Supporting Welsh Culture – We have Introduced a new series of courses to prepare visitors and businesses for the National Eisteddfod
This year’s festival is to be held in Wrexham, and Coleg Cambria, which delivers courses on behalf of the National Centre for Learning Welsh in north east Wales, is supporting learners of all abilities planning to attend in a personal or professional capacity. Cambria’s Director of Welsh Language Development Llinos Roberts – chair of the executive committee for the […]
A FORMER student who won a prestigious media award is continuing to inspire with her academic and personal journey
Faith Dodd, from Wrexham, was named BBC Wales Young Reporter of the Year while studying A Levels at Coleg Cambria. Faith received national recognition for bravely sharing her personal experiences of living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), using journalism to raise awareness and help others. Now 22, Faith has gone on to study Classical Archaeology […]
A SKILLED student’s sustainable vision secured her a prestigious inaugural hospitality prize
This year’s Nestlé Professional Toque d’Or competition introduced the Green Spatula Award, a special accolade presented in partnership with The World Association of Chefs’ Societies and won by Coleg Cambria learner Victoria Royer. Originally from Belgium and now living in Hope, Flintshire, Victoria wowed judges with her knowledge and ability both front-of-house (FOH) and in creating ideas which […]
STUDENTS raised thousands of pounds for community charities this year
As part of their Welsh Baccalaureate studies and the Global Community Project, UPS (Uniformed Public Service) learners at Coleg Cambria Deeside have given up their time to support a host of worthwhile causes. Among them were the Domestic Abuse Safety Unit (DASU) in Shotton, and the Teenage Cancer Trust via activities including a ‘Battle of […]
New development hopes on a new sports and recreation facility that would “benefit people of all ages across north east Wales” will be given the green light
The college is appealing a decision by Flintshire County Council’s planning committee to refuse an application to construct an all-weather pitch at its Deeside site in Connah’s Quay. Supported by the Johan Cruyff Foundation – which promotes and delivers impactful sports and play projects around the world, inspired by the late Netherlands, Ajax and Barcelona superstar […]
Building the Future Starts Here – Engineering Lecturing Roles Now Open
Coleg Cambria is advertising a range of Engineering education positions at its prestigious Institute of Technology (IoT). Based in Deeside and Wrexham, there are vacancies for Lecturers in Mechanical Engineering, Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and in Work-based Learning. Reports point to a UK-wide shortage of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) teachers in […]
New Higher Education Courses Launch to Meet the Demands of Tomorrow’s Workforce
The college – based in Deeside, Northop, Llysfasi and Wrexham – launched a raft of courses to begin this September in partnership with Pearson learning group, the UK’s largest awarding body. They include Hospitality, Digital Marketing and Enterprise, and Esports. It comes after Cambria designed a Higher Technical Skills Strategy to enhance access and participation, […]
From Coleg Cambria to the Oscars – Former Learner Lol Crawley Reflects on His Cinematic Journey
Having been raised in Powys, the acclaimed cinematographer went on to study for a BTEC National Diploma in Audio Visual Studies at NEWI Cartrefle in Wrexham – now Coleg Cambria – and has thanked the lecturers and colleagues who played a part in his success Just weeks ago, Lol received an Academy Award for epic […]
Game-Changing Partnership – Our ‘Open to All’ Football Academy with PSG Academy UK
Coleg Cambria is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with Paris Saint-Germain Academy UK, bringing world-class football training to North Wales through the launch of a brand-new PSG Academy programme based at the college Launching in September 2025, the football academy will offer young players aged 16-19 the chance to train under the renowned […]
Putting Wellbeing First – How We’re Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Week Across Our Sites
Since Monday – in partnership with the Mental Health Foundation and Colegau Cymru – the college has been hosting informative sessions and fun activities for students and staff across its sites in Wrexham, Deeside, Northop and Llysfasi, to mark Mental Health Awareness Week. Including partner organisations and student support, the programme complements a year-round service […]