Bilingual recruitment campaign heads to Deeside after strong Wrexham response
WELSH speakers are being invited to discover new career opportunities with Coleg Cambria at a dedicated bilingual recruitment event at its Deeside campus this summer. The event, Gyrfa Gymraeg @ Cambria, takes place on Tuesday July 21 from 4.30pm to 6pm and will offer a relaxed and informal opportunity to meet staff, learn more about…
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New offshore wind partnership aims to cut risk on multi-billion-pound energy projects
AS the offshore wind industry pushes into deeper waters, demand is growing for a new generation of geoscience data capable of reducing risk long before construction begins. Robertson Geo and geoscience consultancy Agerion have joined forces to help meet that challenge, combining downhole logging technology with specialist technical advisory services to give developers greater confidence…
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Girls into tech boom as record numbers attend North Wales cyber event
ALMOST 100 young women from schools across North Wales attended a major event at Coleg Cambria exploring careers in cyber security, AI and digital innovation – more than double the number who attended last year. Year 9 and Year 10 learners gathered at the college’s Yale site in Wrexham for a day of hands-on workshops…
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Viral potato trend inspires new Welsh school lunch revolution
THE jacket potato has had an unexpected revival. Driven by the viral success of street food favourites like ‘Spud Bros’ and a wider appetite for loaded, locally sourced baked potatoes, the traditional school dinner staple has become one of the most talked-about foods on social media – and Welsh schools are making the most of…
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Game On: College launches career pathway into billion-pound Esports industry
A GROUNDBREAKING higher education pathway is helping students turn their passion for gaming into careers in one of the world’s fastest-growing industries. Coleg Cambria has seen learners progress from Further Education into university-equivalent study through its Higher National Diploma (HND) in Esports, delivered at Cambria University Centre Deeside, in partnership with Pearson. The programme provides…
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Packed tax event marks latest milestone in company’s North Wales expansion
DOZENS of business owners gathered at Salisbury’s Chartered Accountants’ new Llangefni base for a Making Tax Digital event – the latest sign of the firm’s growing presence on Anglesey. The office’s eight-strong team has expanded rapidly following the acquisition of IG Jones Accountants, giving local clients easier access to expert advice and support close to…
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National hair and beauty honours crown award-winning college team
COLEG CAMBRIA is celebrating national recognition after staff and campuses were honoured at two of the hair and beauty industry’s leading awards programmes. 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…
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Friends take on triple Yr Wyddfa challenge for Mum living with MND
A GROUP of friends and supporters from across Conwy are preparing to push themselves to their physical limits in attempting to climb Yr Wyddfa three times in a single day to raise vital funds for a beloved mum living with Motor Neurone Disease (MND). The challenge, taking place on July 4, has been organised in…
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Coleg Cambria leads responsible AI drive with sector-first pledge
COLEG CAMBRIA has launched an AI Pledge designed to give staff and learners confidence as artificial intelligence plays a growing role in education, training and the workplace. 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…
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New sponsor for one of longest running junior sports clubs in North Wales
MEDDYG CARE is backing grassroots football in North Wales with a new sponsorship deal that will see it support one of Rhyl’s longest-running junior teams ahead of the new season. The company has announced a sponsorship agreement with Rhyl Hearts Under-15s, giving the club a timely boost as preparations for the coming campaign get under…
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