Happy holidays from WCUC
Wiltshire College & University Centre is closed for the holidays from Monday 22 December until Monday 5 January 2026. During this time, applications and enquiries will continue to be received, but they will be processed when the College reopens in the new year. Thank you for your patience – and from everyone at Wiltshire College […]
Celebrating student progress with new PACE awards
We’re marking the end of term by recognising student progress, resilience and engagement with the introduction of Wiltshire College & University Centre’s new PACE Awards, with the first winners being recognised across campuses this week. What are the PACE Awards? PACE stands for Progress, Attendance, Commitment and Engagement. The awards are delivered on a quarterly […]
Students raise money for Doorway charity
HAIR and Beauty students at Wiltshire College & University Centre have raised over £450 for local homelessness charity Doorway by welcoming more than 100 clients into the College’s salons for a range of festive treatments. The event, held at the College’s Chippenham campus, was open to fellow students, staff and members of the public, who […]
Grinch brings festive mischief to campus
STUDENTS and staff at Wiltshire College & University Centre were treated to an unexpected festive visitor last week, as the Grinch appeared on site for a light-hearted filming project. Dressed in full costume, the well-known Christmas character roamed the Salisbury campus, surprising passers-by, posing for photos and spreading laughter. The Grinch was brought to life […]
Music students amp up the festive feeling
MUSIC students from Wiltshire College & University Centre’s Chippenham and Salisbury campuses will be out entertaining gig-goers at two festive shows in the build-up to Christmas. Students will be doing more than just performing at a gig at new Chippenham venue The Ruze, a new creative hub in a former garage in Union Road co-founded […]
Motorsport team celebrate Special Recognition Award
WILTSHIRE College & University Centre is celebrating a huge achievement after our Motorsport team received a Special Recognition Award at the Castle Combe Racing Club (CCRC) Awards last weekend. The honour recognises our outstanding contribution to the club and the work we do to develop the next generation of motorsport talent. The award, which is […]
Celebrating employers backing our T Level students
WILTSHIRE College & University Centre has wrapped up its BIG Placement Pledge campaign by shining a light on the vital role employers play in supporting T Level students across the region. Launched in response to a significant rise in demand for T Levels this year, the campaign showcased the value of industry placements for both […]
Student makes stunning F1 Academy debut in Las Vegas
MOTORSPORT engineering student Rachel Robertson is aiming for a regular place on the starting grid of the F1 Academy after a stunning debut in its final race event of the season in Las Vegas. The 18-year-old Wiltshire College & University Centre student, who is studying Level 3 Motorsport Engineering at Chippenham campus, was given a […]
Open events welcome over 2,000 visitors this autumn
THAT’S A WRAP for Wiltshire College & University Centre’s Autumn open events. It’s been a busy time with over 2,000 visitors – making it the most popular series of open events we’ve hosted so far. It demonstrates continued interest from young people, adults and families exploring their next steps in education. Across nine events held […]
Legendary photographer inspires art students
THE son of legendary surrealist and war photographer Lee Miller held art students spellbound during his talk about her life and work at Wiltshire College & University Centre’s Trowbridge campus. Antony Penrose, an acclaimed author, photographer, curator, filmmaker, archivist and lecturer in his own right, was invited to the College as part of its Young […]