College News

Finalists in the AoC Beacon Awards 2023/24

Gower College Swansea has been shortlisted as a finalist in the prestigious Association of Colleges Beacon Awards for Widening Participation.

The Beacon Awards celebrate the best and most innovative practice among UK further education (FE) colleges. It is managed by AoC and run through AoC Charitable Trust - a registered charity.

Gower College Swansea Electronic Engineering Students Shine in WorldSkills UK National Finals

In a remarkable display of skill and dedication, two Electronic Engineering students from Gower College Swansea have secured medals in this year's WorldSkills UK (WSUK) National Finals.

Faroz Shahrokh, Rhys Lock, and Tarran Spooner, all pursuing the L3 Extended Diploma in Engineering Technologies (Electronics pathway) at the Tycoch Campus, earned coveted spots in the Industrial Electronics finals following a successful initial round. At the finals, Tarran won Gold, while Faroz scooped Silver!

Clintons’ visit to Swansea University puts focus on leadership for future generations

It's not every day you get to meet former US President Bill Clinton and former US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton.

But that is exactly what happened to our student Anna Petrusenko when she attended a very special Leadership for Future Generations event at Swansea University

What an amazing experience for Anna!

Gower College Swansea Shines at Print Exhibition

Talented students and staff from Gower College Swansea were recently selected to exhibit their artwork at the Mission Gallery, as part of an innovative project that has united artists and creatives in the local area.

College introduces innovative new User Centred Design apprenticeship

Gower College Swansea is delighted to announce the availability of a brand new User Centred Design apprenticeship pathway. This new route has been designed to meet the needs of employers and skill gaps in the local area, allowing learners to gain nationally recognised qualifications whilst working and learning. 

Visit to China

Mark Jones, CEO, Ruth Owen Lewis and Jeannie Yu from GCS International, embarked on a pivotal journey across China to strengthen partnerships and explore new collaborations. Their busy itinerary included major cities like Beijing, Tianjin, Shenyang, Dalian, Anshan, Shanghai, Chongqing, Guangzhou and Hong Kong, where they visited an array of partners including schools, colleges, universities and study centres.

Learner Wellbeing Week 2023

Gower College Swansea is once again at the forefront of recognising the importance of the health and wellbeing of its community. And this time, it's the learners who are in the spotlight! 

Learner Wellbeing Week, a dedicated event organised by the College, aims to promote positive mental and physical health and foster an environment where students can thrive both academically and personally. 

Oxford and Cambridge admissions tests

We are aware that some of our learners experienced significant technical issues with their recent Oxford and Cambridge admissions tests.

These were national issues, experienced by candidates across the UK.

Technical disruptions impacted the tests which were taken online, in particular the Math Admissions Test (MAT) and the English Literature Admissions Test (ELAT).

The Universities of Oxford and Cambridge are fully aware of this situation.

It’s medal time for College Ironman team

Congratulations to all the staff members who took part in the Ironman 2023 event on 3 September.

Collectively, our amazing GCS team raised an incredible £625.06 for the Kenya Community Education Project – smashing their original target of £500.

In preparation for the event, they trained for approximately 1,650 hours (over 250 hours of which were part of the GCS Wellbeing offer) and, on the day, they burned a total of 85,000 calories!

The following members of the GCS Ironman team successfully completed the tough triathlon event.  

Access student scoops special bursary

Congratulations are in order for former Gower College Swansea student Aaliyah Wood who has been chosen as a recipient of the Peter Roberts Collab Group Bursary.

The £2,500 Bursary, which is sponsored by The Skills Network, is awarded annually to just two students in the UK who have studied at a Collab Group college and are either progressing to university or starting their own business.