Student Union
Run by students for students, Gower College Swansea’s Students Union is here to represent you. We champion the learner voice, so your input is crucial to ensure you have the best student experience. You could even become a part of the Student Union Management Group and help shape the future of the College.
Once you enrol as a school leaver, you are automatically a Student Union member and can talk to us about any issues you may have.
Award Winning SU
We are an award-winning student union, winning two top prizes at the recent NUS Wales Conference:
- FE College Union of the Year
- Members Engagement of the Year.
Explore SU Activities
Clubs and Societies
We have a range of clubs and societies at the College with lots of different areas of interest including sustainability, LGBTQ+, Dungeons and Dragons and debating.
Joining a society is a fantastic way to make new friends and enjoy exciting opportunities! Get involved with:
- Pizza and painting sessions with our Afro Caribbean club
- Movie Wednesdays with our LGBTQIA society (which includes free popcorn)
- Incredible opportunities, like the In.Feminism Club's live piece with BBC Wales
and much more!
As for club leader, your hard work does get recognised at the end of the year with the 'Society of the Year' award.
Events
Keep your eyes open for exciting student events and themed weeks throughout the year!
Enjoy craft and food stalls, themed weeks in the canteen, giveaways, second-hand pop-up shops, charity fundraisers, and society events, such as:
- Freshers’ Fayre
- Active Wellbeing
- and more!
Get in touch with the Student Union representatives if you have an idea for an event!
Campus Quickie
Need confidential advice on contraception, vaccinations, or STI testing? Campus Quickie has you covered!
Our Student Health Advisors offer a range of services, including:
- Contraception PREP & PEP: Protect yourself from HIV with pre-exposure prophylaxis (PREP) or post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP)
- Vaccinations against Hepatitis B and HPV
- STI Screening.
Confidential, non-judgmental care! Get in touch with Daisy Mitchell or Angela Warren.
For more information on other support available at Gower College Swansea, visit our support page.
Student Discounts
When joining Gower College Swansea, you will automatically have access to several student discount websites and apps.
Signing up for a TOTUM card will mean you can secure money off your favorite brands, gain a free ID card and if you sign up for premium access, money from your sign up goes straight into our Student Union.
Awareness Campaigns
The Student Union runs several awareness campaigns each year on issues relevant to both students and the wider community. Past topics have included voter registration drives, environmental sustainability initiatives, and mental health advocacy events.
