College News

Gower College Swansea and UWTSD collaborate to develop the next generation of engineering talent

Gower College Swansea (GCS) is collaborating with University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) to inspire and encourage the next generation of Motorsport Engineers.

Covid-19 update - face coverings

As you will all most probably be aware, there is a new variant of the Covid-19 virus called Omicron.

In line with the new Welsh Government guidance, all students should now wear face coverings while indoors across all campuses. 

We are already operating on this basis, but you will now be asked to wear your face covering:
•    When in classrooms 
•    When in common room areas – unless eating/drinking.

Swansea student joins BBC Children in Need challenge

As announced on BBC’s The One Show on 21 October, a group of young people has been selected to take part in a new fundraising challenge for BBC Children in Need.

The Surprise Squad is made up of five inspirational young people who have been supported by BBC Children in Need and want to give back and lend a helping hand to benefit others.

College’s HR team scoop top award

Gower College Swansea’s Human Resources team has been named Team of the Year (Public Sector) at the prestigious Wales HR Awards 2021.

“We are absolutely delighted to have won this award, which recognises our hard work and commitment to maintaining a positive and engaged workforce across the organisation,” says Director of HR, Sarah King. “Our strategy is all about caring for and connecting people, based on three key pillars of recognition, wellbeing and support.”

Shaping the future of professional and executive education

Gower College Swansea launches Sketty Hall Business School

Gower College Swansea’s newest campus - Sketty Hall Business School - has been officially opened by the Minister for Education and Welsh Language, Jeremy Miles.

Celebrating the success of our higher education students

From events management to engineering and from health and care to computer technology, higher education students across all courses should be very proud of the hard work and dedication that has gone into successfully achieving their qualifications.

3,000 new apprenticeships created in Swansea Bay City Region

Following the UK Government and Welsh Government approval of the Swansea Bay City Deal’s Skills and Talent programme, Minister Davies met students at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David and Gower College Swansea to hear how it will benefit young people across Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, County of Swansea, and Neath Port Talbot.

Gower College Swansea’s new garden set to give nature a helping hand

Gower College Swansea has been awarded a new garden package by environmental charity Keep Wales Tidy.

They are one of the first colleges in the country to benefit from this year’s Local Places for Nature scheme.

Gower College Swansea’s Landscaping team will be creating a memorial garden with an emphasis on providing plants beneficial to pollinators and wildlife at the Hill House campus. All the plants, tools and materials are being provided for free by Keep Wales Tidy.

College’s music students take Fringe Festival by storm

Gower College Swansea’s Music Production and Performance students recently performed at their very own Swansea Fringe Festival stage. 

The Beacons x Gower College Swansea Takeover stage, at Hangar 18 on Saturday 23 October, featured music from College bands Avalanche, Konflix, Fish Tank, & Ocean View, along with a performance from alumni student and former student of the year, Olivia Kneath. The bands covered a wide span of genres, from indie to alt and hardcore. 

Important update on self-isolation guidance – 29 October

On Friday 29 October, Welsh Government announced changes to self-isolation guidance. This is due to the continued high level of positive Covid-19 cases in Wales.

Please note this updated guidance now applies even if you are fully vaccinated or aged under 18.

If someone in your household has tested positive or has symptoms of Covid-19, you will have to self-isolate and book a Covid-19 PCR test.