Innovative new biofactory to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions
AN INNOVATIVE biofactory will support Welsh farmers in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The striking anaerobic digestion system was unveiled by Biofactory Energy and Coleg Cambria Llysfasi, supported by Ambition North Wales. It is one of three low-carbon initiatives jointly funded by a £500,000 grant from Welsh Government via its Whole System Business Research Innovation for…
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Awards success for Coleg Cambria Animal Management students
THE dedication and drive of Animal Management students was rewarded at a national agriculture awards ceremony. Coleg Cambria Llysfasi learners Emma Roberts and Caitlin Mann were among the finalists at this year’s Lantra Cymru Awards. Emma, 22, from Llangollen, received the College Lifelong Learner of the Year Award. Nineteen year-old Caitlin, also from Llangollen, was…
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Coleg Cambria and Bangor Uni join forces to launch fully funded degree apprenticeships
COLEG CAMBRIA University Centre has launched a series of fully funded digital degree apprenticeships. Delivered in partnership with Bangor University, the programmes begin this September and are aimed at supporting the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) of workers for no extra cost. The apprenticeships are in Applied Data Science, Applied Software Engineering, and Applied Cyber Security,…
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School pays visit to £1.2m rural education hub with rooms named by pupil
A SCHOOL pupil who named rooms at a £1.2m rural education centre has visited the cutting-edge building with her classmates. Catrin Wynne won a competition to come up with ideas for facilities at Coleg Cambria Llysfasi’s Hwb Cymunedol (Community Hub). The nine year-old, a pupil at nearby Ysgol Pentrecelyn, came up with these four titles…
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Open events to take place across Coleg Cambria sites this month
COLEG CAMBRIA will be holding a series of open events in March. The sessions will take place in person at the following sites over the coming weeks: Deeside and Deeside Sixth Form Centre: Wednesday March 9 from 5.30pm to 8pm. Llysfasi: Saturday March 12 from 10am to 12pm. Yale, Yale Sixth and Bersham Road in…
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Village school pupil names new facilities at £1.2m Coleg Cambria education centre
THE stunning Vale of Clwyd landscape inspired a school pupil to victory in a college competition. Catrin Wynne was among local children to come up with names for rooms at the £1.2m Hwb Cymunedol (Community Hub) rural education centre at Coleg Cambria Llysfasi. Catrin, from Ysgol Pentrecelyn, looked to the fields and farms around Llysfasi…
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Coleg Cambria unveils new Welsh language ambassadors and campaign commitment
COLEG CAMBRIA joined organisations across the country in celebrating Welsh language rights. And the north east Wales college has unveiled a team of ambassadors who will support and guide fellow learners and members of their branch of Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol – Cangen Cymraeg Cambria – for years to come. Cambria also joined public institutions across…
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Coleg Cambria powers to sporting victory in different fields
COLEG CAMBRIA is powering to sporting glory in different fields. The north east Wales institution emerged victorious in numerous disciplines over past weeks after a successful year. The netball squad were again named Welsh College Champions after a 10-8 win over Coleg Gwent in a closely contested final in Cardiff. They will now go on…
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Coleg Cambria commended for new systems focused on student and staff wellbeing
COLEG CAMBRIA has been commended by the Association of Colleges (AoC) for implementing a series of innovative new systems focused on the health and wellbeing of staff and learners. The prestigious AoC Beacon Standard and Commended Status in the NOCN Group Award for Mental Health and Wellbeing is a “huge honour” for the college, says…
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Students contest LEAF Education food and farming contest at Coleg Cambria Llysfasi
After a fiercely contested competition between five UK secondary schools, Laurus Ryecroft in Manchester was named ‘Food, Farming and Natural Environment School of the Year 2021’. The national competition, run by LEAF Education in collaboration with Coleg Cambria, aims to shine a light on sustainable farming and food production through experiential on-farm experiences for young…
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