The meeting that shaped Wiltshire College
TWENTY-FIVE years ago, a single meeting helped shape the future of further education in Wiltshire. Former Chair Geoff Burgess looks back on the decision that brought the county’s colleges together. A Sunday morning meeting in the dining room of Geoff Burgess’ home in Trowbridge a little over 25 years ago changed the course of further […]
AA rosettes awarded to college restaurants
INSPECTORS have awarded prestigious AA rosettes to the restaurants staffed by hospitality students at Wiltshire College & University Centre’s Trowbridge and Salisbury campuses. The White Horse in Trowbridge and The Wessex in Salisbury are among just a handful of college restaurants in the region to be awarded the rosettes by the renowned nationwide scheme, which […]
BAFTA nominations shows how Salisbury film course punches above its weight
A HOST of film production graduates from Wiltshire College & University Centre’s Salisbury campus have played key roles in films nominated for this year’s 2026 EE BAFTA Film Awards. Film studies lecturers are celebrating the part played by eight graduates from the Film Production and Cinematography BA Honours course in six of the films that […]
Hospitality students go behind the scenes at RUH catering
HOSPITALITY students from Wiltshire College & University Centre were given a behind-the-scenes look at a catering operation very different from fine dining, but with the same focus on quality when they visited the Royal United Hospital in Bath. Our Deputy Head of Hospitality Steve Lloyd organised the visit after hearing how the hospital’s catering operation […]
New HND in Sustainable Business Management
WILTSHIRE College & University Centre has launched a new Higher National Diploma (HND) in Sustainable Business Management for 2026, designed to equip learners with the skills needed to lead responsible, resilient organisations. The course forms part of our refreshed Higher Education offer for 2026, developed in line with employer demand and future workforce needs. We […]
New HND in Animal Conservation & Countryside Management
WILTSHIRE College & University Centre has launched a new Higher National Diploma (HND) in Animal Conservation & Countryside Management for 2026, designed to prepare students for careers protecting biodiversity, managing habitats and supporting sustainable land use. The course forms part of our refreshed Higher Education offer for 2026, which includes new programmes developed in line […]
Students gain powerful insight into military life
IT WAS a cold morning at Tilshead Cadet Training Centre, but that didn’t stop Wiltshire College & University Centre students from throwing themselves into four days of learning, teamwork and new experiences. More than 60 Public Services and Engineering students from the College’s Salisbury and Trowbridge campuses swapped classrooms for boots, teamwork challenges and hands-on […]
Five tips to help you travel safely this winter
With icy and snowy conditions in parts of Wiltshire, please take extra care when travelling to college. Check travel updates before you leaveBuses and trains can change at short notice in bad weather. Have a quick look online before you set off so you know what to expect. Leave earlier than usualJourneys can take longer […]
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 […]