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. […]
Supporting Welsh Culture – We have Introduced a new series of courses to prepare visitors and businesses for the National Eisteddfod
This year’s festival is to be held in Wrexham, and Coleg Cambria, which delivers courses on behalf of the National Centre for Learning Welsh in north east Wales, is supporting learners of all abilities planning to attend in a personal or professional capacity. Cambria’s Director of Welsh Language Development Llinos Roberts – chair of the executive committee for the […]
A FORMER student who won a prestigious media award is continuing to inspire with her academic and personal journey
Faith Dodd, from Wrexham, was named BBC Wales Young Reporter of the Year while studying A Levels at Coleg Cambria. Faith received national recognition for bravely sharing her personal experiences of living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), using journalism to raise awareness and help others. Now 22, Faith has gone on to study Classical Archaeology […]
A SKILLED student’s sustainable vision secured her a prestigious inaugural hospitality prize
This year’s Nestlé Professional Toque d’Or competition introduced the Green Spatula Award, a special accolade presented in partnership with The World Association of Chefs’ Societies and won by Coleg Cambria learner Victoria Royer. Originally from Belgium and now living in Hope, Flintshire, Victoria wowed judges with her knowledge and ability both front-of-house (FOH) and in creating ideas which […]
STUDENTS raised thousands of pounds for community charities this year
As part of their Welsh Baccalaureate studies and the Global Community Project, UPS (Uniformed Public Service) learners at Coleg Cambria Deeside have given up their time to support a host of worthwhile causes. Among them were the Domestic Abuse Safety Unit (DASU) in Shotton, and the Teenage Cancer Trust via activities including a ‘Battle of […]
New development hopes on a new sports and recreation facility that would “benefit people of all ages across north east Wales” will be given the green light
The college is appealing a decision by Flintshire County Council’s planning committee to refuse an application to construct an all-weather pitch at its Deeside site in Connah’s Quay. Supported by the Johan Cruyff Foundation – which promotes and delivers impactful sports and play projects around the world, inspired by the late Netherlands, Ajax and Barcelona superstar […]
Building the Future Starts Here – Engineering Lecturing Roles Now Open
Coleg Cambria is advertising a range of Engineering education positions at its prestigious Institute of Technology (IoT). Based in Deeside and Wrexham, there are vacancies for Lecturers in Mechanical Engineering, Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and in Work-based Learning. Reports point to a UK-wide shortage of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) teachers in […]