Plans by Grŵp Llandrillo Menai to relocate its Bangor campus to Parc Menai could lead to investment of around £11m in modernising the learning and training facilities available locally for young people.
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Plans by Grŵp Llandrillo Menai to relocate its Bangor campus to Parc Menai could lead to investment of around £11m in modernising the learning and training facilities available locally for young people.
February
Grŵp Llandrillo Menai has published proposals to bring a £11.2m Engineering Centre of Excellence to its Coleg Llandrillo, Rhyl Campus.
Grŵp Llandrillo Menai has published proposals to bring a £11.2m Engineering Centre of Excellence to its Coleg Llandrillo, Rhyl Campus.
April
Following Welsh Government's announcement that Hairdressers are able to re-open, Grŵp Llandrillo Menai is delighted to announce its Training Salons will once again be able to welcome clients through their doors from April 12th onwards.
Following Welsh Government's announcement that Hairdressers are able to re-open, Grŵp Llandrillo Menai is delighted to announce its Training Salons will once again be able to welcome clients through their doors from April 12th onwards.
Art and Design tutors at the Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor's Dolgellau campus have recently been commended for their dedication to those students who study with them, after volunteering to deliver much-need college art equipment to the students' homes during lockdown!
Art and Design tutors at the Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor's Dolgellau campus have recently been commended for their dedication to those students who study with them, after volunteering to deliver much-need college art equipment to the students' homes during lockdown!
Ambitious plans for the construction industry in North Wales have taken a step forward with the opening of a CISRS accredited training facility for scaffolders at Busnes@LlandrilloMenai’s Centre for Infrastructure Skills and Technology (CIST) at Llangefni, Anglesey.
Following the sad passing of the H.R.H. Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, Grŵp Llandrillo Menai is taking the opportunity to roll back the years to a windy summer's afternoon in 1965, when HRH officially opened Coleg Llandrillo's campus in Rhos-on-Sea.
Following the sad passing of the H.R.H. Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, Grŵp Llandrillo Menai is taking the opportunity to roll back the years to a windy summer's afternoon in 1965, when HRH officially opened Coleg Llandrillo's campus in Rhos-on-Sea.
Grŵp Llandrillo Menai is set to double its output from solar voltaic energy following the installation of its first large scale solar array last year.
Grŵp Llandrillo Menai is set to double its output from solar voltaic energy following the installation of its first large scale solar array last year.
Grŵp Llandrillo Menai's Chair, Dr Griff Jones and Chief Executive Officer, Dafydd Evans, recently unveiled the new annual report for 2019-20 at a virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Grŵp Llandrillo Menai's Chair, Dr Griff Jones and Chief Executive Officer, Dafydd Evans, recently unveiled the new annual report for 2019-20 at a virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Do you want to choose from a suite of nearly 40 A-level subjects at the largest further education institute in Wales, which outstrips the A-level national average year after year? Then, you have come to the right place!
Do you want to choose from a suite of nearly 40 A-level subjects at the largest further education institute in Wales, which outstrips the A-level national average year after year? Then, you have come to the right place!
Yn ddiweddar, lansiodd Grŵp Llandrillo Menai gystadleuaeth 'Entrepreneur y Mis' i wobrwyo ac i dynnu sylw at yr holl fyfyrwyr ar ei 12 campws sy'n mentro i fyd busnes.
A former Coleg Menai Engineering Student has become the first person in the UK to complete the triple Everest challenge on bike.
A former Coleg Menai Engineering Student has become the first person in the UK to complete the triple Everest challenge on bike.
To meet huge demand, Grŵp Llandrillo Menai recently announced that it was offering an A-level-equivalent qualification in Esports! Learners will be taught this course within the brand new £120,000, state-of-the-art Virtual Reality Suite at the college group's Rhos-on-Sea campus.
To meet huge demand, Grŵp Llandrillo Menai recently announced that it was offering an A-level-equivalent qualification in Esports! Learners will be taught this course within the brand new £120,000, state-of-the-art Virtual Reality Suite at the college group's Rhos-on-Sea campus.
Learners across Grŵp Llandrillo Menai have given the thumbs-up to online learning in a recent "Student Survey," with 93% of learners rating the quality of online learning as good.
Learners across Grŵp Llandrillo Menai have given the thumbs-up to online learning in a recent "Student Survey," with 93% of learners rating the quality of online learning as good.
A former Hospitality and Catering student from Coleg Menai dedicated to celebrating Welsh produce on his menus has once again been chosen to represent Wales in the BBC's hit cookery competition, the 'Great British Menu'.
A former Hospitality and Catering student from Coleg Menai dedicated to celebrating Welsh produce on his menus has once again been chosen to represent Wales in the BBC's hit cookery competition, the 'Great British Menu'.
May
Promising chef Sion Wyn Owen from Llanfachraeth has been named Grŵp Llandrillo Menai Work-based Learning Consortium’s ‘Overall Apprentice of the Year 2021’.
Currently, around 1,200 higher education students are studying on 50 different degree courses across its three colleges: Coleg Llandrillo, Coleg Menai and Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor.
Currently, around 1,200 higher education students are studying on 50 different degree courses across its three colleges: Coleg Llandrillo, Coleg Menai and Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor.
Are you looking to study for a degree? Then look no further! Grŵp Llandrillo Menai has one of the largest suite of degrees and university-level courses in Wales.
Are you looking to study for a degree? Then look no further! Grŵp Llandrillo Menai has one of the largest suite of degrees and university-level courses in Wales.
