February 2023

On Wednesday 1 March, we will be holding a public engagement event in our town centre pop-up shop to outline plans for our new campus development.  Members of the Senior Leadership Team, along with Rio Architects, will be presenting an overview of the College’s ambitions, design concepts and sustainability goals for our new campus. After […]

The Minister for Economy, Vaughan Gething MS, visited the Persimmon Academy in Llanilid on Thursday 9 February as part of National Apprenticeship Week. The Minister met with Bridgend College apprentices and was given a tour of the academy, as well as joining two teaching sessions. The Minister’s timely visit comes during National Apprenticeship Week, which […]

We are incredibly proud that our on-site coffee shop, Clwb Coffi, has been awarded a five star food hygiene rating from Environmental Health. During the surprise inspection on Monday 30 January, students were questioned on their understanding of food hygiene, daily preparation processes and cleaning routines in line with national health and safety procedures. The […]

Following the recent release of the Best Practice Guide launched by the World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics (WFCP), we are celebrating that our Deputy Principal was awarded Gold.  Viv Buckley was presented the ‘Outstanding Educator’ Gold Award of Excellence last June, claiming the title from amongst a list of esteemed international contenders. The WFCP’s […]