Double the Glory: National Recognition for Our Hair and Beauty Staff and Campuses
Hair technician Jackie Holland won the Unsung Hero Award at the prestigious Concept Hair Recognition Awards, while Julie Guzzo, Curriculum Director of Technical Studies, received the coveted Services to the Industry Award in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the profession. The success follows a strong showing for the college, with the Deeside campus shortlisted […]
A POWERFUL and emotional water safety presentation left a lasting impression on learners after campaigner Debbie Anne Turnbull MBE shared the story behind her mission to save lives
More than 75 staff and students attended the session at Coleg Cambria’s Yale site in Wrexham, where Debbie spoke about the tragic loss of her son Chris and the importance of understanding the dangers of open water. The award-winning founder of River and Sea Sense has spent almost two decades educating young people across the […]
Building a More Inclusive Future: How We’re Supporting Colleges Across Wales
The college was selected by ColegauCymru to deliver a national Inclusive Practice in FE Train the Trainer series, bringing together representatives from 13 colleges from across the country. Held in Wrexham and Cardiff, the sessions showcased Cambria’s sector-leading approach to inclusion training, sharing practical strategies, resources and best practice with professionals ranging from ALN specialists and Professional […]
Introducing Our AI Pledge: Putting People at the Heart of Artificial Intelligence
The pledge sets out the college’s commitment to using AI ethically, responsibly and inclusively, with human judgement, expertise and relationships remaining central to decision-making. Developed as part of Cambria’s wider digital innovation strategy, the framework is believed to be among the first of its kind in the further education sector in Wales – and offers […]
FROM future engineers and entrepreneurs to award-winning creatives and apprentices already making their mark in industry, some of our most outstanding learners were honoured at the annual Student Awards
Held over two days at the college’s Yale site in Wrexham, the celebrations recognised achievement across Further Education, Higher Education, Apprenticeships, Work-Based Learning and Adult Learning programmes, shining a spotlight on individuals who have overcome adversity, exceeded expectations and made the most of every opportunity. The ceremonies were supported by headline sponsor Airbus, with Google […]
Supporting the Next Generation of Education Professionals with Our New Childhood and Adolescent Studies Degree
The new BA (Hons) Childhood and Adolescent Studies programme, starting this September at the college’s Northop campus, will equip students with the knowledge and practical understanding needed to support young people from early childhood through to adolescence. Accredited by Wrexham University, the three-year qualification reflects growing demand for skilled practitioners who understand the diverse experiences […]
Our Students’ Union Named FE College Union of the Year at National Awards
The college’s Students’ Union was named Further Education College Union of the Year at the prestigious NUS Cymru Awards. The award follows a transformative period of work to strengthen learner engagement and representation across the institution, which has sites in Wrexham, Deeside, Llysfasi and Northop. Key milestones over the past year include the opening of […]
One of our lecturers receives a hero’s welcome from students and staff after helping make television history as part of the first choir ever to win Britain’s Got Talent (BGT)
Aled Morris, a Llangollen farmer and Agricultural Engineering lecturer at the college’s Llysfasi campus, returned to work to cheers and applause after the Britain’s Got Talent final, where the Hawkstone Farmers Choir beat drone light show act Celestial to take the crown. The 34-strong choir, made up of farmers and agricultural workers from across the […]
A DETERMINED learner from Wrexham is proving that dedication, perseverance and the right support can turn ambition into a thriving career
Olivia Kassab, a former pupil of Rhosnesni High School, has spent the last seven years progressing through multiple levels of study at Coleg Cambria and is now completing a Civil Engineering Degree Apprenticeship – a journey that began on an entry-level programme. While still at school, Olivia enrolled on a BTEC in Construction and the […]
Thousands of students are benefiting from MADE – a programme delivering up to 350,000 hours of coaching and support annually
The service supports more than 5,000 learners in Deeside, Wrexham, Llysfasi and Northop through a network of more than 40 Progress Coaches, with participants receiving up to 70 hours of guidance each year. Meanwhile, 900 university applications are submitted through UCAS with help from the team. Alex Jelfs, Progress Coach Coordinator at the college, said […]