T Level students visit Westminster’s fabrication laboratory
15 March 2024
The University of Westminster hosted eight of our T Level students at their fabrication laboratory.
New equipment for T Level Science department
11 March 2024
Exciting times for T Level science department as we unveil a cutting-edge shipment of equipment, courtesy of the Government's T Level grant.
Career Insights Masterclass: Digital & Creative
04 March 2024
Digital, Creative and Business students attended a digital and creative masterclass at the Paddington Campus, led by Unloc.
Sports Give Back Awards
29 February 2024
College staff were honoured to be invited to this year’s Sports Give Back awards at Cadogan Hall - a truly inspiring event.
Hasmeta Yadev wins Apprentice of the Year Award
21 February 2024
Congratulations to Hasmeta Yadev, who took home the coveted Apprentice of the Year award at the 2024 West London Business Awards.
Students Take Flight: A Journey in Travel & Tourism
14 February 2024
Travel & Tourism students teamed up with CNG World Services to run their own travel agency.
Student enterprise challenge - Launch Pad
12 February 2024
Volunteers from Young Enterprise, KPMG and Mastercard visited our Paddington campus and delivered an enterprise event.
Renowned Film Producer Rebecca O'Brien Inspires Students
09 February 2024
Students at CWC were treated to an inspiring talk by BAFTA-winning film producer Rebecca O'Brien.
United Colleges Group’s Euston Skills Centre is an innovation in education
09 February 2024
UCG are delighted to announce the launch of the Euston Skills Centre — an innovative new learning hub for students.
Civil Engineering & Construction students’ day out with Berkeley St Edward & LSBU
09 February 2024
Civil Engineering & Construction students’ day out with Berkeley St Edward and London South Bank University, in celebration of Apprenticeship Week.
UCG celebrate EmpowerMENt week
08 February 2024
Last month UCG hosted over 30 activities attracting 400+ students during its EmpowerMENt week – delving into various aspects of men's mental health and wellbeing.
T Level students visit of former Paddington Police Station site
07 February 2024
Out T Level Civil Engineering students were treated to a building site visit, overlooking the old Paddington police station this month, organised by Proud Places & Berkeley Homes.
Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week
05 February 2024
As part of National Apprenticeship Week, we shine a light on some of our Apprentices studying at UCG.
A Level Law students visit the Supreme Court
29 January 2024
First year A Level Law students visited the Supreme Court, the highest court in the UK.
Macey makes Christmas lunch a special day for elderly group
17 January 2024
Music student, Macey, sang her way into the hearts of a group of elderly people from Barnet after being invited to a charity’s Christmas lunch.
Students ‘Proud’ to be a part of history
20 December 2023
Students from CWC got the chance to change London’s landscape during their latest project with Proud Places.
Sports star Marfa inspires students with visit to CWC
19 December 2023
CWC were delighted to welcome gymnastics star Marfa Ekimova back campus recently for a special visit.
It’s a ‘plasterclass’ from UCG at prestigious awards ceremony
11 December 2023
It was double delight for UCG at the recent FIS and Worshipful Company of Plaisterers Training Awards ceremony held in London.
Winter wonderland at House of Medics Ball
11 December 2023
Science students had a ball at the House of Medics Winter gala on at Montcalm Royal London House.
UCG apprentices are nominated for top award
08 December 2023
UCG would like to congratulate two of our Apprentices who were nominated for the ‘Apprentice of the Year’ prize at the West London Business Awards.
Students enjoy driving instructions from UK motoring experts The AA
08 December 2023
Motor Vehicle department recently enjoyed a different kind of ‘driving lesson’ — with The AA experts!
Students learn how to build careers at top UK firm
29 November 2023
Construction Students were given a perfect platform to help build their future — after visiting the London HQ of leading UK developers Kier Group Plc.
Student makes his Mark at WorldSkills UK finals
22 November 2023
Mark Kiss, from the CNWL, took top prize in the Website Design category at the WorldSkills UK awards ceremony.
Marieleynne wows crowd again with dance routine
22 November 2023
Marieleynne, who is studying Skills for Work at CWC's Maida Vale Campus, was invited to perform during the awards ceremony at Porchester Hall.
