Students descend on Cardiff to support move that will lower education costs for thousands
A CAMPAIGNING cohort from Coleg Cambria visited Welsh Government to show their support for a decision that will lower costs and widen access to education for thousands of young people. A group of student representatives from the college – based in Wrexham, Deeside, Northop and Llysfasi – were invited to the Senedd in Cardiff by…
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Coleg Cambria students a real force at UK Physics Olympics
SCIENCE-LOVING students proved to be a real force in a national physics tournament. Learners from Coleg Cambria achieved staggering results at The British Physics Olympiad (BPhO), a series of competitions overseen by renowned lectures from Oxford and Cambridge universities. A seven-strong team representing Yale Sixth in Wrexham received two commendations, three bronze medals, one silver…
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Welsh college submits plans for 50-bed student accommodation complex
PROPOSALS have been submitted for a 50-bedroom student accommodation building at a leading land-based college. Coleg Cambria plans to further develop its Llysfasi campus following the completion of a £10m agriculture and education centre, featuring a library, classrooms, a climbing wall, laboratories, a coffee shop, meeting spaces, atrium, and wellbeing and HE hubs. Designed by…
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College among top institutions in the UK for work with young adult carers
COLEG CAMBRIA cemented its place among the top institutions in the country for its work with young adult carers. Cambria received QSCS (Quality Standard in Carer Support) reaccreditation from The Carers Federation, having been one of the first 10 colleges in the UK to receive the inaugural award in 2020. Examples of good practice included…
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PetPlace has big plans for 2025 following year of events and investment
A PIONEERING pet retailer lined up another paw-some calendar of events as it prepares for further growth in 2025. A busy year for PetPlace – which has stores in Llangefni, Ruthin, Mold and Gledrid, Oswestry, and a HQ in Kinmel Bay – looks set to be replicated and even bettered over the coming 12 months….
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Hundreds of learners join celebration of entrepreneurship in Wrexham and Flintshire
HUNDREDS of learners and staff at Coleg Cambria joined a celebration of business and innovation. The college marked Global Entrepreneurship Week with events and activities at its sites in Northop, Wrexham and Deeside. Cambria organised interactive workshops and sessions with industry leaders, Big Ideas Wales mentors and well-known business owners including Tanya Whitebits CEO Shoned…
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Coleg Cambria inspires ex-music teacher to pursue solo career with songs in other languages
TRES BIEN! A former music teacher has started writing songs in French after being inspired by tutors on a college languages course. Talented Paul Fisher, from Wrexham, performed some of his new compositions for fellow learners at Coleg Cambria Yale this week. Paul, who spent most of his career teaching at the city’s St Christopher’s…
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Coleg Cambria rallies behind table tennis academy after year of smashing success
COLEG CAMBRIA rallied behind a popular tennis academy which went from strength to strength in 2024. The strategic partnership between Cambria and Table Tennis Wales has been a smash hit, with hundreds of players participating in community events over the last 12 months. And there will be even more sessions for them to enjoy this…
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Coleg Cambria to launch new HE strategy to help plug industry skills gaps
COLEG CAMBRIA designed a new strategy aimed at flexible higher education for workers and adult learners. The Higher Technical Skills Strategy will be launched in January with the aim of enhancing access and participation, encouraging curriculum development and innovation, and forging partnerships within multiple industries to plug gaps in expertise and experience. Cambria’s Dean of…
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Antur Cymru event champions high street success in embracing smart technology
AN EVENT celebrating digital innovation and entrepreneurship in west Wales was a major success. Organised by Antur Cymru Enterprise, the SMART Busnes Cymru Conference welcomed organisations, start-ups and individuals from across the country to historic Cardigan Castle in Ceredigion. Together they championed the strides made by town centres and high streets embracing advances in technology…
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