Apprentices achieved outstanding success at this year’s MAKE UK Regional Manufacturing Awards for Wales
The prestigious event, organised by MAKE UK – the national body representing the UK manufacturing sector – celebrates excellence in engineering, innovation, and business performance. The Welsh regional awards recognised the brightest talent from across the country, with winners now set to compete at the MAKE UK National Finals in London in January. Among the […]
Inside Cambria’s New Hair and Beauty Hub in Deeside Supporting Learners and the Community
Coleg Cambria Deeside has officially launched its pioneering new Cosmetology Centre – a trailblazing, first-of-its-kind space designed to evolve both the hair and beauty sector and learner experience, while providing a vital, inclusive hub for the wider community. The state-of-the-art academy represents a significant investment by the college and has been two years in development. […]
Wrexham student designs new logo and branding for City Centre Church
Artwork created by a student at Coleg Cambria in Wrexham has been turned into new branding to promote the work of the city’s main church. St Giles Church asked the Yale campus of Coleg Cambria to run a competition with its A Level Art, Craft and Design students to design a new look for the […]
Work has officially begun on a new 50-bedroom student accommodation development at our Llysfasi site
Following planning approval and the completion of all environmental assessments, construction teams are now on site laying the foundations for the multi-million-pound project, which will further enhance the college’s growing reputation as one of the UK’s leading land-based education providers. The development – designed by TACP Architects and being built by fellow Wrexham firm Read […]
After nearly five years of dedicated craftsmanship, an incredible Knife Dragon sculpture has been fully completed and now stands proudly outside Coleg Cambria’s Bersham Road site in Wrexham
The hand-crafted dragon, shown protecting a small child, represents both the creativity and compassion of the community, and serves as a striking symbol against weapons crime. The second and final phase of the project – unveiled during Operation Sceptre, national knife crime week – saw the installation of a raised Welsh stone plinth, forming a castle […]
Cambria Finalists Ready to Compete at WorldSkills UK 2025
This year’s line-up includes rising stars in Aircraft Maintenance, Beauty Therapy, CNC Milling, and Metal Fabrication, each determined to bring home medals for Team Wales. Among them are Robert Jones and Hannah Back, from Airbus UK, who return to the finals after strong performances in 2024. Robert, from Wrexham, who clinched silver last time around, […]
Insightful research is helping transform how students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are supported in higher education
Rebecca Mountfield-Pawlett, PGCE programme lead at Coleg Cambria, has published findings that highlight both the challenges and the strengths of students with ADHD, and how practical teaching strategies can make academia more inclusive. Rebecca, who also teaches Childhood Studies in partnership with Wrexham University and is currently studying for a doctorate in education with a […]
Unveiling Our Strategic Plan 2025–2030: Shaping Brighter Futures Through Education and Innovation
The plan reinforces the college’s position as one of the largest and leading providers of skills, training and opportunity for learners, employers and communities across north east Wales and the UK. With sites in Wrexham, Deeside, Llysfasi and Northop, Cambria has long been an anchor institution at the heart of the region. The new strategy […]
From Budding Talent to Award Winner: Cambria Floristry Student Named Best Newcomer in UK
Victoria Upton, a Level 3 Floristry student at Coleg Cambria Yale in Wrexham, took home the prestigious title at the 2025 FleurEx event, held at the East Midlands Conference Centre in Nottingham. The awards celebrate excellence across the floral industry and are judged by both experts and public vote. Victoria, from Dudleston Heath near Ellesmere, […]
Celebrating Esports success with the largest student cohort in Wales
More than 50 learners are now enrolled across Levels 2 to 4, with numbers growing steadily since the subject was first introduced at the college in 2021. Cambria has already seen its first students progress onto higher education and industry roles within a sector that has become a global, multi-billion-dollar phenomenon. Learners can now study […]