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UCW Awards 2024: A Night of Achievement, Celebration, and Outstanding Talent

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Student Poppy Shares Insights on Hair, Makeup, and Prosthetics

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Former Student Puts on Debut Show About Dyscalculia

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Business Student Adam Shares His UCW Experience

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Early Years and Education Explore Berlin

Students ready to go to Berlin

Jack and Susan Thrive in Environmental Health

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Elizabeth Excels in Public Services

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Celebrating Success: The Quiet Artist Wins Prestigious RTS Craft Award in Sound

Alistair Cameron-Kettle & Jake Britton with the RTS Award Certificate

Successful Turing Scheme Gains Exceptional Feedback from UCW Students

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Photographers Impress in Embrace Themed Awards

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Engineering Apprentice Heather Awarded Scholarship

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Launching Our New Courses and Career Excellence Hubs

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Folu’s UCW Journey So Far

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Getting Ready for Student Finance – Meet Becky

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Ian’s Experience at UCW – from a Business Degree to a Management Role

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How And Why To Recruit Apprentices At Bristol Event

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Meet Maddie – An Amazing Aerospace Engineering Apprentice

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FREE Level 4/5 Short Courses Now Available

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10th Annual Dirigo Film Festival Wows Audiences!

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Meet Our Amazing Admissions Officer – Mike!

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University Centre Weston Continues to Lead the Sector with ISO 27001 Certification

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Graphic Design Student Creates Logo for Knife Angel

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Introducing Engineering Student Callum

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Greg Bottrill Examines Play in Education at Fantastic Guest Lecture

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Dirigo Film Festival

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Nursing Students Enjoy London Trip

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University Centre Weston Celebrates Success in Wave 1 of OfS Degree Apprenticeship Funding

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UCW Alumni – Meet Hannah!

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Mendip Adventure for Uniformed Public Services Students

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Support Over Christmas

Support services at Christmas

December Trainline Disruption

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Stiles and Drewe Success for UCW

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Former Detective Fascinates Students in Guest Lecture

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Kam’s Inspirational Journey to HE Student of the Year

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Students Join Forces for a Frighteningly Good Time

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UCW Adopts the Halo Code!

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Photography Student Zoe Wins Big Prize

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UCW Students Offered Chance to Study in USA

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Alumni Liz Wins Big Art Prize

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Celebrating Excellence – Kam Makes AoC Student of the Year Shortlist

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University Centre Weston Earns Coveted Gold Rating in 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework

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University Centre Weston Celebrates Graduation Day in Style!

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Exploding Plastic Inevitable 2.0 – A Telematic Immersive Experience

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From Weston College and UCW to BBC’s ‘Wolf’

Paul Skudder headshot

Stiles and Drewe Best New Song 2023 Prize Recognition for The Circle

Broadway World Recognition students standing together

Lecturer Mark Interviewed by Chartered Institute of Environmental Health

Mark Hardwick teaching at UCW

Emily: A Rising Aerospace Engineering Star with a Passion for Sustainability 

UCW and GKN Aerospace Degree Apprentice, Emily

Soaring to New Heights: Discover the Journey of Mustafa, Aerospace Engineering Degree Apprentice

Discover the Journey of Mustafa, Aerospace Engineering Degree Apprentice

Apprentice Environmental Health Practitioner Job Advert

environmental health practitioner

Georgia’s Film and Media Arts for Production Journey

Recently we caught up with Georgia, an outstanding UCW student embarking on her journey in Film and Media Arts for Production. 

5 Reasons to Study the Healthcare Assistant Practitioner Apprenticeship at UCW

Healthcare Assistant Practitioner

Celebrating Women in Engineering

International Women in Engineering Day

UCW Photography Students Showcase Remarkable Talent at Print and Book Fair

Photography Degree pop up shop

UCW Secure National Qualification for WorldSkills Competition in Digital Category

World Skills

Apprenticeships Help Tackle Nurse Shortages in Bristol

Apprenticeships Help Tackle Nurse Shortages in Bristol

UCW Students and Lecturers Shine at the Prestigious BACP Conference

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A Different Classroom for the Day

Toasting marshmallows

Poppy Wins AHT Competition

Poppy Wins AHT Competiton

University Centre Weston Students Visit Eden Project

Eden Project

Mental Health Awareness Week at UCW

Mental Health Awareness Week

UCW Alumni Film: Where Are They Now?