Llio Parry, an A-level Biology, Geography and Physical Education student has recently been selected as a member of the Welsh National Ambassador Steering Group for 2021-22.
Llio Parry, an A-level Biology, Geography and Physical Education student has recently been selected as a member of the Welsh National Ambassador Steering Group for 2021-22.
A ground-breaking partnership between Coleg Llandrillo, Bangor University and Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) has seen the first group of healthcare support workers complete their Bachelor of Nursing (BN) programme to become registered nurses!
A ground-breaking partnership between Coleg Llandrillo, Bangor University and Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) has seen the first group of healthcare support workers complete their Bachelor of Nursing (BN) programme to become registered nurses!
Are you looking to study for a degree? Then look no further! Grŵp Llandrillo Menai has one of the largest suite of degrees and university-level courses in Wales.
Are you looking to study for a degree? Then look no further! Grŵp Llandrillo Menai has one of the largest suite of degrees and university-level courses in Wales.
Three talented Motor Vehicle apprentices from Coleg Llandrillo’s Rhyl campus have successfully made it through to a national automotive skills competition after impressing the judges in the regional qualifier.
Three talented Motor Vehicle apprentices from Coleg Llandrillo’s Rhyl campus have successfully made it through to a national automotive skills competition after impressing the judges in the regional qualifier.
At the recent National Union of Students (NUS) Wales annual conference, Grŵp Llandrillo Menai’s higher education student union president was elected onto the body’s steering group after gaining one of only two positions available.
At the recent National Union of Students (NUS) Wales annual conference, Grŵp Llandrillo Menai’s higher education student union president was elected onto the body’s steering group after gaining one of only two positions available.
An Art & Design Foundation Degree Student at Coleg Menai has been shortlisted for International Wildlife Artist of the Year 2021.
An Art & Design Foundation Degree Student at Coleg Menai has been shortlisted for International Wildlife Artist of the Year 2021.
Studying for a degree can be life-changing - new knowledge, independence and exciting opportunities - but, going away to university can also have some drawbacks - accommodation costs & debt, restrictions and the thought of being lost in the crowd. But what if there was a different way?
Studying for a degree can be life-changing - new knowledge, independence and exciting opportunities - but, going away to university can also have some drawbacks - accommodation costs & debt, restrictions and the thought of being lost in the crowd. But what if there was a different way?
Creative writing students at Coleg Menai have collaboratively released a book reflecting on their experiences of the COVID-19 related lockdowns.
Creative writing students at Coleg Menai have collaboratively released a book reflecting on their experiences of the COVID-19 related lockdowns.
Coleg Llandrillo’s student union president took the plunge and shaved off all of his hair at home, donating it to a charity that provides free real hair wigs for children who have lost their own hair through cancer and other illnesses, whilst also raising hundreds of pounds towards cancer research.
Coleg Llandrillo’s student union president took the plunge and shaved off all of his hair at home, donating it to a charity that provides free real hair wigs for children who have lost their own hair through cancer and other illnesses, whilst also raising hundreds of pounds towards cancer research.
A 17-year-old student athlete from Coleg Llandrillo who was crowned 1500m Welsh steeplechase junior champion, is now about to achieve his educational goal after receiving scholarship offers to study sport at universities in the USA!
A 17-year-old student athlete from Coleg Llandrillo who was crowned 1500m Welsh steeplechase junior champion, is now about to achieve his educational goal after receiving scholarship offers to study sport at universities in the USA!
Two members of staff from Grŵp Llandrillo-Menai who are integrating their newly-gained Welsh language skills into the workplace, were both honoured at the annual, national ‘Work Welsh Awards 2021’ ceremony.
Two members of staff from Grŵp Llandrillo-Menai who are integrating their newly-gained Welsh language skills into the workplace, were both honoured at the annual, national ‘Work Welsh Awards 2021’ ceremony.
June
Students on our Level 3 Sport (Outdoor Adventure) and Foundation Degree (FDSC) Sports Science (OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES) course in Dolgellau have recently had new and challenging experiences, under the excellent leadership of the Urdd.
Students on our Level 3 Sport (Outdoor Adventure) and Foundation Degree (FDSC) Sports Science (OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES) course in Dolgellau have recently had new and challenging experiences, under the excellent leadership of the Urdd.
An £11m contract from the Welsh Government is helping North Wales' leading apprenticeships provider to support post-Covid economic recovery in the region.
An £11m contract from the Welsh Government is helping North Wales' leading apprenticeships provider to support post-Covid economic recovery in the region.
Students within the Performing Arts and Media Departments at Coleg Menai have had the exciting opportunity to work with the ‘It's My Shout’ production company to create two short films.
Students within the Performing Arts and Media Departments at Coleg Menai have had the exciting opportunity to work with the ‘It's My Shout’ production company to create two short films.
Hospitality & Catering students studying at Coleg Llandrillo recently got the chance to glean some top tips on the profession from Fred Sirieix, maître d'hôtel of Michelin-starred restaurants and star of hit TV series ‘First Dates’, ‘Million Pound Menu’, ‘Remarkable Places to Eat’, and ITV’s recent success ‘Gordon, Gino and Fred: Road Trip’.
Hospitality & Catering students studying at Coleg Llandrillo recently got the chance to glean some top tips on the profession from Fred Sirieix, maître d'hôtel of Michelin-starred restaurants and star of hit TV series ‘First Dates’, ‘Million Pound Menu’, ‘Remarkable Places to Eat’, and ITV’s recent success ‘Gordon, Gino and Fred: Road Trip’.
Creative Arts students at Coleg Llandrillo are celebrating after their end-of-year digital illustrations project was officially selected for the 2021 London International Creative competition, beating off stiff competition from around the world.
