Exam season survival guide: 💪You’ve got this
IF YOU’RE in exam prep mode right now… first of all, take a breath. You’re not alone in this, and you can get through it. We are caught up with one of our wellbeing advisors to get some simple, realistic tips to help you stay on track. 📚Revision done right Make a plan (future you […]
Beauty students step into the client’s shoes at spa
BEAUTY therapy students recently had the opportunity to step into the client’s shoes during a visit to Aqua Sana Forest Spa in Warminster – gaining a valuable new perspective on their future careers. Instead of focusing solely on delivering treatments, students experienced the spa from the other side, using the facilities and spending time in […]
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 […]
GCSE Exams 2026
Summer GCSE exams are just around the corner! Please see the timetable for the exams below, along with important information. Timetable Exam Date Start time Duration Maths (non-calculator) 14 May 2026 9:30am 1h 30m English (non-fiction) 21 May 2026 9:30am 1h 55m Maths (calculator) 3 June 2026 9:30am 1h 30m English (contemporary) 5 June 2026 […]
Actor’s stage career is a prop for teaching students the reality of life in entertainment
ACTOR turned lecturer Tom Sherman is using decades of theatre and radio drama experience to help performing and production arts students find a foothold in the entertainments industry. He is part of a unique collaboration between Wiltshire College & University Centre in Salisbury and Wiltshire Creative, which runs Salisbury’s Playhouse, Arts Centre and International Arts […]
Music student working overtime to fund gig night for college project
MUSIC student Kieron Cranton has dipped his toe into the world of gig promotion for his final college project by risking his own savings to organise a night of live music. The 18-year-old, who is in his second year at Wiltshire College & University Centre’s Chippenham campus, has hired a venue, hired bands and organised […]
Apprenticeships reforms 2026: What’s changing and how we can support you
The UK apprenticeship system is undergoing one of its most significant changes in recent years, with new reforms announced this week that will take effect from April 2026. We’re here to help employers, apprentices and partners understand what these changes mean and how to make the most of them. What’s changing? Incentives to train young […]
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 […]