UCW Alumni: where are they now?

Student Sustainability Society Host Beach Clean and Youth Summit

UCW Sustainability Scoeity event

UCW Awards

UCW student winning award at the UCW Awards

UCW SEND & Inclusive Practice Short Courses

SEND and Inclusive Practice short courses student

NEW BSc (Hons) in Counselling

Talking with counsellor who studied the NEW BSc (Hons) in Counselling

Education & Early Years Students Visit London

Education & Early Years students visit London

Students Win Gold in Regional Makeup Competition

University Centre Weston Hair, Makeup and Prosthetics for Production students winning first place at the AHT regional heat competition

Meet Environmental Health Practitioner Degree Apprenticeship Student, Joanne!

Joanne, student of our Environmental Health Practitioner Degree Apprenticeship, working in the Knightstone laboratory

Engineering Degree Apprentice, Georgia, Awarded Scholarship by the Luke Wheaton Trust

Georgia MOD apprentice

Richard Takes Home Big Win from Radio WigWam International Music Awards

University Centre Weston Music student wins prestigious Classic Rock award at Radio Wigwam International Music Awards 2023 in London

Performing Arts Students Take on London

University Centre Weston Performing Arts dance workshop during trip to London

Film Students Shoot Film in Cornwall

University Centre Weston Film students on set in Perranporth Cornwall

Industry Professionals Deliver Week of Creative Workshops for Performing Arts

Nestor Garcia industry professional delivering dance workshop at University Centre Weston

Expert Caged Wig Artist Pays HMPP Students a Visit

Annie Hardt delivering caged wig masterclass at University Centre Weston for Hair Make-up and Prosthetics for Production students

Business and BioLab Students Form Sustainability Society

University student helping children recycled and beach clean during community beach clean event run by Business and Biolab Sustainability Society

Biolab Students Attend Post Mortem Live

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Apprentice case study : Suse Rolfe

Suse poses in front on a hill with a beach back drop

Samantha Barnett : Apprentice case study

Samantha poses for the camera in front of a bush

Uniformed and Public Services Students Visit Magistrates Court

North Somerset Magistrates Court during Uniformed and Public Services trip

Where Are They Now? Scott’s Journey From Musical Theatre Student to Disney Star

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HMPP Take Part in Emergency Incident Training

Paramedics in training during an emergency incident simulation that University Centre Weston Hair, Make-up & Prosthetics students created make-up and prosthetics for,

Business Management Students E-Meet Environmental and Social (E&S) Consultant, Chenoa Davidson!

Business students looking at interactive board as virtual guest delivers lecture on teams

How Did UCW Students Spend Blue Monday?

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Detective Inspector Visits Uniformed and Public Services Students

Interactive board showing presentation for Uniformed Public Services students - slide with photo of '25 Cromwell St.' sign

Business Students Learn About the Future of Sustainable Agriculture from Guest Speaker, Kinsie

Kinsie delivering virtual guest lecture while business students watch the screen

NEW Project Management Degree Apprenticeship at UCW

Team working on project management

Guest Lecturer, Dr Helen Bradford, Inspires Early Years Students

Helen Bradford delivering guest lecture to Early Years degree students

Musical Theatre Students Perform at Local Café

Musical Theatre students performing at Can't Dance Coffee

Animal Management Trip to Cotswold Wildlife Park

Group of Giraffes from Animal Management trip ri==to Cotswold Safari Park

Biolab and Hair and Make-up Students Collab in the Lab

Biolab & HMPP students collab

Andrew Knight from the Spark Company Visits Business Students

Andrew Knight from the Spark Company

Festive Fun at Christmas Community Day 2022

Christmas Community Day

Learning About Lived Experience from Nick Elston

Guest speaker Nick

Muhrah Pays Business Students a Virtual Visit

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Dr Ian Redmond OBE Visits Animal Management Students

