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 […]
Coleg Cambria designed a new strategy aimed at flexible higher education for workers and adult learners
The Higher Technical Skills Strategy will be launched in January with the aim of enhancing access and participation, encouraging curriculum development and innovation, and forging partnerships within multiple industries to plug gaps in expertise and experience. Cambria’s Dean of Access and Higher Education (HE) Emma Hurst said providing more opportunities to communities in north east […]
A NEW online advice service will support prospective HE students in north east Wales this summer
Coleg Cambria University Centre has organised sessions for learners via a new booking portal, offering guidance to anyone interested in studying for a higher education (HE) qualification, including advice on degree options, course recommendations, applications, funding and finance and more. They take place across August and September withCambria’s HE Partnerships and Compliance Manager Donna Pritchard, […]
“Teamwork, organisation, and resilience are all skills Coleg Cambria has gifted us. Take every skill you have learned during your time here into your future careers and personal lives as they are absolutely invaluable.”
The words of former student Lauren Baker rang out around Coleg Cambria’s Northop Business School on Friday, as she joined up to 50 learners who had completed Higher National and professional qualifications for this year’s University Centre graduation ceremony. Lauren completed an Airbus apprenticeship scheme undertaking the BSc in Applied Business Management at Cambria in December, […]
An aspirational health and social care programme will give people working in the sector an accessible route to promotion and progression
Led by programme leader and lecturer Andrea Roberts, the two-year Health and Social Care foundation degree is based at Coleg Cambria’s University Centre in Wrexham and gives learners a flexible path to achieve a qualification “designed to build confidence” in a friendly and informal environment. Participants can go on to achieve a full degree by […]
Coleg Cambria University Centre received a glowing report from the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA)
A review by the QAA expressed confidence that ‘academic standards are reliable, meet UK requirements, and are reasonably comparable with standards set and achieved in other providers in the UK’. The review team – who visited the college twice, including last May – also expressed confidence that ‘the quality of the student academic experience meets relevant baseline […]
Heavyweights of manufacturing and engineering have thrown their weight behind leading degree apprenticeships
The Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering programme delivered by Coleg Cambria’s University Centre and Swansea University has been jointly accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) and IMechE (Institution of Mechanical Engineers). IMechE has also accredited the partners’ degree apprenticeship in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering. Both courses are held one day a week over three years at […]
Talented students received academic awards at a special higher education ceremony held at Coleg Cambria
The college’s Northop Business School hosted an event for 40 learners, their families, and the community. They were welcomed by Emma Hurst, Dean of Higher Education and Access to Higher Education, who said: “Thank you to all of the students and all our guests and staff for the support they have shown to each other, […]
The surging progress of a talented engineer generated him a prestigious award
Coleg Cambria University Centre learner Jonathan Harris was awarded the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) IET Local Network Prize for Student Excellence. The competition is designed to reward the attitude and ability of students within the geographic area of the Local Network at a non-accredited Further Education establishment, a non-accredited Higher Education establishment or […]
Animal magic and the creature comforts of learning closer to home have attracted students to a college university centre
Coleg Cambria’s HNC and HND in Animal Management have been lauded for the hands-on experience and bespoke teaching offered at its picturesque site in Northop, Flintshire. Programme Leader Sadie Thackaberry said the college’s industry links and modern facilities – including the vibrant Small Animals Centre – have led graduates to ecology internships and a wide […]