Agricultural engineering shield presented
An 18 year-old agricultural engineering student at Coleg Sir Gâr has won the John Hancock Shield for his skills in design and engineering. Thomas Mathias, from Haverfordwest, designed and manufactured...
View ArticleNina presented with Wales-wide award for adult learning
A fashion degree student at Coleg Sir Gâr has won an Inspire adult learner’s progression award which recognises the achievements of exceptional individuals who have overcome significant challenges in...
View ArticleLecturer presented with Pearson Teaching Award
Coleg Sir Gâr lecturer Charlie Hammond, has won a silver award in the Pearson Teaching Awards’ category of outstanding use of technology. Selected from thousands of nominations across the UK and...
View ArticleEquine students’ competition success
Coleg Sir Gâr equine students have been training hard with college horses Gateway Welsh Lad and Cilrhedyn Krakatoa preparing for the British Riding Club Area 21 Summer Dressage Qualifiers....
View ArticleZoo partnership benefits students and animal welfare
BSc animal behaviour and welfare students at Coleg Sir Gâr are benefitting from a partnership with an industry specialist in zoology and conservation. Students following the honours degree programme...
View ArticleCollege hosts specialist equine event
Coleg Sir Gâr’s equine section organised a specialist presentation for equine enthusiasts at their animal and equine centre in Pibwrlwyd, Carmarthen, which was delivered by Dr Caroline Benoist, CEO...
View ArticlePupils invited for Welsh taster at college
Pupils studying Welsh at GCSE level were invited to Coleg Sir Gâr to take part in workshops designed to give a flavour of learning A-level Welsh at second language. Organised by the A-level...
View ArticleCouple to graduate after returning to education for a career change
Two mature students at Coleg Sir Gâr are graduating this year after taking the plunge to return to education. Mandy Cheley decided to go back to college to study social care at 47 when she was...
View ArticleDegree student’s textiles work to come to life after competition win
A textiles degree student at Coleg Sir Gâr’s Carmarthen School of Art will see her design work in production by a West Yorkshire textiles company where she will also take part in a work placement. The...
View ArticleAcademy players selected for U18s South Africa tour
Five Coleg Sir Gâr players have been selected for the Wales U18s squad for the upcoming WRU South Africa tour this August. Head coach Geraint Lewis has named Rhys Davies from Milford Haven, Daniel...
View ArticleFoundation awards recognise student achievement
Coleg Sir Gâr’s foundation and pre-foundation team held an awards day to recognise the achievements of its students. The programmes offer students a supported introduction to college and to further...
View ArticleDegree studies helped Ian further his engineering career
Engineering student Ian Lucas graduated from Coleg Sir Gâr with a first class honours degree in mechanical engineering. Having started his career as a mechanical apprentice, it was the encouragement...
View ArticleWales-wide project to identify BVD in cattle
A new project is being launched at this year’s Royal Welsh Show that aims to support Welsh farmers in eradicating bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD) in cattle. The project is funded by the Welsh...
View ArticleStudents enjoy graduation success
Over 1300 people attended Coleg Sir Gar's graduation ceremony, which invited Professor Medwin Hughes, Vice Chancellor of University of Wales Wales Trinity Saint David, to confer the awards. Held at...
View ArticleStudents enjoy graduation success
Over 1300 people attended Coleg Sir Gar's graduation ceremony, which invited Professor Medwin Hughes, Vice Chancellor of University of Wales Wales Trinity Saint David, to confer the awards. Held at...
View ArticleStudents Union wins UK award
Coleg Sir Gâr has won the NUS Students’ Union of the Year Award representing the further education sector, at the annual NUS UK-wide awards. Held at Birmingham NEC, the awards recognise the work...
View ArticleNew project will innovatively reduce farm waste and help safeguard the...
An innovative project is underway to address the agricultural industry's impact on the environment by developing a dewatering and purification system to manage slurry. Driving the project are Coleg...
View ArticleTextile graduates bursary success
Two textiles graduates at Coleg Sir Gâr’s Carmarthen School of Art have been awarded the first ever Wonderwool Wales bursary. Kathy Lloyd and Julia Davies who studied a BA honours degree in knit,...
View ArticleCollege helps charity with fully-funded training
Coleg Sir Gâr’s Business Development Innovation team are currently working with Cerebra, a charity improving the lives of children with neurological conditions. Through the college team, who support...
View ArticleLecturer’s success in Welsh arts scene
A collaboration between an art lecturer and a university professor has resulted in a competition win and a highly commended award in Swansea University’s Research as Art competition. Practicing...
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