College News

Spotlight on Hayley Szymonski - Head of Design, Corgi Socks

Choosing the right path after college can be both exciting and daunting, but for former Gower College Swansea student Hayley Szymonski, it was the beginning of a creative career that would take her to the heart of British design.

Now the Head of Design at Corgi Socks – a luxury brand with a global reputation – we caught up with Hayley to find out how her time at Gower College Swansea shaped her journey, her advice for aspiring creatives looking to follow in her footsteps, and an insight into the brand loved by the Royal Family.

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Gower College Swansea hosts Microsoft Innovation Day

Gower College Swansea recently welcomed Microsoft and industry experts to Tycoch Campus for a flagship Microsoft Innovation Day, a key milestone in the College’s growing relationship with the global technology leader.

The Innovation Day forms part of a wider programme of activities between Gower College Swansea and Microsoft, and through a series of Microsoft-focused interventions, the College has been working to bring cutting-edge digital technologies and insights to learners and staff, helping to embed innovation and digital skills across all areas of curriculum.

Ian Price OBE appointed Chair of Governors at Gower College Swansea

Celebrated Welsh business leader and community advocate joins Gower College Swansea.

Ian Price, recently awarded with an OBE in the King’s Birthday Honours for his outstanding services to business and charity, has been appointed Chair of Governors at Gower College Swansea. 

Gower College Swansea hosts legal sector breakfast event

Gower College Swansea recently welcomed employers from the legal sector to a dedicated breakfast event, focusing on developing the next generation of industry talent through apprenticeships.

Gower College Swansea to host inspiring girls-only event on International Women in Engineering Day

Gower College Swansea is proud to host a dedicated girls-only taster day aimed at inspiring the next generation of female engineers.

Taking place on Wednesday 25 June, which is also International Women in Engineering Day, this taster event will welcome around 60 pupils from Dylan Thomas and Bishopston Comprehensive schools for a full day of hands-on exploration across various engineering disciplines.

College and University partnership in bloom

Landscaping and Horticulture students at Gower College Swansea have benefited from a unique working partnership with Swansea University over recent months.

The learners have been working alongside the Grounds Maintenance team at the Singleton Campus to carry out a range of practical jobs such as turf laying, weeding, flower bed preparation, watering and planting containers for a seasonal display.  

Student scoops national book review prize

Congratulations to Gower College Swansea student Daisy Squire who has won a national book review competition organised by New College, Oxford’s Step Up Programme.

Gower College Swansea Annual Student Awards 2025

Students and staff from Gower College Swansea have gathered together to celebrate another fantastic year of academic and vocational excellence.

Boost Your Skills and Open New Doors - Join Gower College Swansea’s Adult Learners’ Open Evening!

It’s never too late to learn something new, and Gower College Swansea offers a wide range of part-time courses that fit around your work, family, and other commitments.

Come along to our Adult Learners’ Open Evening on Tuesday 1 July at our Tycoch Campus to explore all the courses available, meet our tutors, and find out how Gower College Swansea can help you take your next step.

Inspirational educators win national teaching award for transformative work

A teaching team from Gower College Swansea has been recognised with a Silver Award for Further Education Team of the Year in this year's Pearson National Teaching Awards.

Chosen from thousands of nominees, the College’s Esports team will now be in with the chance of winning the highly desired Gold Award, which will be announced at a prestigious awards ceremony in London and on BBC One’s The One Show later this year.