Jane McCarry and Mark Cox – aka Isa and Tam in Still Game – came to our Paisley Campus Photography studio for one of our HND Photography Portraiture projects last Wednesday.
Still Game actors strike the pose for our Paisley Photography students
Sailing into the Special Olympics 2018
Taking second and third place at last year’s qualifier at Sheffield, twenty year old Jamie Cairns and twenty-one year old Shannon McGhee have secured their place at the 2018 Special Olympics in Abu Dhabi.
Celebrating an Active Partnership
West College Scotland has many stakeholder partnerships across the West of Scotland. These partnerships enhance our students’ learning experience whilst at College and strengthen links with local organisations.
Connor’s ‘On Air’ about his Radio Internship
Twenty year old HND Media student Connor MacKenzie from Clydebank recently embarked on an Internship with local broadcaster Your Radio, which has opened his eyes (and ears) to the possibility of a career in the industry.
Making a STEM and construction skills day “the best trip ever” for school pupils
On Friday 18th November, West College Scotland and contractors CBC Ltd welcomed local P7 pupils from Quarry Brae Primary to the B listed Parkhead School building site for a STEM and heritage construction skills day.
Vote for your favorite micro-home design!
Our Interior Design students have developed stunning concepts as part of their live client project for Neat Living, a Glasgow-based company providing customisable, transformable and affordable housing solutions.
Motoscape Rally - The Return
After their seven day trip across Europe the West College Scotland Motoscape team cruised back into town.
WCS Welcome their Partners in the ‘Carevolution’ Project
As partners in the Erasmus and transnational project, ‘Carevolution’, West College Scotland played host to the projects third meeting at the Colleges Clydebank campus on Thursday 13 and Friday 14 October.
WCS Dance and Music students gave the Renfrewshire Sports Awards a flair of excitement
Our Paisley Campus Centre for Performing Arts was approached by the Renfrewshire Community Sports Awards organiser to provide entertainment during this year’s event.
A Regional Leader
Principal and Chief Executive Audrey Cumberford writes for Holyrood Magazine on challenges, success, and future plans.
West College Scotland Help Spark Bright Futures for Youngsters
Teaming up with the Prince’s Trust as part of their ‘Get Into’ programme, WCS put thirteen youngsters to work, delivering a six week course in Electrical Installation.
Aisha Speaks Up for Deafness
In student Aisha’s own words “the main thing you need to know about me is I’m deaf” – but as her online blog shows, this is only part of her story.
Hot Stuff at the Boat Show with Nick Nairn & West College Scotland
Already the largest boat show in Scotland and the biggest brokerage show in the UK, Scotland’s Boat Show 2016’s popular Food & Drink Pavilion promises to be the best yet after a partnership agreement with West College Scotland means that young hospitality students will have the chance to work alongside famous TV celebrity chef Nick Nairn at this year’s show.
Pupils Can Start Apprenticeship While Still At School
Supported by Skills Development Scotland (SDS), West College Scotland is working with schools and employers across the region to offer Foundation Apprenticeships in engineering, civil engineering, software development, healthcare, childcare, financial service and business.
Road Trip to Prague
A group of Motor Vehicle students from West College Scotland are gearing up to take on their very own Top Gear style challenge.
A ‘code-breaking’ experience for WCS students at The National Museum of Computing
Students were enthused by this exceptional trip and more than ever eager to expand their knowledge in computing and other fields.
WCS Photography Graduate Mac McLaren captures intense sports moments at the Invictus Games in Orlando, Florida
Our students go on to achieve great things! 2012 HND Photography graduate Mac McLaren just came back from the Invictus Games where he was working as part of the official photography team. We’ve asked him a few questions about his fantastic experience, capturing intense sports moments and meeting personalities including HRH Prince Harry, Michael J Fox and the World’s Strongest man!
Family Reunion Behind the Scenes for Local Student
WEST College Scotland HND Make-Up student Melissa Renton had an amazing experience working with Largs Players on the world premiere of ‘Caledonia USA’ – a musical based on the songs of local legends Gallagher & Lyle. However little did she know it would be a family reunion!
Make-up Mayhem Showcase Pulls in the Crowds
Wednesday 1 June saw talented Make-up Artistry students from West College Scotland showcase their work in an end of year extravaganza at Glasgow’s SWG3.
A supersonic experience of science and engineering
After weeks of engineering, building and testing their own Model Rocket Cars, hundreds of school pupils from all across Scotland will race on the 9th of June at the Glasgow Science Centre. Mark the date and come to share the supersonic experience!
Make-Up Artistry Students See Big Success with Bobbi Brown
HNC Fashion Make-Up students from West College Scotland’s Greenock Campus have seen their skills lead straight to employment, with two moving straight into positions as Make-Up Artists with renowned US brand Bobbi Brown Cosmetics.
