Coleg Cambria will host a series of virtual open events for prospective students
COLEG Cambria will host a series of virtual open events for prospective students over 10 days in March. Staff and lecturers from across the north east Wales college will be on hand to answer questions on A Levels, full time courses, apprenticeships, degrees and more. The 5pm-8pm weekday sessions – which run from March 8…
Read MoreColeg Cambria awarded prestigious gold standard in cyber security teaching
COLEG CAMBRIA has been awarded the gold standard in cyber security teaching. The north east Wales college received the accolade as part of the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) CyberFirst Schools initiative, focused on inspiring the next generation of cyber security experts and addressing the UK’s cyber skills gap. Cambria’s Principal Sue Price said: “We are delighted…
Read MoreColeg Cambria to pilot dance programme for people with Parkinson’s disease
COLEG CAMBRIA is to pilot a dance programme for people with Parkinson’s disease. Led by National Dance Company Wales (NDCWales) the free virtual classes will be for those living with the condition, as well as carers, family, and friends. As part of an affiliated hub of English National Ballet’s Dance for Parkinson’s programme, the initiative was…
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Coleg Cambria to unveil ‘Commercial Village’ and help hospitality recovery from Covid
A MULTI-MILLION pound ‘Commercial Village’ driven by retail, hospitality and education will provide a gateway to Wrexham town centre and boost the economy. The stunning £21m extension to Coleg Cambria Yale is yet to open due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but work has been going on behind the scenes in preparation for when it is…
Read MoreEmma has bucked the trend and polyglot a place studying languages at Oxford
A COLEG CAMBRIA student has polyglot a place at one of the world’s leading universities. Emma Hinde has received an offer to study Spanish and German at Oxford from October. Emma, 18, from Wrexham, also received interest from Russell Group universities but has her heart set on attending the elite institution. Her natural flair for…
Read MoreColeg Cambria Llysfasi supports hedgehog sanctuary after sharp decline in numbers
STUDENTS are supporting a hedgehog sanctuary battling a dramatic spike in deaths of the much-loved creatures. Animal Care learners at Coleg Cambria Llysfasi are rehabilitating four European hedgehogs and hope to release them back into the wild in the new year. In partnership with Hedgehog Help Prestatyn (HHP), they have been caring for them in…
Read MoreGreen light for Growth Deal that will create thousands of jobs in North Wales
THOUSANDS of jobs will be created and the region’s economy given a £1bn boost now the ground-breaking North Wales Growth Deal has been signed. Both the Welsh and UK Governments and the North Wales Economic Ambition Board today (Thursday) formally approved the five programmes that make up the Deal, a key driver of the overarching…
Read MoreApprentices reached for the Star Wars in Coleg Cambria engineering challenge
APPRENTICES used the force of cutting-edge machinery to create Star Wars-inspired rocket stoves. The unique garden heaters were fabricated from raw sheet metal at Coleg Cambria Deeside by a 75-strong cohort from the Airbus wing-making factory in Broughton. Lecturer Tony Commins and colleagues oversaw the learners’ progress as they used a variety of techniques and…
Read MoreColeg Cambria medical students in good health after successful interview series
STUDENTS went under the microscope for a series of virtual interviews with leading lights from health and education. Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Science learners from Coleg Cambria were quizzed as part of a series of multiple mini interviews (MMI) to prepare them for university and their future careers. Led by Nora Richardson, Curriculum Lead at…
Read MoreColeg Cambria unveils new-look leadership team focused on driving change in FE
THE new-look leadership team at Coleg Cambria is focused on driving change in further education and inspiring students and the community in north east Wales. Coleg Cambria has been through a restructure in past months in response to the Coronavirus pandemic and to ensure the institution fully delivers on its commitment to both the economy…
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