Sir Ian Redmond OBE

Poppy Invited to Showcase Talent at Prestigious Monster Mash Exhibition

Poppy in Make-up studio holding make-up brushes

Jared named IET’s Engineering and Technology Apprentice winner

Jared being awarded EIT Apprentice of the Year

Alumni Profile: Catching Up with Andrew

alumni Andrew with camera

Creative Arts Take a Trip to London

William Kentridge exhibition at the Royal Academy of Art

Alumni Profile: Catching Up with Elin

Elin with headset on while stage managing

Students Create Gruesome Looks for Puxton Park Halloween Event

Sign for Puxton Park Phobia Halloween event surrounded by pumpkins, scarecrows and Halloween decorations

Shóna Brown gives Guest Lecture to Business Management and Sustainability Students

Guest lecturer giving virtual talk to Business Management and Sustainability students

Alumni Profile: Catching up with Abbey

Abbey Renshaw for Alumni Profile

World Mental Health Day Drawing Event

Mental Health Drawing Event hosted by the UCW HEART team. Colouring pencils and colouring books out on the table

UCW Celebrates Great Big Green Week

Great Big Green Week Swap Shop

Photography Students Visit Bristol

UCW photography students visit bristol for street phototgraphy

Performing Arts Tomcat Tour

Drama teacher talking to group of acting students

Global Citizen Film Launch

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Children’s University Graduation!

Children's University children throwing graduation caps into air

Top 10 Bio Lab Careers

Female students in white lab coats discussing top 10 Bio Lab careers

Hundreds of learners celebrate success at University Centre Weston Graduation 2022

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Alumni Profile: Catching Up With Keeta

Alumni Profile: Keeta Hopkins

Celebrations this week for UCW Graduates 2022 

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Great Big Green Week

Green backdrop with cartoon trees and benches and text that reads The great big green week

Building a Career as an Engineer: William’s Journey with GKN Aerospace

Engineering Degree Apprenticeship working on aircraft

Athlete, Army and Author – Business Alumnus Dr Emmanuel Nartey Shares Inspirational Journey

Dr Nartey in Judo kit holding up peace sign

Hair and Makeup Learners Smash Industry Experience at The Commonwealth Games 

University make up stutents posing for a selfie at commonwealth games

Lianne Talks Life as a UCW Counselling Learner

Counselling learner Lianne smiling at the camera

UCW Freshers Week Schedule

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Early Years Education Degree at UCW: Leanne Tells All

Early Years Degree student sitting in UCW smiling

Catching Up With Tom: What’s it Like To Be a Uniformed and Public Services Learner?

Male Uniformed and Public Services student standing in front of rock climbing wall in a sports hall

Catching Up With Inclusive Practice Learner, Louise: “My course has highlighted the importance of being inclusive, especially within an educational setting”

Female Inclusive Practice student standing in front of trees and smiling

How to Apply Through Clearing 2022 – UCAS Clearing FAQs

University Centre Weston staff at UCAS fair talking about what is clearing 2022

Where Are They Now? Catching Up with Photography Alumni Jacob Dear

Male photography student standing in front of graffitied wall with hands in his pocket

BA Graphic Design Learners Attend New Designers in London!

Graphic Design Students Exhibition at New Designers

“I chose UCW because they offered great work experience opportunities!”: Jade’s Journey to Success

Female Hair, Makeup and Prosthetics for Production student smiling at the camera

From Level 1 to Degree – Jacob Shares His Journey into Construction

HNC Construction degree student Jacob wearing PPE on construction site studying higher education course at university centre weston in north somerset

“A life changing course”: Meet Fdsc Counselling Learner Rebecca

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Alumni Take to the Stage – “From The Mud Summer Festival” Announced

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“The quality of the teaching was paramount” – Early Years Alumni Josh Shares Journey Since Graduation

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Apprentice of the Year! – Delight for Degree Apprentice Jack at Business Awards 2022 

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To University and Beyond! – Familiar Faces Pass on Experiences to Sixth Form Students

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Sashaying Towards Success: Life as a Dance Learner at UCW with Third Year Georgia Barlow

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Nursing Associate Learner, Shane Allot, Dubs IoT a “Great Opportunity for Personal Development”

Nursing students working with medical dummy and hoist

Sustainability skills gap must be plugged to meet the South West of England’s cyber security aspirations

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Levelling Up – The Chinese Room Technical Producer Inspires Game and Animation Learners

