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  • Graduate Grant in suit in front of Nursing Student of the Year backdrop

    Dundee graduate named as Nursing Student of the Year

    A recent graduate of the University of Dundee, and former SWAP Access to Nursing Dundee and Angus College student, who switched careers during the Covid-19 pandemic and who overcame a double tragedy during his studies, has been named Scotland’s Nursing Student of the Year.

    24 June 2025
    24 June 2025
  • Group photo of around 40 people on a red clay tennis court in front of a green building labeled 'Arbroath Lawn Tennis Club.' Some individuals are standing while others are crouching, all in casual attire. A tennis net is visible in the foreground under a partly cloudy sky

    A Grand Slam Transformation at Arbroath Lawn Tennis Club!

    Dundee and Angus College Construction Crafts students have been back at it making incredible transformations in the community! This time their hard work, dedication and skills saw them renovating Arbroath Lawn Tennis Club.

    18 June 2025
    18 June 2025

  • Dundee & Angus College is delighted to recognise former Principal Grant Ritchie receiving an OBE in the King's Birthday Honours list 2025

    Current Principal Simon Hewitt said "I am absolutely delighted for Grant to receive this award. Grant built the foundations for the successful College Dundee and Angus is, and on a personal level he supported, mentored and encouraged me to believe in myself.

    14 June 2025
    14 June 2025
  • A group of six people standing together in a workshop or industrial setting. They are wearing various types of clothing, including polo shirts, hoodies, and a dress with a blazer. Each person has an identification badge on a lanyard around their neck. The background shows workbenches, tools, and machinery typically found in a workshop environment

    Nailing It! Our Students Shine at CITB SkillBuild Scottish Qualifier

    This week Dundee and Angus College’s construction team hosted the Scottish Qualifier for CITB SkillBuild across our Kingsway and Arbroath campuses. 

    05 June 2025
    05 June 2025
  • A group of seven students standing together, each holding a purple certificate tube. A large purple and white banner with the letters 'DA' is visible in the background. The individuals' faces are blurred, and they are dressed in a mix of formal and casual clothing.

    Dundee & Angus College Students Celebrate Life-Changing Graduation from DFN Project SEARCH

    On Friday 30 May, seven Dundee and Angus College students proudly graduated from life-changing project DFN Project SEARCH.

    04 June 2025
    04 June 2025
  • ESOL students sitting wearing graduation caps that they made from cardboard

    ESOL Graduation 2025: Celebrating Our Students

    Last week Dundee and Angus College celebrated the incredible achievements of this year’s ESOL (English Speakers of Other Languages) students at two special graduation ceremonies held at our Arbroath and Gardyne campuses. 

    03 June 2025
    03 June 2025
  • Two students in an undustrial kitchen. The students are dressed in chefs whites. The student on the left is wearing glasses and doing a thumbs up motion with their hand

    Hospitality Students Stir Up Skills at Dundee Charity

    A group of 14 aspiring hospitality professionals have gained invaluable experience through placements with a Dundee charity dedicated to transforming surplus food into nutritious meals for the community.

    02 June 2025
    02 June 2025
  • Graphic for Prize-giving 2024

    Celebrating Student Success at Our Annual Prizegiving Ceremony

    On Tuesday 20 May Dundee and Angus College proudly hosted its annual Prizegiving ceremony - an inspiring event that brought together over 95 students, along with their families, friends, college staff and representatives from local businesses.

    28 May 2025
    28 May 2025
  • Three individuals in business attire stand in front of a large circular sign featuring colorful fingerprint patterns and the text 'the place to make your mark.' Each person holds a dark blue folder with a logo and text. The background shows an office setting with glass walls and doors

    Anas Sarwar, Leader of Scottish Labour Visit

    We were delighted to welcome Anas Sarwar, leader of Scottish Labour, along with Michael Marra MSP, to Dundee and Angus College to hear about our ambitious vision for the future of education.

    30 April 2025
    30 April 2025
  • A group of children and adults wearing hard hats and high-visibility vests work together to carry a wooden structure resembling a small gazebo or playhouse. The scene is set outdoors on grass, with trees and buildings in the background

    Construction Department Shining with Community Projects

    We’re thrilled to share some of the amazing work coming out of our Construction department recently - it’s been full steam ahead with incredible community-led initiatives that showcase the talent, dedication, and teamwork of our students and staff.

    23 April 2025
    23 April 2025
  • Six people in a gymnasium with a brick wall background. One person, dressed in black, is kneeling on the floor and is playing a game of curling. The other five individuals are standing and observing, some holding curling stones.

    Floor Curling Championship Kicks Off Exciting New Collaboration

    Just before the April break, over 150 of our sports students took to the floor for our first-ever departmental indoor curling championship, held across both our Gardyne and Arbroath campuses.

    21 April 2025
    21 April 2025
  • Five individuals in formal attire stand in front of a backdrop displaying logos such as 'BAE Systems,' 'beazley,' 'FCA,' and 'BT.' They are wearing name badges, and one person is holding a plaque or award. The backdrop indicates the event is the 'Cyber Leaders Challenge.

    D&A Cyber Security Students Shine at UK Cyber Leaders Challenge Finals!

