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 […]
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 […]