Brand new University Centre officially opened at Coleg Cambria’s Deeside Campus

A brand new University Centre was opened officially on Monday at Coleg Cambria’s Deeside site by Ken Skates AM, Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure.

>>State-of-the-art aero engineering Higher Education Centre completed at Coleg Cambria

The purpose built facility has been developed by Coleg Cambria in partnership with Swansea University’s College of Engineering and has been made possible through a Welsh Government £2.7m capital investment grant to boost infrastructure, skills and promote economic growth across Wales.

It will provide higher education facilities for aeronautical and engineering students.

Ken Skates AM Officially openes the new HE centre at Coleg Cambria in Deeisde. Chief Executive David Jones wth the Minister

Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure, Ken Skates said:

“The Welsh Government is committed to investing in the future of our learners so they can truly fulfil their potential and boost our economy.

“I am pleased we have been able to provide £2.7 million towards the £3.36 million Aerospace Higher Education Centre which will provide students with a state of the art facility where they can develop their skills and take advantage of valuable training opportunities. These skills will play a key role in the growth of the regional economy and important sectors.

“The UK aerospace sector is the powerhouse of advanced manufacturing, and Wales is playing a vital part in its capability. This fantastic centre will play an important role in providing companies with the expertise and vocational skills to grow our capabilities even further and maintain our competitive advantages.”

The Centre includes state-of-the-art lecture rooms, lab spaces, computer suites, social spaces and a high-tech video-conferencing room.

It has been designed to be highly sustainable, promoting the use of natural daylight and ventilation whilst also incorporating a number of sustainable technologies including air source heat pumps, rainwater harvesting, LED lighting and solar panels.