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March

Students at Bangor campus standing with representatives from The Bank of England.

From Classroom to Career: Coleg Menai Learners Connect with Industry Experts at Enrichment Event

Coleg Menai Business and Travel and Tourism students benefit from building connections with national and local business at a recent event, learning real-world skills from industry experts.

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Ceri on stage holding her award

Coleg Llandrillo Student Wins National Hairdressing Title

An award-winning student highlights the impact of part-time study at the college.

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Dafydd Evans standing next to Angharad Roberts

Dafydd Evans awarded fellowship for lifetime contribution to Welsh-medium education

Grŵp Llandrillo Menai’s former Chief Executive, Dafydd Evans, has been recognised for his outstanding contribution to Welsh-medium education and the Welsh language.

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Jack standing in the corridor with his former tutors.

Former Student Returns to Inspire Future Filmmakers

Media Production students hear from Jack Roberts about building a career in film and creating his award-winning debut feature.

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Some of the student volunteers standing together on the pitch.

Coleg Llandrillo Sports Students Score Big With Urdd Volunteering

Level 3 Sports students from Coleg Llandrillo recently gave up their time to volunteer at two Urdd events at Eirias Park in Colwyn Bay.

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A young women with blond hair is standing in a classroom. She is wearing a long floral dress.

From Player to Creator: Summer’s Journey into Games Development

As part of Future Options Week, we’re celebrating Summer’s journey into Games Development at Coleg Llandrillo.

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Mared teaching two students to sing.

From Stage to Classroom: Mared’s Journey into Teaching at Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor

For Mared, the path from performing on stage to inspiring others in the classroom has been both rewarding and transformative.

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Liz outside the salon with her award.

Elizabeth Achieves Lecturer Excellence with L’Oréal

A big well done to Elizabeth Keogh, Salon Manger at our Rhyl Campus, for graduating from the Lecturer Excellence Programme at the L’Oréal Academy in London.

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The awards ceremony

Another record breaking year for Grŵp Llandrillo Menai at Skills Competition Wales

Learners and apprentices at Coleg Menai, Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor, Coleg Llandrillo and Busnes@LlandrilloMenai won an outstanding 50 medals at the Skills Competition Wales award ceremony last night.

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Four women sitting in front of a screen with two women standing behind them.

Former students return to inspire the next generation of female entrepreneurs at Coleg Llandrillo’s International Women’s Day event

Ahead of International Women’s day on the 8th of March, students at Coleg Llandrillo benefitted from an afternoon of insight, inspiration and real-world stories from women who have stepped out of their comfort zone shaped the future of their industries.

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Five people standing in front of a fire engine.

Coleg Menai Engineering Students create a solution to a real life engineering problem for North Wales Fire and Rescue Service

Working in partnership with North Wales Fire and Rescue Service (NWFRS), three Coleg Menai Engineering students have designed and created an LED light adapter to help keep the Service’s fire appliances ready for emergency call outs.

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Maddie sitting on a grey sofa.

From Nervous Beginnings to Thriving in College

During Neurodiversity Celebration Week, hairdressing student Maddie shares how support and determination helped her overcome fears and find confidence in college life.

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Two men and two women are standing in front the the Coleg Menai sign.

Visit highlights impact of Welsh-medium and bilingual education at Grŵp Llandrillo Menai

Grŵp Llandrillo Menai recently welcomed Leader of Plaid Cymru and member of Senedd, Rhun ap Iorwerth to its Bangor campus, to showcase the impact of Welsh-medium and bilingual education across the Grŵp’s colleges.

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Five miniature racing cars

Engineering students from Coleg Meirion Dwyfor race to national finals

College teams and local school pupils impress at North Wales STEM Racing competition.

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Members of the Group's Libraries Team having their photo taken with their certificate.

Inspiring a new generation of students: Coleg Menai’s Library Team win third place in the Wales Library Team of the Year Awards

Making a significant splash in the Welsh library sector, Coleg Menai’s Library+ Team have won third place in the CILIP Wales Library Team of the Year Awards 2025.

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Alister finalist 2026

Coleg Menai Engineering Apprentice in the running for Apprentice of the Year at this year’s Wales Food and Drink Awards

Alister Hughes, a 17-year-old engineering apprentice at Coleg Menai, is a finalist for Apprentice of Year at the Wales Food and Drink Awards at the Building Society Arena in Swansea on 16 April.

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George standing on the pitch at the Principality Stadium.

Coleg Llandrillo student selected as an Assistant Referee for Six Nations Rugby Game

From battling injury to standing centre pitch at the Principality Stadium, life took a different turn for one student when he could no longer play the game he loved.

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The three finalists standing together in their chef uniforms.

Coleg Llandrillo catering students reach the final rounds of Zest Quest Asia - marking wales’ debut in the final of the prestigious Asian cooking competition

Coleg Llandrillo has become the first Welsh college to qualify for the Zest Quest Asia Final, thanks to three dedicated catering students.

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Richard holding his award and standing between Ian Strangward (FIS President) and John Telling (Master, Worshipful Company of Plaisterers).

Grŵp Llandrillo Menai plastering tutor receives prestigious award: recognising his positive impact on students and the industry

Richard Jones, plastering teacher at Coleg Llandrillo’s Rhos on Sea campus, received the Lifetime Contribution to Training accolade at the recent national Plastering and Interior Trades Training Awards.

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The winners of the Staff Welsh Language awards are all standing in a row holding up their certificates.

Grŵp Llandrillo Menai shines a spotlight on staff commitment to the Welsh Language at annual awards ceremony

The grŵp’s 2025/26 Welsh Language Awards celebrate staff who have shown a commitment to learning Welsh and those that have gone above and beyond in supporting colleagues and students to improve their Welsh language skills.

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Mari Lois

Pwllheli Student Wins Creativity Prize at WJEC Innovation Awards 2025

A Design and Technology student from Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor has achieved national recognition after winning the Creativity Prize at the prestigious WJEC Innovation Awards 2025.

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