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Aberystwyth University

Aberystwyth University

The establishment of Aberystwyth University is one of the great romantic, indeed heroic, stories of modern Welsh history. It was the work of a small group of patriots, led by Hugh Owen, a London Welshman, who sought from the 1850s onwards to raise enough money by public and private subscription to establish a college of university status in Wales. It was almost an impossible ambition. In 1872, the…

Bangor University

Bangor University

Mission To be a world-class research-led university, to provide teaching and learning of the highest quality, and to contribute to the development of the economy, health and culture of a sustainable Wales and a sustainable world. Profile - A long established university (founded in 1884) and dedicated to academic excellence. Over half of the departments assessed to date in the teaching quality…

Cardiff University

Cardiff University

Cardiff University is recognised in independent government assessments as one of Britain's leading teaching and research universities. Founded by Royal Charter in 1883, the University today combines impressive modern facilities and a dynamic approach to teaching and research with its proud heritage of service and achievement. The University's breadth of expertise in research and rese…

Cardiff University School of Medicine

Cardiff University School of Medicine

About the School of Medicine The mission of the School of Medicine is to pursue the highest standards of research, education and training, in medicine and related subjects, so as to enhance the health and wealth of the people of Wales and the wider world. The School of Medicine at Cardiff is one of the largest in the UK, employing nearly 500 academic and 300 support staff. Over 1000 undergra…

Glyndŵr University

Glyndŵr University

Glyndŵr University is located on the north western side of Wrexham in North East Wales. It has two main sites within five minutes’ walk of each other. Plas Coch, on the Mold Road and next to Wrexham’s Racecourse football ground, is the larger of the two and houses the majority of the University's courses. The North Wales School of Art & Design is based at Regent Street, which is a mere…

Swansea Metropolitan University

Swansea Metropolitan University

Our History The University has seen a significant evolution in its history over the past 150+ years. For most of the twentieth century there were three separate educational institutions serving the city of Swansea: the Swansea College of Art (established in 1853); the Swansea College of Education (established in 1872) and Swansea Technical College (established in 1897). During this time, …

Swansea University

Swansea University

About Us Founded in 1920, Swansea is a vibrant, research-led university at the forefront of academic and scientific discovery. Set in parkland overlooking Swansea Bay on the edge of the breathtaking Gower Peninsula, the University's location is captivating. These pages provide facts and figures about the University, information about our Governance, and introduction to the Vice-Chancello…

University of Glamorgan

University of Glamorgan

Vision “The University of Glamorgan will be recognised as an international university with a distinctive approach to research, innovation and the student experience.” By 2014, Glamorgan will be characterised by being recognised as having: * National and international recognition for learning, teaching and research excellence * A balanced student population with increased numbers of postgra…

University of Wales

University of Wales

The University's Purpose and Values Purpose The University of Wales exists to serve Wales and its people. It does so by: * Working energetically to maintain the University of Wales degree and the University of Wales brand as global exemplars of excellence and quality * Thereby, supporting and promoting Welsh Higher Education(HE) and contributing positively and significantly to the br…

University of Wales Institute, Cardiff

University of Wales Institute, Cardiff

The University of Wales Institute, Cardiff (UWIC) as it is today was established in 1996 when it became one of the Colleges of the University of Wales. However, the roots of UWIC date back to the mid 1800s, a history of which UWIC is very proud. What follows are some of the landmark events over the last 150 years which formed what UWIC is today. Values: * Respect for individuals, helping the…