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UCW Music Learner Secures Place on MA Programme

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Performing Arts Learners Shine in Industry Standard Showcase

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Counselling Student, Megan Du Plessis UCW, Presents at BACP Research Conference

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UCW Awards 2022

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Computing Learner Jack Accepted onto Health Data Science Masters Degree

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Under the Sea! – Animal Degree Visits Aquarium

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“I now see my dyslexia as a strength” – Dyson Graphic Designer Dan Shares UCW Experience

Dan smiling at computer screen sat in yellow modern design studio

Adventures in Dubai – Technician Kate Shares Industry Experiences with Film and TV Students

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Children’s University Members Enjoy Adventure at Puxton Park

Snake at Puxton Park

Music Media Masterclass – Industry Photographer Tom Ham Visits UCW

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Why did I become a Student Ambassador? – Meet Chris!

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Students Learn from Akeem Ellis Hyman

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AHT WINNER! – Make-up Degree Design Dazzles Judges at Regional Finals

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BRAND NEW SHORT COURSE: Level 4 Sand Sculpting

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UCW Students Soar to Second Place in Street Dance Competition

Students celebrate with trophy

Animal Management Learners Get Stuck In at the Wild Place Project

Bear in field

UCW Students Raise Funds for Those in Need in Ukraine

Ukraine's President on a T-shirt saying Slava Ukraini

Applied Computing Students Learn About the World of Employment

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Shadow the Greyhound Visits Animal Management Learners

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UCW Learners Win at the Celebration of Success Awards

Amelia receiving Hair and Beauty award

Early Years Author and Consultant Tamsin Grimmer Visits UCW!

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Hair and Make-up Learners Representing UCW at the Commonwealth Games!

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Principal’s Jubilee Queen’s Green Canopy Competition – DEADLINE 31st March

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Degree Apprentices Front Cover Debut on Environmental Health News Magazine

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Dance Degree Students Learn From World Class Choreographer Gareth Walker

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High Flyers! – Hear from our GKN Degree Apprentices

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From Level 3 to Degree – Lacey Shares Early Years Experience

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Stepping into “The Unfamiliar”… Photography Student Magazine Launches!

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Triumph for Film Fest! – Interview with Dirigo Directors

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New short courses give students flexible opportunities to learn

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Top in the country: UCW student to represent the UK for International Web Design Finals

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Computing Star Jack Heading for WorldSkills Finals!

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EXPERIENCE MARIANAS – Bringing Broadway to Weston

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Prime Minister discusses skills required by the workforce of the future with UCW Degree Apprentices

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HRH The Princess Royal Visits University Centre Weston and the Winter Gardens

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Hundreds Celebrate at University Centre Weston Graduation 2021

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Congratulations to our WorldSkills UK national finalists!

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UCW Awards 2021

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Photography Competition Winners Announced!

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Photography Alumni Opens Gallery in Scottish Highlands

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‘Dragons & Snakestones’ – Photography Lecturer Publishing Phenomenal Photobook

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Degree Dancers Raise the Bar in Powerful Music Video

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Win £100! – UCW Photography Competition

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Thinking about applying? This series will give you a ‘Head start’!

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Alumni Inspires with Incredible Insights from West End and Cruise Ship Career!

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Open Week Round-up

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Inspirational Anna a national finalist at Festival of Learning Awards

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Why now might be the best time to consider degree-level study

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The benefits of a photography degree with RPS affiliation

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UCW Awards 2020 winners

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Interested in a career in football?

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UCW PHOTOGRAPHER PROFILE: student to set up gallery on the Isle of Lewis

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Pandemic praise for early years practitioners

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Music students reach new levels during lockdown

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Students made-up with successes in national skills competition

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Book of Mormon actor and UCW graduate returns to inspire students

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Experiencing environmental health in Gibraltar

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Student filmmaking from around the world celebrated at Dirigo Film Festival

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Funds raised for great cause at UCW Christmas Community Day

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Henry claims runner-up prize at national student awards

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Performers to return to prestigious Windsor theatre

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UCW graduate shortlisted for national student of the year award

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Graduation Day 2019

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Graduation Day 2019 preview

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How To Write Your UCAS Personal Statement

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