News and Events
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Jan
Lord Chief Justice offers local learners a chance to hear from judges
The most senior judge in England and Wales today visited Gower College Swansea. He was there to give the students the chance to hear about the work of judges, the justice system and the rule of law. Lord Burnett of Maldon, the Lord Chief Justice of England & Wales visited the College as part of the school’s engagement programme that judges are involved in across the country.23
Jan
Cycle Jumble Sale - Sunday 5 February
As part of our Health and Wellbeing Weekend, we are holding a Cycle Jumble Sale. Buy or sell anything cycle related from road, track. MTB, BMX, commuting or leisure. Do you have to sell (or looking to buy):23
Jan
Mari Lwyd brought to life at Gower College Swansea
The 17th-century Welsh cultural celebration took place at our Llwyn y Bryn, Tycoch and Gorseinon campuses, as a flash-performance of the Mari Lwyd horse made its way through the sites.20
Jan
Apprenticeship open evening and information sessions for Apprenticeship Week
National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) 2023 is the 16th annual celebration of apprenticeships in the UK and brings together businesses and apprentices to shine a light on the positive impact that apprenticeships make to individuals, businesses and the wider economy.18
Jan
Health and Wellbeing Weekend - 4/5 February
Announcement: Dragon Cycles will be exhibiting at our event on Sunday 5 February. They will be bringing a number of e-bikes and will be offering test rides. An E-bike is a great option for those thinking of cycling to work.18
Jan
Wellbeing Day, December 2022
Just before the Christmas break, Gower College Swansea held a dedicated Wellbeing Day for their staff. Over 400 staff across all campuses enjoyed the free activities which included one-to-one experiences and social activities. The wellbeing activities included, but were not limited to:17
Jan
Graduate combines acting ambitions with Higher Apprenticeship
Graduate Cedron Sion has agreed to be an Apprenticeship Ambassador as he pursues a profession as a translator alongside his acting ambitions. A few months after completing an Acting Degree, Cedron, 26, from Porthmadog, successfully applied for an apprenticeship post as a translator with the Welsh Language Services Team at Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW/AaGIC).19
Dec
Acting lecturer appointed to awarding body role
Gower College Swansea lecturer Wyn Richards has joined the UAL Awarding Body's External Developer Register. Wyn joined the College in 2015 and currently leads the Level 4 Professional Diploma in Performance UAL (Acting Company) course.15
Dec
New era dawns for Learning and Skills at HMP&YOI Parc as Novus Gower commences curriculum delivery
Joint venture will connect prisoners with the skills they require to secure employment and drive growth in the South Wales economy A new era in learning and skills for prisoners in South Wales has begun today as the first prisoners at HMP&YOI Parc in Bridgend have started education programmes delivered by Novus Gower.12
Dec
Message to students, parents and guardians from Principal Mark Jones
As we enter winter and move nearer to Christmas, the good news is that COVID infection rates in Wales continue to fall. However, in the media recently there has been a number of stories concerning respiratory infections circulating within the community including flu, COVID and other bacterial infections.Pages
