College News

Double success for College at Worldskills Awards event

Gower College Swansea has picked up two awards at the prestigious WorldSkills UK Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Heroes Awards in London.

The awards, which are sponsored by the University Vocational Awards Council (UVAC) and Skills and Education Group, recognise those championing diversity and inclusion in the education sector. 

We’re a Finalist in the British HR Awards 2025

Gower College Swansea is delighted to announce that it’s been named a Finalist in the British HR Awards 2025.

The College has been shortlisted in three categories: Employee Wellness Initiative of the Year; Recruitment Initiative of the Year; and Leader of the Year.

College scoops UK Cyber Security Award

Gower College Swansea has been recognised at the 2025 NCSC Cyber Security Awards.

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) supports the most critical organisations in the UK, as well as the wider public sector, industry, SMEs, and the general public.

Peter Scott, the College’s Digital Skills and Innovation Lead, took home the CyberFirst Gold College of the Year Award after attending the NCSC annual academic conference in Leeds.

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Fantastic 14 offered Oxbridge places

Fourteen A Level students from Gower College Swansea have been offered places to study at Oxford or Cambridge University in 2025.

The students are all following the College’s GCS Honours programme at the Gorseinon Campus, which aims to provide the best possible preparation for students aiming to progress to Oxford, Cambridge and Russell Group universities. They are:

Gower College Swansea strengthens its position as leader in Cybersecurity Education and Training through new relationship with the Cyber Innovation Hub

A new partnership with the Cyber Innovation Hub (CIH) brings a programme of cyber security education to Sketty Hall Business School. The partnership will focus on upskilling industry in cyber security hygiene and help ensure businesses across South-West Wales have the knowledge, skills and understanding to secure their business operations. This partnership builds on and extends Gower College Swansea's outstanding reputation as a leader in digital skills and cyber security provision.

Building Digital Talent: Swansea Council and Gower College Swansea celebrate apprenticeship success

Gower College Swansea is celebrating the achievements of five apprentices from Swansea Council’s Digital Services team, who have recently completed their two-year Telecoms Professional apprenticeship programme. All five have successfully transitioned into career opportunities within the Council, marking a significant milestone in the partnership between the College and Swansea Council.

The Transformative Power of Apprenticeships: Driving Business Success

By Paul Kift, Vice Principal: Skills and Partnerships, Gower College Swansea

In today’s fast-evolving economy, businesses face constant pressure to stay competitive, innovative, and productive. One highly effective yet underutilised strategy is apprenticeships. At Gower College Swansea, we see daily the transformative impact they have on businesses across Wales.

Gower College Swansea celebrates Apprenticeship Week Wales 2025

Apprenticeship Week Wales is an annual celebration that shines a spotlight on the vital role apprenticeships play in shaping the future workforce, empowering learners and driving business success.

This year, Gower College Swansea has commemorated the campaign with a week of activities including a recruitment fair, an awards ceremony, and a suite of information sessions for individuals and employers alike.