College News

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.

Innovation Fund enables exciting STEM research

Gower College Swansea students are embarking on a range of exciting STEM research projects thanks to the Innovation Fund and EESW. The projects have allowed students to collaborate with Tidal Lagoon (Swansea Bay) plc and Dwr Cymru Welsh Water to find solutions to genuine problems faced by industry.

Gwefan prosiect digartrefedd yn rhoi her i fyfyrwyr

Mae myfyrwyr TG o gampws Tycoch Coleg Gŵyr Abertawe wedi bod yn gweithio ochr yn ochr â Phrosiect Pobl Ifanc Sengl Ddigartref Abertawe (SYSHP) i’w cynorthwyo i ddatblygu gwefan benodedig.

Homeless project website sets challenge for students

IT students from Gower College Swansea's Tycoch campus have been working alongside the Swansea Young Single Homeless Project (SYSHP) to assist them with the development of a dedicated website.

During a recent visit to the organisation, the Level 2 and 3 students were given an opportunity to understand the core values of the project and gained an appreciation of the vital role it plays in the local community.

SYSHP supports young people aged between 16 and 25 who are made homeless.

Traditional 'twmpath' celebrates Welsh heritage

Childcare students at Gower College Swansea recently organised a ‘Twmpath’ dance at the Gorseinon campus.

This traditional Welsh dancing event was intended as a celebration of our Welsh culture / heritage and is in anticipation of Santes Dwynwen (Welsh patron saint of lovers' day) on 25 January.

A second twmpath will take place at Tycoch on 26 January and hundreds of students and staff are expected to take part across both days.

Photos: Victoria Gourlay

ILS students celebrate work placement successes

The workplace achievements of Gower College Swansea’s Independent Living Skills (ILS) students were acknowledged at a recent presentation event at the Tycoch campus.

The guest speaker was Radio Tircoed Station Director and DJ Mike Lewis, who visited students currently enrolled on the Work Preparation Course. Joining him was student Jack Draper, who is carrying out work experience at the radio station and who has benefited greatly from the placement.

Healthy Colleges Week 12th – 16th January 2015

Kick start your day with a healthy breakfast - free porridge for all students available from the canteens in Gorseinon, Llwyn y Bryn and Tycoch. Eating a healthy breakfast, like oatmeal, gives you energy and helps improve concentration in class. Available every day throughout Healthy Colleges Week in Gorseion and Tycoch from 9.30am - 11am and Llwyn y Bryn from 10am - 11.30am.

Llwyn y Bryn welcomes back illustrators

Professional illustrators and former Llwyn y Bryn students Simon Williams and Jason Cardy dropped in recently to have a chat with the current Levels 1 and 2 Art and Design cohort.

Both Simon and Jason have worked professionally in the comic book industry for over ten years. Their portfolios include illustrations for Marvel Comics, CD and book covers and personal work for celebrities such as David Hasselhoff.

Simon and Jason spoke fondly of their time at the Llwyn y Bryn campus as "some of the best years of our lives."

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

The college will close at 1pm today (Friday 19 December) and will reopen on Monday 5 January 2015.

A very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!