Business leader excited by new role as Chair of Governors
RESPECTED business leader Paddy Bradley MBE has been appointed Chair of Governors at Wiltshire College & University Centre. The former Chief Executive of the Swindon and Wiltshire Local Enterprise Partnership said it is an exciting time to be joining the college, which has campuses in Chippenham, Lackham, Salisbury and Trowbridge. “I’m really excited because there […]
College celebrates as recent graduate finishes runner-up at university film awards
Wiltshire College & University Centre’s Higher Education department is celebrating a runners-up finish in a highly-coveted national filmmaking competition. Todd Greengrass, who graduated from the BA (Hons) Film Production and Cinematography course at WCUC’s Salisbury campus over the summer, finished in second place at the recent Bill Vinten Guild of Television Camera Professionals University Awards. […]
Motorsport Engineering student wins place with professional racing team
A Wiltshire College & University Centre Motorsport student has taken a huge step forward in her fledgling career in the sport after being signed to a professional racing team. Rachel Robertson, who studies Level 3 Motorsport Engineering at the Chippenham campus, has been selected to join the new Radical Racing Rebels team for the 2025 […]
Campus Update: Storm Bert
Due to the ongoing flooding situation in the area, and the potential for further significant disruption to travel, learning for students at the Chippenham and Lackham campuses will be moved online tomorrow (Tuesday 26 November) and both campuses will be closed. Tutors will be in touch directly with those students affected to provide more details […]
Industry experts pass on tips to Beauty Therapy cohort
It is always great to welcome industry experts to Wiltshire College & University Centre to showcase skills that will be vital to students in the workplace. Beauty Therapy students at the Chippenham campus have had two such guests in recent weeks. Chrissy Henderson from Lash-Is Beauty and Aesthetic Training School delivered a masterclass on eyelash […]
Students and staff pay their respects on Remembrance Day
Students and staff across Wiltshire College & University Centre joined together on Monday 11th November to commemorate Remembrance Day. Remembrance Reflection activities were held across each campus, led by Public Services students at Lackham, Salisbury and Trowbridge and by Criminology students at Chippenham. The reflections involved the reading of poems and personal stories, the playing […]
Catering students complete successful first lunch service
Wiltshire College & University Centre’s popular student-run restaurants have completed successful re-openings following their first lunch services of the academic year. The White Horse Restaurant at the Trowbridge campus and The Wessex Restaurant at the Salisbury campus welcomed members of the public back through their doors in early November. Paying guests were treated to a […]
Salisbury Cathedral hosts memorable Graduation ceremony for WCUC’s Higher Education students
Higher Education students at Wiltshire College & University Centre were honoured at a special Graduation Ceremony at Salisbury Cathedral on Friday 25th October. In total, around 100 students who have recently completed university-level, degree-level, higher apprenticeship programmes and higher-level professional qualifications at WCUC graduated surrounded by their families and friends in the spectacular setting offered […]
Freshers Fairs return across WCUC campuses
Freshers Fairs returned across Wiltshire College & University Centre this week as the new academic year got into full swing. Separate events were held at the Chippenham, Lackham, Salisbury and Trowbridge campuses and all proved to be a great success, with plenty of activities taking place for students to enjoy. From stands offering careers advice […]