HRH Prince Andrew Opens UTC Swindon 

The Duke of York officially opens new state-of-the-art facility

 

SWTV: HRH Prince Andrew opens UTC Swindon

Thursday 11 December 2014
 

Prince Andrew was in Swindon earlier today to launch the University Technical College.

 

The £10 million complex, which is housed within part of Swindon's historic railway works, aims to provide students with the practical skills and experience to progress to the next step of their career, whether at university, or via an apprenticeship or a job.

 

The Duke’s visit follows his previous tour of UTC Swindon in February 2014, when the college was still under construction.

 

UTC Swindon Principal, Angela Barker-Dench commented “The official opening of the college is an historic moment for UTC Swindon - and another milestone in the town’s heritage. His Royal Highness has a passion for engineering, manufacturing and apprenticeships. He shares our beliefs about skills and preparing students for the workplace or University.”