College News

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!

Important information about our Gorseinon Campus open evening, 16 November 2023

Here is some important information for anyone thinking of coming along to our open evening at the Gorseinon Campus on Thursday 16 November (5.30pm – 7.30pm)

Due to our £17m refurbishment of the Campus – which will result in enhanced facilities including social space, a new atrium and classrooms - there might be some extra things to consider before you visit us.

Please pre-register for the event if you can. Not only will this likely save you time when you arrive but it will also allow us to keep in touch with you with any event updates.

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.

Map out your future at Gower College Swansea's November open evenings for full-time courses

Are you or your teen already thinking about the next steps after school? Gower College Swansea are opening their doors this November for prospective students to explore the campuses, chat to lecturers and support staff, and discover courses on offer. 

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.