Langside College Unveils New Campus

The environmentally friendly lights switch on and off automatically when someone passes through them. Inside, the purpose designed-classrooms are spacious, light and well-equipped for the subjects to be taught there. There are now science laboratories, engineering workshops, art studios, a beauty therapy centre and training kitchens. There are 400 staff and over 10,000 pupils at the college. Elaine Proudfoot, Vice Principal of Langside, said: ‘We are all delighted with our new purpose built building. I feel really humbled to be working in this fantastic place. The students will appreciate all the improved and modern facilities to enhance their studies. And socially, people can meet in many places throughout the building. Now that we have moved our entrance onto Battlefield Road at the heart of Langside, we hope that local people will be more willing to come and visit us and maybe even study here.’

Graeme Hyslop, Principal said: ‘This is a very exciting time as it is the start of a new chapter in Langside College’s history. Our building programme provides future learners with the best possible facilities for learning and Langside College staff with an excellent working environment. It also places the College in an excellent position, not only to take forward the aims and objectives of the Curriculum for Excellence which will be the foundation of education in Scotland in the early 21st century, but also to meet the needs of Glasgow’s citizens in the present economic recession.’ This ikonic entrance building is the main teaching block and was the first of three stages of building at Langside College. It was started in January 2008 and completed in May 2009. The Open Day was its launch to the general public. Stage two will create an indoor sports centre, theatre arts complex and arts centre and will be completed by September 2010.

The third and final stage will see an outdoor sports centre due to be completed by January 2011. The college is participating in the Doors Open Days on 19 September 2009 from 10am until 4pm. For more information – Tel -0141 272 3636