie opens doors for future talent through T Levels
FACILITIES management company Mitie believes T-Levels are an ideal way to bring in new talent, as well as showcase the opportunities they have to offer young people. Rich Garland, Account Director, Technical Services (Defence) for the global company, has made it a personal mission to pay forward the chance he was given as an army […]
Students sharpen skills in top kitchens
HOSPITALITY students at Wiltshire College & University Centre are getting valuable kitchen experience thanks to collaborations with a trio of prestigious venues. A partnership with five star Bishopstrow House near Warminster and an agreement with Bowood Hotel, Golf Club and Spa, near Chippenham, and Babington House, in Frome, is giving Level 3 students the chance […]
New courtyard at the heart of Trowbridge campus
Grounds team transform unloved patch into welcoming courtyard at the heart of college campus THE grounds team at Wiltshire College & University Centre’s Trowbridge campus have transformed an unloved piece of rough ground into an attractive courtyard at the heart of the site. The area, which had been home to a number of portable classrooms […]
College’s football academy gives players a taste of professional sport
A FOOTBALL academy at Wiltshire College & University Centre is not only giving students the chance to represent their place of learning on the pitch – it is providing them with career opportunities. The 30 students who make up the college squad field two teams in the Association of Colleges South West League – with […]
Printing firm impresses engineering students
ENGINEERING students at Wiltshire College & University Centre were given an insight into the world of industry when they visited a leading printworks. First year Engineering and Manufacturing T-Level students from Chippenham spent half a day at CPI Antony Rowe in Melksham to see how the company, which produces more than 450 million books, journals, […]
Graduation 2025: Celebrating student success
It’s almost time for one of the most anticipated events in the Wiltshire College & University Centre calendar – Graduation 2025. This Friday, our higher education graduands will cross the stage at Salisbury Cathedral to mark the completion of years of dedication, learning and hard work. Joined by proud family, friends and staff, they’ll celebrate […]
Ready for graduation? Here’s what to expect
Did you know you’re a graduand until you officially cross that ceremonial stage? That’s when you move the tassle from one side of the cap to the other. It’s not long to go now until you’ll be celebrating becoming a graduate with your friends and family. It’s a special occasion for all – a day […]
Demand drives expansion of Tech Trowbridge
WILTSHIRE College & University Centre’s cutting edge Tech Trowbridge digital learning hub has had its teaching capacity doubled to keep pace with demand from students wanting to study there. Just a year after the hub was launched at the Trowbridge campus the college has invested more than £220,000 to convert a teaching space into an […]
Meet our graduate: Molly Holland, Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice graduand Molly Holland reflects on her journey through higher education at Wiltshire College & University Centre (WCUC) – a path built on curiosity, commitment and the desire to make a difference. The 19-year-old from Melksham started her course in 2023 and is now graduating with a distinction in the Higher National Diploma (HND) […]