College News

College builds sports links with school

As part of Gower College Swansea's ongoing relationship with Birchgrove Comprehensive School's PE department, Year 11 BTEC pupils visit the Gorseinon campus gym and use the new facilities on a fortnightly basis.

In addition, they are able to pick up advice on the BTEC Level 2 Sport course and possible progression opportunities into college.

Thousands benefit from learning programme success

Adult learners are turning their study successes into opportunities that are making a difference to their families’ lives - thanks to services provided by Swansea Council and Gower College Swansea.

New teaching block at Gorseinon officially opened

A brand new £2.8 million teaching block at the Gorseinon campus of Gower College Swansea has been officially unveiled.

Accommodating 11 classrooms, seven IT suites, a gym with shower facilities and a bicycle shelter, it was formally opened on 6 February by Professor Sir Leszek Borysiewicz, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge.

Students face Global Enterprise Challenge

Students from Gower College Swansea have been putting their business brains to good use this week by taking part in the annual Global Enterprise Challenge College Final.

The Global Enterprise Challenge is a Welsh Government endorsed scheme that provides young people with the opportunity to develop the skills necessary to assist them in the transition from college to work, including the ability to develop and nurture career-focused skills in areas including team work, communication, leadership, enterprise and creativity, innovation and time management.

Corporation Board Member Vacancy

Gower College Swansea is seeking a high quality individual to join its Corporation Board for the next academic year.

The successful applicant will be someone from the local business community who is committed to public service. They will be able to offer high-level strategic skills and experience and provide impartial advice, executive monitoring and scrutiny, strategic planning and vision, leadership and direction.

E-mentoring project helps students into healthcare

A group of students from Gower College Swansea are set to benefit from an innovative e-mentoring project, set up by The Mullany Fund, specifically for young people aspiring to careers in healthcare.

“We are an educational charity that works to address the lack of social mobility within the healthcare professions,” says Mandy Westcott, Mullany E-mentoring Project Manager. “Our objective is to inspire and support young people into careers in medicine and other related healthcare professions,”

College hosts Skills Competition Wales regional heat

Gower College Swansea recently geared up to host the Skills Competition Wales regional heat for Automobile Technology.

Eight students from across South Wales converged at the Gorseinon campus on 30 January, where they were given four practical 30-minute tasks to complete under the watchful eye of a panel of judges drawn from education and industry.

Special Valentine event @ Broadway in collaboration with Boots - 3rd February

Special Valentine event @ Broadway in collaboration with Boots - 3rd February

Stuck for romantic gift ideas or looking to treat yourself?

From 10.30am to 1.30pm on Tuesday 3 February, the Broadway Centre will be holding a special Valentine's themed event in collaboration with Boots Fforestfach.

Artist in Residency opportunity at Gower College Swansea in partnership with Mission Gallery

This exciting residency opportunity is a partnership between Gower College Swansea and Mission Gallery.

With one residency beginning in February 2015 and the other May 2015, this is a fantastic opportunity for two emerging artists, from any discipline, to work with the resources and expertise at both organisations.

The successful applicants will be expected to develop their own work - leading workshops at Gower College Swansea, participating in an open studios event, culminating in an artist talk and final profile at Mission Gallery.

Y Gronfa Arloesi yn gyfrwng i ymchwil STEM cyffrous

Mae myfyrwyr Coleg Gŵyr Abertawe yn cychwyn ar amrywiaeth o brosiectau ymchwil STEM cyffrous, diolch i'r Gronfa Arloesi a Chynllun Addysg Beirianneg Cymru (EESW). Mae'r prosiectau wedi cynnig modd i fyfyrwyr gydweithio â Tidal Lagoon (Swansea Bay) plc a Dŵr Cymru/Welsh Water i gael hyd i atebion i broblemau go iawn a wynebir gan ddiwydiant.