Students climb ladder of success during residential stay
21 November 2023
UCG students had the chance to show off their teamwork skills during a recent residential stay at Grosvenor Hall, Ashford.
UCG and Prince’s Trust open doors to new career
15 November 2023
CWC were delighted to offer students a chance to participate in a first-ever course collaboration with The Prince’s Trust.
UCG hosts new business networking events
15 November 2023
UCG host breakfast events for companies to network, talk about T Levels, and discuss the importance of developing and growing the next generation of employees.
Appliance of science sees UCG student reach final of UK event
09 November 2023
Cassandra Fernandes a second-year Level 3 Science student at CNWL has reached the national finals in the WorldSkills UK 2023 Laboratory Technician competition.
Dancing dreams come true as students shine on big stage
26 October 2023
Students stole the show at this year’s Dance Westminster competition as their stunning performances earned them the top spots on the podium.
UCG triumph at Westminster Business Council Awards
24 October 2023
UCG are celebrating after being crowned the Diversity & Inclusion Champion at the Westminster Business Council Awards
UCG educators showcase talents
20 October 2023
UCG have successfully retained the title of Microsoft Showcase College — and we now have 10 new Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) Experts too!
Learning arts of the craft at The Old Vic and LAMDA
15 October 2023
Performing & Production Arts students recently took centre stage during workshops with two world-renowned theatre companies.
Students enjoy Masterclass on career opportunities
04 October 2023
Business students recently took part in a special Employability Masterclass provided by leading UK charity Young Enterprise.
Marfa Ekimova has Wowed Crowds During the Past Year
25 September 2023
Sport Student, Marfa Ekimova, had a Spanish summer holiday to remember… competing at the World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships!
Students take part in special BBC News interview
22 September 2023
Students were delighted to be given the opportunity to talk about issues facing young people in a wide-ranging BBC News interview
UCG shortlisted for two prestigious awards
20 September 2023
UCG are delighted to be nominated in two categories at the forthcoming Westminster Business Council Awards.
Performing Arts students pass with flying colours!
23 August 2023
Performing & Production Arts students have successfully passed their British Academy of Stage and Screen Combat Foundation Diploma.
Cultural Day 2023: Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion
20 July 2023
Enrichment team collaborates with Travel & Tourism and Health & Social Care departments to host a spectacular Cultural Day 2023.
Brent Council Resolves to Grant Planning Approval for College of North West London New Campus Plans
14 July 2023
A proposal by CNWL to build a state-of-the-art new college campus on Olympic Way in Wembley, has passed another milestone.
Students get unique insight into Civil Service
10 July 2023
Students had the pleasure of attending a Civil Service Event in Parliament Street, London.
Students help West London Citizens win ‘Campaign of the Year’ at Living Wage Award
07 July 2023
UCG is celebrating after its students helped the West London Citizens Living Wage for Health and Social care team win the ‘Campaign of the Year’ Award for Outstanding Campaign for a Real Living Wage.
Clothes Bank sale is huge success
30 June 2023
Supported Learners held a clothes sale to raise money to further develop the clothes bank.
UCG is the place to be… where everyone is united through learning
12 June 2023
UCG are delighted to announce a new staff recruitment campaign this summer as we look to expand our team of exceptional educators.
Future Workforce Networking Event
08 June 2023
United Colleges group recently hosted a Future Workforce, networking employer breakfast event with over 50 local, national and international businesses.
Students are MPs for the day!
01 June 2023
ESOL students from Maida Vale, Wembley and Willesden campuses attended a special event set up by the UK Parliament Outreach Program.
Marfa’s star is on the rise
27 April 2023
CWC gymnast Marfa Ekimova recently reached new heights after being nominated for Olympic Athlete of the Year.
Students get creative for Planet Earth Games
24 April 2023
Students recently held a vegan food competition during an action-packed day of activities for the Planet Earth Games.
Law students learn what it takes to become a top UK judge
17 April 2023
A Level Law students enjoyed a visit from one of the Supreme Court Justices recently as part of the Speakers for Schools programme.
UCG Iftar event is hailed as a huge success
17 April 2023
UCG recently hosted a group-wide Iftar event during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.
