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Banner for WorldSkillsUK and Coleg Penybont Bridgend College hanging on a pole against a sunset and trees.
02/12/2025
Bridgend College celebrates WorldSkills UK National Finals success

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 […]

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Cupcakes with red logos sit before a sign for the 2025-2030 Strategic Plan: People, Place, Planet, Purpose.
13/11/2025
Strategic Plan 2025-2030

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 […]

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Tîm Cymru members walk outdoors, led by a woman in a suit carrying a large "Tîm Cymru" ceremonial baton.
07/11/2025
Bridgend College hosts the grand finale of the WorldSkills UK torch relay

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 […]

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Topping Out Ceremony marks major milestone for Town Centre Campus Image
23/10/2025
Topping Out Ceremony marks major milestone for Town Centre Campus

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 […]

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A group of university graduates in black gowns, mortarboards, and colorful red and blue academic hoods are walking away from the camera outdoors on a path.
13/10/2025
Fellowships presented to Rebecca Rowe and Simon Pirotte OBE

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 […]

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A monochrome graphic logo on a light background displaying the Armed Forces Covenant crest, featuring a crowned lion holding a Union Jack flag. Text below the crest reads "ARMED FORCES COVENANT" and "CYFAMOD Y LLUOEDD ARFOG (Armed Forces Covenant in Welsh)". A grey panel at the bottom contains the text "EMPLOYER RECOGNITION SCHEME / CYNLLUN CYDNABOD CYFLOGWYR" and "SILVER AWARD / GWOBR ARIAN".
10/09/2025
Bridgend College strengthens its alliance with the Armed Forces community with a Silver award

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 […]

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Five people in formal attire are standing on a stage, posing with a Silver Heist Award plaque against a large dark screen displaying a prominent, stylized red and white letter 'H' logo. The group, including three men in black tie and two women in suits and a dress, are celebrating their win at an awards ceremony.
21/07/2025
Bridgend College wins Silver at the prestigious Heist Awards 2025

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 […]

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A graphic poster on a red and blue background celebrating success, with the WorldSkills UK logo in the top right corner. Large text in the center reads: "Proud to celebrate our 2025 National Finalists."
11/07/2025
Bridgend College students secure places in WorldSkills UK National Finals

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 […]

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Celebrating outstanding student success at our 2025 Annual Awards Ceremony Image
07/07/2025
Celebrating outstanding student success at our 2025 Annual Awards Ceremony

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 […]

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