Irish parliamentary delegation visits North East Wales to explore bilingual education
A HIGH-LEVEL delegation from Ireland visited north east Wales to explore how further education is supporting bilingualism and strengthening language, culture and tradition for future generations. Coleg Cambria welcomed representatives of the Committee of the Oireachtas (Irish Parliament) to Wrexham as part of a project focused on sharing evidence, experience and ideas around bilingual education…
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Revolutionary 360° Classroom Transforms Learning at Coleg Cambria
A REVOLUTIONARY immersive classroom is transforming the way students experience education – not only by bringing subjects to life, but by placing health, wellbeing and accessibility at the heart of learning. Coleg Cambria has unveiled the state-of-the-art 360-degree facility at its Deeside campus, marking a major milestone in its commitment to digital innovation, inclusion and…
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Boom in Forensic Science course as CSI-inspired demand grows
A FORENSIC science course launched in response to the “CSI effect” is continuing to gather momentum at Coleg Cambria, with increased demand, new facilities and students progressing to university. Introduced just three years ago, the Forensic and Criminal Investigation programme was developed to meet growing interest in crime scene investigation, forensic analysis and the criminal…
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Coleg Cambria smashes records with 68 honours at Skills Competition Wales
COLEG CAMBRIA delivered a record-breaking performance at Skills Competition Wales, securing an impressive 19 medals and 49 accolades in a landmark year for the college. Based in Wrexham, Northop, Deeside and Llysfasi, learners achieved five gold, five silver and nine bronze medals, alongside 28 highly commended recognitions and two ‘Best in Region’ titles. The ceremony…
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Plaid leader backs multi-million pound college investment as ‘vital’ for rural Wales
PLAID CYMRU leader Rhun ap Iorwerth MS visited Coleg Cambria Llysfasi this week to see first-hand the impact of major multi-million pound investment in agricultural education and rural skills. He was joined at the land-based campus by Llyr Gruffydd MS, Plaid Cymru spokesperson for Rural Affairs. The visit showcased the college’s £10 million Hwb Arloesi…
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DofE Boom – 400+ awards and counting for college in landmark year
COLEG CAMBRIA is marking a record-breaking surge in Duke of Edinburgh’s Award completions as the internationally recognised programme celebrates its 70th anniversary. The milestone year also heralds a major achievement for the college, reinforcing its position as the number one FE institution in Wales for DofE participants, with hundreds of students gaining vital life skills,…
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Culture Collective brings communities together with inspiring start to the year
IT has been a bright and busy start to the year for the team behind Coleg Cambria’s Culture Collective, delivering a series of engaging events that celebrate community, inclusivity and opportunity for staff and learners. Most recently, more than 100 students took part in a series of inspiring panel discussions to mark International Women’s Day…
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Health academy shaping the next generation of care professionals
YOUNG people are gaining real-world experience, building confidence and stepping into meaningful careers thanks to the Wrexham Social Care Academy – a partnership strengthening the social care workforce. The Academy brings together Wrexham County Borough Council and Coleg Cambria to offer structured placements to Level 3 Health and Social Care students. Based at Coleg Cambria’s…
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1,000 ‘Pause Packs’ launched to support student mental health
STUDENTS are being encouraged to “pause” and prioritise their mental health thanks to a new initiative launched by the wellbeing team at Coleg Cambria. With funding support from Suicide and Self Harm Wales, the college has created up to 1,000 self-care parcels known as ‘Pause Packs’ – designed to offer comfort, distraction and support for…
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Innovative cosmetology hub takes centre stage during Colleges Week visit
A POLITICIAN visited a leading college to celebrate learner success, community partnerships and the vital role further education plays in developing young talent. North Wales MS Sam Rowlands toured Coleg Cambria Deeside as part of Association of Colleges ‘Colleges Week 2026’, which this year carried the national theme Skills for All. Mr Rowlands was welcomed by…
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