Immersive Room goes international
05 April 2023
UCG was delighted to host a visit from college ROC van Twente (RVT) to its Paddington campus for a glimpse into the future.
Staff Wellbeing Day
04 April 2023
UCG staff enjoyed Wellbeing Day across the Willesden and Paddington campuses.
Students rewarded for 100% attendance
30 March 2023
Students were celebrating after winning awards for 100% attendance.
UCG celebrates success at national Student Support Services awards
23 March 2023
Diana Brown, Head of Student Support Services, and her team have won a prestigious prize at the NAMSS awards.
Futsal fever hits CWC
23 March 2023
Loughborough University Futsal team came to Paddington.
Student Support star Diana is nominated for national award
07 March 2023
Diana Brown, Head of Student Support Services, has been nominated for a NAMSS award for her work in supporting our students.
Students Take a Stand for Fairer Living Wage
03 March 2023
Students show solidarity with nurses in salary dispute.
Stage is set to give students a voice at Royal National Theatre event.
21 February 2023
As part of the prestigious Connections event run by the National Theatre, Level 3 Performing and Production Arts students will take to the stage to perform two plays.
Marfa makes her mark on international stage
08 February 2023
Marfa Ekimova, a second year of Sport student, has achieved a silver medal at the recent Elegance Cup event in Calais, France.
Law students on the case at Supreme Court
01 February 2023
A Level Law students from City of Westminster College were delighted to be given the chance to visit the highest court in the land.
Students’ Arsenal seminar to mark Holocaust Memorial Day
31 January 2023
Two students from Arsenal Football Club studying at CWC have shared their experience of visiting Auschwitz.
Cultural week for Performing Arts
11 January 2023
Performing Art students have a busy cultural week, kicking off at the Kiln theatre.
The Show Must Go On!
09 January 2023
Performing Arts students delivered a hard-hitting comedy drama in ‘Visit’ despite transport strikes, flu and Covid.
It’s Green for go as UCG and Council take on eco challenge
02 December 2022
New Green Skills Centre launched in partnership with Brent Council. We are proud to provide innovative courses that focus on tackling climate change in the capital.
HS2 project offers students a pathway to employment
31 October 2022
The launch of HS2’s giant tunnel boring machine will create new training and employment opportunities for students at United Colleges Group.
CWC students take centre stage with playwright prizes
11 September 2022
Three students from CWC have been awarded the top prizes at a prestigious 2022 Young Playwrights competition.
Summer shows full of Happiness
01 September 2022
The Happiness Project was a fitting finale after two years of hard work for Performing Arts students undertaking their Extended Diploma.
Students thrilled as they receive their results
26 August 2022
Smiles all round as CWC students receive their GCSE and Level 2 results
Students celebrate exam success
18 August 2022
CWC students are celebrating another year of excellent results on A-Level/Level 3 results day.
United Colleges Group Celebrates Staff Awards
26 July 2022
UCG hold annual Staff Awards to recognise the hardworking and dedicated staff at College of North West London and City of Westminster College.
College hosts Student of the Year Awards
19 July 2022
Students, staff, alumni, and other guests joined together for an evening of celebration, at our annual Student of the Year Awards.
New Changemaker Studios at Maida Vale
18 July 2022
City of Westminster College has unveiled an innovative new workspace at its Maida Vale campus.
Student Longlisted for National Theatre Competition
26 May 2022
Two City of Westminster College students have been longlisted for the New Views Competition 2022.
CWC Student Wins British Gymnastics Championship
26 May 2022
Sport student and gymnast Marfa Ekimova has been crowned senior British rhythmic champion.
College Hosts Our Student Journey Conference
24 May 2022
More than sixty students from the United Colleges Group have taken part in a conference aimed at improving the student experience.
College Group Named Investors in Diversity
19 May 2022
The United Colleges Group have been officially accredited as Investors in Diversity.
Mental Health Awareness Week
11 May 2022
UCG celebrates Mental Health Awareness Week 2022 with a series of events across its campuses.
Students Perform Sell-Out Show
03 May 2022
A company of student actors from City of Westminster College have performed a sell-out show as part of the National Theatre Connections festival.
