College News

Former pupils return to Llwyn y Bryn

It was a walk down memory lane for a group of former Llwyn y Bryn pupils when they returned recently for a special guided tour.

The friends, led by Liz Mundee, attended Llwyn y Bryn Grammar School from 1965 to 1972.

The beautiful old building now forms part of Gower College Swansea and is home to a diverse group of students who study a range of subjects including art and design, photography, music and ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages).

College presented with prestigious cyber security award

Gower College Swansea was officially presented with the Gold CyberFirst Award by representatives from CyberFirst and Jisc on Thursday, 25 April.

The award follows the College being recognised for its commitment to inspiring the latest generation of cyber security experts and bridging the cyber skills gap.

College wins Public Sector Organisation of the year at top awards!

In a recent celebration of excellence and innovation in the HR landscape, Gower College Swansea has been named the Public Sector Organisation of the Year at the British HR Awards 2024.

Nominated as a finalist in both the Public Sector category and the Employee Wellness Initiative of the Year for the work it has undertaken on raising awareness about the menopause, the College was delighted to have won.

Students look ahead to a greener future

Students at Gower College Swansea were introduced to lots of exciting career and volunteering opportunities at a recent Green Summit held at the Gorseinon Campus.

The Sustainable Futures event was organised by the College’s dedicated Environment Club with the guidance of Environment and Sustainability Advisor, Laura Wilkins.

Students were able to meet with professionals from leading local organisations, chatting about sustainable issues and finding out more about potential career development pathways.

Students celebrate fantastic Oxbridge offers

Ten A Level students from Gower College Swansea have been offered places to study at Oxford or Cambridge University in 2024.

“We are absolutely delighted with these offers and I’d like to offer my congratulations to these students who have worked so hard to achieve these amazing results,” says the College’s GCS Honours Coordinator, Dr Emma Smith.

Former First Minister delivers leadership masterclass

Proud to sponsor the Child of Wales Awards 2024

At Gower College Swansea we are thrilled to announce our partnership with the prestigious Child of Wales Awards 2024. As sponsor of the Outstanding Charity Award, we are deeply committed to supporting initiatives that recognise and celebrate the remarkable achievements of children and young people across Wales.

Gower College Swansea wins Silver at the CMN FE First Awards 2024

The Marketing and Communications department at Gower College Swansea has been awarded with Silver for the category of Social Media and Digital Impact at the College Marketing Network’s FE First Awards 2024.

Hosted by the College Marketing Network, the event brought together hundreds of industry professionals to celebrate excellence in Further Education marketing across the UK.

Gower College Swansea launches three new HE courses

Gower College Swansea launches three new HE courses Gower College Swansea takes pride in announcing the successful launch of three brand new higher education courses for 2024: a Foundation Degree in Esports, BA (Hons) in Sport Coaching and Performance and BA (Hons) in Education, Mental Health and ALN.

Students experience innovation in practice

A group of students and staff from the Creative Media Production and Technology diploma at Gower College Swansea recently had a chance to experience a week in the life of a Humber student with the faculty of media and creative arts. 

The visit was made possible with the support of the Welsh Government's Taith Funding, an international learning exchange program. The Humber experience was part of the program’s goal of creating a life-changing opportunity for a transformative learning experience.