College News

GCS Owls Rocket League Team Claims Victory at Bett 2025!

Gower College Swansea’s Esports team, GCS Owls, took centre stage at Bett 2025, not only claiming victory in the Rocket League tournament but also engaging with industry leaders and showcasing their passion for competitive gaming.

College highlights impressive student support provision

Gower College Swansea was delighted to welcome Sioned Williams, Senedd Regional Member, to the Tycoch campus recently.

During her tour of the campus, Sioned visited the College’s Additional Learning Needs (ALN) and Independent Living Skills (ILS) departments, as well as Learner Services and the Library team. There, staff were able to showcase the various levels of support we offer to students such as advice on funding, pastoral care, enrichment and wellbeing, and neurodiversity.    

Creative careers start at Gower College Swansea

Students on a range of art and design courses at Gower College Swansea had a fantastic opportunity to meet with employers and artists during the third annual Design 48 showcase, which was held at the Gorseinon and Llwyn y Bryn campuses.

The idea behind Design 48 was developed by the College in partnership with Rachael Wheatley of Waters Creative.

A series of talks and practical taster sessions, Design 48 is designed to inspire learners, boost employability skills and raise awareness of the educational and career pathways available within the creative industries.

Gower College Swansea Launches Ambitious Strategic Plan for 2025-2029

Gower College Swansea is proud to announce the launch of its Strategic Plan for 2025-2029, setting an ambitious roadmap that reflects its commitment to excellence in education, skills and training.

Developed through extensive collaboration with staff, learners, employers, and key stakeholders, the plan outlines a bold vision for the College’s future and its pivotal role in transforming lives and driving positive change in the region.

Apprenticeship Week Wales 2025 at Gower College Swansea

Apprenticeship Week Wales is back for 2025, an annual celebration that shines a spotlight on the vital role apprenticeships play in shaping the future workforce, empowering learners and driving business success.

This year, AW Wales runs from Monday 10 – Sunday 16 February, where employers, colleges, schools and more come together to showcase the life changing opportunities apprenticeships provide and their significant contribution to the economy.

The career move with big opportunities that can help take you to the next level

It’s no secret that relevant skills, knowledge and experience are all incredibly valuable to employers – and fortunately, there’s one form of learning that can help you gain all of them in one neat package: an apprenticeship.

Winter Wellbeing Day at Gower College Swansea

Just before the Christmas break, Gower College Swansea held a special Wellbeing Day for its staff.

Over 130 staff members from across all campuses enjoyed a range of free activities which included an escape room challenge, festive wreath making, Shamanic healing, pet therapy, bingo and pickleball. In addition, they were able to seek advice on legal matters, HRT, mental health and fitness.

Go for it in 2025 with a part-time course for adult learners

It’s never too late to learn something new, and what better time to make that commitment than the start of a new year?

Gower College Swansea offers a vast range of courses for adult learners in all sorts of areas from the creative arts, health and beauty, and personal development, to construction and trades, business and finance, and essential skills.

What’s more, they are all available to take up on a part-time basis so you can fit them around work, family life and other commitments.

Awards win is icing on the cake for Mark

Mark Clement, Gower College Swansea’s Learning Area Manager for Hospitality, Tourism, Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy, recently won an award for his sweet confections at a glittering event at St Tewdrics House, Chepstow.

Mark was named the Welsh regional winner in the Wedding Cake Designer of the Year category at the 2025 Wedding Industry Awards (TWIA).

College welcomes Julie James MS to its Green Hwb

It’s been an incredible year for the Landscaping and Eco-Construction team at Gower College Swansea.

Back in May, their brand new Green Hwb facility - comprising workrooms, art workshops, a pond, polytunnel and orchard - was officially launched by Iolo Williams.

During the summer, the teaching team were recognised with a Silver Award for FE Team of the Year at the Pearson National Teaching Awards. They were also finalists in the Learner Engagement in School/College category at the Professional Teaching Awards Cymru.