College News

Gower College Swansea Housing Student Named UK's CIH Learner of the Year

Dawne Meynell-Western, a housing student from Gower College Swansea, has been named the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Learner of the Year 2025, a national award that recognises the very best learners and apprentices across all CIH study centres in the UK.

This is the first time the CIH Awarding Organisation has run the competition, aiming to highlight students who have not only excelled academically but have also overcome personal challenges or made a significant impact in their workplace, study centre, or community.

Picture perfect!

Gower College Swansea’s talented A Level art students recently held an exhibition of their work at the Gorseinon Campus.

The show involved students from fine art, photography, textiles and graphic design (communication).  

The occasion was also an opportunity to award the top students from each area.

Further Education in Wales: a sector that transforms lives 

By Mark Jones MBE, Chief Executive Officer, Gower College Swansea

This week marks the end of a 20-year journey for me - two decades serving as Chief Executive / Principal of two very different but equally dynamic Further Education (FE) colleges in south Wales. As I step back, I do so with deep gratitude and an enduring belief in the power and potential of further education colleges.

What strikes me most is how far the College sector has come and the impact that it has every day.

FE today: the most diverse space in education

Hard Hats and Hot Coffee: Built Environment Breakfast

Are you part of the construction sector and looking to stay ahead in the industry? Join us for Hard Hats and Hot Coffee, an exclusive event designed to help employers explore the latest training and apprenticeship opportunities at Gower College Swansea, while networking with industry peers.

College named a winner at the British Training Awards 2025!

Gower College Swansea is delighted to announce that it has been named a winner in the British Training Awards 2025.

The British Training Awards is an annual campaign that sets out to discover and celebrate the teams and individuals who are truly passionate about learning and development’s role in building a thriving workforce.

“We are absolutely delighted to have won the Public Sector Initiative award for our continued focus on promoting menopause awareness in the workplace,” says Sarah King, Vice Principal People and Wellbeing.

Former Sport student signs with Swans

Former Gower College Swansea student Caleb Demery has signed a one-year contract with Swansea City Football Club.

Caleb was previously on the books at Swansea City's Academy before leaving at under-13s' level. Now, after two seasons in Briton Ferry's senior set-up, he rejoins the club following a successful trial towards the end of last season.

Sketty Hall Business School welcomes new advisory board members

Sketty Hall Business School, part of Gower College Swansea, is proud to announce the expansion of its Advisory Board with the addition of six dynamic new members:

Luciana Ciubotariu, Chief Executive of The Celtic Freeport, a project which covers the ports of Milford Haven and Port Talbot and spans clean energy developments and innovation assets, fuel terminals, a power station, heavy engineering and the steel industry across south-west Wales.  

China trip broadens horizons for staff and students

A group of 10 students have taken part in Gower College Swansea’s first ever mobilities trip to China.

Organised by the College’s International Office with assistance from Taith (which is funded by Welsh Government), the students - who are all following the GCS Honours academic enrichment programme – visited RCF Experimental School in Beijing and Huamei International School in Guangzhou.  

Hands-on work experience opportunity for Kian

Gower College Swansea student Kian Lewis-Edwards has recently completed a four-day work experience assignment with Kier that provided him with the kinds of practical, hands-on insight into the construction industry that cannot be taught in a classroom. 

The College is working in partnership with Kier to undertake a £20.6 million redevelopment project at the Gorseinon campus, supported by the Welsh Government’s Sustainable Communities for Learning Programme.

Spotlight on Hayley Szymonski - Head of Design, Corgi Socks

Choosing the right path after college can be both exciting and daunting, but for former Gower College Swansea student Hayley Szymonski, it was the beginning of a creative career that would take her to the heart of British design.

Now the Head of Design at Corgi Socks – a luxury brand with a global reputation – we caught up with Hayley to find out how her time at Gower College Swansea shaped her journey, her advice for aspiring creatives looking to follow in her footsteps, and an insight into the brand loved by the Royal Family.

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