College News

Are you ready to take the next step towards your future? Dumfries and Galloway College is thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity to help you get started. Join us for Applications Night on January 28th, from 3PM to 7PM at our Dumfries campus, where our dedicated Admissions Team will be on hand to guide you

Dumfries and Galloway College is celebrating the remarkable achievement of student Orrin Carson, who secured a historic gold medal in mixed doubles curling at the recent World University Games in Turin, Italy. Alongside team-mate Robyn Munro, from Stranraer, the pair’s victory marked the first-ever gold medal for Great Britain in mixed doubles curling at the

Dumfries and Galloway College will be cheering on student Niamh Muir as she leads Scotland’s Women Under-19s cricketers at the T20 World Cup in Malaysia (Jan 18-Feb 2). Niamh, a dedicated and talented athlete, has shown exceptional leadership and skill on and off the pitch. Her role as captain is a testament to her hard

Dumfries and Galloway College is thrilled to learn Emily Copeland has been shortlisted for the prestigious Foundation Apprentice of the Year prize at Skills Development Scotland’s Scottish Apprentice Awards on February 27. Emily, who completed her Creative and Digital Media Foundation Apprenticeship while gaining invaluable work-based experience at Queen of the South Football Club, has

As Scotland advances its ambitious target of achieving net zero emissions by 2045, solar photovoltaic (PV) systems are playing an increasingly vital role in the transition. For residents and businesses in Dumfries and Galloway, solar PV offers a sustainable energy solution that not only reduces reliance on fossil fuels but also brings significant financial savings

For many of us, January marks a time when we think about making improvements in our lives, with diet and exercise often at the top of the list; however it is also the ideal time to consider your professional growth and development too. As the new year begins, many business professionals set personal and professional

Dumfries and Galloway College lecturer Shaun McEwan recently visited Lochmaben Primary School to deliver a special demonstration on electric vehicles to Primary 1 and 2 pupils. The visit, which combined learning and fun, featured a dynamic presentation and a hands-on display of electric vehicles (EVs). Shaun’s interactive session introduced the pupils to the exciting world

Dumfries and Galloway College (DGC) is delighted to celebrate the remarkable achievements of two of its talented electrical apprentices, Milly Smith and Kian Richardson, who have demonstrated exceptional skill and determination in prestigious national competitions. Milly Smith showcased her extraordinary abilities by earning a spot in the finals of SkillELECTRIC held at Oldham College, where she competed

Dumfries and Galloway College (DGC) is thrilled to announce that Lee Bass has been honoured with the Crichton Foundation Award in recognition of his exceptional achievements and contributions to the college community. The Crichton Foundation Award, supported by the Crichton Trust, is a distinguished accolade presented annually to a student who has demonstrated outstanding academic