Wales and Baden-Württemberg forge educational and industry partnerships
Senior leaders from Wales’ colleges and universities have this week travelled to Stuttgart to strengthen educational and industry links between Wales and the state of Baden-Württemberg in G...
Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) Statement
Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) is a material used in construction in many buildings between the 1960s and 1990s. Its presence has been confirmed in a range of public sector properties a...
Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales
ColegauCymru works on behalf of Welsh Government, and in collaboration with colleagues in Scotland, Northern Ireland, England and the Republic of Ireland, to ensure that the qualifications on each cou...
Simon Pirotte OBE appointed Chief Executive for new Commission for Tertiary Education and Research
ColegauCymru is delighted to congratulate Bridgend College Chief Executive Simon Pirotte OBE on his appointment to the role of Chief Executive Officer for the newly formed Commission for Tertiary Educ...
Request for Quotation: Demonstrating the Social Value of FE Colleges in Wales
With grant funding from Welsh Government, ColegauCymru is leading a research project to establish the social value of FE in Wales. As anchor institutions, colleges make a significant contribution...
FE colleagues to attend Canadian Annual Congress for colleges and polytechnics
Colleagues from across the FE sector in Wales are pleased to have the opportunity to attend the World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics/Colleges and Institutes Canada annual congress, in Montrea...
Simon Pirotte OBE announced as Chief Executive for new Commission for Tertiary Education and Research
ColegauCymru is delighted to congratulate Bridgend College Chief Executive Simon Pirotte OBE in today's announcement as preferred candidate for the role of Chief Executive Officer for the newly fo...
Immersive Thailand mobility will help FE staff to organise and lead long-haul overseas learner visits
CollegesWales is pleased to be facilitating a staff-focused mobility visit to Thailand this March to help understand the planning and logistics involved in arranging long-haul overseas visits. F...
ColegauCymru congratulates Siân Holleran MBE on recognition for services to international mobilities in further education
ColegauCymru International Project Manager Siân Holleran has today been honoured in The Queen’s Birthday Honours in recognition of her services to education. The Queen's Birthday...
College staff to visit Barcelona to explore innovative ways to internationalise teaching and learning in further education in Wales
CollegesWales is delighted to provide an exciting opportunity for the FE sector to explore innovative ways to internationalise teaching and learning in colleges in Wales with a staff visit to Nexgen i...
ColegauCymru End of term review
We’ve had a busy Autumn term here at ColegauCymru! As we prepare for the Christmas break, we reflect on the activity of the last four months. We were pleased to welcome our new Chief Execu...
ColegauCymru Office Closing Dates for the Festive Break
Please note that the ColegauCymru offices are closed from Thursday 22 December 2022 and will reopen on Wednesday 4 January 2023. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Dav...
ColegauCymru submits Taith Pathway 1 application
ColegauCymru is pleased to have submitted a Taith Pathway 1 funding application. If successful, the application for £285,780.96 will provide opportunities for 143 learners and 57 accompany...
ColegauCymru submits Taith Pathway 2 funding application for research project into vocational qualification reform and implementation of CTER Act
ColegauCymru has submitted an application for Pathway 2 funding to Wales’ new international learning exchange programme, Taith. Taith Pathway 2 aims to build partnership and strategic collaborat...
Fruitful collaboration with international partners Nexgen to help learners and staff thrive in the future world of work
CollegesWales International was pleased to meet with colleagues from Nexgen, a Spanish organisation which supports learners to develop their skills, mindsets and networking to succeed in their careers...
Final transnational meeting for the Erasmobility KA2 platform paves the way for future VET partnerships
Our European and International Project Manager Sian Holleran has this week attended a successful meeting in Romania to establish the future of the Erasmobility website. Erasmobility is a free o...
Internationalisation Strategy set to broaden teaching and learning horizons in FE
ColegauCymru has launched a new Internationalisation Strategy for the further education sector in Wales. The Strategy will support the enrichment and enhancement of teaching and learning...
Further education Staff Mobility visit to Stuttgart gives valuable insight to VET and adult education
ColegauCymru staff along with colleagues from FE colleges, Welsh Government and Estyn have recently returned from a study visit to Germany where they explored digitalisation strategies for vocational ...
Success in application for International learning exchange programme funding
ColegauCymru is pleased to have been successful in our application for funding in the new Welsh Government international exchange programme, Taith. The application was made in May 2022 on behal...
Celebration Event – Overseas Visits 2021/22
We’re delighted to invite you to an online event to celebrate the fantastic overseas visits that have taken place this year through ColegauCymru’s Erasmus+ and Turing Scheme projects. ...
Coleg Gwent photography, art and media learners capture stunning images on Erasmus+ visit to Tenerife
Coleg Gwent’s recent visit to Tenerife courtesy of the Erasmus+ programme provided learners with the opportunity to develop not only their photography skills but to travel and experience the cul...
Spanish FE colleagues visit Wales to help build strong relationships to support learner and staff mobilities
CollegesWales International was pleased to facilitate a recent study visit using Erasmus+ funding to build partnerships for learner and staff mobilities. The visit saw colleagues from Spanish further ...
Coleg Ceredigion learners amongst first to take advantage of the re-commencement of overseas exchange opportunities
Learners from Coleg Ceredigion have been amongst the first in Wales to take advantage of the return to overseas exchange opportunities with a visit to Alberta in Canada. The long-awaited visit, delaye...
New video tutorial to encourage colleges across Europe to find work placements in European countries
Following a successful Erasmobility transitional meeting in November 2021, a new video tutorial has been launched with a voiceover from our very own International Project Manager to promote the Work p...
Planning workshops to support colleges participating in Erasmus+ 2020 learner project
CollegesWales International is pleased to be holding a series of workshops for colleges participating in the Erasmus+ 2020 learner project. At the beginning of 2022, confirmation of extensions f...
