College News

Introducing the doctors, dentists and vets of tomorrow

Twenty seven students from Gower College Swansea are holding multiple offers to study medicine, dentistry or veterinary science at university this September.

The College’s Medics, Dentists and Vets (MDV) tutorial support provision - which is part of the wider GCS Honours programme - gives students who have expressed an interest in medical sciences, veterinary science, dentistry and pharmacy an opportunity to gain the skills and experience needed to apply to their chosen university.

Senior leadership team tour new Gorseinon Campus development

The College’s senior managers were given a behind-the-scenes look at the new Gorseinon Campus building recently, as the £20.6 million project moves closer to completion.

With the development now nearing its final stages, activity is intensifying on site. Teams are working across the building carrying out internal finishing works including painting, laying flooring and installing doors. Outside, progress is also clearly visible with landscaping works underway to shape the surrounding grounds.

Gower College Swansea Gets Students Exam-Ready

As exam and assessment season approaches, Gower College Swansea is reaffirming its commitment to supporting learners during one of the most important and often challenging times in their academic journey.

Recognising the significant pressure many learners face, the College is highlighting the wide range of support available to help students manage stress, stay focused with revision, and maintain positive mental wellbeing.

Gower College Swansea Launches Wales’ First Floorcovering Training Facility

Gower College Swansea is strengthening its position as Wales’ only floor covering apprenticeship provider, with the opening of a new, industry-focused training facility designed to meet the growing demand across the flooring industry.

This purpose-built space, located at the College’s Jubilee Court campus in Fforestfach, has been developed to support the delivery of the Level 2 Floorcovering apprenticeship, a specialist programme designed to equip apprentices with the skills, technical expertise and practical experience to progress in the trade. 

Gower College Swansea launches new webinar series for Information, Advice and Guidance qualifications

Gower College Swansea is pleased to announce a new series of informative webinars, designed specifically for employers interested in developing their workforce through professional qualifications in Information, Advice and Guidance as well as Careers, Information and Advice.

Bangkok Winter School

We give a fond farewell to Triam Udom Suksa School from Bangkok, Thailand who were with Gower College Swansea for a Pre Medicine Immersion Programme for two weeks in March.

Students look forward to Creative Futures

Gower College Swansea has hosted an exciting Creative Futures event, bringing together talent from its fashion, art and design, travel and tourism, hair and makeup, music, and technical theatre production teams.

The spectacular showcase was an exciting collaborative project involving students and staff from the Tycoch, Gorseinon and Llwyn y Bryn campuses.

The aim of the event was to provide learners with a 'live work experience' mirroring the reality of working in the creative industries.

Interns represent College at prestigious London event

Two students from Gower College Swansea recently travelled to Westminster to commemorate National Supported Internship Day.

Jamie Leigh Webber and Harri Jones, who both follow Gower College Swansea's Pathway 4 Programme, were formidable ambassadors during the prestigious event, where they spoke openly and confidently about their experiences of working at Amazon.

This supported internship programme, now in its third consecutive year, continues to produce high employment outcomes and job security for many young people at the end of their College courses.

College celebrates Rainbow Week 2026

Gower College Swansea has turned into a sea of colour for Rainbow Week 2026, an event that encouraged staff and students to celebrate diversity and inclusivity in a safe and supportive environment.

"We’re delighted that so many people responded so positively to Rainbow Week this year,” says the College’s Equality and Diversity Officer, Gareth May.

“The workshops that ran throughout the week – which focused on inclusion, self-care and LGBTQ+ identities – allowed everyone to get involved, try something new, and show their support.”

International student celebrates Cambridge offer

This year, Gower College Swansea students have celebrated an incredible 11 offers from Oxford and Cambridge universities.

Among them is International student Nisha Wattananavin, who has been offered a place at Trinity Hall, Cambridge to study Land Economy. 

Nisha joined the College in September 2024 after being impressed with the wide range of A Level subjects – almost 40 – available to study at the Gorseinon campus.

“I remember looking at the website and finding it difficult to choose what to study because there were so many options!” Nisha says.