UCG backs PM’s plan for UK to be ‘global partner of choice’ in education
11 February 2026
UCG has welcomed new government proposals to strengthen the UK’s role as a global education leader.
National Apprenticeship Week 2026: Meet our Employers
10 February 2026
We spoke to DanBro Elctrical to tell us more about the company and why apprenticeships are important.
National Apprenticeship Week 2026: Life after apprenticeships
09 February 2026
This National Apprenticeship Week, we’ve been catching up with some of our former apprentices to learn more about what life looks like after study.
Positive student experiences and excellent post-college prospects for learners at UCG
05 February 2026
New research and survey data for UCG students reveals positive experiences at college, as well as excellent post-college destinations for our learners.
UCG features in the Department for Education’s National Skills Campaign
29 January 2026
UCG is proud to have been selected by the Department for Education to take part in a national skills campaign.
UCG joins the Chartered Institution for Further Education
18 December 2025
UCG has been admitted as a member of the Chartered Institution for Further Education (CIFE).
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UCG is top college in London for second year running as 100 Most Inclusive UK Workplaces are revealed
05 December 2025
UCG has been named as one of National Centre for Diversity’s (NCFD) Top 100 Inclusive UK Employers for the second year running.
CNWL recognised by City & Guilds for excellence in apprenticeships delivery
28 November 2025
We are delighted to have been recognised with an ‘Excellence in Apprenticeship Delivery’ plaque by City & Guilds.
UCG celebrates multiple nominations at two prestigious London awards events
18 November 2025
UCG students and staff have been shortlisted for an array of prestigious London awards, recognising excellence, leadership and innovation across the capital.
Alumni Profile: Claire Martin
07 November 2025
Claire Martin is an award-winning hair professional and established texture expert across London salons and the fashion industry, and a CNWL alumni.
UCG retains its industry-leading status as a Microsoft Showcase College
04 November 2025
We are delighted to announce we have retained our status as a Microsoft Showcase College for the sixth year running.
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.
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.
United Colleges Group apprentice shortlisted for Young Builder of the Year Award 2025
09 October 2025
UCG is is proud to announce that apprentice David Kane, has been nominated for YouthBuild UK’s national Young Builder of the Year Award 2025.
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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.
Exam results information
31 July 2025
Find out when to collect your GCSE, A levels & Level 2/3 exam results.
Alumni profile: Mark Wilberforce
28 July 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
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
07 July 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.
Gathering career inspiration
03 June 2025
Take a look at what CNWL student, Fatuma, has been getting up to...
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.
Science and IT Students Explore Real-World Innovation at Cadbury World
15 May 2025
Students from the Level 3 BTEC Applied Science and IT programmes recently travelled to Cadbury World in Birmingham for a unique educational visit.
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
Students and Staff Help to Clean-Up the Welsh Harp Reservoir
08 April 2025
Last week, ESOL students took part in a huge litter-picking and shoreline clean-up at Brent’s Welsh Harp Reservoir for Planet Earth Games.
Willesden Campus hosts London’s largest skills competition in a decade
02 April 2025
CNWL united with five other hosts across the capital to put on the Inter-College Skills Show.
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.
Students and staff visit 10 Downing Street and meet the Prime Minister
05 March 2025
Staff and students from Euston Skills Centre campus, were proud to be invited to an exclusive event at 10 Downing Street this week.
Electrical Apprentice Wins WorldSkills Award
04 March 2025
College of North West London alum, Andrew Onasanya, wins WorldSkills UK’s Apprentice of the Year.
Catching up with United Colleges Group Apprentices
13 February 2025
It’s National Apprenticeship Week across the UK, and we've been celebrating with a series of panels designed to inspire their next wave of apprentices.
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United Colleges Group delighted after being awarded ‘Good’ Ofsted rating
11 February 2025
Report praises 'highly responsive’ curriculum that teaches ‘the most up-to-date skills for industry’.
United Colleges Group spotlights men’s mental health in week-long programme
21 January 2025
Last week, UCG celebrated its annual EmpowerMENt Week, an initiative designed to raise awareness around mental health, particularly for male students.
Students share their voice at the Student Conference
04 December 2024
College of North West London hold their annual Student Conference.
United Colleges Group named top London college in prestigious Inclusive UK Employers list
25 November 2024
UCG are delighted to announce they have been named as one of National Centre for Diversity’sTop 100 Inclusive UK Employers for 2024.
College of North West London alum wins prestigious award for hairdressing
25 November 2024
CNWL alum Claire Martin has taken home a prestigious hairdressing award.