Creative Arts students at Coleg Llandrillo are celebrating after their end-of-year digital illustrations project was officially selected for the 2021 London International Creative competition, beating off stiff competition from around the world.
This year’s live production show, performed by Coleg Menai Performing Arts students, ‘Fosse and Jerome’ will premiere on Youtube tonight, (Friday, 25th June) from 7pm.
This year’s live production show, performed by Coleg Menai Performing Arts students, ‘Fosse and Jerome’ will premiere on Youtube tonight, (Friday, 25th June) from 7pm.
Art and Design students at Coleg Menai competed to design a brand new logo and branding for Young Carers Academy.
Art and Design students at Coleg Menai competed to design a brand new logo and branding for Young Carers Academy.
Jenna O'Brien, who studies the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Travel and Tourism at Coleg Menai, has been crowned the winner of the National Next Generation Tourism Awards.
Jenna O'Brien, who studies the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Travel and Tourism at Coleg Menai, has been crowned the winner of the National Next Generation Tourism Awards.
Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor is delighted to announce that two of its learners, Kamar ElHoziel and Damien Slaney - who are studying on the Skills for Life and Work course at the college's Dolgellau campus - have recently won gold and silver awards in Skills Competition Wales.
Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor is delighted to announce that two of its learners, Kamar ElHoziel and Damien Slaney - who are studying on the Skills for Life and Work course at the college's Dolgellau campus - have recently won gold and silver awards in Skills Competition Wales.
The National Centre For Diversity has featured Grŵp Llandrillo Menai in its Top 100 Most Inclusive Workplaces Index 2021.
The National Centre For Diversity has featured Grŵp Llandrillo Menai in its Top 100 Most Inclusive Workplaces Index 2021.
Kieran Jones, who studies Sports Coaching at Coleg Menai, admits he’s thrilled to be back competing as an elite shot putter.
Kieran Jones, who studies Sports Coaching at Coleg Menai, admits he’s thrilled to be back competing as an elite shot putter.
A farewell ceremony was held recently with students from the Land Based Technology department at Glynllifon. There was an opportunity to thank the students who had completed the Level 2 and Level 3 courses in very challenging circumstances, given the global pandemic.
A farewell ceremony was held recently with students from the Land-based Technology department at Glynllifon. There was an opportunity to thank the students who had completed the Level 2 and Level 3 courses in very challenging circumstances, given the global pandemic.
Travel & Tourism is a key sector in North Wales as domestic tourism is presently providing a much-needed boost to help sustain many tourism destinations and businesses, and will continue to be a key driver of recovery in the short to medium term. It is also predicted to be one of the UK’s and the world’s fastest-growing industries post-pandemic.
Travel & Tourism is a key sector in North Wales as domestic tourism is presently providing a much-needed boost to help sustain many tourism destinations and businesses, and will continue to be a key driver of recovery in the short to medium term. It is also predicted to be one of the UK’s and the world’s fastest-growing industries post-pandemic.
We are proud of the recent success of our Independent Living Skills student Iolo Thomas, who has won the gold award for 2D drawing in the Arts and Crafts section of the Urdd Eisteddfod.
We are proud of the recent success of our Independent Living Skills student Iolo Thomas, who has won the gold award for 2D drawing in the Arts and Crafts section of the Urdd Eisteddfod.
Last week, the Level 3 Applied Science students received a number of awards, took part in quizzes and were able to chat with tutors.
Last week, the Level 3 Applied Science students received a number of awards, took part in quizzes and were able to chat with tutors.
Art students at Coleg Menai will virtually exhibit their end of the year work.
Students studying the Foundation Degree in Art and Design (FdA), the BA (Hons) Fine Art Degree, and the Foundation Art Course, will showcase their work on a virtual platform.
Art students at Coleg Menai will virtually exhibit their end of the year work.
Students studying the Foundation Degree in Art and Design (FdA), the BA (Hons) Fine Art Degree, and the Foundation Art Course, will showcase their work on a virtual platform.
We are delighted to announce that Coleg Glynllifon has recently established a collegiate partnership with German company Stihl, the chainsaw and security equipment company.
We are delighted to announce that Coleg Glynllifon has recently established a collegiate partnership with German company Stihl, the chainsaw and security equipment company.
Welcome to ‘Our Grŵp’, the new staff profile feature for Grŵp Llandrillo Menai.
‘Our Grŵp’ will feature a new staff member every month: where you can get to know our Team a little better, hear about their roles, and the fantastic experiences they have had with the Grŵp.
Welcome to ‘Our Grŵp’, the new staff profile feature for Grŵp Llandrillo Menai.
‘Our Grŵp’ will feature a new staff member every month: where you can get to know our Team a little better, hear about their roles, and the fantastic experiences they have had with the Grŵp.
A BAFTA-winning Coleg Llandrillo Games Development tutor has been presented with this year’s prestigious ‘Further Education Academic Award’ by an international games industry company for his ground-breaking initiatives In the world of games development and computing.
A BAFTA-winning Coleg Llandrillo Games Development tutor has been presented with this year’s prestigious ‘Further Education Academic Award’ by an international games industry company for his ground-breaking initiatives In the world of games development and computing.
We are delighted to announce that three A Leve Lawl students at Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor, Dolgellau have recently been awarded a place on the Lord Edmund Davies Legal Education Trust's LEDLET scheme.
We are delighted to announce that three A Leve Lawl students at Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor, Dolgellau have recently been awarded a place on the Lord Edmund Davies Legal Education Trust's LEDLET scheme.
