Big College Open Week
#BigCollegeOpenWeek
This year colleges across Scotland will come together for the very first Big College Open Week.
From Monday 27 March to Friday 31 March we will be throwing open college doors to showcase all that the sector has to offer at a national level. The purpose of the week is to raise awareness of the benefits and pathways offered by colleges – and we hope to demonstrate this through an exciting range of activities in every college through the week.
Big College Open Week is part of the #ChooseCollege collaborative national campaign, organised by the CDN Marketing and Communications Network, highlighting the importance of Scotland’s colleges and encourage potential students to – Choose College.
To support you with the marketing campaign, we’ve created a Marketing Toolkit which includes suggested social media posts and design assets.
It’s your time to Explore Scotland’s Colleges.
Check out what’s on offer…
| College | Campus | Date/Activity | For Further Information |
| Ayrshire College | Kilwinning, Kilmarnock, Ayr |
Your Next Move Ayrshire College/Kilwinning Campus Tuesday 28 March (6pm-8pm) In partnership with North Ayrshire Council, Skills Development Scotland and DYW Ayrshire.a Ayrshire College Open Day/Kilmarnock Campus Wednesday 29 March (1:30pm-6pm) Ayrshire College Open Day/Ayr Campus Thursday 30 March (1:30pm-6pm) |
Find out what courses are available and speak to curriculum staff about the best option for you. All of our departments will be there to let you know what’s on offer and which course you’d be best placed to apply for. You can also get advice from Student Services or Student Funding, watch interactive demonstrations and check out our amazing facilities with a campus tour. There will also be guaranteed interviews on the day for anyone interested in a Hospitality & Professional Cookery or Sport & Fitness course! |
| Borders College | Scottish Borders Campus
and Newtown St Boswells Campus |
Borders College Open Day 2023
Wednesday 29 March (1.30pm-6.30pm) Come along to our Open Day and find out about all the great learning opportunities available at Borders College. There’s lots happening, including:
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Book online atFind out what courses are available and speak to curriculum staff about the best option for you. All of our departments will be there to let you know what’s on offer and which course you’d be best placed to apply for.
You can also get advice from Student Services or Student Funding, watch interactive demonstrations and check out our amazing facilities with a campus tour. There will also be guaranteed interviews on the day for anyone interested in a Hospitality & Professional Cookery or Sport & Fitness course! |
| Dundee and Angus College | Community Roadshow Drop-in | Community Roadshow Drop-in
Our staff will be popping up at local community centres and leisure facilities to answer all D&A related questions. They will be available each day on a drop-in basis to chat with individuals about courses and life at D&A, as well as provide application advice. Mon 27 March, (10am-4pm) The Crescent (Whitfield) Monday 27 March, (10am-4pm) Kirriemuir Co-op Tuesday 28 March, (12-4pm) Lochee Community Hub Tuesday 28 March, (10am-4pm) Broughty Ferry Library Wednesday 29 March, (10am-4pm) Menzieshill Community Hub Wednesday 29 March (10am-4pm) Brechin Community Campus Thurs 30 March, (10am-4pm) Kirkton Community Centre Thursday 30 March, (10am-4pm) Forfar Community Campus Friday 31 March, (10-4pm) Finmill Centre Friday 31 March, (12-4pm) – Arbroath Library |
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| Edinburgh College |
Granton Campus | Monday 27 March (5pm – 7pm)
Performing Arts Open Event On Monday 27 March we will be opening our doors to the famous Performing Arts Studio Scotland performance areas, studios and classrooms where you will be able to find out more information about our Performing Arts courses and careers. |
More info: https://www.edinburghcollege.ac.uk/news-and-events/events/big-college-open-week-performing-arts
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| Sighthill Campus | Tuesday 28 March (5pm-7pm)
Photography Open Event On Tuesday 28 March we will be opening our doors to our Sighthill Campus where students will be able to see our excellent photography facilities and find out more about our courses and careers in photography.
