Take a look at our HND Creative Industries students’ short film which follows the progress of an empty site on the former John Brown's shipyard being developed into a state of the art leisure centre.
HN Media Students Document Clydebank’s Newest Leisure Facility
WCS Computing Lecturer announced finalist for 2017 BAFTA YGD Mentor Award
David Renton, Curriculum Quality Leader in Computing at our Paisley Campus, is one of only five finalists for the 2017 BAFTA Young Game Designers (YGD) Mentor Award.
A Beautiful Result for Kathryn
Thirty Two year old Paisley Beauty Student Kathryn Docherty returned victorious from the World Skills final in Birmingham last month after scooping GOLD in the Beauty Hands and Face Category.
A Positive Reaction to the New Science Lab
Staff and students at West College Scotland react to the transformation of an old college science lab.
Bringing in the ‘Bells’ with the Bay City Rollers
Four lucky students from West College Scotland got the opportunity of a lifetime when they were asked to assist with the filming of the Bay City Rollers Christmas Special for STV.
Flying the Green Flag
The Greenock campus Nursery awarded the Green Flag for Eco Schools.
Check out our interior design students' amazing work and vote for your favourite!
For the third year in a row, our Interior Design Department has been working together with Neat Living, a Glasgow-based company providing customisable, transformable and affordable housing solutions.
Digital Xtra: successful launch of our coding clubs in 3 Renfrewshire Secondary Schools!
Our Digital Xtra Project, funded by Skills Development Scotland, is now well underway with the launch of coding clubs. Run by some of our Computing staff and students, the clubs are aimed at engaging S1/2 pupils in the use of the BBC Micro:Bit and encouraging them to become more involved in coding.
WCS Paisley Dance lecturer Rosina Bonsu named among ten “Outstanding Women of Scotland”
A West College Scotland dance lecturer is one of just ten women named among the 2017 “Outstanding Women of Scotland”.
Our design students help Neat Living shape the house of the future
For their live client brief project, our HND Interior Architecture and Design students competed to create the best micro living design solutions for Neat Living's recently released new 'micro 40 home'. The winners were announced last Friday – discover who they are and get stunned by their designs!
Scottish Apprenticeship Week
Apprenticeships are good for business, good for individuals and good for the economy. Read on to find out more!
Lecturers’ Strike 3 May
*** 3rd MAY STRIKE PLANS – SMALL NUMBER OF CLASSES WILL RUN *** Lecturers are going on strike on Wednesday 3 May. This is as part of an on-going Scotland-wide dispute about pay, terms and conditions. There are national talks to try and resolve the dispute. Read on for further information and FAQs.
ERASMUS+ students from Denmark had a great time with us!
We have recently hosted a group of Danish Retail students from our partner school, Business College Syd in Sønderborg, Denmark. The seven students, all in their first year of studies were delighted to fulfil placements in 6 local stores: Dobbies, M&CO, Game & Boots at intu Braehead and Maplin at Abottsinch Retail Park.
Digital Xtra: Engaging and inspiring Scotland’s next generation of digital makers. We’re in!
Skills Development Scotland has recently launched its Digital Xtra project, awarding a total of £150,000 to fund a series of sustainable digital initiatives. Sums of up to £25,000 were awarded to support 10 extracurricular computing science projects to engage and inspire Scotland’s next generation of digital makers. We're happy to be part of it!
Foundation Apprenticeships at West College Scotland
It's Scottish Apprenticeship Week, but lets not forget than in addition to Modern Apprenticeships we are also working in partnership with Skills Development Scotland to offer Foundation Apprenticeships to our local senior phase pupils.
Lecturers’ Strike – 9 & 11 May
***SMALL NUMBER OF CLASSES WILL RUN - PLEASE READ BELOW FOR PRACTICAL INFORMATION INCLUDING EXAM DATES*** Lecturers are going on strike on Tuesday 9 and Thursday 11 May. This is as part of an on-going Scotland-wide dispute about pay, terms and conditions. National talks are continuing and things might change. So keep checking this page for updates! Read on for further information and FAQs.
23 Renfrewshire school teachers develop their technology skills at WCS
We hosted the first Continuing professional development (CPD) session for Renfrewshire Schools as part of our Coding Club project, funded by Skills Development Scotland’s Digital Xtra Fund.
Legendary Scottish design studio Graven Images sets the brief for young designers
The multi-award-winning design studio Graven Images have helped to build some of the world’s biggest brands for 30 years.
MOYA, our Paisley Campus Art & Design students’ production company, earns sector and public recognition
The students' outstanding achievement, driving their own and successful production company, was recognised at this year's SPARQS Student Engagement Awards and at Bridge 2 Business’ annual end-of the year event for West Scotland.
Four Awards for College in National Marketing Awards
West College Scotland has won four prizes at the college sector’s annual marketing awards ceremony.
Lecturers’ Strike Days - Tuesday 16 and Wednesday 17 May
***SMALL NUMBER OF CLASSES WILL RUN - PLEASE READ BELOW FOR PRACTICAL INFORMATION INCLUDING EXAM DATES*** Lecturers are going on strike on Tuesday 16 and Wednesday 17 May. This is as part of an on-going Scotland-wide dispute about pay, terms and conditions. National talks are continuing and things might change. So keep checking this page for updates! Read on for further information and FAQs.
