News and Events
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Jun
An evening to remember: Gower College Swansea Annual Student Awards 2023
Students and staff from Gower College Swansea have celebrated yet another year of academic and vocational excellence. Firm favourite Kev Johns MBE returned to the stage at Swansea.com Stadium to host the evening, where learners from a range of full and part time courses, apprenticeships, higher education pathways, access courses and employability support programmes picked up awards.28
Jun
Gower College Swansea’s Engineering Team Wins Best Design at Krazy Races
Swansea city centre was buzzing with excitement on Father's Day as Krazy Races took over the streets. The event, sponsored by Gower College Swansea, was Swansea’s first soapbox Derby, and saw participants in outrageous fancy dress and whizzing around the city streets in homemade soapbox carts.19
Jun
Media Workshop at Yr Egin, Carmarthen
On 12 June, our media students all had a special opportunity to work with a professional company called Carlam - which is part of the community of Yr Egin, Carmarthen - to create a live programme and then stream it live.09
Jun
Art, Design and Photography Summer Shows - June 2023!
Join us for an extraordinary showcase of talent and creativity at the Summer Art Exhibition, featuring the exceptional work of A Level and Vocational Level 3 learners from Gower College Swansea! This series of exhibitions provides a platform for the next generation of artists and designers to express their perspectives on various themes and issues.09
Jun
College Principal shares 10 revision tips for a stress-free exam season
Exam season has begun and young people across Swansea are now taking their final exams and assessments for GCSEs, A Levels and vocational qualifications. It’s natural that this will be a stressful time for some students and their families.06
Jun
National success for students in the Urdd
Our students had particular success at the Urdd Eisteddfod in Llandovery last week. Over 60 students in all competed in various stage and homework competitions. Gower College Swansea was the most successful further education college in Wales this year. NATIONAL ROUND 2D Drawing Yr10 and under 19 – 1st Lara Rees06
Jun
A surprise trip to Downing St for students
Our AS Government and Politics students recently visited London where they took in some very famous sights. It was an action-packed day. Setting off from Swansea at 5.30am, the students visited the UK Supreme Court and enjoyed a walking tour of Whitehall.31
May
Access to Higher Education courses: opening pathways to education and career success
At Gower College Swansea, we are proud to provide a comprehensive range of Access to Higher Education (HE) courses, designed to empower individuals aged 19-and-over with the skills and qualifications needed for successful entry into higher education.22
May
Gower College Swansea secures a Stonewall’s Bronze award for leading LGBTQ+ inclusive employers
Stonewall’s Bronze award recognises exceptional employers who are committed to supporting their LGBTQ+ staff and customers Gower College Swansea was praised for its work creating a workplace where LGBTQ+ employees can bring their full selves to work18
May
Urdd's Peace and Goodwill Message
This year the College has taken part in the Urdd's Peace and Goodwill Message which focuses on anti-racism. It declares that there is no place for racism in the world, and if we see it, we must Call Them Out.Pages
