UCG News

That’s a Wrap! Black History Month at UCG
03 November 2025

Staff and students joined together to celebrate Black History Month - a chance to learn about the achievements and contributions of Black communities with a vibrant event series across all campuses.
Travel and Tourism Students visit Buckingham Palace
28 October 2025

Travel and Tourism students took an educational trip to London’s iconic visitor attraction this month, with a behind-the-scenes look at visitor experience and operations.
BBC visits CNWL to learn more about the key skills required to fix the UK’s housing crisis
22 October 2025

Staff & students featured on the latest episode of Panorama, which explores Labour’s pledge to build 1.5 million new homes in England by 2029.
City of Westminster College celebrates T Levels week with visit from Minister for Skills
15 October 2025

CWC welcomed Minister for Skills Jacqui Smith in celebration of National T Levels Week.
United Colleges Group apprentice shortlisted for Young Builder of the Year Award 2025
09 October 2025

UCG is proud to announce that apprentice David Kane, has been nominated for YouthBuild UK’s national Young Builder of the Year Award 2025.
UCG’s Nadia El Atrash announced as a finalist in the Investors in People Awards 2025
25 September 2025

Nadia El Atrash, Interim Head of HR, has been shortlisted for a prestigious Investors in People Award, for Outstanding Leadership in HR, Wellbeing & HSE.
UCG secures funding to offer life-changing global opportunities to students
13 August 2025

UCG has been awarded funding through the UK Government’s Turing Scheme, marking a major milestone in the college’s commitment to global education and opportunity.
CWC Hosts Visit from Hangzhou No. 4 High School
23 July 2025

This week, CWC was proud to host students and staff from Hangzhou No. 4 High School in China at our Paddington Green Campus.
UCG leads the way in London with Investors in Diversity Gold
11 July 2025

UCG has been awarded the prestigious Investors in Diversity Gold – Leaders in Diversity accreditation by the National Centre for Diversity.
UCG celebrates outstanding success at 2025 Student Awards
27 June 2025

This week, UCG proudly celebrated the dedication, talent, and resilience of its students during the 2025 Award Season.
United Colleges Group students shortlisted for WorldSkills UK National Qualifiers
03 June 2025

Students have made it through the Entry Stages and are now preparing to compete in the WorldSkills UK National Qualifiers this summer
UCG gains mark of ‘Excellence’ in Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard accreditation
21 May 2025

UCG is proud to announce that it has been officially accredited as a Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard employer at Excellence level.
UCG celebrates staff nominations for national awards
16 May 2025

Head of Student Support Services, Diana Brown, and Nadia El Atrash, Senior HR Manager, have both been nominated for prestigious national awards.
City of Westminster College takes the top spot at this year’s Planet Earth Games
08 May 2025

CWC takes first prize in the FE college category of the Planet Earth Games.
Alumni profile: Mark Wilberforce
01 May 2025

We caught up with Mark to learn more about his career since graduating from College of North West London in Media Production and Communications
Zero waste community café launches in Brent, with UCG supported learners at the heart of operations
14 April 2025

Supported learning students make up the kitchen and front of house staff at The Pantry, a new community-run café and cookery school
Positive destinations ahead for students at UCG
25 March 2025

Research, carried out by J2 Research, shows that students at UCG overwhelmingly progress onto positive post-college destinations.
Celebrating the women of UCG's sporting alumni
17 March 2025

We recently welcomed back two trailblazing alumni - Marfa Ekimova & JJ Roble MBE.