Students at University Centre Weston recently took a well-earned break from their studies during a “Cake and Make” event, designed to help everyone unwind, get creative, and connect with fellow students and staff. The event brought together students from across UCW for an afternoon filled with conversation, creativity, and plenty of sweet treats. Attendees enjoyed a selection of delicious cakes and bakes, …
Recently, former UCW BA Photography student Josh Lomen returned to deliver a guest lecture for Weston College’s Level 3 Photography students, sharing his journey into higher education and the opportunities his studies at University Centre Weston have provided him. Now working as a documentary landscape photographer, Josh focuses on capturing and communicating changes within local environments. He discovered this specialism …
Across two inspiring HE Health sessions, our Assistant Practitioner learners combined professional development with community impact through a meaningful charitable initiative in support of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Southmead Hospital. The first session involved Year 1 Assistant Practitioners focusing on resilience and personal well-being, while the second brought together Year 2 Assistant Practitioners who were exploring ways …
Students and staff from the Business Management & Sustainability programme recently welcomed representatives from North Somerset Council and the Centre for Sustainable Energy to campus for an engaging and thought-provoking initiative focused on the future of energy production and sustainability in the UK. The visit provided learners with an opportunity to explore some of the most pressing environmental, economic, and …
Over the February half-term, BSc Environmental Health Practitioners (Apprentices) and BSc Public and Environmental Health full-time students were given the valuable opportunity to participate in a series of hands-on Microbiology practical sessions in the laboratory at UCW. These sessions were designed to enhance their understanding of core microbiological principles while developing essential laboratory skills that are fundamental to professional practice …
Learners studying their Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQ) in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Design and Build and Site Supervisors, recently attended a site visit to a new student accommodation block being built in Bristol. HTQ’s are level 4 and level 5 qualifications which take place between completing A Levels or T levels and starting a degree. They are job-focused qualifications which …
