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Community Invited to Special Refugee Festival Scotland Film Screening at the College

alice.gallagher_464590 — Tue, 26 May 2026 09:14:47 +0000

The College is opening its doors to the wider community for a special screening of the award-winning documentary Everybody to Kenmure Street as part of Refugee Festival Scotland 2026.

Staff, students and members of the public are all warmly invited to attend the event on Friday 19 June, which celebrates the themes of solidarity, compassion and collective action that continue to define Glasgow’s communities.

Craftex 2026: A Celebration of Student Creativity

alice.gallagher_464590 — Thu, 21 May 2026 12:41:08 +0000

Craftex 2026 is just around the corner, and excitement is building for this inspiring celebration of Scotland’s next generation of makers, creators, and innovators. Organised in partnership with the Trades House of Glasgow, Craftex is one of the country’s most cherished platforms for showcasing student creativity and craftsmanship in all its forms.

College Student Urges More CPR Training After a Medical Emergency

alice.gallagher_464590 — Tue, 19 May 2026 09:23:47 +0000

During a Higher Biology exam in Glasgow, 23-year-old Sports Therapy student Rachel Kerr found herself responding to a medical emergency, relying on the training she had built up over years of study.

Two students ran from a room asking for help, after a man had collapsed inside. While many people froze in shock, Rachel says her focus immediately turned to the CPR and emergency response training she had practised throughout her studies at City of Glasgow College.

“I just remember thinking: what do I need to do first?” she said.

College Students Help Transform Local Nursery Outdoor Space

alice.gallagher_464590 — Mon, 18 May 2026 10:54:56 +0000

Students from the Level 6 Technical Construction Skills (TCS) course at the College have teamed up with St Mungo’s Nursery to deliver a community project aimed at revitalising the nursery’s outdoor play area for local children.

The partnership began after the nursery approached the College seeking support to repair damaged outdoor furniture and create new play equipment for the children. With limited funding available, staff and students were eager to use their skills to help make a positive impact within the local community.

College Welcomes National Learner Development Network for Landmark Summer Meeting

alice.gallagher_464590 — Thu, 14 May 2026 10:02:16 +0000

City of Glasgow College proudly hosted the summer meeting of ScotHELD on Friday 8 May, welcoming learner development professionals and student support practitioners from across Scotland’s tertiary education sector for a day of collaboration, innovation and shared practice.

The event, hosted by the College’s Skills Development Service, marked a significant milestone as the first ScotHELD gathering ever to be hosted by a college, recognising the increasingly important role colleges play in shaping learner success, widening access and driving innovation across tertiary education.

Hairdressing Students Gain Industry Insight and Build Career Connections

alice.gallagher_464590 — Mon, 11 May 2026 08:35:32 +0000

Around 80 Hairdressing students took part in a successful industry-focused event on 27 April, combining a morning Progression Conference with an afternoon networking session designed to support student employability, career progression and industry engagement.

Organised by Curriculum Head of Hairdressing & Barbering Cristina Devine, the full-day event brought together industry professionals, employers and former students to give learners valuable insight into the hairdressing sector and opportunities available after College.

College Celebrates Fifth Consecutive Scottish Student Sport College Cup Victory

alice.gallagher_464590 — Mon, 11 May 2026 09:03:33 +0000

Students and staff at City of Glasgow College are celebrating after the College secured the Scottish Student Sport (SSS) College Cup for the fifth consecutive year, continuing an exceptional run of success in national student sport competition.

College student wins prestigious national cutlery design competition

alice.gallagher_464590 — Thu, 07 May 2026 13:08:54 +0000

City of Glasgow College is celebrating the success of final year HND Jewellery student Alice Sinclair Best, who has won the Worshipful Company of Cutlers Contemporary Cutlery Design Competition 2026 with her striking design, Balance.

Alice’s success in the prestigious annual competition is a significant achievement and recognises the exceptional creativity, technical skill and professionalism being developed by students at the College.

College Jewellery Student Wins Top Prize in National Scotgem Competition

alice.gallagher_464590 — Wed, 06 May 2026 10:36:00 +0000

Wenjing Ma, a first-year HND Jewellery student at City of Glasgow College, has earned national recognition after winning First Place in the “Best First Year Entry” category at the prestigious Scotgem Student Competition.

Young Designers Recognised at National Jewellery Competition Awards

alice.gallagher_464590 — Tue, 05 May 2026 09:52:18 +0000

City of Glasgow College recently welcomed the winners of its 2025 National Secondary School Jewellery Competition for a special celebration recognising the creativity and talent of young designers from across Scotland.