Medru unveils new Industry 4.0 tech to train future generations of manufacturing workers
A SKILLS factory unveiled groundbreaking new technology that will deliver cutting-edge Industry 4.0 training to students and manufacturing workers in North Wales. Coleg Cambria has introduced a state-of-the-art industrial sorting plant and autonomous Universal Robot platform with ER Flex interface to its Deeside site. The equipment was funded by Medru, a collaborative project between Cambria,…
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Rhug Estate one of only seven brands in Wales to receive King’s Royal Warrant
RHUG ESTATE has received one of the first Royal Warrants of Appointment from His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen. The organic farm estate, based near Corwen in Denbighshire, is one of just seven businesses in Wales to have been selected for the accolade. The 12,500-acre site had previously been honoured with a…
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Pan-Wales project showcasing high street regeneration technology takes to the road
A PIONEERING project which uses cutting-edge technology to help shape town centre regeneration will hit the road this summer. Smart Towns Cymru will host a series of events across Wales beginning in Newport on Thursday (May 16). Having welcomed up to 120 people to its inaugural conference, held at Ty Pawb in Wrexham earlier this year, the…
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College to host open events for adult learning in North Wales this summer
A NEW series of open events for adults will take place at Coleg Cambria this summer. Sessions will be held at the following sites next month: Deeside: Wednesday June 5 – 5pm-7pm Yale, Wrexham: Thursday June 6 – 5pm-7pm Bersham Road: Wrexham – Thursday June 6 – 5pm-7pm They follow a raft of activities held…
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New sales boss spearheads expansion plans at 150-strong care agency
ONE of the most respected names in the North Wales commercial and health sectors has joined the team at an acclaimed care organisation. Leanne Andrews is the new Head of Sales at Enhanced Healthcare. Following almost 20 years in media and advertising, the mum-of-two switched to medical recruitment during the pandemic and is now spearheading…
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Students with learning difficulties bag permanent jobs with Asda Queensferry
STUDENTS with learning difficulties bagged permanent roles at a leading supermarket chain. Following a successful internship and work experience programme over the last year, Asda announced they have offered learners permanent positions at the store in Queensferry. Coleg Cambria and Asda’s Supported Internship Programme launched last summer and has been a huge success to date….
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Small businesses in Wales take flight with Antur Cymru export programme
SMALL businesses will take flight by capitalising on export opportunities with the support of Antur Cymru Enterprise. The Global Reach Out Programme is funded by UK Government, powered by Levelling Up and delivered by Antur Cymru Enterprise in collaboration with International Trade Support Group and Powys County Council. The project explores trade and overseas partnerships…
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Medru creates pioneering ‘data dashboard’ with North Wales engineering firm
AN EDUCATION and industry partnership created a pioneering ‘data dashboard’ for an engineering solutions company. Medru – a joint initiative between Coleg Cambria, Bangor University, and The Open University in Wales – teamed up with AMRC Cymru to create the system for Hawarden-based LCA Group Ltd. The project highlights the synergies between academia, industry, and…
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Ysgol Eirias unveils £40,000 outdoor learning space for pupils with ALN
CHILDREN with additional learning needs are thriving thanks to innovative methods and investment at a top secondary school. Ysgol Eirias in Colwyn Bay has redeveloped its curriculum and facilities for ALN pupils, including the construction of a new accessible outdoor learning space and ‘garden classroom’. The school secured grants of £40,000 via a £20m Welsh…
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Guests at Blenheim Palace retreat can stay in lodges designed by stars of hit TV show
VISITORS to a luxury holiday retreat in the grounds of a world heritage site can stay in exclusive accommodation remodelled by stars of a popular TV show. The grand finale of BBC’s Interior Design Masters series – watched by up to 2.8m viewers – saw contestants Roisin Quinn and Matt Smith-Wood revamp two high-quality cabins at Darwin…
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