College News

Dumfries and Galloway College has joined forces with Let’s Get Sporty to deliver a dynamic new employability course designed to prepare participants for success in the workplace. Running until June, the programme combines the strengths of both organisations to offer a flexible, hands-on learning experience. Students benefit from the guidance of experienced Sport and Fitness

Dumfries and Galloway College (DGC) was delighted to welcome Russell Findlay MSP, Leader of the Scottish Conservatives, to its Dumfries Campus this week for an immersive visit highlighting the college’s commitment to innovative apprenticeship training and skills development. Mr Findlay’s visit underscored the vital role of further education in addressing regional and national skills gaps,

Dumfries and Galloway College are pleased to announce the appointment of Douglas Dickson as its new Principal. Mr Dickson, who has served as Depute Principal at the college since September 2022 steps into the role following a rigorous selection process, bringing a deep understanding of the institution’s values, strategic priorities, and commitment to student success.

Gill Glover, a student on the new Creative Practice Degree course run by delivered in partnership between Dumfries and Galloway College and the University of the West of Scotland, turned her learning into something very tangible when she staged “Sounds at the Roundhouse”, in a replica of an Iron Age Roundhouse in the heart of

The workplace is evolving faster than ever before. From automation to artificial intelligence (AI), technological advancements are transforming industries, creating new job roles, and changing the skills employers value most. Alongside these technological shifts, global trends such as hybrid working models, environmental concerns, and evolving consumer behaviours are influencing the way businesses operate. For individuals

Since its launch, the Net Zero Skills Centre at Dumfries and Galloway College has delivered significant results for individuals, businesses, and the wider region. By equipping people with the knowledge and practical skills required to support Scotland’s net zero targets, the Centre has become a valuable resource in the transition towards a greener economy. With

A teenage bricklayer is making history and blazing a trail for women in the South of Scotland as apprentices are celebrated across the country. Dumfries and Galloway College is marking Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2025 by showcasing the valuable opportunities apprenticeships offer to individuals and businesses across the region. One standout example is 18-year-old Kylie Watson

Dr Alasdair Allan, MSP, Acting Minister for Climate Action, met with Joanna Campbell, Principal of Dumfries and Galloway College, and Depute Principal Douglas Dickson, on Friday 28 February to explore the college’s development as a centre of excellence for developing the new skills and experience needed to enable employee and employer skills to be developed

Dumfries and Galloway College is proud to continue its successful College Academy initiative, offering senior-phase school pupils across the region the opportunity to study college-level courses alongside their school timetable. In collaboration with schools across Dumfries and Galloway, the College Academy provides students with the chance to explore a wide range of subject areas, gain valuable