Wellbeing dogs support our learners through the Baxter Project
18 November 2022
An innovative student support project has seen a new employee joining us this term - Pippa the Cavachon. As part of the Baxter Project, this curly haired, waggy tailed employee works alongside her human partner Julie, helping students to relax and open up about their struggles.
A Royal visit for a special DofE event
10 November 2022
We’ve had a very special visit from HRH The Earl of Wessex, today, as he joined students from across Southeast Wales for a special Duke of Edinburgh’s Award challenge day in Torfaen Learning Zone.
Make It as a graduate: Erin’s story
9 November 2022
Have you always dreamed of going to university and achieving a degree? Make it a reality at Â鶹´«Ã½ÍŶÓ! Hear all about Erin’s experience of a university-level course at Â鶹´«Ã½ÍŶÓ and how she made her dream a reality.
More fantastic facilities open for our community
8 November 2022
Did you know that several of our industry standard facilities at Â鶹´«Ã½ÍÅ¶Ó are open to the public? This means that members of our local communities can benefit from these facilities on their doorsteps, alongside our learners and staff, including Usk Gym, Morels restaurant, the equestrian centre, and Blwm hair and beauty salons.
Make It into a top university: Hussain’s story
7 November 2022
If getting into university is your goal, you can make it a reality at Â鶹´«Ã½ÍŶÓ! Meet Hussain who made it to Cambridge University to study Aerospace Engineering after studying A Levels at Crosskeys Campus.
What’s all the buzz about at Blaenau Gwent Learning Zone?
4 November 2022
Our Ebbw Vale campus is not just home to award-winning post-16 education. In fact, Blaenau Gwent Learning Zone has some unexpected but particularly important residents – half a million honeybees! Find out how a team of college volunteers are caring for the bees and the benefits they bring to us all.