College News

Gower College Swansea Celebrates Strong International Partnerships

Gower College Swansea continues to proudly welcome a diverse group of international students studying mainly A Levels at its Gorseinon Campus.

This year, students have joined us from countries including China, Vietnam, Canada, Italy, and Botswana, bringing with them a wealth of cultural experiences that enhance and internationalise our College community.

Inspire your Future: Why Facilities Management Apprenticeships could be your smartest move

By Lucy Bird, Commercial Manager at Gower College Swansea

A win for employers, who benefit from day-one business contributions, and a win for employees, who earn qualifications alongside a wage – FM apprenticeships at Gower College Swansea offer benefits for all.

In today’s fast-paced world, buildings are more than just structures, they are complex ecosystems requiring skilled professionals to keep them running efficiently. This is where Facilities Management (FM) comes in, with apprenticeships providing a direct pathway to a thriving career in the sector.

Congratulations Cian!

Huge congratulations to L3 Art and Design student Cian Curry, who has been honoured with a vocational award from the Worshipful Livery Company of Wales (WLCoW)

Gower College Swansea celebrates Skills Competition Wales medal success

Gower College Swansea is celebrating a fantastic set of medals success at Skills Competition Wales 2025.

Staff and students from the College attended the recent ‘watch party’ and medal ceremony at Swansea Building Society Arena where they brought home five Gold medals, five Silver and seven Bronze.

In addition, there were 14 Highly Commended certificates awarded to College students and two learners – Sarah James and Eva Roberts – were designated Best in Region in their respective categories.

Double success for College at Worldskills Awards event

Gower College Swansea has picked up two awards at the prestigious WorldSkills UK Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Heroes Awards in London.

The awards, which are sponsored by the University Vocational Awards Council (UVAC) and Skills and Education Group, recognise those championing diversity and inclusion in the education sector. 

We’re a Finalist in the British HR Awards 2025

Gower College Swansea is delighted to announce that it’s been named a Finalist in the British HR Awards 2025.

The College has been shortlisted in three categories: Employee Wellness Initiative of the Year; Recruitment Initiative of the Year; and Leader of the Year.

College scoops UK Cyber Security Award

Gower College Swansea has been recognised at the 2025 NCSC Cyber Security Awards.

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) supports the most critical organisations in the UK, as well as the wider public sector, industry, SMEs, and the general public.

Peter Scott, the College’s Digital Skills and Innovation Lead, took home the CyberFirst Gold College of the Year Award after attending the NCSC annual academic conference in Leeds.

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Fantastic 14 offered Oxbridge places

Fourteen A Level students from Gower College Swansea have been offered places to study at Oxford or Cambridge University in 2025.

The students are all following the College’s GCS Honours programme at the Gorseinon Campus, which aims to provide the best possible preparation for students aiming to progress to Oxford, Cambridge and Russell Group universities. They are: