College News

National success for art students

Gower College Swansea students have performed exceptionally well in various art, design and technology competitions at the National Urdd Eisteddfod.

Amy Spencer, Foundation Diploma Art and Design student, took First prize in the 'Fashion 19-25' category.

Bethan Dowding, also on the FD Art and Design course, took First prize in the 'Create an Artefact 19-25' category

Alice Samuel, who is taking an A Level in Fine Art, took Third prize in the 'Art under 19' category.

Scholarship success for Simon

Former Gower College Swansea Access student Simon Hussellbee has fought off stiff competition to secure a scholarship from the prestigious Gray’s Inn of London, which will enable him to complete his Bar Professional Training Course.

The Honourable Society of Gray's Inn is one of the four Inns of Court (professional associations for barristers and judges) in the capital. To be called to the Bar and practise as a barrister in England and Wales, an individual must belong to one of these Inns.

Engineering student collects manufacturing award

Gower College Swansea Engineering student Amadou Khan recently picked up an award at the prestigious EEF Future Manufacturing Awards at Cardiff City Stadium

Amadou took Bronze in the Pathway to Apprenticeship (PTA) Student of the Year category.

Amadou was a PTA student during 2013/14 and demonstrated an excellent attitude towards every aspect of the programme, including his work placement at AAH Pharmaceuticals. Upon completion of the PTA, he progressed onto the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering.

Cynnal Cymru – The Wales We Want

As part of Mis Cwl Cymru, Cynnal Cymru brought their ‘The Wales We Want’ project to Gower College Swansea.

The Welsh Government funded project is aimed at getting young people to voice their opinions on the 'Wales they Want', information that will be fed into the Well-Being of Future Generations Bill.

Comedians Daniel Glyn and (former Gower College Swansea student) Ignacio Lopez visited the college and put on a special stand up gig followed by a discussion on The Wales We Want.

Singing workshops with Mark Llewelyn Evans

As part of the St David’s Day / Mis Cŵl Cymru celebrations at Gower College Swansea, baritone Mark Llewelyn Evans conducted music workshops with Performing Arts students, many of whom are keen to study music and acting at university.

Mark studied at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama before attending the National Opera Studio. His performances include classical and popular songs, Rodgers & Hammerstein hits, Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, film scores and Celtic ballads.

Energy Centre officially opened

GCS Training, the business training arm of Gower College Swansea, has officially opened a brand new Energy Centre at its new Hill House site.

Julie James, Deputy Minister for Skills and Technology, was among the special guests at the launch event. The Minister was shown around the fully refurbished facilities and saw first-hand how the centre will deliver state-of-the-art training courses for the electrical, gas and plumbing trades.

Five-star venue welcomes Hospitality students

Hospitality students from Gower College Swansea recently attended an industry taster day at the five-star Oldwalls Gower.

During the visit, which was organised by the college’s Enterprise Officer Lucy Turtle and lecturer Stephen Williams, the students enjoyed a behind the scenes tour of the award-winning venue. They also attended workshops with the head chef, catering manager, wedding coordinator and sales team.

Fundraiser for Freya Bevan Trust - 27 March

Support a great local cause! Marathon Treatment Session at the Broadway Centre in aid of the Freya Bevan Fund

Level 3 Complementary Therapy Students

Friday 27 March, 9.15am-3pm

15min treatments in Reflexology and Aromatherapy

Suggested £5 minimum donation

College hosts Mechanical Engineering regional finals

Gower College Swansea recently played host to the SkillsCompetition Wales final for Mechanical Engineering (CAD).

Students from across Wales converged at the Gorseinon campus on 17 March, where they were given practical tasks to complete under the watchful eye of a panel of judges drawn from education and industry.

Singer / songwriter performs special gig for students

Singer / songwriter – and star of BBC’s The Voice – Bronwen Lewis recently visited Gower College Swansea’s Tycoch campus.

Bronwen met with Hair and Beauty students before performing a selection of numbers from her new album, Pureheart.

There was also a special screening of the film Pride, in which Bronwen appears. Based on a true story, Pride tells the story of a group of lesbian and gay activists who raised money to help families affected by the miners’ strike in 1984.