College News

Urdd Eisteddfod Medals

This year, our International art students secured multiple Urdd Eisteddfod awards across various mediums.

In the regional heat, Korean student Bella took the first place in both the Computer Graphics and Graphics in Photography categories.

Our Chinese students also took home prizes. Photography student Trista took the first place in the Monochrome Print category, while Iris won the Printing and Fashion category at the Regionals and then went on to achieve second place at the Nationals in the same category.

Historic Sketty Hall set to benefit from brand new renovation plans

Gower College Swansea’s Sketty Hall is set for renovation under proposed new development plans.

The Grade II listed building, nestled in beautiful grounds close to Singleton Park, will be repurposed as a Business School, home to a wide range of professional courses as well as higher-level qualifications and degree apprenticeships. 

Health and well-being day 2019

Gower College Swansea recently held its second annual Health and Wellbeing Day at the Tycoch Campus.

Over 400 members of staff enjoyed the free activities which included yoga, swingball, inflatable basketball, guided walks, tai chi, gardening, a Greatest Showman-themed dance lesson, singing and relaxing massages

Staff were also able to browse the stalls set up at the College’s Sport Centre and find out more about gym membership, fitness and nutrition and other initiatives such as the College book club and Health Assured employee assistance programme.

Your College, Your Future, Our Guarantee

Mark Jones, Principal of Gower College Swansea, explains how the College is planning to help students create a clear progression pathway for their future.

One of the conflicts that all educational institutions face is that, whilst many parents and prospective students can often judge their performance on what can be a narrow view of pass rates and grades, their actual role goes far beyond this.

Gower College Swansea Sports Awards 2019

Students from Gower College Swansea have celebrated another successful sporting year with a special awards ceremony at the Tycoch Campus.

Gower College Swansea Annual Student Awards 2019

Our outstanding students have been honoured once again, at the Gower College Swansea 2019 Annual Awards ceremony.

International department receives education award

Gower College Swansea has received an Education First (EF) High School Global Education Excellence Award.

The award was given to the College in recognition of its role in helping a number of their students achieve excellent A Level results and progress to some of the world’s most prestigious universities.

Six careers you could kickstart in Swansea that didn’t exist 20 years ago

With exam season well underway, students across Swansea will undoubtedly be thinking about what comes next, and what their options are post-exams. In the past 20 years, the jobs landscape has changed considerably – here to talk about what some of these new opportunities look like is Mark Jones, Principal at Gower College Swansea.   

Students thanked for fund-raising efforts

Students at Gower College Swansea have raised an astonishing £11,000 over the past two years – money that has been donated to the Kenya Community Education Project

During each year of their time at College, these students have organised a range of charity events including a walrus dip in the freezing waters of Caswell Bay (in the middle of December), two separate climbs up Mount Snowdon, and a gruelling 40-mile walk through Cannock Chase.

In addition, they took it in turns to manage a stall in the reception of the Gorseinon Campus where they sold refreshments.

Taylor heads for Hay

Gower College Swansea student Taylor Williams has been awarded a place on the Hay Festival Beacons Project, a prestigious, free workshop residency for 16-18 year olds interested in writing.

Taylor is currently studying A Levels in English Language, English Literature and Media Studies at the Gorseinon Campus.