Girls into tech boom as record numbers attend North Wales cyber event
ALMOST 100 young women from schools across North Wales attended a major event at Coleg Cambria exploring careers in cyber security, AI and digital innovation – more than double the number who attended last year. Year 9 and Year 10 learners gathered at the college’s Yale site in Wrexham for a day of hands-on workshops…
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Game On: College launches career pathway into billion-pound Esports industry
A GROUNDBREAKING higher education pathway is helping students turn their passion for gaming into careers in one of the world’s fastest-growing industries. Coleg Cambria has seen learners progress from Further Education into university-equivalent study through its Higher National Diploma (HND) in Esports, delivered at Cambria University Centre Deeside, in partnership with Pearson. The programme provides…
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Welsh lodge park and solar-powered Yorkshire manufacturer behind UK first
A LUXURY holiday park and one of the UK’s fastest-growing caravan manufacturers have joined forces to offer something rarely seen in the sector – single-unit holiday homes built to individual specifications. Maes Mynan Park, near Caerwys, is working with Yorkshire-based Beverley Leisure Homes (BLH) to create bespoke holiday properties shaped around customers’ lifestyles, accessibility needs and budgets….
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Coleg Cambria leads responsible AI drive with sector-first pledge
COLEG CAMBRIA has launched an AI Pledge designed to give staff and learners confidence as artificial intelligence plays a growing role in education, training and the workplace. The pledge sets out the college’s commitment to using AI ethically, responsibly and inclusively, with human judgement, expertise and relationships remaining central to decision-making. Developed as part of…
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New sponsor for one of longest running junior sports clubs in North Wales
MEDDYG CARE is backing grassroots football in North Wales with a new sponsorship deal that will see it support one of Rhyl’s longest-running junior teams ahead of the new season. The company has announced a sponsorship agreement with Rhyl Hearts Under-15s, giving the club a timely boost as preparations for the coming campaign get under…
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Cambria Launches New Degree Focused on Childhood and Adolescence
WITH greater awareness of children’s development, wellbeing and learning needs than ever before, Coleg Cambria is launching a new degree designed to support the next generation of education and child development professionals. The new BA (Hons) Childhood and Adolescent Studies programme, starting this September at the college’s Northop campus, will equip students with the knowledge…
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Lights, Camera, Podcast: Bold new creative studio opens in Mold
NORTH WALES has a bold new hub for businesses and creators to make their voice heard. Dragon Forge Studios has opened at Florence House in Mold, offering an affordable, professional production environment unlike anything else in the region. Whether you’re a business owner looking to build your brand or an individual ready to launch your…
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Building the future workforce – 500 learners meet regional employers
HUNDREDS of young people were given a window into their future careers as Coleg Cambria brought together some of the region’s biggest employers for successful Careers and Progression events. Held at the college’s Yale Wrexham and Deeside sites, the packed sessions brought together around 500 learners aged 16–18 with a wide range of public and…
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Bison, Tractors and Farm Walks as Rhug Estate Prepares for Open Farm Sunday
ONE of the biggest dates in the North Wales agricultural calendar is set to return as Rhug Estate prepares to welcome hundreds of visitors for its hugely popular Open Farm Sunday. Taking place from 10am to 4pm on Sunday June 7, the free family day out will once again open the gates to the award-winning…
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Digital makeover helps Welsh town centres compete for customers
TOWN centres are getting a state-of-the-art digital makeover as a Welsh enterprise agency helps high streets stay visible and competitive in an increasingly online world. SMART Busnes, delivered by Antur Cymru, has created Digital Place Plans for the six towns it supports in Ceredigion, giving each one a detailed look at how it performs online. The…
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