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Dumfries and Galloway College (DGC) is proud to announce that its innovative work in enhancing teaching and learning has become the blueprint for a new national professional learning programme. The College Development Network (CDN) is launching Elevate LT, a funded programme developed in partnership with TeachingHOW2s, inspired directly by DGC’s successful adoption of the HOW2

Dumfries and Galloway College’s (DGC) Student Association has been awarded £500 in funding from Tesco’s Stronger Starts scheme to support and expand its vital on-campus foodbank initiative. The funding was secured after the community voted for the project using Tesco’s blue token scheme in stores across Dumfries ─ and the Student Association’s project finished in

Dumfries and Galloway College (DGC) has achieved an impressive set of results in the latest Performance Indicators report for academic year 2023–24, which show that students across the institution are successfully gaining qualifications and progressing confidently into further study or employment. The report, published annually to measure learner outcomes across the Scottish college sector, confirms

Graduation is a highlight of the college calendar every year and this year we’re invite your business to play a pivotal role in celebrating the achievements of our Higher National (HN), SVQ and Apprenticeship graduates by sponsoring this year’s graduation ceremony. This prestigious event is a cornerstone in recognising the hard work, dedication, and success

Dumfries and Galloway College (DGC) is thrilled to announce it has been shortlisted for three prestigious awards at the CDN College Awards 2025, recognising its outstanding contributions in digital learning, community engagement and sustainability. The college has been named a finalist in the following categories: The College Development Network (CDN) College Awards, supported by SQA,

Dumfries and Galloway College (DGC) is making a positive impact on the local community and workforce through its innovative work-based learning programmes. A shining example of this is DGC’s collaboration with North West Community Campus, a secondary school in Dumfries, where staff are enhancing their professional development in the college’s Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) study

Dumfries and Galloway College (DGC) is proud to announce it has taken a significant step forward in addressing digital poverty and empowering student innovation, thanks to a £50,000 investment from South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE). The funding has enabled the college to deliver a major upgrade to its wireless infrastructure and invest in a new

Engineering shapes the world we live in. From the structures we rely on every day to the technologies transforming how we travel, work, and generate energy, it is engineering that takes the spark of an idea and grounds it in reality. But it’s not just innovation that drives progress – it’s implementation. Practical skills are

The digital world is evolving rapidly, and the skills we all need to thrive at work, in study and everyday life must evolve with it. From spreadsheets and online meetings to artificial intelligence and automation, technology is transforming how we learn, communicate and succeed.   Today in Scotland, over 80% of job vacancies require digital