Student Selected for Great Britain Gymnastics Team
03 May 2022
Marfa Ekimova, a talented student gymnast has qualified for the 2022 Rhythmic European Championships.
College of North West London Marks 130 Years
05 April 2022
Marking 130 years with a celebratory dinner and prize giving event held at the college’s Willesden campus.
UCG Hosts Inspirational LGBTQ+ Speakers
25 March 2022
Students and staff enjoy an evening with leading creatives, TikTok Artist Partnership Manager, Parris O’Loughlin-Hoste and Kiss FM presenter and International DJ, Ellie Prohan.
Celebrating International Women’s Day 2022
08 March 2022
We are proud to be taking part in International Women’s Day 2022.
Student Shutterbugs Shine in Campus Competition
24 February 2022
A series of photographs highlighting the beautiful architecture of City of Westminster College has won a campus-wide competition.
International Day of Women and Girls in Science
10 February 2022
City of Westminster College is proud to mark the International Day of Women and Girls in Science.
College Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week
10 February 2022
Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week, a week-long celebration aiming to highlight the role that apprenticeships play in helping prepare young people for their future careers.
Colleges Group Announces Future London Campus Development
27 January 2022
UCG has acquired the site of the Olympic Office Centre in Wembley, and hopes to develop into an innovative, exciting, and state of the art centre of education.
Student Playwrights Partner with Award-Winning Players
13 December 2021
Performing arts students have their original scripts performed by an award-winning theatre company.
Taking Action on Period Poverty
09 December 2021
City of Westminster College is taking further action to eradicate period poverty across it's campus's.
Students take on live multi-camera video production for Awards Ceremony
24 November 2021
Students become live multi-camera video production crew for the City of Westminster’s, Active Westminster Awards Ceremony, at Porchester Hall, in Bayswater.
Group Principal to Become CEO in Enhanced Role
10 November 2021
Group Principal of the United Colleges Group, Stephen Davis, is to become the group’s new Chief Executive & Group Principal.
Helping aspiring entrepreneurs start their own business
03 November 2021
City of Westminster College has become a founding partner of Visionnaires, a not-for profit organisation with the potential to help thousands of aspiring entrepreneurs across the UK.
Teachers attend National Theatre Connections Director's weekend
27 October 2021
Our Performing Arts teachers at City of Westminster College attended National Theatre Connections weekend.
Shadow Education Secretary Visits College
20 October 2021
We are delighted to welcome Shadow Secretary of State for Education, Kate Green, to our campus.
Celebrating Colleges Week 2021
19 October 2021
We are proud to be taking part in Colleges Week 2021. Where, each year, colleges across the country come together to celebrate their achievements and promote the sector’s interests.
Students Chosen for National Theatre Festival Campaign
18 October 2021
Past students have been chosen to front the National Theatre’s Connections Festival after impressing the theatre with their performance of Wind/Rush Generation(s) by Mojisola Adebayo at last year’s festival.
College Celebrates Black History Month
18 October 2021
College holds a series of events to mark Black History Month, including a special month-long artistic competition, a special guest lecture by Dr Funke Abimbola MBE, and a series of film screenings to celebrate the event.
College holds employer event with British Transport Police
11 October 2021
Officers from British Transport Police (BTP) have held an employer event at City of Westminster College to highlight potential future careers for students with the police service.
Educate & Celebrate PRIDE in Inclusion Bronze Award
30 September 2021
Over the course of several months in the spring and summer terms, the EDI Team worked with Educate & Celebrate to review and improve UCG’s support of the LGBTQ+ community.
United Colleges Group chief executive announces departure
03 September 2021
Nick Bell, chief executive of the United Colleges’ Group, has announced he will be leaving the organisation.
Bird Box - Duke of Edinburgh Award
14 July 2021
Supported Learning Faculty, participated in a project with Continental Landscapes and Westminster City Council to construct and decorate Bird Boxes which were then put into the trees in St Marys Church Yard open space.
College Helps Millions Hear the Three Lions Roar
09 July 2021
College of North West London has shown its support for the England men’s football team ahead of their historic Euro 2020 final against Italy at Wembley Stadium.