College News

Gower College Swansea enters new VET partnership in Ghana and Malawi

Gower College Swansea is set to strengthen its ties in Africa by taking part in the VET (vocational education and training) Toolbox II project.

The VET Toolbox II project, funded by the European Union and managed by the British Council in Ghana and Malawi, aims to enhance international cooperation to support demand-driven and inclusive vocational education and training. The project is part of a wider programme being delivered across 11 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa through four other European development agencies, Enabel, Expertise France, GIZ and LuxDev.

College is invited to Number 10 to discuss menopause in the workplace

Gower College Swansea’s Director of HR Sarah King was invited into Downing Street this week (Monday 4 March) to kick off the celebrations for International Women’s Day (IWD) 2024.

Welsh Week at Gower College Swansea

Gower College Swansea held its annual Welsh Week last week, encouraging interaction and cultural engagement among students and staff. It featured a variety of activities celebrating Welsh culture and traditions.

TV personality Tudur Phillips led energetic clog dancing sessions, and students enthusiastically embraced the traditional Welsh dance, fostering a sense of cultural pride whilst also having a lot of fun!

Calling Year 8 Creatives: Showcase your skills at Swansea Arena!

Excitement is brewing as Gower College Swansea gears up for an exciting project in collaboration with the Schools Arts Network. 

The ‘Our Voices’ project aims to empower young talents in the Swansea and Neath Port Talbot regions. Renowned Artist in Residence at the College, Ffion Denman, and dedicated teaching staff have produced a creative toolkit including a captivating series of videos to inspire and guide year 8 pupils in expressing their unique perspectives through art. 

Gower College Swansea joins Wales Week London 2024

Gower College Swansea is proud to announce its participation in this year’s Wales Week London, the annual showcase of activities and events that celebrate and promote everything that is great about Wales.

In collaboration with esteemed partners The Skills Centre, CITB, The Earls Court Development Company and Felicitas, we are excited to present an exclusive event titled Building a Greener Future: Leading sustainability skills for UK Built Environment.

GCS Owls set to soar at Epic Lan 41

In an eagerly anticipated announcement, Gower College Swansea has revealed that a team of students from their GCS Owls Esports team will be making their debut appearance at Epic Lan 41, competing in the Valorant tournament.

This step forward marks another exciting chapter in the College's Esports journey as it continues to make waves in the competitive gaming landscape and participate in its first major LAN event.

Introducing Skills for Swansea: Retrain and upskill with free courses!

Are you ready to discover new opportunities and enhance your skills? Look no further than Skills for Swansea, a groundbreaking initiative spearheaded by Gower College Swansea.

Designed to empower individuals and improve employability skills for those residing or employed in Swansea, the initiative covers a diverse range of free courses* tailored to meet the evolving demands of the local economy.

A special night for our star apprentices, employers and tutors

Gower College Swansea has held a special awards ceremony at Swansea.com Stadium as part of Apprenticeship Week Wales 2024.

The event, which honoured the outstanding commitment and dedication of the College’s apprentices, staff and employer partners from across Wales and England, was hosted by presenter/broadcaster Ross Harries who has been the face of Welsh rugby for more than a decade.

Guest speaker for the night was Lucy Cohen, co-founder and CEO of Mazuma, the first subscription-based accounting service for small and micro businesses.

Creative skills on show for Design 48 event

Students on a range of creative and visual arts courses at Gower College Swansea had a fantastic opportunity to meet with employers and artists during the second annual Design 48 showcase, which was held at the Gorseinon and Llwyn y Bryn campuses.

The idea behind Design 48 was developed by the College in partnership with Rachael Wheatley of Waters Creative.

Gower College Swansea HE Graduation 2023

Around 120 higher education students from Gower College Swansea celebrated success recently at a special graduation event at Swansea Arena.

They were there to celebrate their achievements in a wide range of higher-level courses including business, criminal justice, computing, engineering, and childcare.  

“I’m so proud to once again welcome everyone to Swansea Arena where we can celebrate the academic achievements of all of our higher education students,” says Principal and Chief Executive Officer, Mark Jones.