College News

Awards win is icing on the cake for Mark

Mark Clement, Gower College Swansea’s Learning Area Manager for Hospitality, Tourism, Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy, recently won an award for his sweet confections at a glittering event at St Tewdrics House, Chepstow.

Mark was named the Welsh regional winner in the Wedding Cake Designer of the Year category at the 2025 Wedding Industry Awards (TWIA).

College welcomes Julie James MS to its Green Hwb

It’s been an incredible year for the Landscaping and Eco-Construction team at Gower College Swansea.

Back in May, their brand new Green Hwb facility - comprising workrooms, art workshops, a pond, polytunnel and orchard - was officially launched by Iolo Williams.

During the summer, the teaching team were recognised with a Silver Award for FE Team of the Year at the Pearson National Teaching Awards. They were also finalists in the Learner Engagement in School/College category at the Professional Teaching Awards Cymru.

Gower College Swansea named on The Social Mobility List 2024

Gower College Swansea is proud to announce it features on The Social Mobility List 2024, an initiative that aims to recognise schools and colleges making significant strides in advancing social mobility across the UK. 

The first of its kind, The Social Mobility List, in partnership with bp, is a ground-breaking new publication from Making The Leap that will be published annually, focusing on highlighting the key contributors and initiatives that are driving social mobility in the UK.

GCS Owls Soar to Victory

Dominating the UK Winter Esports Groups for the Second Year Running

The Gower College Swansea Owls Esports teams have done it again!

Local Fashion Lecturer Knits 365 Hats for Swansea’s Homeless

Susanne David, a full-time Fashion Lecturer at Gower College Swansea, is proving that kindness and creativity can make a tangible difference in the lives of the homeless. In addition to her demanding teaching role, Susanne has set herself a challenge that goes beyond the classroom – to knit 365 hats, one for each day of the year, for those in need.

Gower College Swansea Achieves White Ribbon UK Accreditation: Committed to Ending Violence Against Women and Girls

Gower College Swansea is proud to announce its accreditation as a White Ribbon UK organisation, demonstrating its commitment to ending violence against women and girls.

As an accredited organisation, the College has established a dedicated White Ribbon steering group comprised of White Ribbon ambassadors and champions who are working to create a positive culture change and ensure women’s voices are heard.

Gower College Swansea named as one of the 49 recipients of a ‘Trees of Hope’ Sycamore Gap sapling

The National Trust has announced Gower College Swansea as one of the recipients of the 49 ‘Trees of Hope’ Sycamore Gap saplings being gifted to individuals, groups, and organisations across the UK. 

The big reveal during National Tree Week follows the charity’s invitation on the anniversary of the felling of the much-loved tree at the end of September for applications for one of the saplings grown from its seed. 

Special charity concert raises awareness and funds for MND

A special evening of music and song took place recently at Gower College Swansea, as a charity concert was held in support of the fight against Motor Neurone Disease (MND).

The event, which was hosted at the Tycoch Campus, brought together The Gwalia Singers male voice choir and talented student performers Abigail Rankin, Isobel McNeill and Carys Morgan.

The Gwalia Singers, led by Musical Director Matthew Ioan Sims MA and accompanied by Rhian Liles BMus (Hons) treated the audience to a selection of beautiful songs including There Is A Land, You Raise Me Up and O Gymru.

College graduates of 2024 celebrate their achievements

Over 150 higher education students from Gower College Swansea have celebrated their success at a special graduation ceremony at Swansea Arena.

They were there to celebrate their achievements in a wide range of higher-level courses including business and accounting, applied computing, teaching, engineering, leadership and management, health and social care, and childcare.  

Incredible College team set to attend the ‘Oscars' of the teaching profession

An inspirational teaching team from Gower College Swansea will head to London to attend the ‘Oscars’ of the teaching profession. Taking place on 30 November, the annual Pearson National Teaching Awards UK ceremony will honour and celebrate the outstanding achievements of educators from across the UK. 

At the ceremony, the College’s Landscaping and Eco-Construction team will be in the running for a Gold Award, having already been recognised amongst thousands of nominees earlier this year when they received a Silver Award for FE Team of the Year.