College News

Local Fashion Lecturer Knits 365 Hats for Swansea’s Homeless

Susanne David, a full-time Fashion Lecturer at Gower College Swansea, is proving that kindness and creativity can make a tangible difference in the lives of the homeless. In addition to her demanding teaching role, Susanne has set herself a challenge that goes beyond the classroom – to knit 365 hats, one for each day of the year, for those in need.

Gower College Swansea Achieves White Ribbon UK Accreditation: Committed to Ending Violence Against Women and Girls

Gower College Swansea is proud to announce its accreditation as a White Ribbon UK organisation, demonstrating its commitment to ending violence against women and girls.

As an accredited organisation, the College has established a dedicated White Ribbon steering group comprised of White Ribbon ambassadors and champions who are working to create a positive culture change and ensure women’s voices are heard.

Gower College Swansea named as one of the 49 recipients of a ‘Trees of Hope’ Sycamore Gap sapling

The National Trust has announced Gower College Swansea as one of the recipients of the 49 ‘Trees of Hope’ Sycamore Gap saplings being gifted to individuals, groups, and organisations across the UK. 

The big reveal during National Tree Week follows the charity’s invitation on the anniversary of the felling of the much-loved tree at the end of September for applications for one of the saplings grown from its seed. 

Special charity concert raises awareness and funds for MND

A special evening of music and song took place recently at Gower College Swansea, as a charity concert was held in support of the fight against Motor Neurone Disease (MND).

The event, which was hosted at the Tycoch Campus, brought together The Gwalia Singers male voice choir and talented student performers Abigail Rankin, Isobel McNeill and Carys Morgan.

The Gwalia Singers, led by Musical Director Matthew Ioan Sims MA and accompanied by Rhian Liles BMus (Hons) treated the audience to a selection of beautiful songs including There Is A Land, You Raise Me Up and O Gymru.

College graduates of 2024 celebrate their achievements

Over 150 higher education students from Gower College Swansea have celebrated their success at a special graduation ceremony at Swansea Arena.

They were there to celebrate their achievements in a wide range of higher-level courses including business and accounting, applied computing, teaching, engineering, leadership and management, health and social care, and childcare.  

Incredible College team set to attend the ‘Oscars' of the teaching profession

An inspirational teaching team from Gower College Swansea will head to London to attend the ‘Oscars’ of the teaching profession. Taking place on 30 November, the annual Pearson National Teaching Awards UK ceremony will honour and celebrate the outstanding achievements of educators from across the UK. 

At the ceremony, the College’s Landscaping and Eco-Construction team will be in the running for a Gold Award, having already been recognised amongst thousands of nominees earlier this year when they received a Silver Award for FE Team of the Year.

Gower College Swansea and the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol appoint Further Education Ambassadors

Gower College Swansea has announced 20 new Further Education Ambassadors for the 2024-25 academic year and three of them are in collaboration with the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol.

The ambassadors will raise awareness amongst their fellow learners at the College of the benefits of bilingual education, and to encourage them to continue to use their Welsh language skills at the College in preparation for the workplace in the future. 
  
Among the new crew at Gower College Swansea this year will be: 

Employability team in the running for major awards

Gower College Swansea’s employability provision, Better Jobs, Better Futures, has been shortlisted in two categories at the upcoming Employment Related Services Association (ERSA) 2024 Awards.

Information about our Tycoch Campus open evening, 18 November 2024

Here is some important information for anyone thinking of coming along to our open evening at the Tycoch Campus on Monday 18 November.

The open evening starts at 5.30pm and will finish at 7.30pm. Please make your way to main reception upon arrival.

Welcome talks (Main Hall): 5.30pm; 6pm; 6.30pm

Talented students compete to be named ‘Best in the UK’

Four students will represent Gower College Swansea at this year’s prestigious WorldSkills UK National Finals which will take place from 19 – 22 November at venues across Greater Manchester.

Representing the College are: