College News
Recruitment of new corporation board members
The Corporation Board of the College, a body of 20 members, is accountable for the financial solvency of the College, its sound management and the quality of the service that it provides. The Board is also accountable for the proper use of the public funds entrusted to it
It is the Corporation’s responsibility to bring independent judgment to bear on issues of strategy, performance, resources and standards of conduct.
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Top 10 reasons to love your college
We offer a wide range of full time, part time, higher education and vocational courses offering something for everyone.We have great facilities! We’ve recently had a £4 million redevelopment to the front of our Tycoch Campus featuring a new reception area, common room and Costa coffee shop! More recently at our Gorseinon Campus we are launching a £2 million student social space that will be home to a new Costa coffee area with accessible Wi-Fi, television screens and additional seating for up to 110 students. Read more
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College supports national mental health campaign
Gower College Swansea – which has recently achieved the Bronze Award, Corporate Health Standards - has now signed the Employer Pledge to tackle discrimination facing people with mental health conditions in the workplace.
The Employer Pledge is a key part of the Time to Change national campaign, a growing social movement working to change the way we all think and act about mental health problems.
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Gold and glory for Team UK
Team UK – made up of the nation’s top young apprentices and students – has returned from the EuroSkills Finals in Budapest covered in precious medals and glory.
Among them is a former Catering and Hospitality student from Gower College Swansea.
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Gower College Swansea Sponsors Welsh Pro event
Gower College Swansea is delighted to be named as a key sponsor of the Welsh Pro, event 4 UKPSA Pro Surf Tour.
This event is part of the Nerf Clash of the Groms Series 2018, which aims to encourage the development of Wales’ junior surfers.
Held on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 October at Rest Bay, Porthcawl, the Welsh Pro is set to attract the best surfers from across the UK.
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The sun shines on International students!
Some of Gower College Swansea's new International students enjoyed the spectacular views of Rhosilli Bay at the weekend.
Basking in glorious sunshine, the students trekked to the lookout house at Worms Head and then headed down to the beach where they participated in games of football, Frisbee and tag.
It was sunshine and smiles all around with one student commenting that Rhosilli was 'the most beautiful place' she had ever visited.
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Students scoop Swansea Bay Radio awards
Two students from Gower College Swansea have achieved success at the Swansea Bay Radio Young Achievers Awards 2018.
Patrick Langdon-Dark won the Young Sports Star of the Year title, which was sponsored by Celtic Minor Golf Club.
Surfer Patrick was until very recently a student at the College’s Gorseinon Campus studying Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science.
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Better Jobs, Better Futures – one year on
An employment programme run by Gower College Swansea is celebrating a highly successful first year of delivery.
Better Jobs, Better Futures provides tailored employment and career support to unemployed individuals seeking work and to people already in work who are seeking better employment. The programme can also assist businesses that are looking to expand their workforce.
In just 12 months, Better Jobs, Better Futures has supported over 740 individuals – people like Sean (pictured) who arrived at Better Jobs, Better Futures having been unemployed for eight months
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New students set to benefit from state-of-the-art facilities and innovative social spaces
Students beginning the academic year at Gower College Swansea can make the most of a range of new facilities as the College continues to enhance its learning and social spaces.
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Catering students prepare to represent Wales
Two Hospitality students from Gower College Swansea are set to represent Wales at the WorldSkills UK LIVE National Finals.
Paige Jones, who is on the Level 3 Diploma in Food and Beverage Service Supervision course, and Paulina Skoczek, who is studying Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery, will take part in the Restaurant Services Finals at Birmingham’s NEC in November.
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