School’s out for Summer
So the kids have broken up and you have a very small window of opportunity after removing their iPads before they declare that they are bored. But fear not, because the amazing attractions of North Wales have got your back, and are on hand to keep your little darlings [...]
Young farmer urges school pupils to join Coleg Cambria after figures reveal alarming lack of apprentices in agriculture
A YOUNG farmer has encouraged school pupils to consider a career in agriculture after new figures revealed an alarming lack of apprentices in the sector. According to Stats Wales, only 1% of the total number of apprenticeships in Wales over the last two years have been in agriculture, despite [...]
Wrexham Glyndwr University’s Student Funding and Money Advice Team Help Secure National Award
Wrexham Glyndwr University’s Student Funding And Money Advice Team Help Secure National Award The Student Funding and Money Advice team at Wrexham Glyndwr University are celebrating - after their work across Wales helped secure an industry award. The team – made up of Senior Adviser Beryl Dixon and [...]
BBC star joins Coleg Cambria for glittering student awards ceremony
THE cream of academia and apprenticeships were celebrated at an annual awards ceremony. Coleg Cambria Student Awards saw more than 60 learners presented with trophies for outstanding achievement in the last 12 months. Headlined by BBC broadcaster and commentator Jason Mohammad, the event was also attended by staff and [...]
Leading North Wales pet firm is praised for looking after its people
A BUSINESS focused on pets and their health has been praised for looking after its people. PetPlace has been awarded a prestigious Investors in People Silver Award. The company – which has stores in Ruthin, Chirk, Mold, Llangefni and Abergele, and a head office in Mochdre – has excelled [...]
Female Pupils Take Part In Stem Taster Day At Wrexham Glyndwr University
Female Pupils Take Part In Stem Taster Day At Wrexham Glyndwr University A group of girls from Darland High school have been welcomed to Wrexham Glyndŵr University for a STEM taster day. The day, organised alongside EESW –Engineering Education Scheme Wales –complements similar days put on by the university. [...]
Glyndwr Innovations Win National Technology Award
Glyndwr Innovations has won a national award in The Wales Technology Awards. The team at OpTIC in St Asaph were shortlisted in the Innovative Product Award category and at last night’s awards were delighted to see their ultra-lightweight telescope for ground imaging applications scoop top prize. The telescope has [...]
Groundbreaking Set of Online MBA Programmes Welcome First Students
A groundbreaking set of new postgraduate programmes – delivered entirely online by Wrexham Glyndwr University – have welcomed their first students this week. The three new online Master of Business Administration (MBA) qualifications were opened to students earlier this year, with the first students beginning their course this week. [...]
Mp Meets With Game Developers At Wrexham Glyndwr University As Part Of Fact-Finding Mission
Games designers based at Wrexham Glyndwr University have met with Wrexham MP Ian Lucas as part of his fact-finding work into current gaming trends. Mr Lucas sits on the House of Commons’ Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee, which is currently undertaking an inquiry into Immersive and Addictive Technologies. [...]
World champion and Special Olympics star among winners at inaugural Coleg Cambria Sports Awards
A WORLD champion martial artist and a Special Olympics all-rounder were among the winners at the first ever Coleg Cambria Sports Awards. Taekwondo star Matthew Cook was named Elite Individual Athlete of the Year at the prizegiving, held at the Centenary Club in Wrexham AFC’s Racecourse stadium. One of the [...]
Liverpool Kicks Off World Championship Motor Sport
2019 Wales Rally GB sets off from outside the iconic Royal Liver Building Free-to-attend Ceremonial Start certain to attract huge crowds Competitors head to Oulton Park for opening speed test Early bird tickets on sale offering savings for those buying now World Championship motor sport is coming to Liverpool [...]
Conwy health company aims for £10m mark after growing 25% year on year
A HEALTH and distribution company is increasing turnover and expanding rapidly after launching revolutionary new products. And Pharma Group Holdings – the business behind PharmaVet, Celtic Wellbeing and PharmaPack – is expected to continue the trend of growing 25% year on year after a successful start to 2019. Employing [...]
