College News

College and University partnership in bloom

Landscaping and Horticulture students at Gower College Swansea have benefited from a unique working partnership with Swansea University over recent months.

The learners have been working alongside the Grounds Maintenance team at the Singleton Campus to carry out a range of practical jobs such as turf laying, weeding, flower bed preparation, watering and planting containers for a seasonal display.  

Student scoops national book review prize

Congratulations to Gower College Swansea student Daisy Squire who has won a national book review competition organised by New College, Oxford’s Step Up Programme.

Gower College Swansea Annual Student Awards 2025

Students and staff from Gower College Swansea have gathered together to celebrate another fantastic year of academic and vocational excellence.

Boost Your Skills and Open New Doors - Join Gower College Swansea’s Adult Learners’ Open Evening!

It’s never too late to learn something new, and Gower College Swansea offers a wide range of part-time courses that fit around your work, family, and other commitments.

Come along to our Adult Learners’ Open Evening on Tuesday 1 July at our Tycoch Campus to explore all the courses available, meet our tutors, and find out how Gower College Swansea can help you take your next step.

Inspirational educators win national teaching award for transformative work

A teaching team from Gower College Swansea has been recognised with a Silver Award for Further Education Team of the Year in this year's Pearson National Teaching Awards.

Chosen from thousands of nominees, the College’s Esports team will now be in with the chance of winning the highly desired Gold Award, which will be announced at a prestigious awards ceremony in London and on BBC One’s The One Show later this year.

The Secret Hospitality Group and Gower College Swansea launch collaborative academy to nurture hospitality talent and careers

Gower College Swansea and The Secret Hospitality Group are proud to announce the launch of a brand-new partnership: The Secret Hospitality Group x Gower College Swansea Academy, a dynamic initiative designed to inspire, develop and nurture emerging talent within the hospitality industry.

This partnership aims to raise the profile of hospitality as a rewarding career choice while creating direct pathways for learners.

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.