Elis Ifan Jones from Llanddeiniolen, Caernarfon, who is studying a BTEC Level 3 Agriculture course at Coleg Glynllifon has been announced as the winner of British Wool’s new Training & Development programme.
Elis Ifan Jones from Llanddeiniolen, Caernarfon, who is studying a BTEC Level 3 Agriculture course at Coleg Glynllifon has been announced as the winner of British Wool’s new Training & Development programme.
Two former Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor students, Eben Rees and Rhodri Price, have been recognised by the BBC’s Project Horizons/ Gorwelion. This is a scheme delivered by BBC Cymru Wales - in partnership with Arts Council Wales - to develop new, independent contemporary music in Wales, as an up-and-coming music and production label.
Two former Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor students, Eben Rees and Rhodri Price, have been recognised by the BBC’s Project Horizons/ Gorwelion. This is a scheme delivered by BBC Cymru Wales - in partnership with Arts Council Wales - to develop new, independent contemporary music in Wales, as an up-and-coming music and production label.
Are you looking to study for a degree in Business and Management? Then look no further! Grŵp Llandrillo Menai has one of the largest suite of bespoke degrees and university-level courses in Wales.
Are you looking to study for a degree in Business and Management? Then look no further! Grŵp Llandrillo Menai has one of the largest suite of bespoke degrees and university-level courses in Wales.
Grŵp Llandrillo Menai's three colleges - Coleg Llandrillo, Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor and Coleg Menai - are currently accepting applications for the new term in September 2021 and are experiencing high numbers of enrolments.
Grŵp Llandrillo Menai's three colleges - Coleg Llandrillo, Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor and Coleg Menai - are currently accepting applications for the new term in September 2021 and are experiencing high numbers of enrolments.
Would you like to pursue an exciting career in the Culinary Arts? Then look no further! Grŵp Llandrillo Menai has one of the largest suites of bespoke degrees and university-level courses in Wales.
Would you like to pursue an exciting career in the Culinary Arts? Then look no further! Grŵp Llandrillo Menai has one of the largest suites of bespoke degrees and university-level courses in Wales.
July
A Motor Vehicle student who is studying at Coleg Llandrillo Rhyl’s Centre for Automotive Technology (CAT), recently came away with a medal at the Skills Competition Wales national finals…for the second year running!
A Motor Vehicle student who is studying at Coleg Llandrillo Rhyl’s Centre for Automotive Technology (CAT), recently came away with a medal at the Skills Competition Wales national finals…for the second year running!
The ADTRAC project celebrated its progress and achievements in a virtual closure event on July 28th.
ADTRAC, led by Grŵp Llandrillo Menai in North Wales, provides a range of personalised wellbeing and employability support to help 16-24 year old young people to progress into education, training or employment.
The ADTRAC project celebrated its progress and achievements in a virtual closure event on July 28th.
ADTRAC, led by Grŵp Llandrillo Menai in North Wales, provides a range of personalised wellbeing and employability support to help 16-24 year old young people to progress into education, training or employment.
Minister for Apprenticeships and Skills, Gillian Keegan, and Ynys Môn MP, Virginia Crosbie, visited Dafydd Evans, Chief Executive of Grŵp Llandrilllo Menai at the Grŵp’s Coleg Menai Llangefni campus on Friday (July 23rd) to find out more about the fantastic Apprenticeships offered at Grŵp Llandrillo Menai.
Minister for Apprenticeships and Skills, Gillian Keegan, and Ynys Môn MP, Virginia Crosbie, visited Dafydd Evans, Chief Executive of Grŵp Llandrilllo Menai at the Grŵp’s Coleg Menai Llangefni campus on Friday (July 23rd) to find out more about the fantastic Apprenticeships offered at Grŵp Llandrillo Menai.
Over 20 of Coleg Llandrillo’s most talented engineering students were each presented with an industry toolkit and certificate at a learner awards’ ceremony, after completing a Level 2 or Level 3 Enhanced Engineering Programme at the college’s Rhos-on-Sea campus, despite the challenges of the pandemic.
Over 20 of Coleg Llandrillo’s most talented engineering students were each presented with an industry toolkit and certificate at a learner awards’ ceremony, after completing a Level 2 or Level 3 Enhanced Engineering Programme at the college’s Rhos-on-Sea campus, despite the challenges of the pandemic.
Hundreds of degree-level students from across North Wales who thought that they had missed out on the chance to formally graduate due to pandemic restrictions, took part in a virtual Graduation Ceremony online today, which celebrated the achievements of 800 individual graduates.
Hundreds of degree-level students from across North Wales who thought that they had missed out on the chance to formally graduate due to pandemic restrictions, took part in a virtual Graduation Ceremony online today, which celebrated the achievements of 800 individual graduates.
Grŵp Llandrillo Menai's Board of Governors recently had the opportunity to visit the brand new state-of-art Animal Care centre at the Grŵp's Glynllifon campus.
Grŵp Llandrillo Menai's Board of Governors recently had the opportunity to visit the brand new state-of-art Animal Care centre at the Grŵp's Glynllifon campus. The new Animal Care Centre is a £ ..million development that will house the college's animal care courses. The movement of all animals will begin in the next few weeks, with students starting their studies there from September 2021 onwards.
Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor is delighted to announce that one of its A-level students from its Dolgellau campus, Ceri Mai Jones, has been awarded a scholarship by Bangor University and Gwynedd Council to study Computer Science from September.
Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor is delighted to announce that one of its A-level students from its Dolgellau campus, Ceri Mai Jones, has been awarded a scholarship by Bangor University and Gwynedd Council to study Computer Science from September.
