COLEG IS JET SET

Ajet engine has been donated to Coleg Menai’s Llangefni campus, thanks to the combined support of the Ministry of Defence, RAF Valley, Babcock International and Rolls-Royce. The engine will be utilised by Aeronautical Engineering students, who will now be able to practise their maintenance and repair skills on a real-life engine used in the RAF’s Hawk T1 fighter jets.

The Aeronautical Engineering course provides learners with introductory skills and technical knowledge in preparation for work in a variety of aeronautical engineering roles in both the aircraft service and maintenance industries.

New Nursing degree success

The first year of nurse education at Aberystwyth University has been hailed as a major boost for the local NHS by Hywel Dda University Health Board. Aberystwyth began offering Nursing degrees in both Adult and Mental Health in September 2022. Students have the chance to study up to half the course through the medium of Welsh, and gain practical experience through placements at Bronglais Hospital. The University has also created a suite of high-quality clinical practice rooms in its new Healthcare Education Centre opposite the hospital.

Amanda Jones, principal lead in Healthcare Education, said: “Over the years ahead, working with partners, we are keen to make an increasing contribution to meeting the needs of our NHS. The new Education Centre is an important resource in that effort.”