New Higher Education Courses Launch to Meet the Demands of Tomorrow’s Workforce
The college – based in Deeside, Northop, Llysfasi and Wrexham – launched a raft of courses to begin this September in partnership with Pearson learning group, the UK’s largest awarding body. They include Hospitality, Digital Marketing and Enterprise, and Esports. It comes after Cambria designed a Higher Technical Skills Strategy to enhance access and participation, […]
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 […]
Game-Changing Partnership – Our ‘Open to All’ Football Academy with PSG Academy UK
Coleg Cambria is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with Paris Saint-Germain Academy UK, bringing world-class football training to North Wales through the launch of a brand-new PSG Academy programme based at the college Launching in September 2025, the football academy will offer young players aged 16-19 the chance to train under the renowned […]
Putting Wellbeing First – How We’re Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Week Across Our Sites
Since Monday – in partnership with the Mental Health Foundation and Colegau Cymru – the college has been hosting informative sessions and fun activities for students and staff across its sites in Wrexham, Deeside, Northop and Llysfasi, to mark Mental Health Awareness Week. Including partner organisations and student support, the programme complements a year-round service […]
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’ […]
Open events for adults will take place this summer
Information sessions will be held at Deeside, and Bersham Road and Yale in Wrexham, on Wednesday June 4 from 4pm-7pm. Find out more – https://www.cambria.ac.uk/campaigns/adult-education-open-events/ The college supports prospective adult learners looking re-educate and gain skills, or anyone planning a change of career, a new hobby, or looking to progress in their current role, either […]
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 […]
Recognised on the Global Stage for Our Commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion
The college – based in Wrexham, Deeside, Llysfasi and Northop – was a finalist in the British Council Award for Excellence in International Work category at the Association of Colleges (AoC) Beacon Awards. The ceremony took place at Westminster in London and was attended by Vice Principal of Technical Studies Vicky Edwards, and Lisa Radcliffe, Assistant Principal […]
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 […]