A year of progress and partnership for Coleg Cambria
AS 2025 draws to a close, Coleg Cambria is reflecting on a year marked by achievement, resilience and continued commitment to learners, staff and communities across the region. Throughout the year, the college – based in Wrexham, Northop, Deeside and Llysfasi – has celebrated strong student outcomes, innovative teaching and learning, and meaningful partnerships with…
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Coleg Cambria flexing new approach to higher education in Wales
COLEG CAMBRIA has launched a new series of trailblazing flexible higher education courses. The college is continuing to transform the landscape of further and higher education with the expansion of its HN Flex model – an innovative, bitesize and accessible approach to learning designed for people who want to study around their busy lives. Following…
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NEWydd to dish out jobs and North West partnerships in 2026
A PROMINENT Flintshire employer feeding thousands of children every day is preparing for a period of significant growth. NEWydd Catering and Cleaning is set to expand into new areas, creating opportunities for jobs, collaboration, and increased recognition of its services. Led by Managing Director Steve Jones, the Mold-based catering and cleaning provider – which has…
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Junior chef contest a Springboard to national finals for Wrexham student
COLEG CAMBRIA welcomed some of North Wales’ most promising young culinary talent to the first-ever Wrexham heat of the Springboard FutureChef competition. Seven budding chefs from Years 9 and 10 took part in the contest – held at the college’s Iâl Restaurant – including two learners from Cambria’s GCSE Hospitality and Catering school links programme….
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North Wales Apprentices ‘MAKE’ Their Mark at National Manufacturing Awards
APPRENTICES from Coleg Cambria achieved outstanding success at this year’s MAKE UK Regional Manufacturing Awards for Wales. The prestigious event, organised by MAKE UK – the national body representing the UK manufacturing sector – celebrates excellence in engineering, innovation, and business performance. The Welsh regional awards recognised the brightest talent from across the country, with…
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Teenagers to help MP drive social media and online safety reform
CLWYD NORTH MP Gill German is spearheading a drive to ensure young people’s voices shape the future of online safety Through a series of Online Safety Act Young People’s Forums with Year 10 and Year 12 students, Gill is gathering first-hand insights into the risks teenagers face online – from bullying and harmful content to…
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Entrepreneurial spirit shines as Coleg Cambria marks Global Enterprise Week
COLEG CAMBRIA celebrated a vibrant Global Enterprise Week (GEW), showcasing its reputation as a pioneering force for entrepreneurship and business support. Hundreds of learners engaged in workshops, talks, competitions and hands-on enterprise experiences aligned with the GEW 2025 theme – Together We Build. From Foundation to Level 3, students explored real start-up journeys, social enterprise models…
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Gold rush for North Wales college at UK Skills Olympics
COLEG CAMBRIA is celebrating an impressive medal haul after eight of its most talented learners and apprentices represented the college at the WorldSkills UK National Finals. The prestigious event – widely known as the ‘Skills Olympics’ – was hosted in Wales for the first time. More than 400 of the UK’s top apprentices and learners…
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£173k green boost for Flintshire organisations as carbon crackdown looms
BUSINESSES and community organisations in Flintshire are being encouraged to apply for sustainability funding aimed at accelerating their journey toward net zero, cutting carbon emissions, and future-proofing their operations. The Flintshire Fund – delivered by Antur Cymru Enterprise in partnership with Flintshire County Council and Pathway to Carbon Zero – has secured £173,679 from the…
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College commended for transformative Tanzania project in national awards
COLEG CAMBRIA has once again cemented its position as a leader in global education. The college has been named a finalist for the second consecutive year in The British Council Award for Excellence in International Work category at the AoC (Association of Colleges) Beacon Awards 2025/26. Announced at the AoC Annual Conference, the recognition highlights Cambria’s commitment…
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