An excelling student from the Automotive Engineering Department at Coleg Menai’s campus in Llangefni is the first to receive the Gryffudd Rhun Jones Remembrance Shield.
An excelling student from the Automotive Engineering Department at Coleg Menai’s campus in Llangefni is the first to receive the Gryffudd Rhun Jones Remembrance Shield.
August
Grŵp Llandrillo Menai Branch Officers, Sara Davies and Nia Lewis, are recruiting Student Ambassadors! This is an opportunity for the Group's Further Education students to be part of an exciting national project set up by the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol.
Grŵp Llandrillo Menai Branch Officers, Sara Davies and Nia Lewis, are recruiting Student Ambassadors! This is an opportunity for the Group's Further Education students to be part of an exciting national project set up by the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol.
What are Student Ambassadors?
Students across Grŵp Llandrillo Menai who has the enthusiasm to promote the opportunities available to use Welsh in the College.
We are looking for students who are eager to:
- inspire their fellow students of the social and educational advantages of the Welsh language.
- create blogs and vlogs and make effective use of our Instagram account.
- organize and participate in projects and events celebrating Welsh festivals, e.g. Welsh Language Music Day, St David's Day and much more!
- collaborate with other ambassadors across Wales.
Also, in return for their work, each Ambassador will receive £100 for the year and £9 per hour for any additional duties.
We are looking for 5 Ambassadors across the Group, one of whom, will hopefully be studying either Health and Care, Childcare or Public Services…but that’s not essential!
For the role, each student does NOT have to be a fluent Welsh speaker; but has a positive attitude and enthusiasm towards the language!
To view the full Job Description and to apply, click on this link.
CLOSING DATE - FRIDAY, 24 SEPTEMBER 2021!
For more information, contact colegcymraeg@gllm.ac.uk
GOOD LUCK!
Rhyl College’s two much-loved receptionists - who started their roles within a week of each other nearly 20 years ago - bade a fond farewell to staff and students alike recently, before moving on to pastures new.
Rhyl College’s two much-loved receptionists - who started their roles within a week of each other nearly 20 years ago - bade a fond farewell to staff and students alike recently, before moving on to pastures new.
HUNDREDS of new jobs have been created in the Welsh food and drink industry.
HUNDREDS of new jobs have been created in the Welsh food and drink industry.
A Grŵp Llandrillo Menai student has scooped the Royal Forestry Society’s prestigious ‘Student of the Year’ award.
Daisy Bell from Porthmadog was awarded this national prize for her academic achievements, hard work and motivation whilst studying for her Level 3 Extended Diploma in Countryside Management at Coleg Glynllifon. In September she starts studying for a degree in Wildlife Conservation at Bangor University.
The awards were presented at a Covid-secure meeting in North Wales by Mr John Roe, the Royal Forestry Society’s divisional chairman.
Daisy’s tutor - and Forestry lecturer at the Glynllifon campus - Jeff Jones, said: “Over the past two years Daisy has gained distinctions in all units, as well as being continually motivated and enthusiastic. She will be studying at Bangor University this year and we wish her well with her future studies. It was a real pleasure teaching Daisy; she has a very bright future in the wildlife conservation sector. I would also like to thank the Royal Forestry Society for its continuing support and student award.”
For more details on any courses starting at Coleg Glynllifon, visit: www.gllm.ac.uk
telephone: 01286 830 261 or email: enquiries.glynllifon@gllm.ac.uk
A Grŵp Llandrillo Menai student has scooped the Royal Forestry Society’s prestigious ‘Student of the Year’ award!
Grŵp Llandrillo Menai (GLLM) has appointed North Wales-based READ Construction to build a brand new Sport Science training facility at the Coleg Menai campus in Llangefni.
Grŵp Llandrillo Menai (GLLM) has appointed North Wales-based READ Construction to build a brand new Sport Science training facility at the Coleg Menai campus in Llangefni.
Welcome to ‘Our Grŵp’, the new staff profile feature for Grŵp Llandrillo Menai.
‘Our Grŵp’ will feature a new staff member every month: where you can get to know our Team a little better, hear about their roles, and the fantastic experiences they have had with the Grŵp.
Welcome to ‘Our Grŵp’, the new staff profile feature for Grŵp Llandrillo Menai.
‘Our Grŵp’ will feature a new staff member every month: where you can get to know our Team a little better, hear about their roles, and the fantastic experiences they have had with the Grŵp.
Coleg Menai and Rondo Media, the production company behind popular Welsh TV series ‘Rownd a Rownd’, will soon embark on a new partnership together.
Coleg Menai and Rondo Media, the production company behind popular Welsh TV series ‘Rownd a Rownd’, will soon embark on a new partnership together.
Grŵp Llandrillo Menai has again scored extremely positive results in a national Higher Education survey.
Grŵp Llandrillo Menai has again scored extremely positive results in a national Higher Education survey.
Grŵp Llandrillo Menai A-Level learners are celebrating today, with another outstanding year of A-Level and AS results. Our pass rate has increased by 1% to 99%, and a record number of learners, 50% have been successful in achieving the coveted A* and A grades. We are also delighted with the 2% increase in the number of learners achieving A*-C grades, and the 100% pass rate achieved in 148 subjects across all of our campuses.
Grŵp Llandrillo Menai A-Level learners are celebrating today, with another outstanding year of A-Level and AS results. Our pass rate has increased by 1% to 99%, and a record number of learners, 50% have been successful in achieving the coveted A* and A grades. We are also delighted with the 2% increase in the number of learners achieving A*-C grades, and the 100% pass rate achieved in 148 subjects across all of our campuses.
