New Higher Education courses announced for 2026
FRESH from the success of last month’s Higher Education graduation ceremony, Wiltshire College & University Centre is already looking ahead to the next chapter – with a dynamic new range of Higher Education courses launching for 2026. At the heart of the refreshed offer are two brand-new programmes: Animal Conservation and Countryside Management and […]
Back to Business boosts teaching
AS THE autumn term progresses, lecturers at Wiltshire College & University Centre have been putting to work new insights, refreshed skills and real-world examples gained through the College’s ongoing Back to Business initiative. Last academic year, more than 160 staff members took part in Back to Business – more than double that had taken part […]
Eco-friendly footpath provides a safe route into college
STUDENTS at Wiltshire College & University Centre now have a safer journey into and out of its Lackham campus after work was completed to lay a new footpath. Director of Estates Jo Taylor said the path was built over the summer after concerns were raised about having no dedicated path alongside the driveway that runs […]
Judges praise College’s sustainability progress
EARLIER this month, Wiltshire College & University Centre was recognised among leading UK and Irish institutions at the 2025 Green Gown Awards, earning a place on the shortlist for ‘Sustainability Institution of the Year‘. Judges commended the College’s rapid progress and growing leadership in sustainability. Although we didn’t take home the top category award, the […]
Former students return for special screening
FILM and media students from Wiltshire College & University Centre will get the chance to quiz the director and cinematographer of a critically acclaimed feature film when it is shown on the big screen in Salisbury. Will Stone and Adam Pickford based The Fence, a gritty comedy drama about teens on a 1980s Bristol housing […]
Motorsport student Rachel Robertson to race in F1 Academy Las Vegas finale
WILTSHIRE College & University Centre Motorsport Engineering student Rachel Robertson will take to the grid at the F1 Academy season finale in Las Vegas this weekend. Rachel, who studies Level 3 Motorsport Engineering at our Chippenham campus, will race for Hitech TGR as part of the final round of the global all-female series. She steps […]
Babcock backs T Level Engineering students
Wiltshire College & University Centre was delighted to welcome Babcock International to its Chippenham campus last month to meet Engineering learners and explore new ways to collaborate. During the visit, Babcock confirmed its plans to support students through dedicated T Level industry placements and hands-on learning opportunities, giving learners access to the real-world experience required […]
Mitie opens doors for future talent through T Levels
FACILITIES management company Mitie believes T-Levels are an ideal way to bring in new talent, as well as showcase the opportunities they have to offer young people. Rich Garland, Account Director, Technical Services (Defence) for the global company, has made it a personal mission to pay forward the chance he was given as an army […]
Students sharpen skills in top kitchens
HOSPITALITY students at Wiltshire College & University Centre are getting valuable kitchen experience thanks to collaborations with a trio of prestigious venues. A partnership with five star Bishopstrow House near Warminster and an agreement with Bowood Hotel, Golf Club and Spa, near Chippenham, and Babington House, in Frome, is giving Level 3 students the chance […]
Students take centre stage alongside veterans at Remembrance Day ceremony
STUDENTS from Wiltshire College & University Centre in Trowbridge unexpectedly took centre stage alongside veterans at a Remembrance Day ceremony. The 14 Uniformed Public Service students were at the Trowbridge War Memorial for the ceremony on Tuesday and had planned to read a poem after it was over. But, said, lecturer Georgina Hewson, they were […]