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Recent press releases

Owain Gravell, a A-Level student at Coleg Sir Gâr recently completed a half marathon in Munich, Germany. Owain has marked a milestone in his athletic career by completing his first official half marathon.

Owain Gravell running in Munich half marathon giving a thumbs up

Catering and hospitality students at Coleg Ceredigion were invited to showcase their professional culinary skills at the Senedd in Cardiff, at an event with the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT).

Lecturer working in the Senedd kitchen

Katalogen, a band formed in Coleg Sir Gâr released their debut EP, Clay Chums, over the summer and has their song, I don’t understand, featured on BBC Wales.

Katalogen band performing on stage

After missing two years of school due to mental health struggles, Angelina returned to education at Coleg Sir Gâr and successfully completed her Maths, Science, and English GCSEs, achieving A*, A*, and B grades.

Image of GCSE student Angelina

Mechanical engineering students at Coleg Sir Gâr will continue to benefit from a recent renewal of a college accreditation from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).

Karen, head of engineering with lecturer Chris and two engineering degree students

Students at Coleg Sir Gâr’s Gelli Aur agricultural campus are proudly sporting a brand-new rugby kit which has been funded by the college’s Student Union Participatory Budget and has been supported by three agriculturally-focussed mental health charities.

two boys in  a cow shed wearing the black and yellow kit

Coleg Sir Gâr and Coleg Ceredigion teaching staff took part in a two-day industry workshop at Wild Zoological Park where they were given some insight into the latest industry practices relating to animal welfare on a range of zoological animals including marmosets and lemurs.

All the staff pictured outside with various birds

Agricultural students at Coleg Sir Gâr’s Gelli Aur campus are learning about drone technology and how it can support farming practices.

The remote control of the drone with grass as a background

Carmarthen School of Art is thrilled to announce Legacy, a special exhibition featured in this year’s Ffoto Cymru Festival.

Legacy exhibition poster with details of event and image

Ryan Rix, a Carmarthen School of Art graduate from Coleg Sir Gâr is currently competing on ITV’s M&S: Dress the Nation showcasing his designs that focus on adaptability and accessibility.

Ryan Rix adjusting dress on mannequin

Art and design students at Coleg Sir Gâr’s Carmarthen School of Art are showcasing their artwork which has been displayed on hoardings at the new multi-million-pound development site at Pentre Awel.

A group of students outside the site in front of the hoardings which show their designs

Coleg Sir Gâr and Coleg Ceredigion have been recognised with an award for their continuous improvement in learning for careers and the world of work.

Becky and Ffion from BeAmbitious team holding up award certificate in front of banner

Coleg Ceredigion’s catering and hospitality lecturer, Huw Morgan, has once again been invited to judge at the prestigious Young Chef Young Waiter Wales event. This will be Huw's third year serving as a judge at this globally renowned competition.

Image of Huw Mrgan

Coleg Sir Gâr’s agricultural team welcomed Deputy First Minister Huw Irranca-Davies, Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs in Wales, to their Gelli Aur campus.

The group walking on the farm

Coleg Ceredigion student Joshua Taylorson decided to resit his GCSEs in maths and English to help develop his career opportunities within the Welsh Ambulance Service.

A headshot in his NHS green uniform