College News

Ian Price OBE appointed Chair of Governors at Gower College Swansea

Celebrated Welsh business leader and community advocate joins Gower College Swansea.

Ian Price, recently awarded with an OBE in the King’s Birthday Honours for his outstanding services to business and charity, has been appointed Chair of Governors at Gower College Swansea. 

Gower College Swansea hosts legal sector breakfast event

Gower College Swansea recently welcomed employers from the legal sector to a dedicated breakfast event, focusing on developing the next generation of industry talent through apprenticeships.

Gower College Swansea to host inspiring girls-only event on International Women in Engineering Day

Gower College Swansea is proud to host a dedicated girls-only taster day aimed at inspiring the next generation of female engineers.

Taking place on Wednesday 25 June, which is also International Women in Engineering Day, this taster event will welcome around 60 pupils from Dylan Thomas and Bishopston Comprehensive schools for a full day of hands-on exploration across various engineering disciplines.

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.