College News

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

With the increasing push towards sustainability, the demand for electric vehicle (EV) charging points is skyrocketing. As more people and businesses in Dumfries and Galloway transition to electric vehicles, the need for skilled installers of EV charging stations has never been greater. This growing demand has outpaced the availability of qualified installers in the region,

Investing in leadership and management development is a game-changer for businesses aiming to thrive in today’s competitive market. At Dumfries and Galloway College, as an accredited Chartered Management Institute (CMI) training centre, we offer industry-recognised leadership courses designed to enhance individual skills and drive organisational success. Our CMI-accredited programme empowers staff with tools to create

Dumfries and Galloway College (DGC) would like to congratulate judo star Sean Allan after he won gold at the recent Open European Intellectual Impairment Championships, organised by the European Judo Union. The 22-year-old is currently studying for his Lifeskills (NQ) @ SCQF Level 3 at the college’s Dumfries campus — a course designed to build

Dumfries and Galloway College student Rick Marriot-Dodington is ready for a plum career role after being named SNIPEF’s Best Apprentice for 2024. The Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation (SNIPEF) is the principal trade association for plumbing and heating businesses based in Scotland and Northern Ireland. And Rick, who works for Dumfries firm Stevie

Dumfries and Galloway College (DGC) is proud to announce that Connor McGeorge, the college’s Active Campus Coordinator, has been appointed as a Paralympic Performance Academy Coach with British Curling. This prestigious role underscores Connor’s outstanding contributions to sports development and his unwavering commitment to fostering athletic excellence at all levels. As an integral member of

Dumfries and Galloway College (DGC) is pleased to announce that it has won a prestigious prize at the 2024 College Development Network (CDN) Awards. The annual event recognises the talent, skills and achievements of colleges, their staff and their learners and provides a valuable opportunity to celebrate the innovation taking place in colleges across the

Dumfries and Galloway College (DGC) was delighted to recently host its first Chartered Management Institute (CMI) event at its Crichton Campus. As part of the partnership with CMI since becoming an Accredited Learning Centre, the college welcomed guests Renee Raper, CMI Scotland Regional Board Chair, and Iain Tinniswood, of global engineering, management and development consultancy

The Net Zero Accelerator at Dumfries and Galloway College has been empowering local businesses to take practical, impactful steps towards sustainability. In collaboration with Net Zero Nation, the programme was created to guide businesses, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), through the complexities of Net Zero commitments with minimal disruption to their daily operations. This year’s launch of the