From Coleg Cambria to the Oscars – Former Learner Lol Crawley Reflects on His Cinematic Journey
Having been raised in Powys, the acclaimed cinematographer went on to study for a BTEC National Diploma in Audio Visual Studies at NEWI Cartrefle in Wrexham – now Coleg Cambria – and has thanked the lecturers and colleagues who played a part in his success Just weeks ago, Lol received an Academy Award for epic […]
A FORMER student has swapped college life for Championship glory with Wrexham A.F.C.
Harry Ashfield, who this year completed a Level 3 Sports qualification at Coleg Cambria Yale, is celebrating promotion from League 1 with Wrexham AFC. Having signed a new contract earlier this year, taking him to the end of the 2026/27 season, the marauding midfielder can’t wait for life in the Championship, where they will face […]
Coleg Cambria to Host Inaugural Childcare Expo, Showcasing Excellence and Learner Achievement
The Childcare Show is to be held on Wednesday May 14 from 5.30pm-8.30pm in the new £14m Nant building at Yale in Wrexham, a health and wellbeing Centre featuring the popular Iâl Spa, simulated hospital wards and virtual reality environments. Organised by Childcare Assessor Lauren Lawrence, a former nursery manager with more than 10 years’ […]
NEW qualifications from Cambria University Centre at Llysfasi will support the future of farming in Wales
Coleg Cambria unveiled Higher National Certificate (HNC) and Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes aimed at the next generation of farm managers, shepherds, farmers, and leaders in the sector. Based at the college’s Llysfasi site, near Ruthin – which recently unveiled the £10m Hwb Arloesi (Innovation Hub) and submitted plans for a 50-bedroom student accommodation building […]
CAMBRIA University Centre celebrated the achievements of higher education learners at a glittering graduation ceremony
The college’s Glanrafon conference centre at Coleg Cambria Yale in Wrexham hosted the event, attended by 33 students who had completed Higher National and professional qualifications. They were joined by lecturers, friends and family, and welcomed by Emma Hurst, Dean of Higher Education and Access to Higher Education, alongside PGCE Programme Leader Gary Wyn Jones […]
Current Level 3 Sports Learner Harry Ashfield has signed a new contract with Wrexham AFC until the end of the 2026/27 season, with the option of an additional year
A Level 3 Sports learner at Coleg Cambria Yale and former Darland High School pupil, he won the Bob Clark Academy Player of the Year for the 2023/24 season after impressing for Nick Chadwick’s Under-18 side. Building upon his performances last season, the creative midfielder has featured six times for Phil Parkinson’s team in all […]
Our Learners and Industry Partners Triumph at Skills Competition Wales
We secured 11 in total – three golds, five silver and three bronze. Gold medals were achieved by Jo Arrowsmith for CNC Milling, Oliver Evans (Aircamo Aviation Ltd) for Aeronautical Engineering, and Construction Metalwork contestant James Noller. Also finishing on the podium were: Tomos Roberts (CNC Milling), Mark Wright (Welding), Dylan Fullard and Kyle Gray-Owen […]
COLEG CAMBRIA is showcasing its work in promoting and supporting the voices and rights of its staff and lecturers this Heart Unions Week
Heart Unions Week began on Monday (Feb 10), a campaign celebrating the trade union movement and the five million+ people in the UK who are a member of one. Coleg Cambria has been lauded for its culture of Social Partnership, which ensures before any big choices or changes are made, someone representing the interests of […]
AN INNOVATIVE new apprenticeship programme is building the skills and aspirations of construction workers
Wales’s first fully funded Construction Degree Apprenticeship was launched in September and is already helping learners lay the foundations for their future careers. The students will spend two years at Coleg Cambria before completing a final two years at Wrexham University. Representing some of the sector’s top companies, and a wide range of trade areas […]
Supportive Steps Programme Transforms Student Wellbeing Through Flintshire and Coleg Cambria Partnership
“It has made me feel like I can speak to someone, and I have learnt not to bottle my feelings up. I feel less stressed and anxious.” These heartfelt words come from one of more than 300 individuals who have accessed the Supportive Steps programme, a mental health and wellbeing initiative led by Coleg Cambria […]