We would also like to congratulate our vocational learners who will be receiving their results today and we are delighted that many have achieved the highest Distinction or Distinction* grade.
These results show outstanding academic success and personal achievement and will enable our learners to take their next step to university, apprenticeships or employment.
September
Two students from the Engineering Department at Coleg Menai’s Llangefni campus have progressed to the WorldSkills National Finals this year.
Wales’s latest intake of apprentice wind turbine technicians experienced working offshore for the first time this summer, after successfully completing the first year of college-based training at Wales' only Wind Turbine Training Centre, situated at Coleg Llandrillo’s Rhos-on-Sea campus.
Staff and students at Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor’s Pwllheli campus have been celebrating the 20th anniversary since the European Day of Languages initiative began. Flags representing the Council of Europe’s 47 member states welcomed staff and learners to the college site.
An ex-college trainee chef and keen equestrian is celebrating after winning a medal at the recent Paralympics in Japan.
Grŵp Llandrillo Menai has created two brand new roles as part of its efforts to inspire all learners to achieve their potential.
A Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor A-level student spent part of her summer holidays attending a residential course at Cambridge University after being selected out of thousands of applicants.
Students studying on Agricultural courses at Coleg Glynllifon recently got the opportunity to attend the most important annual event in the UK dairy industry’s calendar.
Deciding what to do after your GCSEs is difficult, and many students go with the simplest option, which is to stay in school. But, what if you're having doubts by now about your decision to go to sixth form?
A Coleg Menai student has been selected to represent Great Britain in the World Olympic Weightlifting Championships in Saudi Arabia this year.
As part of a new television programme looking into the folk traditions of Wales, members of a media production company recently visited the art department at one of Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor’s campuses, where students have been working on the old Halloween customs of Wales.
Art students at Coleg Menai recently exhibited their work in the first physical exhibition since June 2019.
Wellbeing Week highlights the support and resources available to students across the Grŵp.
Grŵp Llandrillo Menai’s Active Ambassadors are delighted to announce they have bagged £1,000 from Tesco Community Grants.
Adult Learning Week runs between September 20th and 26th, where Lifelong Learning is celebrated across Wales.
A course tutor at Coleg Menai has helped to raise over £30,000 for charity ‘Calm Zone’ in memory of his fellow RAF past colleague and friend.
Thousands of students across Grŵp Llandrillo Menai’s twelve campuses are delighted to be returning to their classrooms and getting the opportunity to see their friends again, after months of virtual isolation and uncertainty.
Coleg Menai’s Automotive Department at Llangefni recently delivered its first Hybrid Electric maintenance course.
Coleg Menai’s Automotive Department at Llangefni recently delivered its first Hybrid Electric maintenance course.
A teenage Coleg Glynllifon agricultural student has beaten the odds after being selected for the Welsh Government’s Business and Innovation programme.
Abbi Parkinson, who studies Sport Outdoor Education at Coleg Menai recently came 1st place in the Under 20 Javelin throwing competition.
Abbi Parkinson, who studies Sport Outdoor Education at Coleg Menai recently came 1st place in the Under 20 Javelin throwing competition.
Are you ready for a new challenge after lockdown? Maybe you are looking to change career or improve your chances of promotion? Are you looking to study for a degree but you have commitments at home, you don’t want to incur exorbitant costs, or you don’t relish the long-distance travelling? Then look no further! Grŵp Llandrillo Menai has one of the largest suite of degrees and university-level courses in Wales.
Are you ready for a new challenge after lockdown? Maybe you are looking to change career or improve your chances of promotion? Are you looking to study for a degree but you have commitments at home, you don’t want to incur exorbitant costs, or you don’t relish the long-distance travelling? Then look no further! Grŵp Llandrillo Menai has one of the largest suite of degrees and university-level courses in Wales.
Coleg Glynllifon’s Forestry department has been awarded the gold standard from the Royal Forestry Society for its Forestry and Countryside course provision.
The Grŵp Llandrillo Menai site won the gold medal for “excellent educational provision” on its Forestry and Countryside Management courses (Levels 2 and 3).
The Royal Forestry Society Education and Learning Excellence Award recognises those who increase awareness, understanding and skills related to the environment, particularly forestry, and the link between trees and wood products.
The judging panel for the award stated: “The way the college is approached by the local community to engage students with their projects, and by employers seeking potential future employees straight from the college, demonstrates how highly thought of these courses are across the forestry, conservation, landscape and nursery sectors. Well done Coleg Glynliffon!”
Jeff Jones, lecturer on the Forestry and Countryside Management course at Glynllifon said: “The Forestry department at Glynllifon is extremely proud and honoured to receive this award. Coleg Glynllifon has a fantastic estate with a working farm and over 110 hectares of mixed woodland. Students take part in managing the woodland on a day-to-day basis, gaining valuable industry experience.
“Students are also given a wide range of practical activities. These range from using our static Mebor sawmill to process timber on the estate, through to using new technology such as Haglof mensuration equipment.
“Working with industry is an important part of the student experience. We appreciate the support we receive from local companies for providing valuable work experience placements and allowing student visits to learn about the forestry and countryside sector.”
For more information about our Forestry and Countryside Management course HERE
Coleg Glynllifon’s Forestry department has been awarded the gold standard from the Royal Forestry Society for its Forestry and Countryside course provision.
A Coleg Menai student has won a gold medal at the 2021 School Games Finals this weekend.
A Coleg Menai student has won a gold medal at the 2021 School Games Finals this weekend.
