More than 600 pieces of student work will go on display across Wiltshire College & University Centre’s campuses this June as hundreds of young creatives celebrate the end of the academic year. The college’s annual end-of-year shows will feature exhibitions and performances from students studying art, design, media, film, photography, fashion textiles, music performance and...
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Wiltshire College students gain live construction experience at King’s Water development
Students from Wiltshire College & University Centre have been given first-hand experience of the housebuilding industry after visiting the King’s Water development in Ashton Keynes with Bewley Homes. The visit saw bricklaying and carpentry students tour the live construction site, gaining insight into the different stages of the build process while speaking directly with site...
Wiltshire media students capture real-world experience at Castle Combe Circuit
Film and Digital Media students from Wiltshire College & University Centre have stepped out of the classroom and into a high-speed, real-world setting during a visit to Castle Combe Circuit. The group was invited by Castle Combe Racing Club to support its annual pre-season media day, working alongside professional photographers and media teams to capture...
Wiltshire College fashion students turn rags into catwalk-ready designs for Dorothy House
Fashion students at Wiltshire College & University Centre have been praised for transforming unwanted clothing into striking, saleable designs in support of Dorothy House. First and second year students at the Trowbridge campus took part in a creative project using donated clothes that were too damaged or worn to be sold. Instead, they reimagined the...
Horticulture students recognised with Wiltshire Gardens Trust awards
Three horticulture students from Wiltshire College & University Centre have been recognised for their dedication to developing their gardening skills, with awards from the Wiltshire Gardens Trust. The Wiltshire Gardens Trust Horticulture Education Award is presented annually to support education and training that helps students continue learning and achieve their career ambitions in horticulture. To...
Wiltshire College exceeds apprenticeship target to boost local opportunities for young people
Families across Wiltshire could benefit from more career opportunities for young people, as Wiltshire College & University Centre has exceeded its ambitious apprenticeship target ahead of schedule. The college’s ‘150 in 100’ campaign set out to secure 150 new apprenticeship pledges in just 100 days – and has already surpassed that goal thanks to strong...
More women choose motorsport engineering at Wiltshire College
The number of women studying motorsport and engineering at Wiltshire College & University Centre has tripled since 2020, reflecting a growing interest in STEM careers among young women. Figures show that 21 women are currently enrolled on motorsport engineering programmes, compared with just six in September 2020. The 2024/25 academic year saw a peak of...
Wiltshire College students track wolves in Polish mountains
Land and Wildlife Management students from Wiltshire College & University Centre travelled to the Western Carpathian Mountains to help with a major conservation project focused on wolves, bears and lynx. Students from Wiltshire College & University Centre swapped the classroom for the snowy Polish mountains as they joined a hands-on conservation trip studying some of...
Review – an excellent lunch created by students at Wiltshire College
Ian Waller enjoys a lunchtime treat prepared and served by students at Wiltshire College in Trowbridge Tucked inside Wiltshire College & University Centre is a hidden gem that offers something a little different for diners: a relaxed restaurant experience where the next generation of hospitality professionals are learning their craft. The White Horse Restaurant is run...
New Green Skills Innovation Centre opens at Lackham to train future workforce
A new £500,000 Green Skills Innovation Centre has opened at the Lackham campus of Wiltshire College & University Centre, helping train the next generation of engineers and construction professionals in renewable technology. The centre has been created to equip plumbers, electricians and construction companies with the expertise needed to support the UK’s transition to cleaner...
Wiltshire College T-Level nursing students gain hands-on hospital ward experience
Adult nursing students from Wiltshire College & University Centre are gaining valuable hands-on experience at Salisbury District Hospital as part of their T Level placements. The second-year students are currently completing their second hospital placement, putting into practice the skills they first developed at the college’s Salisbury campus. There, the purpose-built Health Zone includes a...
Kitchen apprentice has the recipe for success at Wiltshire College awards
Apprentices and students were celebrated for their dedication and achievements at the annual Apprenticeship and Work Placement Awards hosted by Wiltshire College & University Centre. The event brought together families, employers and college staff at the Civic Centre in Trowbridge to recognise outstanding apprentices, work placement students and the employers supporting them. Among the winners...
Wiltshire College launches ambitious 150 in 100 apprenticeship campaign
Wiltshire College & University Centre has launched its most ambitious apprenticeship campaign to date, encouraging employers across the region to create new opportunities for apprentices in 2026. The 150 in 100 campaign was launched on 10 February during National Apprenticeship Week and builds on the success of last year’s 100 in 100 initiative, reflecting a...
Wiltshire motorsport student heads to China as F1 Academy season approaches
A Wiltshire College & University Centre motorsport student is preparing to travel to China this week after being selected for the 2026 F1 Academy season. Rachel Robertson, 18, who is in the second year of her Level 3 Motorsport Engineering course at the Chippenham campus, will head to Shanghai from 11–13 February for pre-season testing....
Wiltshire College & University Centre film and TV students learn from industry experts
University-level Film Production and Cinematography students at Wiltshire College & University Centre have gained first-hand industry insight during a full-day workshop led by television director Simon Delaney, alongside professional actors Alan McKenna and Steph Parry. Held at the College’s Salisbury campus, the workshop gave students the chance to learn directly from experienced professionals working across...
Wiltshire College automotive students compete in industry skills challenge
Automotive students at Wiltshire College & University Centre have taken part in a new Level 2 skills competition designed to mirror the pace and pressure of the modern motor industry. Held at the college’s Trowbridge campus, the event placed students in a fast-paced workshop environment that closely reflected real working conditions in a professional garage....
Wiltshire College fashion students upcycle clothes with Dorothy House
Fashion, textiles and art students from Wiltshire College & University Centre are working with hospice charity Dorothy House to transform unwanted clothing into unique, upcycled designs. The one-off ‘re-born’ garments will be sold in Dorothy House shops to raise funds, while giving students at the college’s Trowbridge campus valuable real-world experience. The project brings together...
More personalised tutorial support at Wiltshire College
Students at Wiltshire College & University Centre are benefiting from a more personalised tutorial experience this January, with lecturers playing a central role in supporting their wider development. The approach sits at the heart of the College’s Wiltshire Advantage, which focuses on developing skills, confidence and personal attributes alongside academic qualifications. Under the revised model,...
Wiltshire College students win AA rosettes for campus restaurants
Hospitality students at Wiltshire College & University Centre are celebrating after restaurants at both the Trowbridge and Salisbury campuses were awarded prestigious AA rosettes. The White Horse in Trowbridge and The Wessex in Salisbury earned the accolades following a visit from AA inspectors, placing them among just a handful of college-run restaurants in the region...
Wiltshire College & University Centre recognised for sustainability leadership at national awards
Wiltshire College & University Centre has been praised for its rapid progress in sustainability after being shortlisted for Sustainability Institution of the Year at the 2025 Green Gown Awards. Although the College did not win the top title, judges delivered highly positive feedback. They highlighted the scale of progress made in just three years, strong...
Wiltshire College (Salisbury) Open Event
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