College News

Information about summer results 2022

Published results dates for 2022 are:

Thursday 18 August for A/AS and Level 3 programmes from WJEC, BTEC, UAL

Thursday 25 August for GCSE and Level 1/2 programmes from WJEC, BTEC, UAL

Gower College Swansea places tailored support at the heart of the curriculum

Addressing outdated misconceptions, Gower College Swansea’s principal, Mark Jones, highlights how and why colleges have made it their mission to make tailored support available to every student.

Wellbeing Day 2022

Gower College Swansea recently held its annual Wellbeing Day, where staff enjoyed a range of sessions from workshops and fitness to relaxation. 

This was the first face to face Wellbeing Day since 2019, and staff enjoyed getting together and joining in with team activities. Over 400 staff got involved across all campuses.

Seven Gower College Swansea learners set to compete at the WorldSkills UK National Finals

An impressive 130 Welsh competitors have been announced as finalists for the WorldSkills UK National Finals taking place this November, seven of which are from Gower College Swansea!

The announcement follows a series of regional competitions that took place across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, hosting a string of talented young people. 

The finalists from Gower College Swansea are:

Foundation Skills: Restaurant Services

Talented artists celebrated at College

Some of Gower College Swansea’s most talented learners have competed in the Principal’s Art Prize, a new initiative open to those studying creative subjects at the Gorseinon and Llwyn y Bryn campuses.

Taking Gold was Foundation Art and Design student Karen Woods with her thoughtful pastel pencil piece entitled Ethiopian Child.

Based on an actual encounter with the little girl, Karen said: “I loved her smile and the warmth of her eyes. She owned next to nothing but was happy and full of affection.”

College's HR team scoops three top awards

Gower College Swansea’s Human Resources team has won three awards at the prestigious Wales HR Awards 2022.

At a glitzy ceremony in Cardiff on 8 July, the team were awarded with the following trophies:

Best Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy
Best HR Initiative
HR Star (Sarah King)

The team had also been shortlisted in the following categories:

An evening of celebration - Gower College Swansea Student Awards 2022

There were lots of reasons to celebrate at the Student Awards 2022.

For the first time since the global pandemic, the College was able to hold an in-person awards ceremony to celebrate the success and achievements of its students and staff.

And where better to hold the event than the city’s newest venue – Swansea Arena.

College put me on a path to helping save lives with data

A love of data is helping one Gower College Swansea alumni to play an integral role within the NHS, after her college supported her to pursue a dream apprenticeship despite the challenges brought by the pandemic.

Laurice Keogh (19) from Loughor, Swansea, has wanted to pursue a career in data from a young age. Today, that drive has seen her start a career as an apprentice with Digital Health and Care Wales, helping to change the way health and care services are delivered.

Staff recognised at Long Service Awards

Staff from Gower College Swansea were recently (Friday 10 June) invited to a special celebratory event at the Swansea.com stadium. 

The Long Service Awards have been set up to recognise and thank those members of staff who have worked at the College for more than 20 years. 

Lecturers, managers and business support staff from across all areas of the organisation received personalised gifts before enjoying an afternoon tea.

International Graduation – Class of 2022

It was a day of celebration on 18 May as our second year international students gathered in Sketty Hall Business School.

Students from all over the world, from countries such as China, Italy, Cambodia and Korea gathered for a lunch and graduation ceremony.