College News

Important information about our January 2022 open evenings

Gower College Swansea is delighted to offer a series of virtual open evenings in January.

If you are thinking of attending, please register your interest in advance on our dedicated webpage.

The dates are:

All open evenings start at 5.30pm and finish at 7.30pm.

Information about exams and assessments 2022 

We hope you are enjoying the start of the new academic year with us.

As the first half term is coming to a close, we felt this was an opportunity to let you know about the assessment plans in place for the qualifications you are studying. 

Celebration of Creativity competition for Broadway’s Hairdressing students.

Second year students had one hour to plan and produce commercial hairstyle, combining a multitude of technical skills learned during their course.

The competition was designed for the students to demonstrate their skills and creativity within ladies hairdressing and for them to gain experience in competition activity.

WorldSkills national finals here we come!

Nine current and former students from Gower College Swansea have been named as national finalists at WorldSkills UK, clearing the way for them to compete for gold, silver and bronze medals in November. They are:

Updates to Covid-19 testing for students 

In line with recent Welsh Government guidelines to further reduce the transmission of Covid-19, the following changes will now be in place from Monday 11 October:

College receives Global Excellence Award

The award was presented in recognition of continuing to help students achieve excellent A Level results and progress to some of the UK’s most esteemed universities. 

EF is a renowned global brand in education, therefore this is a great recognition for both the International Office and A Level teaching staff for all their commitment to support students’ success during such challenging times.

The award-winning Welsh college which is helping more women become scientists

Throughout history, the science and maths industries have largely been dominated by men.

Young women have historically tended to stay away from STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) subjects during their school years. This can be down to many things, but one of them is the outdated stereotype that STEM careers are better suited to men.

And as a result, women can often be outnumbered in these industries.

Gower College Swansea to get world-class skills boost

Gower College Swansea is to get a world-class skills boost after being selected to join an elite training programme.

The College is one of 12 leading institutions (colleges and Independent Training Providers) to have been selected to join the skills revolution by becoming part of WorldSkills UK’s Centre of Excellence. 

Could you be our next Student Governor?

Please note the application window for this role has now closed - many thanks to all who applied and good luck!

Are you passionate about your College and want it to be the best in Wales?

Do you have what it takes to be a member of the Board of a multi-million pound enterprise?

Are you confident in putting forward the student point of view?

Can you commit to contributing time to a challenging and rewarding role?

Two Gower College Swansea students scoop Inspire! Adult Learning Awards

Two Gower College Swansea students – Phyllis Gregory and Wilnelia De Jesus – have won awards at the Inspire! Adult Learning Awards, which celebrates lifelong learning.

Winelia De Jesus