Wiltshire College & University Centre was established in 2000 following the amalgamation of three separate colleges in Chippenham, Trowbridge and Lackham, initially operating as Wiltshire College. In 2006, the College opened its bespoke motorsport centre at Castle Combe racetrack before the College was further expanded in 2008 following a merger with Salisbury College to become [Read more…]
It could be you! When cricketer Ollie Robinson was suspended from the England team for past racist and sexist tweets, it sparked a national debate about social media that went right up to the prime minister. But more and more employers are taking an interest in the online life of their staff and prospective hires [Read more…]
MP John Glen and representatives from the SWLEP toured Wiltshire College & University Centre’s Salisbury campus following completion of a £14million redevelopment. Local leaders from politics and industry have given their approval to Wiltshire College & University Centre’s revitalised Salisbury campus on a tour to mark the completion of a £14million redevelopment project. Salisbury MP [Read more…]
Thousands of people in the pandemic have started new jobs without ever meeting their colleagues face to face or stepping inside the office. As companies increasingly reconsider their working practices, you could be next. Remote working can offer some exciting new opportunities. But chances are your new company doesn’t have an on-boarding process that’s designed [Read more…]
A Wiltshire College & University Centre alumni is celebrating the publication of his first book following a true labour of love – in more ways than one! Ben Harte, who studied a Performing Arts course at the College’s Chippenham campus from 2000-2002, saw his new children’s book ‘Do You Know the Colours of the Rainbow?’ [Read more…]
Wiltshire College & University Centre welcomed a host of VIP guests to the Lackham campus to mark the completion of a £9million redevelopment project at the site Two Government ministers were amongst a list of VIP visitors to Wiltshire College & University Centre’s Lackham campus to mark the completion of a project to create new [Read more…]
Now Sales Director at one of the largest farm machinery manufacturers in the UK, former Farm Mechanisation student Simon Weaving is sure his studies at Wiltshire College & University Centre helped set him on the way. Simon has been passionate about farm machinery for as long as he can remember. With his father establishing Weaving [Read more…]
A former Wiltshire College & University Centre student is proudly showcasing his latest collection of art at an exhibition in Trowbridge. Tom Miller, who comes from the town, joined the College’s Trowbridge campus in 2009, initially studying a BTEC in Art & Design before going onto join a Foundation course. Tom, aged 28, has continued [Read more…]
It’s no wonder podcasts have taken off as a way to get advice and inspiration in your career. After all, they’re easy to fit into your busy life. Listen on your commute, in the car or on the train. Get some chores done while you catch up on the latest ideas. It’s the perfect way [Read more…]
Find out more about how we’re taking part in the NCFE and WorldSkills UK Centre of Excellence. Did you know that Wiltshire College & University Centre is now part of the Centre of Excellence programme? The Centre of Excellence has been developed by two giants in the training industry, NCFE and WorldSkills UK. The programme [Read more…]
