The other week our BA Photography and Visual Cultures students took a trip to St Nick’s market in Bristol to practice their street photography skills. Their activities consisted of three day trips, visiting and familiarising themselves with the cultural venues of Bristol such as Arnolfini, RPS Gallery, M-Shed and Watershed. The idea behind their trip St. Nicholas Market was to …
Performing Arts Tomcat Tour
Over the next 2 weeks, 3rd year BA Performing Arts will be taking their production of Tomcat to nearby colleges, as well as running workshops with their students. They will be going to Exeter College on the 21st and Bristol MET Academy on the 11th Oct. They also presented an internal performance in the Berkoff Studio at Knightstone Campus on 4th Oct …
Global Citizen Film Launch
Our Acting and Performance Making students took part in creating a film for Culture Weston’s Arts & Health week, titled Global Citizen. The film explores what it means to be a Global Citizen, and intercultural perspectives on the future of our planet and its people. Our actors were invited to explore these themes and create performative responses to them, which …
Children’s University Graduation!
University Centre Weston works in close partnership with Children’s University, a charity and national initiative that provides children between the ages of 5-16 years old access to exciting and educational extra-curricular activities. Members of the North Somerset branch have been working extremely hard for the past year and have taken part in a wide range of activities. So many activities …
Top 10 Bio Lab Careers
Are you interested in pursuing a degree in Biological Laboratory Sciences but not sure where it will take you? Well, when it comes to career paths and opportunities post-graduation, with a Bio Lab degree, only the sky is the limit! Biosciences are broad and all-encompassing; the study of all life itself! This diverse degree explores all aspects of biological life, from genes …
Hundreds of learners celebrate success at University Centre Weston Graduation 2022
Glitz, glamour and gowns, the class of 2022 celebrated their success in style as University Centre Weston (UCW) hosted their Graduation event on Friday 30th September. Hundreds of guests cheered on the jazz quartet-led procession as the graduates and academics walked up to St John the Baptist’s Church for their ceremonies. Guests were then invited to enjoy the ceremonies in …
Alumni Profile: Catching Up With Keeta
Are you interested in pursuing a career in business but not sure how to make the first step? Maybe you didn’t go to university at 18 and feel you missed your chance? That simply isn’t true! Here at University Centre Weston, you choose your journey! Our courses are built to help you achieve the goals YOU set. Interested in the …
Celebrations this week for UCW Graduates 2022
University Centre Weston (UCW) will take over the centre of Weston again on Friday 30th October with the return of its annual Graduation celebrations. Around 1000 people will be in attendance to mark the UCW students amazing achievements by obtaining their degrees with special ceremonies taking place at St. John the Baptist Church. After a high energy dixie band-led procession …
Great Big Green Week
Great Big Green Week is the UK’s biggest ever celebration of Community Action to tackle Climate Change and protect Nature. We’re excited to be taking part in a range of events and activities developed by Weston College for all members of our Weston College Group Community over the next 2 weeks. As well as raising awareness and promoting our Sustainability and …
Building a Career as an Engineer: William’s Journey with GKN Aerospace
Have you ever considered pursuing a career in Engineering but feel a classroom is not the best place for you? Or perhaps you’d like to earn while you study? Here at University Centre Weston we offer just that! With our Engineering Degree Apprenticeship you have the chance to take control of your career. If you want to establish your …