College News

The award-winning Welsh college which is helping more women become scientists

Throughout history, the science and maths industries have largely been dominated by men.

Young women have historically tended to stay away from STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) subjects during their school years. This can be down to many things, but one of them is the outdated stereotype that STEM careers are better suited to men.

And as a result, women can often be outnumbered in these industries.

Gower College Swansea to get world-class skills boost

Gower College Swansea is to get a world-class skills boost after being selected to join an elite training programme.

The College is one of 12 leading institutions (colleges and Independent Training Providers) to have been selected to join the skills revolution by becoming part of WorldSkills UK’s Centre of Excellence. 

Could you be our next Student Governor?

Please note the application window for this role has now closed - many thanks to all who applied and good luck!

Are you passionate about your College and want it to be the best in Wales?

Do you have what it takes to be a member of the Board of a multi-million pound enterprise?

Are you confident in putting forward the student point of view?

Can you commit to contributing time to a challenging and rewarding role?

Two Gower College Swansea students scoop Inspire! Adult Learning Awards

Two Gower College Swansea students – Phyllis Gregory and Wilnelia De Jesus – have won awards at the Inspire! Adult Learning Awards, which celebrates lifelong learning.

Winelia De Jesus

Update for parents/guardians

This week, we were advised by Swansea Bay Health Board that the Regional Incident Management Team (IMT) considers the current risk level of coronavirus in Swansea Bay equivalent to the high rating on their framework.

Subsequently, the guidance from the IMT is that, although the College is not itself a high risk, all organisations – including schools – are being asked to take extra steps to help prevent the continuing spread of the virus in the wider community.

As a College, we already have a number of control measures in place, which include

Special artwork captures the spirit of Llwyn y Bryn

Art and Design student Flora Luckman has been commissioned by Gower College Swansea to create a bespoke piece of work that captures the ethos and atmosphere of the Llwyn y Bryn Campus.

Flora has recently completed the Foundation Diploma in Art and Design at Llwyn y Bryn and is now progressing to the University of Edinburgh to study Illustration.

Message for parents/guardians 

I hope that you and your family have enjoyed the summer break. 
 
As our students return to College we would like to make you aware of the arrangements that will be in place from the start of this autumn term and how we will continue to prioritise the health and safety of our students whilst they are at College. 
 
Firstly, it is our intention that the majority of teaching will be carried out on a face to face basis, although we will also be looking to provide enhanced support for those learners who are having to self-islolate at home. 

College of Sanctuary honour for Gower College Swansea

Gower College Swansea has been officially recognised as a College of Sanctuary, the first FE College in Wales to receive such an accolade.

This honour was given to the College by City of Sanctuary UK, an organisation that is committed to building a culture of safety, opportunity and welcome, especially for those seeking sanctuary from war and persecution.

During the assessment process, the College was praised for its commitment to providing a safe, welcoming and accessible place for all learners. Singled out for commendation by the panel were the following points:

Foundation Art and Design Summer Show 2021 - "2031"

Welcome to our Foundation Art and Design exhibition, based on the theme “2031”. Please have a look around the virtual show below by clicking the circles on the floor to move around, clicking and dragging to look in each direction, and clicking the pink circles to watch videos of our students talking about their work!

What will Gower College Swansea be like in the new term?

Principal Mark Jones looks forward to the start of the autumn term, explaining how the College is continuing to ensure that health and safety remains the top priority.  

As we near the start of the new term, it seems a good time to reflect on how things have gone so far at Gower College Swansea.