A former Rhyl Sixth student who recently completed his PhD in diamonds at Imperial College in London, is relocating to New York and New Jersey to work for a diamond research institution!
A former Rhyl Sixth student who recently completed his PhD in diamonds at Imperial College in London, is relocating to New York and New Jersey to work for a diamond research institution!
A BAFTA-winning Coleg Llandrillo Games Development tutor who was presented with this year’s prestigious ‘Further Education Academic Award’ for his ground-breaking initiatives In the world of games development and computing, has been appointed as a non-Executive director for Esports Wales, the national body for esports in Wales.
A BAFTA-winning Coleg Llandrillo Games Development tutor who was presented with this year’s prestigious ‘Further Education Academic Award’ for his ground-breaking initiatives In the world of games development and computing, has been appointed as a non-Executive director for Esports Wales, the national body for esports in Wales.
The Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol is delighted to announce that they are extending the Initiative Scholarships scheme for those students starting at University in September 2021
The Initiative Scholarship is a £500 a year scholarship.
It will be offered to ALL students who commit to studying 40 credits in Welsh in a university in Wales – in whichever subject they wish to study.
Remember, the course that every student hopes to study must be on the Coleg Cymraeg website when looking through the 'course finder'.
More specifically to students who will start their degree course this year with Grŵp Llandrillo Menai, the courses below are eligible of the Scholarship –
- BA / FdA Business Management (Dolgellau)
- BA / FdA Health and Social Care (CMD)
- FdSc Sports Science (Outdoor Activities) (CMD)
- BSc / FdSc Sports Science (Sports Coaching) (CLl)
This information is on the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol website.
Students can now apply through an application form directly on the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol website (application is in welsh only).
If you’d like more information or require help in filling the application form, please contact Llandrillo Menai Branch Officers on:
Its first come, first served therefore get a move on! Pob lwc!
Mae Busnes@LlandrilloMenai, gwasanaeth Grŵp Llandrillo Menai i fusnesau, wedi lansio fframwaith prentisiaeth newydd mewn Cadwraeth Amgylcheddol.
Yn ddiweddar, dathlodd grŵp o brentisiaid o REHAU Ltd eu bod wedi cwblhau eu Prentisiaeth mewn Gweithrediadau Prosesu Polymer yng Nghanolfan CIST, Grŵp Llandrillo Menai, gan lwyddo i oresgyn yr heriau a achoswyd gan Covid-19.
October
A Coleg Llandrillo student who was a secondary school teacher in Tunisia before deciding to relocate with her children to the UK to join her husband, is back on the educational ladder after getting a job as a teaching assistant.
Miriam Margaret Jones, a 3d design lecturer at Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor, Dolgellau, was recently commissioned to create a Baton for Snowdonia National Park's 70th anniversary celebrations.
A Coleg Menai student has been selected to represent the young people of Wales at the COP26 climate summit next month.
An international rugby player and renowned sheepdog trainer has now enrolled on an intensive college course…the first major step in fulfilling her dream of becoming a midwife!
12 places a year are available on the fully paid apprenticeship, in all areas of the business. North Wales restaurant group, Dylan’s launched their hospitality training academy this week.
A former Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor A-level student has been awarded the prestigious Urdd Drama Medal.
Business and Travel & Tourism students at Coleg Menai recently attended an interactive live session with Bank of England representatives.
Coleg Llandrillo’s Hairdressing students were recently given the opportunity to question a multi-award-winning, ex-college Hairdressing student who has just opened his own salon in Australia!
An aspiring filmmakers’ work has been featured in the ‘Ffilm Ifanc’ Festival this year.
Law, Government and Politics A-level students recently had the opportunity glean information from a legal and political giant in a recent online session.
Are you looking to start a college course but don't want to wait until next year? Did you plan to start a college course last month but now think that you missed the boat? Well...Think again!
During Wythnos Dathlu Dysgu Cymraeg (Celebrate Learning Welsh Week) we are delighted to announce the success of the Welsh Work FE programme among Grŵp Llandrillo Menai's staff.
One of Parc Menai’s past students will soon premiere their first ever professional film at Cardiff’s International Film Festival.
Mae sector bwyd amaeth gogledd Cymru wedi derbyn hwb sylweddol gyda chymeradwyo achos busnes amlinellol Hwb Economi Wledig newydd gan Fwrdd Uchelgais Economaidd Gogledd Cymru (Bwrdd Uchelgais).
A former Coleg Llandrillo student and Michelin star trained chef, who worked alongside chef legend Heston Blumenthal, has launched his own restaurant in Conwy.
An ex-Coleg Llandrillo rugby academy star has just returned from Canada after helping the Great Britain rugby sevens’ team claim second place in the 2021 World Rugby Sevens Series.
Media and Performing Arts students at Coleg Menai will soon see their two short films broadcast on BBC Wales and S4C.
A past Coleg Menai student has launched a new coffee business in Caernarfon.
Art & Design students at Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor’s Dolgellau campus have been working on a collaborative art project with Snowdonia National Park to celebrate the park’s 70th birthday.
A representative from the farming charity Tir Dewi was recently on-hand at Coleg Glynliffon to reinforce to staff and students the importance of seeking help during these difficult and challenging times.
Yn awr mae hyfforddiant proffesiynol a gwasanaethau dysgu seiliedig ar waith ar gael i fusnesau Gogledd Cymru yn swyddfeydd newydd Busnes@LlandrilloMenai ym Mharc Menai, Bangor.
