News and events - Coleg Penybont

21/06/2023

Head of Welsh recognised for Special Contribution at Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol awards 2023

We are thrilled that the College’s Head of Welsh, Carys Swain, has been presented the Special Contribution accolade at this year’s Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol awards. […]

16/06/2023

Day Nursery at Bridgend College recognised as one of the best in Wales

For the fourth consecutive year, the College’s Day Nursery has been hailed as one of the top 20 nurseries in Wales by the Nursery Awards […]

09/06/2023

Principal to become the first CEO of the new Commission for Tertiary Education and Research

Following the announcement made by Jeremy Miles, Welsh Government Education Minister earlier this week, the College is pleased to announce the successful appointment of our […]

A student collecting an award from our annual awards

09/06/2023

Bridgend College celebrates outstanding student success at the 2023 Annual Awards Ceremony

Bridgend College recently held one of its most anticipated events of the academic year, celebrating the achievements of its students. The 2023 Annual Awards ceremony, […]

05/05/2023

Lessons of impact: the importance of community in education

Four members of the Bridgend College operational team recently visited South Africa to develop strategic partnerships, aid in the implementation of digital technologies in local […]

28/04/2023

Jane Hutt MS visits Construction Academy to celebrate women in industry

On Thursday 27 April, Bridgend College and Persimmon Homes welcomed Dolau Primary School students and Minister for Social Justice, Jane Hutt MS, to highlight career […]

27/03/2023

DFN Project SEARCH launches the first National Supported Internship day

DFN Project SEARCH is launching the first ever National Supported Internship day to raise awareness of the positive impact that supported internships have. Monday 27 […]

Staff and students racing go karts at STEAM Academy

17/03/2023

Project MALCOLM: the potential of pedal power

Project MALCOLM, a joint venture between Bridgend College and Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, was launched today at the College’s STEAM Academy. The project […]

10/03/2023

Outstanding student success at Skills Competition Wales awards ceremony

Last night Bridgend College students won an outstanding 30 awards at the 2023 Skills Competition Wales awards ceremony, including the ‘Bands Band’ accolade for the […]