News and Events

22
Dec

College celebrates Swansea Council ILM cohort success

Gower College Swansea was delighted to celebrate the achievements of Swansea Council’s Parks and Cleansing team.  Jeremy Davies’ team embarked on their ILM Level 3 Award just over twelve months ago, and with the support and guidance of the College’s tutors Adele Morgan and Susan Washer, the team successfully graduated at an intimate celebration event at Sketty Hall Business School. 
21
Dec
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Swansea pupils enjoy Taster Day at Gower College Swansea

Over 850 students from five Swansea schools enjoyed a Taster Day at Gower College Swansea on Tuesday 19 December.   This fantastic event offered firsthand experience of College courses through subject-specific taster sessions in both A Level and vocational subjects. 
19
Dec
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Scaling the ALPS: Sharing best practice for adult education in Swansea

Members of the Adult Learning Partnership Swansea (ALPS) recently met at Gower College Swansea’s Llwyn y Bryn Campus for a sharing best practice event. ALPS, which is funded by Welsh Government, brings together prominent institutions dedicated to adult learning, who strive to provide accessible, high-quality education that aligns with the needs and aspirations of the community.
18
Dec

Multiply your Skills for Everyday life!

Project Multiply at Gower College Swansea is here to help you build confidence in your numeracy skills essential for your daily life with free courses, no matter where you are on your journey!
14
Dec
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Geology rocks for A Level student Micah

A fascination with biology and an interest in animals were what set Gower College Swansea student Micah Mainwaring on the career path to becoming a palaeontologist. Micah is currently studying A Levels in biology, geology, maths and drama at the Gorseinon Campus. They are particularly interested in palaeobiology, which focuses on the ecology and life of prehistoric creatures.
12
Dec
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ILS department: classes cancelled

Due to a number of covid cases within the ILS department affecting both staff and students, the College has made the difficult decision to cancel classes for the rest of this week (Wednesday 13 to Friday 15 December).  We understand that this is short notice, but we want to ensure we are doing everything we can to prevent any further transmission. 
12
Dec
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Government and Politics students meet First Minister

Students at Gower College Swansea welcomed a very special visitor recently – the First Minister of Wales, Mark Drakeford. Around 60 students, the vast majority of whom are studying on the A Level Government and Politics course, gathered at the Gorseinon Campus to hear the First Minister give a fascinating talk about his life in politics.
11
Dec
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The search is on for singing talent!

Gower College Swansea is supporting young talent by sponsoring the 2024 Dunvant Young Singer competition. Past winners of this fantastic competition include actress and singer Connie Fisher, West End performer Hayley Gallivan, and actor Ben Joyce, who is currently starring as Marty McFly in Back to the Future at the Adelphi Theatre in London.
08
Dec

College boasts new masterclasses to enrich curriculum

Gower College Swansea is delighted to continue taking part in the Knowledge Transfer Programme (KTP) with a suite of virtual masterclasses fronted by high profile industry leaders over the next six months.  
05
Dec
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Lights, camera and action for students!

Creative Arts students from Gower College Swansea attended a very special film premiere recently. They were invited to Pontardawe Arts Centre to watch a film that - thanks to It’s My Shout, an independent film production company and training scheme based in Wales – they had a hand in making.

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