Spotlight on Bangor
As part of Grŵp Llandrillo Menai, Coleg Menai is the leading provider of skills and training across Gwynedd & Anglesey.
Our mission of 'Improving People's Futures', sees the Grŵp aim to support the economy of North Wales by equipping over 21,000 students with the skills and qualifications needed to ensure the competitiveness and success of the region.
Dr Siôn Peters-Flynn, Principal of Coleg Menai and Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor
Spotlight on Learner Success
Alongside success in the WorldSkills competitions, our students achieve outstanding results in their A Level and vocational courses - progressing onto further study or into employment.
Outside of their studies, our students have the opportunity to develop new skills and experiences - including entering a wide range of local and national competitions or taking part in international visits.
Our annual awards ceremony is the highlight of the college year and showcases those students who have excelled both in their studies and extra-curricular activities.
Learners enjoy ‘incredible’ Japan trip
Coleg Menai Hairdressing students visited Tokyo and Nagoya to learn about Japanese culture and the country’s hair and beauty industry.
Mali and Cadi’s artwork on display in London exhibitions
Mali Smith and Cadi Richardson have had their work selected for exhibition in London after completing their Art & Design courses at Coleg Menai.
Brooke wins UK final of prestigious hairdressing competition
Coleg Menai student Brooke Williams won national honours with her fairy-tale-themed style at Concept Hair Learner of the Year competition.
Anna and Ffion recognised at ‘It’s My Shout’ awards
Coleg Menai Performing Arts students Anna and Ffion were recognised at the It's My Shout Awards 2025.
Mabli’s ‘amazing experience’ working on Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Former Coleg Menai Art Foundation student Mabli Non Jones helped create prosthetic body parts and props for the Tim Burton film, and has also worked on two Star Wars TV shows
Creative Arts learners share their creations
Exceptional exam results celebrated
Learners have been successful in achieving 2,600 vocational level 3 and A-level qualifications.
Learners in WorldSkills UK finals
Students and apprentices from Coleg Menai will compete in the WorldSkills UK and SkillBuild national finals in November
Outstanding students recognised at Coleg Menai awards
The college held its 2024/25 Achievers’ Awards Ceremony at the Bangor campus to celebrate learners who have excelled throughout the academic year.
Spotlight on World-class Facilities
Over £65 million worth of recent investment allows our students to develop their skills in world-class facilities - including engineering centres, sports facilities and a brand-new campus in Bangor.
The new campus on Parc Menai in Bangor showcases the very best that the college has to offer students - allowing them to develop their skills in real-world environments that prepare them for future employment.
New Bangor campus officially opened
New Coleg Menai campus in Bangor officially opened.
State-of-the-art Sports Centre Opens at Llangefni
Grŵp Llandrillo Menai has unveiled its first Net-Zero carbon building - a brand new state-of-the-art sports centre.
Exciting trial of AI manufacturing software
Engineering students tested AI plug-in CAM Assist at the Llangefni campus and gave feedback to developers on how it could be used in education.
Spotlight on Community Impact
As a leading employer in the local area, we have strong partnerships with local stakeholders and industry, placing the college a forefront of economic development.
Our Tŷ Cyfle campuses also help us to deliver real impact in our local community allowing adults to access a wide of courses - helping people return to education or into employment.
Community Learning Centre Opens on Bangor High Street
Tŷ Cyfle’ provides free part-time courses and confidential legal advice to residents of Bangor and the surrounding areas.
New project offers fully funded ‘green’ training to Anglesey and Gwynedd businesses
A project is being launched to offer fully funded ‘green’ training to individuals and businesses on Anglesey and Gwynedd to take practical steps towards a low carbon future.
Babcock and Grŵp Llandrillo Menai expand Specialist Training at RAF Valley
Building on ten years of partnership working Grŵp Llandrillo Menai and Babcock International Group (Babcock), the defence company, have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that expands the scope of specialist aeronautical training provision at RAF Valley.