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18 August 2008
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This Week's News

• Resources
• Personal Achievements
• Celebrating Success
• Sports
• Notices

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Resources

College teams up with world leader in music technology - Coleg Sir Gar
Coleg Sir Gâr's music technology department has teamed up with Roland UK, the world leader in electronic musical instruments to become the only further education establishment in Wales to be a Roland Academy.
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Construction Lecturers Go Back to Site - Bridgend College
Twenty20 Homes has been helping construction lecturers at Bridgend College maintain their industry links.
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Personal Achievements

Former Gorseinon student in race to produce synthetic fuel
A former student who has secured a three year research post at Oxford University has publicly thanked the tutors who inspired him during his time at Gorseinon.
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Mature Student Shows the Way - Coleg Powys
A mature student at Coleg Powys has demonstrated how you can successfully complete a course whilst juggling work life and a family. Hazel Wilson finished the Foundation Degree in Management & Business course in June and achieved fantastic results, which brought her out in the top 5%.
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Rugby presentations for college boys - Coleg Sir Gâr
Rugby players from Coleg Sir Gâr's sports academy were recognised for their talent and commitment to the game recently, with an evening of awards held at a Llanelli restaurant.
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Students are in business thanks to Laura Ashley Award - Coleg Sir Gâr
Graduates following fashion and textiles courses at Coleg Sir Gâr's West Wales School of the Arts in Carmarthen, have made presentations to one of the most prestigious foundations set-up to help young designers.
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Celebrating Success

Health and Safety first at Swansea College
Professionals from a range of industry sectors have attended the Business College in Llansamlet to pick up their NEBOSH General Certificates following an intensive 10-day Health and Safety course.
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NVQ recognition for hospital staff - Swansea College
Swansea College has teamed up with the Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend to celebrate learners' achievements.
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Notices

Barry College offers help to GCSE students with special Results Clinic
Date/Venue: Barry College, Colcot Road, on Friday 22 August
Purpose: Careers Wales Advisers and College tutors from all subject areas will be on hand to discuss what options might be available and what courses still have places on them, or even suggest a change in career direction.
Intended audience: Students who have just received GCSE results (and their parents)
For further information, contact T: E: email address again or W: web address again

International partnership notice of opportunities for UK colleges
The British Council is looking for quality UK colleges that would like to form sustainable partnerships with training institutions in Central and Southern Asia (CSA), as an essential component of its Vocational Educational and Training (VET) project, Skills for Employability.
The project aims to establish industry-driven curriculum pilots in key sectors of the economy that equip young people with the technical and generic skills that employers require. These will act as models of good practice, may contribute towards more widespread reform in the participating countries, and provide a platform for sustainable international relationships.
The Partnerships will provide participating institutions with funded opportunities for staff development and exchange, new learning opportunities for students, active involvement in VET reform agendas and development of strong relationships in emerging markets. Grant funding of up to £23,000 per year is available for a maximum of 2 years, to commence 1st April 2009.
Partnerships currently available as follows:
Pakistan: Engineering
Bangladesh: Construction
Nepal/Afghanistan: To be confirmed
Next steps:
UK colleges will be formally invited to apply to partner these nominated institutions on the 3 Sept08 and will be selected following competitive application and assessment, October 2008. Detailed guidelines and the application forms & further information available here or contact E: sarah.vaughan@britishcouncil.org expressing your interest before 27 Aug08.