College News

Gower College Swansea Highlights Adult Learning and Arts at Swansea’s UNESCO Learning Festival 2025

Gower College Swansea is thrilled to announce its involvement in this year’s Swansea UNESCO Learning Festival on Saturday 14 June. As part of the city’s year-long celebration marking the 10th anniversary of Swansea’s designation as a UNESCO Learning City, the College’s Performing Arts learners and two college bands will be performing live, alongside offering arts tasters and engaging with attendees about the College’s adult learning provision.

Student secures place on USA university summer programme

Gower College Swansea student Regan D is looking ahead to a summer with a difference in 2025, as he has snapped up one of only four highly sought-after spots on a residential programme at the University of Florida.

Former YG Gŵyr pupil Regan, who is studying A Levels in English, Media Studies and Sociology, will jet off to Gainesville over the summer break to take part in workshops at the university’s School of Media, Communications and Journalism.

Gower College Swansea's wellbeing and menopause initiatives receive multiple award nominations

Gower College Swansea is proud to announce that its dedicated work in wellbeing and menopause awareness has been recognised nationally, having been shortlisted for a series of prestigious awards.

The College’s Menopause Initiative has been shortlisted in the British Training Awards in the category of Awareness Initiative of the Year, while the College’s broader wellbeing initiative has earned a nomination in the Public Sector Initiative of the Year category. Winners will be revealed during the awards event in London on 8 July.

Taith funding offers exciting global opportunities

Taith is an international learning exchange programme that Gower College Swansea has been proud to participate in since its launch in 2022. This initiative has opened up exciting global opportunities for both students and staff, allowing them to travel to countries such as Portugal, Spain, Canada, the Netherlands, Thailand, New Zealand, and more.

Leah levels up learning: Wins the*gamehers Award for Impact Through Education

Gower College Swansea (GCS) is proud to announce that Leah Griffiths, our PGCE student and lecturer within our learning area of Business and Technology, has been named a winner in the 2025 the*gamehers Awards, recognised in the ‘Impact Through Education’ category.

Leah's win places her among 100 women honoured globally by the*gamehers, an organisation dedicated to amplifying the voices and achievements of women and femme-identifying persons in the gaming industry.

Gower College Swansea Celebrates Sporting Excellence at Annual Awards Evening

It was a night of celebration and pride as students from Gower College Swansea’s Sports Academies gathered at the Village Hotel for their annual Sports Awards. The evening honoured the hard work, dedication, and outstanding achievements of student-athletes across a range of sports.

In attendance were teams from men’s rugby and football, as well as women’s football and netball, with a variety of awards presented to recognise individual and team successes throughout the year.

Gower College Swansea is ready for the Urdd National Eisteddfod 2025!

Join us at our dedicated stand (97-98) at Urdd National Eisteddfod, Margam Park next week, where you’ll have the chance to interact with students and staff, discover the wide variety of courses we offer, and dive into fun hands-on activities. 

We’ve got something for everyone - live workshops where you can try your hand at making flowerpots, virtual welding, face painting, and cycling on watt bikes. Explore cutting-edge VR experiences and dive into the world of Esports. Plus, there will be plenty of activities for the little ones too! 

Kelly Fountain appointed Chief Executive Officer of Gower College Swansea

One of Wales’ largest further education colleges, Gower College Swansea, has appointed Kelly Fountain as its new Chief Executive Officer.  

Kelly, who has served as the College’s Principal since January 2024, will transition into her new role following the retirement of current CEO Mark Jones MBE, this summer.  

The appointment comes as the College prepares to bid a fond farewell to Mark Jones, MBE, whose dedicated service as CEO has ensured the College’s success and strategic direction over the last 12 years.  

Rugby legend Jonathan Davies OBE delivers management masterclass at Gower College Swansea

Gower College Swansea was delighted to welcome former international rugby player and broadcaster Jonathan Davies OBE, to Sketty Hall Business School as part of its management masterclass series.

The event, which was hosted by the College’s Business Development Consultant and former Wales rugby international, Stuart Davies, brought together staff and leading figures from the local business community for a rare opportunity to gain first-hand insight from one of Wales’ most respected sporting figures.

FE Multisport Duathlon 2025 – a fantastic run in the sun!

Staff and students from Gower College Swansea braved the heat and sunshine to take part in the fourth FE Multisport Duathlon at Pembrey Country Park.

This fantastic event is part of Colleges Wales FE Multisport initiative and gives people of all fitness levels an opportunity to participate in competitive and active events.

Participants ranged from Independent Living Skills (ILS) learners enjoying a group activity challenge for the first time through to students and staff competing at elite level.