2025

Bridgend College was incredibly proud to be one of only five venues selected to host the WorldSkills UK National Finals last week. Following the excitement of hosting the grand finale of the WorldSkills UK Torch Relay, our Pencoed Campus was transformed into a hub of excellence during the week. We hosted the National Finals for […]

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the College’s new strategic plan – a blueprint which sets out our ambition, intent and commitments for the next five years. Rooted in our values, our new strategic priorities are built around four core strands: We know that education is a key enabler in unlocking brighter futures, […]

As the WorldSkills UK national finals draw closer, World Skills UK finalists gathered at the College’s Pencoed Campus to be part of the Olympic-style torch relay that has travelled the length and breadth of Wales.  WorldSkills UK finalists, former competitors and medallists, employers, students and staff came together to celebrate the summit of the torch’s […]

The College has marked a significant milestone in the construction of its £75m Town Centre Campus. Held on 20 October, the event was attended by members of the College’s Senior Leadership Team, Chair of the Governing Body, staff, students and the project team.  Topping Out is a ceremony that marks the structural completion of a […]

Our 2025 Bridgend College Fellowships were presented during our Higher Education Graduation Ceremonies held recently at our Pencoed Campus. Multi-sport international world champion and Crew Manager at Mid and West Wales Fire Service, Rebecca Rowe, was honoured during the first ceremony of the day in recognition of her services to sport, public service and challenging […]

We are delighted that Bridgend College is one of 17 organisations in Wales, and among more than 300 nationally, to have achieved the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver Award for 2025. The Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) encourages employers to support those who have served in the armed forces and their families, ensuring they enjoy […]

Bridgend College is thrilled to have been awarded Silver for Best Event Experience at this year’s Heist Awards. The Awards celebrate excellence in education marketing and communications across the UK, and are hosted annually by Havas People, an organisation that has supported the education sector for over 30 years.  Held at the Royal Armouries Museum […]

Fifteen outstanding students and apprentices from Bridgend College have secured a place at the national finals of the prestigious WorldSkills UK Competitions. After demonstrating excellence in their vocational skill at the qualifiers, the fifteen students and apprentices will now compete against the top learners from across the UK at the national finals. Bridgend College finalists […]

Our 2025 Annual Awards ceremony, compèred by Deputy Principal, Joe Baldwin, was held in our STEAM Academy on 26 June and celebrated outstanding success amongst our student body. Principal and CEO, Viv Buckley, delivered a Principal’s address commending students’ outstanding academic achievements, commitment to study and determination to succeed this year. During the course of […]

Five Bridgend College students and apprentices are setting out on a journey of a lifetime, in an intrepid bid to do the UK proud on the international stage at the next WorldSkills Competition. Known as the ‘skills olympics’, it will be held in Shanghai from 22-27 September 2026.  The students and apprentices, and their competition […]