We unfortunately had to cancel our annual awards ceremony in March because of Covid-19, and due to social distancing guidelines we are not able to rearrange it this year. Congratulations to all of our winners, and thank you for all of the outstanding contributions you make to UCW! We have sent out all of the student prizes and we hope …
Our FdSc Sports Studies degree now has a bespoke Football pathway and it isn’t too late to start your studies in September! At UCW we recognise the importance of responding to the needs of students and industry alike, and this focus has led to us developing this specialist pathway of studies in the beautiful game. Studying two days a week …
UCW student Joseph Kirkman is to set up a photography gallery on the Isle of Lewis when he completes his degree in Lens-based Media this summer. Joseph’s plans have been disrupted by the coronavirus crisis, but he has family connections to the Outer Hebrides and hopes the business, which will sell his own photographs and also work by other islanders, …
Early Years and Early Childhood Studies degree students and graduates from University Centre Weston (UCW) have been praised for contributing to the country’s response to the Covid-19 crisis by caring for the children of other key workers. Many of the students have continued to work in nurseries, preschools and schools and as childminders throughout lockdown, looking after and educating the …
UCW Professional Music Performance and Production students recently joined Weston College learners in a very special virtual workshop with legendary Level 42 bass player and vocalist Mark King – the latest initiative demonstrating how the students and staff are embracing distance learning and teaching. The Zoom masterclass was set up thanks to the great connections between our lecturers and professional …
University Centre Weston Hair, Make-up and Prosthetics for Production students competed in the most recent Association of Hairdressers and Therapists (AHT) competition in Blackpool – and came home with a number of prizes. The students entered body painting and prosthetics categories and had to come up with their complicated creations in just a few hours at the town’s historic Winter …
University Centre Weston students were recently treated to a masterclass by UCW graduate and professional actor Lukin Simmonds. Lukin, who graduated from UCW with a degree in Musical Theatre in 2015, performed in The Book of Mormon at Bristol Hippodrome during the hugely successful six-week run of shows. He played a number of parts in the musical, including Mutumbo and …
Two University Centre Weston (UCW) students are undertaking unique work placements in Gibraltar. Emma Pottle and Connor Thompson study Public and Environmental Health at UCW and are currently working with the Gibraltar Environment Agency. They have been in the British Overseas Territory for the past week. As well as getting the chance to see the famous rock, the pair have …
More than 120 films were submitted to this year’s UCW Dirigo International Student Film Festival – making the sixth edition of the competition the biggest so far. UCW Film and Media Arts Production students sought submissions for the festival and then organised and hosted a showcase of the best films at the Arnolfini Arts Centre on Monday 27th January. Student …
More than 350 people visited University Centre Weston (UCW) on Saturday (30 November) for our annual Christmas Community Day. Visitors to the Winter Gardens Pavilion ballroom took part in competitions, games and activities organised by UCW students, lecturers and support staff. Stalls included a VR headset and game made by students, a 3D printer, arts and crafts including up-cycled Christmas …