A Coleg Llandrillo student who was a midwife in Syria for several years before having to relocate to the UK with her family, has been shortlisted for a national award.
November
Art & Design students recently had the opportunity to go on educational visits to the TATE Modern and the Liverpool Museum, before moving on to visit the Art & Design department at Cardiff Metropolitan University.
Students on Coleg Menai’s Creative Arts, Media, and Hair and Beauty courses recently worked alongside a professional TV crew.
A Coleg Llandrillo graduate is among a select few to have been appointed as club developers by the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU), after the governing body committed to a new wave of investments to help volunteers promote and nurture the national game of Wales.
In collaboration with Cricieth Town Council, Art students at our Pwllheli campus have been shortlisted for the national Creative Lives Award.
A professional rally car recently spent the day at Coleg Menai’s Llangefni campus.
Coleg Llandrillo’s Construction and Engineering students got the opportunity to test their skills against fellow students at the recent ‘Trade Olympics & Trades Show’, which took place at the Rhyl campus.
Public Services and Sports students at Coleg Menai recently registered to become ‘Dementia Friends’.
Grŵp Llandrillo Menai's brand new £3m animal care facility at Coleg Glynllifon has been officially opened by Lesley Griffiths MS, Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales and Trefnydd.
Independent Living Skills (ILS) students at Coleg Menai’s Llangefni campus organised and took part in a fundraising day on Friday, November 19th, in aid of Children In Need.
Two members of Coleg Llandrillo’s Hospitality & Catering team are celebrating over 50 years of volunteering between them!
Students on our Childcare course in Pwllheli have completed a sponsored walk from the college to Llanbedrog to raise money for Children in Need.
Today saw the signing of an agreement between Grŵp Llandrillo Menai, North Wales Regional Skills Partnership and Magnox Ltd that will facilitate the development of a highly skilled regional workforce to continue nuclear decommissioning and contribute to future developments.
Students from Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor Drama and English Department went on a theatre trip to Theatre Clwyd and Galeri recently.
A Coleg Llandrillo lecturer’s son is spearheading a mammoth, 750-mile bike ride from North Wales to Ibiza in memory of his mother.
Grŵp Llandrillo Menai has successfully secured £2.5 million worth of funding from the UK Government’s ‘UK Community Renewal (UKCRF) Fund’.
Grŵp Llandrillo Menai has set out ambitious plans to become a Hydrogen Energy Centre of Excellence as part of its ongoing commitment to low carbon energy.
Denbighshire County Council has given the green light for the development of a state-of-the art Engineering Centre of Excellence at Coleg Llandrillo's Rhyl Campus.
Language students at Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor’s Pwllheli campus have teamed up with students from Bangladesh to tackle a new and exciting project on climate change.
A female Games Development student is the captain of a college team competing in a national league promoting the biggest growing sport in the world!
Art & Design students at Coleg Llandrillo’s Rhos-on-Sea campus have started work on a collection of bespoke poster designs which will be showcased in branches of a multi-award-winning North Wales estate agent.
December
The hard work and dedication of a North Wales wind turbine apprentice was recently rewarded, when the former superyacht chief steward turned part-time firefighter scooped this year’s prestigious ‘Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) Most Improved Apprentice’ award (Merseyside & North Wales).
Coleg Llandrillo’s Art & Design students are celebrating after ‘coming away from France’ victorious, after winning a category at the prestigious 2021 DNA Paris Design Awards!
Caring Health & Social Care students at Coleg Llandrillo’s Rhyl campus have been busy organising a raffle and collecting a wide range of donations for their annual Christmas fundraiser, which will benefit two charities.
Coleg Llandrillo’s Independent Living Skills students have been taking time out from their studies to organise a ‘12 Days of Christmas’ initiative, encouraging staff to donate a range of much-needed goods for two local food banks, including tinned goods, pet food and toiletries, as well as some Christmas treats!
Over 100 of Coleg Llandrillo’s Independent Living Skills (ILS) and Hospitality & Catering students served up a winter wonderland recently, hosting their annual end-of-year outdoor Christmas market at the college’s Rhos-on-Sea campus.
On Friday (10 December), Anglesey MS, Rhun ap Iorwerth, visited the site of a brand new £6.3m Sport Science training facility at Coleg Menai in Llangefni.
With Christmas approaching, Level 2 Health and Care learners at Coleg Menai prepared and delivered Christmas cards for the residents of Hafan Cefni, Llangefni.
An ex-art student has been awarded the Sir Norman Foster Scholarship at University College London (UCL).
A Rhyl College-based Motor Vehicle student who won a silver medal at the WorldSkills UK finals last year has gone one better, claiming gold in this year’s Vehicle Body Repair competition and being crowned the best new talent in the industry!
Grŵp Llandrillo Menai’s Library & Learning Technology Service was awarded joint second place at the annual ‘Welsh Library Team of the Year’ awards ceremony.
Tourism businesses in Llandudno town are set to benefit from a £825,000 UKCRF Government investment thanks to the ‘Llandudno Tourism Innovation Hub’.
Travel and Tourism students recently attended an interactive presentation by Visit Wales.
With Christmas fast approaching, students on the Life and Work Skills course at Coleg Glynllifon have been very busy getting the college ready for the festive celebrations.
Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol has selected its Student Ambassadors at Grŵp Llandrillo Menai for 2021/22.
A-level Welsh students from Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor's Pwllheli campus recently got the opportunity to visit Glan-llyn: one of the leading outdoor education centres in Wales.
Students on the Animal Care course at Coleg Glynllifon have recently been collecting litter from Dinas Dinlle beach, as part of a project to improve the college's green credentials.