Inner Drive and Coleg Cambria launch the ‘College Unpacked’ series.
Coleg Cambria is thrilled to announce a collaboration between its Professional Learning team and InnerDrive, a leading provider of evidence-informed educational resources. Today marks the official launch of “College Unpacked,” an innovative video series designed to provide educators with invaluable insights into effective teaching and learning practices within FE. The initial launch includes 14 videos […]
Together, We’re Strengthening Adult Learning and Digital Skills Across Our Region
The college has launched a series of English, Maths and Digital Literacy sessions in Flintshire, Wrexham and St Asaph, Denbighshire, led by Curriculum Director for Adult and Work-based Learning Skills Claire Howells and Adult Learning Liaison Officer Dean Nolan. Classes are being delivered in libraries, community centres and outreach posts, with new venues such as […]
FLORAL designer Kate Jordan is celebrating a summer of growth with her flourishing business and a diverse portfolio of creative work spanning TV, fashion, and large-scale installations
Kate, from Tremeirchion near St Asaph – creative force behind The Craft Shed Flowers – is no stranger to the spotlight. A former student at Coleg Cambria, she created the winner’s crown for I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! when it was filmed at Gwrych Castle in Abergele, and her floral artistry has appeared on a […]
The new academic year will bring a fresh opportunity to study for a flexible qualification
The college – based in Wrexham, Northop, Deeside and Llysfasi – has unveiled a series of accessible part-time courses to begin in September. Among the subjects are Makaton Workshop, Dog Grooming Assistants, Leadership and Management, GCSE Biology, Foundation Spraying, and Introduction to Ceramics. Those looking to pursue a course focused on personal and professional development […]
We’re Here to Help – Support Available for Pupils Receiving GCSE Results
Lecturers, advisors, and admissions staff are ready to offer guidance, reassurance, and practical advice to anyone unsure about their grades or considering next steps. Whether learners are exploring A Levels, apprenticeships, or vocational training, Cambria is there to help. To support this year’s GCSE cohort, the college is also hosting open days today and tomorrow […]
A DEDICATED bilingual student is preparing to take the next steps in her academic journey after an “exceptional time” at college
Nimue Thomas, 18, a former pupil at Ysgol Dinas Brân, has received an offer to study Classical Civilisation at Durham University – one of the UK’s leading institutions – after completing A Levels in English Literature, History, Classical Civilisation, and the Level 3 Welsh Baccalaureate. Reflecting on her time at Coleg Cambria Yale in Wrexham, […]
Students are celebrating “exceptional” A Level and BTEC results after another remarkable year marked by hard work, ambition, and exciting developments at Coleg Cambria
Chief Executive Yana Williams and Principal Sue Price today (Thursday) congratulated learners across Cambria’s sites in Deeside, Wrexham, Northop and Llysfasi for their commitment, focus and determination over the last 12 months. “This has been a truly inspiring and exceptional year at Coleg Cambria,” said Ms Williams. “Our learners have worked incredibly hard, supported each […]
THE challenges of dyslexia and an uncertain future left Adem Erdogan wondering what to do next on leaving high school
It was the support of his parents, who encouraged the 25 year-old to take a look at what Coleg Cambria had to offer, that led to him spending the next several years pursuing a career in ecology and conservation. As a 16 year-old, Adem assumed he would find himself a manual or engineering role “like […]
We Join Forces with Leading Institutions to Launch the North Wales Tertiary Alliance (NWTA)
Launched today (Tuesday) at the National Eisteddfod in Wrexham, the Alliance includes Bangor University, Wrexham University, Coleg Cambria, and Grŵp Llandrillo Menai. Together, they aim to build a more coherent, inclusive, and connected tertiary education system that better serves learners, communities, and industries at every level. The NWTA is founded on a shared mission to […]
YOUNG baker Ella Muddiman has been awarded the highly respected Hugh Weeks Award, recognising her exceptional passion and support for others in the sector
Presented by the Alliance for Bakery Students and Trainees (ABST), the Award honours the memory of Hugh Weeks, a former ABST President and influential figure in the bakery and confectionery industry. It is given to a student who not only excels in their craft but also shows outstanding commitment to the industry and their peers. […]