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 […]
Women studying motorsport engineering triples
The number of women studying motorsport and engineering at Wiltshire College & University Centre has tripled since 2020, highlighting growing interest among young women in STEM careers. Motorsport engineering student Rachel Robertson recently made her debut in the F1 Academy series, competing on the international stage and reflecting the growing opportunities available to students. The […]
Students’ close encounter with wolves on Polish conservation trip
LAND and Wildlife Management students spent almost a week out of their comfort zone, helping a wolf, bear and lynx conservation project in the Polish mountains. The group came closer than they bargained to a wolf pack one afternoon when they heard its howls just 200 metres away. “I’ve been going there 20 years and […]
Music students quiz industry experts at London’s Roundhouse
MUSIC performance and production students from Wiltshire College & University Centre rubbed shoulders with some of the most innovative experts in the industry at a cutting edge conference. Ten first and second year Level 3 students from the college’s Salisbury campus spent a day at London’s iconic music venue, The Roundhouse in Camden Town, at […]
📖 Read books. Win prizes
Take on the South West Reading Challenge Looking for a new book to get stuck into – and the chance to win prizes? Students across Wiltshire College & University Centre are being invited to take part in the South West Reading Challenge, a fun reading-for-pleasure initiative running across colleges in the region. The challenge runs […]