    Our incredible Cyber Security students have just returned from the UK Cyber Leaders Challenge finals in London – an outstanding achievement!

    27 March 2025
    27 March 2025
  • Health Care Academy graduates

    Healthcare Academy Celebrates 50th Cohort Graduation

    Dundee & Angus College, in partnership with NHS Tayside and Discover Work, proudly celebrated the graduation of the 50th cohort of the Healthcare Academy on Friday.

    19 March 2025
    19 March 2025
  • Six individuals dressed in formal attire—white shirts, black aprons, and red lanyards with badges—stand inside a room with large windows. The windows offer a view of mountains and greenery outside. The individuals' faces are blurred. Tables in the room are covered with white tablecloths, and one table displays a sign with the number '2'

    Celebrating Our Students Success at The Scottish Parliament!

    The recent Pop-Up Dinner at The Scottish Parliament, hosted as part of Student Dining Nights, was a remarkable achievement for our Hospitality and Professional Cookery students.

    13 March 2025
    13 March 2025
  • A group of people in an indoor sports facility. In the foreground, a child in a wheelchair wearing a red jacket and glasses holds a curling broom, assisted by another child in an orange sports uniform and an adult in a black shirt with white sleeve stripes. A curling stone is on the floor nearby. In the background, several people are seated or standing against a wall, observing the activity

    HNC Sports Coaching Students Support Tayside Parasport Festival

    Scottish Disability Sport returned for the annual Tayside Parasport Festival, with our HNC Sports Coaching and Development students playing a key role in encouraging and supporting pupils throughout the day.

    06 March 2025
    06 March 2025
  • Five women standing together at an awards event, dressed in formal attire. They are posing in front of a backdrop featuring sponsor logos such as 'Unite,' 'UNISON,' and 'Apex Hotels.' One woman holds a certificate labeled 'Gold Award,' and another holds a trophy

    DFN Project SEARCH Wins Prestigious Gold Tayside Together Award!

    We are over the moon that our DFN Project SEARCH team has been honoured with the prestigious Gold Tayside Together Award at the NHS Tayside Star Awards! This incredible achievement highlights the dedication and hard work of everyone involved in the project.

    04 March 2025
    04 March 2025
  • Four individuals engaged in a stone or tile cutting project. In the foreground, one person sits on the ground wearing a black hoodie and cap, using a hammer and chisel. Another person kneels nearby, also working with tools on a stone or tile. Various tools, including hammers and chisels, are scattered around. In the background, two more people are involved in similar activities.

    Traditional Skills Roadshow 2025

    We were delighted to have Dundee Historic Trust here with us this week to bring together a fantastic event aimed at inspiring our future construction workforce.

    12 February 2025
    12 February 2025
  • A group of children wearing matching black hoodies with logos and some with name tags stand on a stage next to an adult dressed in black. A table covered with a blue cloth is positioned to the left, and a banner or screen with partially visible D&A logo in the background. The student in the middle holds a yellow trophy made from lego.

    FIRST LEGO League Challenge returns to D&A

    We were delighted to once again host the FIRST LEGO® League Challenge! 

    06 February 2025
    06 February 2025
  • Braden Henderson of SP Automation & Robotics

    TCEP and SMAS Take the Lead in Revolutionising Welding and Fabrication to Boost Productivity in Tayside

    SMAS and TCEP highlighted the importance of improving Tayside’s productivity rate and showcased how local businesses could improve efficiency, embrace innovation and remain competitive at an event held at UHI Perth.

    23 January 2025
    23 January 2025
  • Weather warning

    College closure Friday 24 January 2025

    All College campuses will be closed tomorrow, Friday 24 January 2025, due to the extreme weather forecast.

    23 January 2025
    23 January 2025
  • Games Jam competitors

    10th Annual Game Jam Sparks Creativity

    Our Computing Department celebrated a decade of creativity and innovation with its 10th annual Game Jam, bringing students, alumni, and industry experts together for a vibrant two-day event.

    21 January 2025
    21 January 2025
  • Sports and Fitness students at Emergency First Aid Course

    Life Savers and Fundraisers

    Students at Dundee & Angus College raised £500 for new defibrillators by participating in Emergency First Aid training, gaining both lifesaving skills and industry-recognised qualifications.

    20 December 2024
    20 December 2024
  • Staff and students ready to complete the Santa Walk

    College Community Steps Up with Santa Walk

    Staff and students at Dundee & Angus College came together on Thursday 12th December raise funds for the Thrive with D&A campaign to support the college community during the ongoing cost of living crisis.

    17 December 2024
    17 December 2024
  • Nicola Weston Goklap and Katie Baxter, centre collecting the Championing Diversity and Inclusion Award at this year's Scottish Public Services Award

    Dundee & Angus College Win at Scottish Public Services Awards

    Dundee & Angus College have won the Championing Diversity and Inclusion Award at the 2024 Scottish Public Services Awards for its pioneering work as Scotland’s first and only College of Sanctuary.

    11 December 2024
    11 December 2024
  • Open Day title

    Open Day 18 January 2025

    Interested in finding out more about D&A College? Then come along to our Open Day in January and discover how we can help you make your mark!

    09 December 2024
    09 December 2024