For their graded unit, our HNC Games development students had to design a game on a predefined theme: Scotland. After 10 weeks of programming, development, design and fine-tuning, last Wednesday was THE big day! The games were being tested by very challenging judges: primary school pupils.
“Fellow Scotsmen, we need your help!” says an impersonation of Nicola Sturgeon in our HNC students’ winning game
Arresting Employability links at Greenock Waterfront Campus
Greenock Students on West College Scotland’s NC Police Services and NC Introduction to Criminal Justice programmes recently welcomed PC Audrey Paul, Special Constable/PSYV Co-ordinator with Police Scotland, for a workshop on employability.
Photography Students Snap their way to Success!
Well done goes to seven HN Photographers from Clydebank and Paisley who managed to raise £442 by selling their portraiture shots from the prestigious Graduation Ceremonies in November.
Lamont City farm delighted as WCS staff and students help save their day
Staff and Students from our Paisley and Clydebank Campuses took part in a real community effort to save the day at Lamont City Farm – installing a new heating system to keep feathered, fluffy, and four-legged friends in good health.
Creative Industries Festival 2016
The Faculty of Creative Industries is thrilled to present the Creative Industries Festival, which kicks off on Tuesday 31 May with a three day jam packed event schedule at SWG3 in Glasgow’s trendy Finneston.
Computing Lecturer Amanda Wilson is putting in extra efforts to help to forge future computing talents
Amanda is leading the Mini Game Jam, a challenge where local secondary school pupils create games using Scratch – a programming language and online community where you can create your own interactive stories, games, and animations.
WEST COLLEGE SCOTLAND WINS A ‘PLAICE’ IN FINAL OF NATIONAL SEAFOOD COMPETITION
A team from West College Scotland are one step closer to winning a coveted seafood competition this week after landing a place in the final of the UK Young Seafood Chef of the Year.
Jennifer Rowland, HNC Fine Art Portfolio student, is putting the finishing touches to the soon-to-be WCS Paisley Lion
We’re looking very forward to having our Lion bring some ‘roaring’ at our Paisley Campus!
Students’ Berlin Photography Goes on Display
HND Photography Students from West College Scotland’s Paisley Campus have had the honour of their photography being exhibited at Glasgow’s Goethe Institut.
Full success rate for our pre-apprentice Electrical Engineering programme!
This term, 100% of our pre-apprentice electrical students recommended for interview (38) have gained a recognised apprenticeship in the electrical sector with SECTT
Students Support Local Sports
Local teenager Sophie Ayoubi has come top of the league with her design for a sport club mascot, in a competition supported and run by West College Scotland Students.
Science Modern Apprentice Amanda crowned ‘Top Apprentice’ at the 3rd Annual Invest in Renfrewshire Employability Awards
The Aiming Higher Awards which took place on Wednesday 15 June brought local movers and shakers out in force to celebrate the economic and employment success and progress of those participating in the Invest in Renfrewshire programme. Amongst the nine finalists was our very own, recently appointed Science Technician Amanda Allan.
College Helps Old Colleague with Good Cause
When former colleague Gordon Lyon needed help on a project close to his heart, he knew his old friends at West College Scotland’s Greenock Campus would be happy to help.
College Duo are Made-up with their Success!
Most students dream to have their work showcased in international publications; but for one of our Fashion Make-up Artistry students and Photography Graduates this dream was made reality earlier this month.
William Hosie, WCS Construction Student, Highly Commended at the 2016 Screwfix Trade Apprentice of the Year Award
William Hosie can balance 15 4-inch nails on a single 4-inch nail – but that’s far from being the only talent he’s got! He’s incredible drive to succeed, talent and passion for joinery enabled him to win the 2016 Screwfix Trade Apprentice of the Year Runner-up Award.
Compassionate Citizens Pilot: Improving Wellbeing Hailed a Success
West College Scotland is delighted to have been part of a successful 8 week ‘Compassionate Citizens’ pilot which was conducted in partnership with the Ardgowan Hospice.
The Science of Giving in Greenock
Staff at West College Scotland’s Greenock Campus Science Department have been putting their analytical minds to a good cause and raising funds for local charities.
Engage Newsletter - Summer 2016 Edition
Read our Stakeholder Newsletter and find out about our key achievements in 2015-16.
West College Scotland Clears up in Regional Heats
The Scottish heats for the prestigious WorldSkills UK event was a huge success for West College Scotland last week, where we scooped awards in each competition. Read on to find out more....
Students' Film Skills Impress Judges
Learner Development students from West College Scotland have had their hard work rewarded at the Common Knowledge UK Awards in Glasgow.
Building Connections with Vietnam
WEST College Scotland staff have been building more than bridges as they work with partners from Vietnam’s Dong Nai province.