College of North West London Alum Receives Centrepoint Award, Presented by Prince William
28 October 2024
CNWL alum, Andrew Onasanya, received the Centrepoint Independent Living Award and was Presented his award by Prince William.
BTEC Science Students Explore Cutting-Edge Research at Queen Mary University
23 October 2024
Level 3 BTEC Applied Science students recently visited the Centre of the Cell at Queen Mary University, the first science education centre located within working biomedical research labs.
Student wins Medallion for Excellence at WorldSkills Lyon
23 September 2024
We are delighted to announce that one of our students has been awarded a Medallion for Excellence at WorldSkills Lyon 2024.
UCG celebrates 2024’s Supported Internship Graduates
04 September 2024
This summer, we celebrated another cohort of interns graduating from our Supported Internships programme.
GCSE Success at United Colleges Group
22 August 2024
UCG is beaming with pride as students receive their GCSE results.
United Colleges Group gains prestigious Investors in People accreditation
05 August 2024
United Colleges Group is pleased to announce it has been awarded its first Investors in People® (IIP) accreditation.
United Colleges Group honours students in annual awards ceremonies
09 July 2024
UCG hosted the 2024 Student of the Year Awards at our Paddington and Willesden Campuses.
Student and Teacher Q&A Session
21 June 2024
Here we feature inspiring interviews with our diverse and talented students and staff - showcasing their experiences, achievements, and insights.
Students compete in the National Qualifiers for SkillWeld
20 June 2024
This week saw students compete in the National Qualifiers for SkillWeld, part of the World Skills Competition.
NetZero for Young People
07 June 2024
The NetZero for Young People experience day took students through the London NetZero strategy and the Green Careers industry.
Mark Kiss selected to represent the UK at WorldSkills Lyon 2024
10 May 2024
Web Technologies student Mark, has made the UK team for WorldSkills Lyon 2024.
New World of Work hub gets learners ready for employment
30 April 2024
UCG launch an exciting new careers hub, equipped to support learners at college and beyond.
Plumbing students training with Pegler
25 April 2024
Plumbing students recently had the opportunity to learn from one of the country’s oldest and most respected plumbing, heating and engineering companies, Peglar.
ESOL students Mind the Gap experience
19 April 2024
ESOL students performed several sketches of their own devising at the Kiln theatre in Kilburn.
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Construction Skills Competition Day
03 April 2024
Students from the Engineering, Construction and the Built Environment (ECBE) department participate in a skills competition day.
Consent workshop with Andra Love
20 March 2024
Andra Love and Latoyah Payne attended college to facilitate a session on Consent vs Coercion with the students.
Concept Hair Learner of the Year Grand Final
18 March 2024
Ahgham Alsaleh has made it to the Concept Hair Learner of the Year Grand Final, in the Avant-Garde category.
Women into Construction
15 March 2024
Coinciding with International Women’s Day and Women in Construction Week, members of our Engineering, Construction and the Built Environment team attended an event hosted by Women into Construction.
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.
Student enterprise challenge - Launch Pad
12 February 2024
Volunteers from Young Enterprise, KPMG and Mastercard visited our Paddington campus and delivered an enterprise event.
UCG Launch Euston Skills Centre, 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.
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.
Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week
01 February 2024
As part of National Apprenticeship Week, we shine a light on some of our Apprentices studying at UCG.
It’s a ‘plasterclass’ from CNWL at prestigious awards ceremony
11 December 2023
It was double delight for CNWL 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.
CNWL students see science at work
06 December 2023
Level 3 Science leaners from the Willesden campus enjoyed a special trip to London Metropolitan University for a Higher Education Taster Day in London Met's Superlab.
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.
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 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.
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 our title as a Microsoft Showcase College — and we now have 10 new Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) Experts too!
CNWL students sow seeds for the future
04 October 2023
Supported Learning students are enjoying seeing the fruits of their labour after a special summer garden project.
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.
Appliance of science sees CNWL student reach final of UK event
15 August 2023
A first-year Level 3 Science student, Cassandra Fernandes, has been recognised by WorldSkills UK in the Laboratory Technicians Category.
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 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 successful clothes sale to raise money to further develop the clothes bank.
Great styles on Blackpool’s Golden Mile
22 June 2023
Hair and Beauty students from CNWL won again in the AHT (Association of Hairdressers and Therapists) Nationals Competition!
Student plumbers showcase skills in capital competition
16 June 2023
CNWL Plumbing students recently took part in a London-wide competition held at the Willesden Campus.
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.