College does the double

DUMFRIES and Galloway College (DGC) is celebrating after winning two top honours at the 2025 College Development Network Awards.

Hosted by Amy Irons, at Glasgow’s Radisson Blu earlier this month, the annual event recognises the talent, skills and achievements of colleges, staff and learners and celebrates the innovation taking place in colleges across the country.

DGC’s two prizes came in the sustainability as well the community learning categories.

The Empowering Communities initiative was developed collaboratively with practitioners from across Scotland to enhance professional learning within the community learning and development sector. The project demonstrates the college’s ongoing commitment to co-design, partnership and educational delivery.

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DELIGHTED . . . College staff accepting their sustainability award[/caption]

The Net Zero Skills Centre represents a significant milestone in DGC’s sustainability strategy, providing state-of-the-art facilities for training and innovation in renewable technologies and low-carbon skills. The centre supports the regional transition to net zero while ensuring learners and businesses are equipped for the opportunities of a sustainable future.

Douglas Dickson, college CEO and principal, said: “These awards recognise the outstanding commitment of our staff and partners in delivering innovative and impactful programmes that support learners, communities and the wider economy.

“We remain dedicated to leading the sector in delivering high-quality education and advancing sustainable growth for our region.”