College News

THIS IS ME campaign launched to challenge gender stereotypes and prevent abuse

A new Welsh Government multi-media campaign has been launched today to tackle some of the underlying reasons for violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence.

The TV, radio and online adverts show people in situations challenging our ideas about gender. A man working as a midwife, a woman working as a mechanic, a young man expertly applying make-up and a girl playing with a truck, covered in mud. 

People are being encouraged to engage in the online campaign to talk about their experiences and concepts of stereotypes using #thisisme.

Gower College Swansea in running for accountancy awards

Gower College Swansea has been shortlisted as Accountancy College of the Year (Public Sector) at the forthcoming PQ Magazine awards – a title it scooped in 2016.

In fact, this is the third consecutive year that the College – currently the only FE organisation in the UK to be awarded Platinum Partner status by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants – has been honoured at these awards.

Success for college swimmer

Gower College Swansea student Niamh Jones, who is studying for her A Levels at the Gorseinon campus, took part in the recent Urdd National Swimming Gala where she received a Bronze medal in the breaststroke event.

Niamh was competing against pupils and students from all over Wales in the 16-19 age category.

Cambridge success!

Two of our Chinese students, Fuhao Song and Han Xuanyuan, have recently been accepted to study at the University of Cambridge.

These students achieved an amazing 7 A* grades between them.

Six students heading to Oxbridge

Six students following the Oxbridge Preparation Programme at Gower College Swansea have been offered a place to study at Oxford or Cambridge in 2018. They are:

Nursing and midwifery taster day

Following Gower College Swansea’s successful bid for Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol funding, students with an interest in studying nursing, midwifery or social work through the medium of Welsh were able to attend a taster day at Swansea University.

College launches litter picking project

Staff and students at Gower College Swansea are rolling up their sleeves and donning gloves and high-vis jackets as they begin a new litter picking initiative around the Gorseinon campus.

This community project is being driven by Cllr Kelly Roberts, who is a former student of the College, and Assistant Learning Area Manager Jenny Hill.

“I’ve been very impressed with the enthusiasm of the staff and students at the College and the way they have really bought into this new initiative,” says Cllr Roberts.

International students out and about at Christmas

In the busy run-up to Christmas, our International Students have been out and about - and getting into the festive spirit.

First up was a visit to Bath where they explored the Roman Baths before making a stop at the city's impressive Christmas market and historic Royal Crescent.

Back home in Swansea, the students took time out from their studies to visit the annual Waterfront Winterland attraction where they braved the elements to enjoy the rides and a spot of ice skating.

Oxbridge interviews for 30 students

Thirty of the 43 students currently following the Oxbridge Preparation Programme at Gower College Swansea have been successful in securing an interview at either Oxford or Cambridge.

The well-established programme, which is based at the Gorseinon campus, provides the best possible preparation for students aiming to progress to Oxford, Cambridge and other Russell Group universities.

Staff recognised at Long Service Awards

Over 100 members of staff from Gower College Swansea have been invited to a special celebratory event at the Liberty Stadium.

The first-ever Long Service Awards was set up to recognise and thank those members of staff who have worked at the College for more than 20 years.

Lecturers, managers and business support staff from all areas of the organisation received personalised goodie bags before being invited to enjoy a champagne afternoon tea.