College News

£5m to support students with additional learning needs in Further Education

New funding will transform educational facilities for students with additional learning needs (ALN) in FE Colleges across Wales.

All 13 FE Colleges in Wales will benefit from the £5m to create more accessible and inclusive learning environments.

On a visit to Gower College Swansea the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Vikki Howells, toured the dedicated ALN department at the College and met with students benefiting from specialist support.

She met learner Juno, who spoke about the importance of having support.

Juno said:

VR Headsets to Revolutionise Exam Preparation at Gower College Swansea

Gower College Swansea is adding a cutting-edge twist to exam preparation by expanding its use of virtual reality (VR)—helping students reduce anxiety and build confidence through immersive, lifelike exam experiences ahead of the big day.

Learners can now experience exam rooms and timed assessment scenarios in VR, designed to demystify the unknown, reduce stress triggers, and empower them to feel calm and in control when it matters most.

Agored Cymru Award for former Access student

Former Gower College Swansea student Shannon Jade has been given an Access to Higher Education Award by Agored Cymru for her Outstanding Academic Achievement.

Shannon, who completed an Access to Psychology and Counselling course at the Tycoch Campus before commencing a Degree in Sociology at Swansea University, was given her award by Darren Howells, CEO of Agored Cymru, and Victor Morgan, Agored’s Access to Higher Education Manager.

Celebrating success of the first User Centred Design apprenticeship in the UK

The first ever apprenticeship course focusing on putting people at the centre of the design of digital public services is celebrating the successful graduation of its three students.

The User Centred Design apprenticeship was developed by the Centre for Digital Public Services (CDPS) in partnership with Gower College Swansea (GCS).

Bright futures ahead for science students

18 students from Gower College Swansea are holding offers to study medicine or veterinary science at university this September.

The College’s Medics, Dentists and Vets (MDV) tutorial support provision - which is part of the wider GCS Honours programme - gives students who have expressed an interest in medical sciences, veterinary science, dentistry and pharmacy an opportunity to gain the skills and experience needed to apply to their chosen university.

Passion SPARKS with electrical student

After a series of intense nationwide heats held earlier this year, The highly anticipated SPARKS Learner of the Year 2025 Grand Final has come to an exciting conclusion, showcasing the skills, dedication and passion of the UK’s top electrical students and apprentices. The final, held on April 2nd and 3rd at JTL Training Birmingham, saw seven talented finalists go head-to-head in a rigorous two-day competition.

We are pleased to announce Drew Squires O’Sullivan from Gower College Swansea as our SPARKS Learner of the Year 2025 Runner-Up.

Gower College Swansea marks National Supported Internship Day

The College was delighted to mark National Supported Internship Day 2025, raising awareness about the importance of paid employment for young people with additional learning needs.

Joshua, one of our DFN Project SEARCH / Amazon interns, attended the first SEND Youth Parliament at the House of Commons, alongside his uncle and his tutor Angela Smith.

Gower College Swansea: enabling young people to achieve their university ambitions

Our CEO, Mark Jones MBE, reflects on the outstanding achievements of our students, the vital role of further education in shaping futures, and how we help students successfully progress to university.

At Gower College Swansea, we see education as more than just a stepping stone – it is a transformative journey that empowers young people to achieve their full potential. 

Skilled student on the road to China

Kane Morcom, who is studying L3 Electronic Engineering at Gower College Swansea, is setting out on a journey of a lifetime in an intrepid bid to do the UK proud on the international stage at the ‘Skills Olympics’ in China.

Following Kane's success in its national skills competitions, WorldSkills UK - in partnership with Pearson - has announced that he will join its 18-month intensive training programme.

Kane will now aim to be selected for the team that will represent the UK at WorldSkills Shanghai in September 2026.

2025/2026 Technical Teaching Fellowship recipients announced

Curriculum Leader Steve Williams and Lecturer Gerard Morgan from the Electronic Engineering department at Gower College Swansea have been awarded one of seven highly competitive Technical Teaching Fellowships for 2025/26.

These prestigious awards are made jointly by the Education and Training Foundation (ETF) and Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851.

Steve and Gerard’s joint Fellowship will look at their WorldSkills focused project, The Skills Sphere.