On the day there will be
Wednesday 29 March (4.30pm-6.30pm) Science Open Event On Wednesday 29 March we will be opening our doors to our Sighthill Campus where you will be able to find out more information about our Science courses and careers. On the day there will be
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More info:
https://www.edinburghcollege.ac.uk/news-and-events/events/big-college-open-week-photography
https://www.edinburghcollege.ac.uk/news-and-events/events/big-college-open-week-science |
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| Fife College | Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes, Dunfermline | Kirkcaldy Open Day – Tuesday 28 March (4-8pm)
Glenrothes Open Day – Wednesday 29 March (4-8pm) Dunfermline Open Day – Thursday 30 March (4-8pm) All are welcome at our Fife College Open Days. There will be a range of interactive taster sessions and tours with different course areas, as well as an opportunity to talk to the lecturers about possible courses and career paths. We’ll also have our student support team in attendance, so you can talk to them about help with funding, applications, and what life as a Fife College student is like. Our Students’ Association will also be on hand to tell you all about clubs, societies and the support they offer to make your time at Fife College enjoyable. |
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| Glasgow Clyde College | Langside/ Cardonald/ Anniesland | Glasgow Clyde College Open day and campus tours
Thursday 30 March (1-4pm) |
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| Newbattle Abbey College | Newbattle Abbey College | Newbattle Abbey College Open Day
Monday 27 March (3.30pm – 5.30pm) There will be the opportunity to meet course tutors, discuss the courses we offer, apply on the day, tour the college and the grounds and enjoy delicious refreshments. |
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| North East Scotland College | City Campus | Stakeholder Briefing Session
Friday 31 March Stakeholder briefing sessions with MPs, MSPs and council leaders. Further activity to follow! |
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| Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) | SRUC Barony Campus | Wildlife and Conservation Taster Day
Thursday 30 March (10am – 3pm) Join us for a day of conservation activities, including practical habitat management tasks, wildlife ID and explore animal adaptations. Forestry and Arboriculture Taster Day Thursday 30 March (10am – 3pm) Join us for a day of tree climbing, machinery and simulators, tree ID, forest technology and all things trees! Animal Care Taster Day Friday 31 March (9.30am – 1pm) Join us for a day of activities relating to our Animal Care courses. You will get a tour around our facilities and have the chance to gain some hands on experience with activities like handling and health checking some of our animals on site. Veterinary Nursing and Animal Nursing Assistant Taster Day Friday 31 March (1pm – 3pm) Join us for an afternoon of activities relating to our Veterinary Nursing courses. You’ll have the chance to find out information, meet the team and have a go at some exciting, hands-on workshops including a tour of the facilities, health check demo, bandaging and surgical preparations. |
Book a place at www.sruc.ac.uk/opendays |
| SRUC Edinburgh Campus | Environmental Management Taster Day
Tuesday 28 March (1.30pm – 5pm) Join us for a day of Kick Sampling where you will collect samples from a local site to compare and contrast in our lab on campus. |
Book your place at www.sruc.ac.uk/opendays | |
| SRUC Elmwood | Animal Care Taster Day
Tuesday 28 March (1.15pm – 3pm) Join our animal care department for a taster day at our purpose-built animal care unit. Come along and meet our friendly team and our huge range of animals including tropical fish, exotic reptiles and small mammals. Wildlife and Conservation Management Taster Day Thursday 30 March (1.15pm – 3pm) Join our wildlife & conservation management lecturers, try some practical activities, and find out more about this interesting area of study. Gamekeeping Taster Day Friday 31st March (1.15pm – 3pm) Join our Gamekeeping lecturer and students for a taste of the NC Gamekeeping course run from the Elmwood Campus. Tour the Gamekeeping department which includes workshop, incubators, game preparation and processing rooms. |
Book your place at www.sruc.ac.uk/opendays | |
| SRUC Oatridge | Horticulture Taster Day
Thursday 30 March (2pm-4pm) Join us in-person for a short introduction to our horticulture, garden design and landscape construction courses from Team Leader Matt Jessop. |
Book your place at www.sruc.ac.uk/opendays | |
| South Lanarkshire College | East Kilbride | Foundation Apprenticeship Open Evening
Tuesday 28 March (4pm – 7pm) A chance for those in school, their parents and guardians to find out more about Foundation Apprenticeship Opportunities at South Lanarkshire College. On the day there will be a chance to speak to lecturers and current students, tour the campus and take part in taster sessions. South Lanarkshire College Open Evening Thursday 30 March (4pm – 7pm) A chance for those thinking about applying to study at South Lanarkshire College in 2023 to find out more, speak to lecturers and support staff, tour the campus and ask any questions you may have. |
To find out more about these events and book visit: www.slc.ac.uk/more/news-and-events/ |
| UHI Argyll | UHI Argyll Open Day
Tuesday 28 March (10am-7pm) All UHI Argyll centres will be open during the day and evening for people to drop in with any enquiries. We are also running a number of online and in-person practical events to give people a taster for some of our courses. |
More information about the events and details of how to book will be uploaded to the following webpage: www.argyll.uhi.ac.uk/opendays | |
| UHI Moray | UHI Moray Open Day
Tuesday 28 March (3.30pm – 6pm) Choosing the right path for you can be tough but it doesn’t have to be. Jump in and start your journey at our Open Day. |
https://www.moray.uhi.ac.uk/events/open-day | |
| UHI Orkney | Open Day
Wednesday 29 Information all on website |
https://www.orkney.uhi.ac.uk/studying-at-oc/whats-on/ | |
| UHI Perth | The College Experience: How to student like a pro.
Tuesday 28 March, (2-4pm) A series of short talks such as careers, library, admissions, finance, student services’ various staff specialists. |
Details will be on www.perth.uhi.ac.uk |
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| West College Scotland | Clydebank, Paisley, Greenock & Greenock Waterfront | Open Evenings
Tuesday 28 March (5-7pm) Across all campuses |
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| West Lothian College | West Lothian College Open Day
Wednesday 29 March (2pm – 6pm) Meet lecturers and students from subject areas. Apply on the day, our admissions team will be on hand to help. Hear about student funding and help with support for learning. Plus, exciting launch of our new CYBERDRIVE initiative. |