A WREXHAM apprentice has been selected as one of just 20 young people in the UK – and only two in Wales – to represent the country on an international humanitarian project in Ghana
Georgia Ellams, a first-year Airbus Degree Apprentice at Coleg Cambria University Centre in Deeside, will travel to Accra this Christmas after being chosen to complete the prestigious Scouts of the World Award, one of the highest international honours in the Scouting movement. Georgia, from Wrexham, attended St Joseph’s High School and Ysgol Dinas Brân Sixth […]
EDUCATION leaders from across the UK and Europe were welcomed to Wrexham as we hosted a landmark international conference powered and delivered by our students
From catering and media production to delegate engagement, learners were central to the success of the College Alliance International Conference, gaining first-hand experience working at the heart of a major global event. Held over two days at Yale campus, the expo brought together more than 90 attendees from all over the UK and Europe – […]
A FORMER chef who spent years working in restaurant kitchens in Poland is now preparing to begin a PhD in Thailand
And Lukas Stevenson says it would never have been possible without the life-changing support he received at Coleg Cambria University Centre. When Lukas moved from Ireland to Wales with his family, he recognised a chance to finally pursue his long-held ambition of working with animals. A visit to Cambria’s Northop campus quickly became a turning […]
A STUDENT-LED bakery creation has taken the UK industry by storm after being named one of the most innovative products to hit shelves in 2025
The prestigious list was compiled by British Baker, a leading online platform and magazine for the baking and confectionery sector. The honour recognises an Irish Coffee Slice developed through a collaboration between Coleg Cambria, Bako and Wright’s, part of The Compleat Food Group. The indulgent slice features a moist vanilla sponge layered with coffee caramel […]
A DETERMINED student is celebrating after securing the GCSE English grade she worked so hard to achieve
Vik Prusinskaite, 18, previously attended Connah’s Quay High School before enrolling at Cambria to study Level 2 Media. While enjoying the course, she still needed to pass GCSE English, a qualification Vik knew would be vital for her education and career. “I was so close on several occasions, so to finally get the grade I […]
As 2025 draws to a close, we reflect on a year marked by achievement, resilience and continued commitment to learners, staff and communities across the region
Throughout the year, the college – based in Wrexham, Northop, Deeside and Llysfasi – has celebrated strong student outcomes, innovative teaching and learning, and meaningful partnerships with employers and community organisations, including WorldSkills UK success and the North Wales Tertiary Alliance. From apprenticeships to higher education pathways and community engagement, 2025 has reinforced Coleg Cambria’s […]
Celebrating Our Launch of Innovative Flexible Higher Education Courses
The college is continuing to transform the landscape of further and higher education with the expansion of its HN Flex model – an innovative, bitesize and accessible approach to learning designed for people who want to study around their busy lives. Following the HNC Flex in Business at Northop – unveiled earlier this year – […]
Global Enterprise Week: A Vibrant Celebration of Cambria’s Collective Drive for Enterprise and Business Support
Hundreds of learners engaged in workshops, talks, competitions and hands-on enterprise experiences aligned with the GEW 2025 theme – Together We Build. From foundation level to Level 3, students explored real start-up journeys, social enterprise models and the growing opportunities available to young entrepreneurs in Wales. Judith Alexander, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Coordinator at Coleg Cambria, […]
Celebrating Success: Eight Cambria Learners and Apprentices Shine at WorldSkills UK National Finals
The prestigious event – widely known as the ‘Skills Olympics’ – was hosted in Wales for the first time. More than 400 of the UK’s top apprentices and learners competed across five venues and over 40 skill areas, from Engineering and Construction to Beauty Therapy, Hospitality and the Creative Industries. Among them were Cambria’s competitors […]
We have once again cemented our position as a leader in global education
The college has been named a finalist for the second consecutive year in The British Council Award for Excellence in International Work category at the AoC (Association of Colleges) Beacon Awards 2025/26. Announced at the AoC Annual Conference, the recognition highlights Cambria’s commitment to delivering meaningful international experiences that transform lives and strengthen communities worldwide. Coleg Cambria […]