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Our Health and Social Care students have officially started testing the new VR systems funded by the Care Reality Health & Social Care VR Learning Grant!

West College Scotland’s Paisley campus held its inaugural International Business Day today, welcoming 110 third-year pupils from ten local schools.

The Beauty Full Awards, the UK's premier celebration of excellence in hair, beauty, and aesthetics, recently recognised West’s Level 6 Hairdressing student, Nicole Pauwells, with a Silver award in the prestigious Best Newcomer: Hair category.

West College Scotland is proud to announce the launch of its new mentorship programme, designed to support and develop students enrolled in the HND Sports programme. This initiative aims to bridge the gap between academic studies and professional practice, offering students real-world insights and hands-on experience to enhance their career prospects in the sports industry.

West College Scotland is pleased to announce that its Ferguslie Centre has received additional funding from the Scottish Government's Connecting Scotland initiative. This support will directly benefit local learners, enhancing their access to digital tools and empowering them to develop essential skills for future employment.

A new report highlighting the crucial role of Scotland’s colleges in driving innovation within small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) has been launched by the College Innovation Network (CIN). The report explores the current engagement between colleges and SMEs, offering insights on how colleges can further support innovation adoption and economic growth.

West College Scotland’s Clydebank Painting & Decorating Department was recently approached to upgrade the flooring in a community hall that serves as a hub for several community-based groups in Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire.

West College Scotland is proud to be one of the five Scottish colleges partnering with CECA to deliver the new National Progression Award (NPA) in Construction Operations.

This week West College Scotland welcomed their first cohort of students to the pioneering Access to Medical Studies programme, delivered in collaboration with the Scottish Wider Access Programme (SWAP).

West College Scotland is proud to announce the launch of its new mentorship programme, designed to support and develop students enrolled in the HND Sports programme.