New College Lanarkshire's music industries and performing arts team celebrate awards success

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New College Lanarkshire (NCL) was honoured at a top prizegiving ceremony.The college's music industries and performing arts team scooped the Outstanding Business Engagement in Colleges and Supported Learning Department accolade at the Herald Education Awards after being commended in the Diversity, Equality and Inclusion category.Up against the cream of Scottish further and higher education, NCL staff were delighted with the result.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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