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This landmark event, taking place November 25 to 28, 2025, will be held across a range of venues in South Wales, including UWTSD’s state-of-the-art IQ building at the Swansea Waterfront campus, marking the first time the Finals will be hosted in Wales.

Professor Elwen Evans KC, Vice-Chancellor of UWTSD said: “The University is proud to be a host venue for the WorldSkills UK National Finals 2025, and to champion the next generation of skilled professionals. Hosting this prestigious event reflects our commitment to innovation, industry collaboration, and empowering learners to succeed. Congratulations to all the national finalists – your dedication, talent, and ambition represent the very best of vocational excellence.”

WorldSkills UK Competitions are a major feature of the post-16 education and training landscape, attracting over 6,000 registrations annually from across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. They help benchmark skills against world-class standards and support progression into high-quality careers in key sectors of the UK economy.

Ben Blackledge, Chief Executive of WorldSkills UK, said: “It will be fantastic to bring the WorldSkills UK National Finals to South Wales. Our skills competitions programmes are central to driving excellence in technical education, helping learners demonstrate their readiness for high skilled jobs. Working with our partners in Wales, we will celebrate the UK’s best young technicians and highlight the vital role that world-class skills play in our economy.”

Jack Sargeant, Welsh Government Skills Minister has welcomed the news: “The opportunity to welcome the WorldSkills UK Finals 2025 to Wales is a thrilling one. Skills must be at the forefront of a more sustainable and prosperous Welsh economy. With a strong record of medal winners, it’s wonderful to host the final stage of this competition here. I hope it inspires the next wave of talent.”

The finals will see hundreds of young competitors tested across diverse disciplines including Additive manufacturing, CNC machining, Automation, Robotics, Industrial electronics and Renewable energy. High-performing competitors may go on to represent the UK at future international WorldSkills Competitions.

Paul Evans, Skills Ambassador for Wales and Project Director at Inspiring Skills Excellence, added: “We are beyond delighted to bring the WorldSkills UK National Finals to Wales. Competition activity offers life-changing opportunities to young people. It brings a competitive edge to employers and broadens knowledge across the education and training sector. We’re looking forward to welcoming the UK’s best to an exceptional event.”

Further Information

Rebecca Davies

Executive Press and Media Relations Officer    
Corporate Communications and PR    
Email: rebecca.davies@uwtsd.ac.uk    
Phone: 07384 467071