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A second year catering student at Coleg Ceredigion in Cardigan, has won a Travel Scholarship from ‘The Worshipful Livery Company of Wales’.

Charles Watson

A Coleg Sir Gâr A-level student has won first prize in the Eisteddfod for her editing and photography skills used in an image she created which conveyed lost roots of Welsh tradition.

Ceirian - a selfie with her holding her score and with her imagery behind her (including traditional Welsh costume)

Fresh Start and Foundation students at Coleg Sir Gâr are celebrating achieving their Duke of Edinburgh (DoE) awards and for the first time in a number of years, many have chosen to challenge their skills even further and completed the silver award.

Lecturer Steve Bird helping a student with navigation and a map

Travel and tourism students at Coleg Sir Gâr have recently returned from what they are describing as a ‘lifechanging visit’ to Vietnam.

The Taith-funded eight-day trip, took eight students to Ho Chi Minh City and specifically linked them with Thu Duc College of Technology (TDC).

Students and staff with Vietnamese representatives behind a desk in two rows

Pupils from Llanelli secondary schools took part in Welsh language workshops at Coleg Sir Gâr to give them a taste of studying Welsh at A-level.

The Hybu Cymraeg Lefel-A event, was organised by Welsh language tutor Philippa Smith, who invited external organisations Partneriaeth and Swansea University to facilitate some of the workshops and streamed through a live link to Stephen Rule, otherwise known as Dr Cymraeg.

Nia, Welsh champion facilitating a Welsh language workshop for schools

A Coleg Sir Gâr A-level student is preparing to study in the USA following an acceptance to study liberal arts at Princeton University.

Hannah Freckleton has fully embraced her college experience, successfully gaining Student Union President status and representing the college as an ambassador.

Hannah in front of some greenery wearing a Princeton hoodie

Harry Howells, a catering and hospitality student at Coleg Sir Gâr, has recently returned from competing at a UK final which has fuelled his culinary journey.

Harry and his cookery tutor Dan at the London competition

Art and design students at Coleg Sir Gâr are exhibiting their final major projects at an exhibition space at Pibwrlwyd campus.

A level one exhibit using fabric (abstract)

A mechanical engineering lecturer at Coleg Sir Gâr has recently returned from London where he was nominated along with his wife, to attend the King’s Garden Party at Buckingham Palace.

Rob and his wife Michele standing together in grassy grounds behind Buckingham Palace

Coleg Sir Gâr’s Rugby Academy has a number of sporting honours to celebrate this year.

Six students lined up in their red and blue rugby kits

Coleg Ceredigion’s Level 3 Year 2 Creative Media Production students are proud to present “More Than Cinema”, a special end-of-year showcase celebrating their creativity, skills, and ambition.

Year two media students

Fashion degree students from Coleg Sir Gâr’s Carmarthen School of Art will celebrate the culmination of their degrees with a graduate fashion show in June.

The event, which is being hosted by S4C’s Huw “Fash” Rees, the evening will showcase the final collections of graduating students Amanda Savinelli, Ryan Carter, Kym O’CarrollFitzpatrick, Renata Ostiak and Tammy Davies.

Three models wearing an example of what will be shown at the catwalk event

A talented group of students have launched their very own student magazine, Graig Dispatch — a bold new publication created by students, for students.

The magazine showcases original writing, insightful opinion pieces, and campus news, offering a powerful platform for students to express their ideas and creativity. Covering topics from politics and global affairs to student life and sport, Graig Dispatch is a true reflection of the interests and passions of the student body.

Editorial staff

Two students at Coleg Sir Gâr have been presented with awards for their agricultural engineering skills from the Institution of Agricultural Engineers (IAgrE).

The awards, held at AGCO in Kenilworth, saw Hywel Jones win the Student Safety Award, which recognises innovation in safe design and Tom Abblit won the Student Project Award.

IAgrE Logo

Three catering and hospitality students from Coleg Ceredigion have been selected as part of Squad UK and as a result, they will be in with a chance of representing the UK at WorldSkills Shanghai next year. The college wanted to know more about their involvement, future aspirations and their inspiration to study catering and hospitality, so we invite you to meet our Squad UK members.

The three girls pointing to the WorldSkills logo on their tops with a branded WorldSkills and Pearson background