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Abbigail Marshall decided to study Coleg Sir Gâr’s online animal science course as she wanted to expand her knowledge but wasn’t able to attend university and due to her very busy life schedule.

Abbi with a beach behind her wearing a green hat

Emily Cartwright is a familiar face at Coleg Sir Gâr libraries, as they support learners in their role as library assistant at the college’s Graig campus.

Emily with the library in the background holding her certificate

Artistic students at Coleg Sir Gâr have been working together for an international cause to help the charity campaign, Dress a Girl Around the World.

Students standing by a clothes rail on an area used to take photos

A Coleg Sir Gâr creative media student has returned from Japan where was successful in gaining a place on the Hiroshima-ICAN Academy on Nuclear Weapons and Global Security 2024

A banner that says sign the nuclear weapons ban treaty

Coleg Ceredigion catering and hospitality student Caitlin Meredith won a bronze award for culinary arts at the WorldSkills UK national finals in Manchester.

Caitlin in a red Wales top standing next to James Ward lecturer in chef whites with grass in the background

Rebecca Muncaster is an online student currently studying Coleg Sir Gâr’s online level four Animal Science Certificate of Higher Education.

She lives in Scotland but because the course is online, she can flexibly move her study schedule to fit around her current commitments and with one-to-one tutor meetings, is on target with her work.

Rebecca crouched down on the beach with her dog

Coleg Ceredigion recently welcomed Vikki Howells, the Welsh Minister for Further and Higher Education at its Aberystwyth campus.

Dr Andrew Cornish with the minister in reception

Coleg Ceredigion furniture making students are taking part in a live competition brief to design trophies for Gwyl Cerdd Dant Festival 2025.

A prototype design for the competition with a heart and house shapes

Enhancing wellbeing through nature is one of the key aspects looked at by a team of lecturers at Coleg Sir Gâr ahead of a student trip to Slovenia.

Three people dressed for the cold in a cold environment with a dog

A Coleg Ceredigion student has had the opportunity of a lifetime gaining work experience at the Italian Embassy in London with renowned head chef, Danilo Cortellini.

Oliver standing with the Italian chef in a very plush room

Emma Williams, a Hair and Beauty lecturer at Coleg Sir Gâr, has been raising awareness and money for Cancer Hair Care UK, a charity providing free services to individuals undergoing chemotherapy across Wales and England. To date, Emma has raised an impressive £490, contributing to the vital support the charity offers to cancer patients.

learners stood in a group wearing colourful wigs for a charity walk

Coleg Sir Gâr recently hosted an inspiring Youth Ambassadors conference, organised by Youth Sport Trust, welcoming students from local schools to gain valuable skills, build networks and explore their potential as future change-makers.

learners sat on the ground in a sports hall completing a mind map during a workshop

Coleg Ceredigion’s catering student Ella Clements has secured an exceptional position as an interior stewardess aboard a luxury yacht in Monaco, France. Her role involves providing fine dining service for a prestigious owner and their guests while maintaining the yacht’s interior to a five-star standard.

Female student in uniform sat on a chair in a yacht she works on

Coleg Sir Gar and Coleg Ceredigion has announced six new further education ambassadors for the 2024-25 academic year.

A student with a Coleg Cymraeg hoodie on in yellow and grey

Students at Coleg Sir Gâr and Coleg Ceredigion have brought home medals from the UK national final of WorldSkills UK

Evanna and her silver medal against a copper wall wearing red