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nn 30th anniversary celebrations at CAWCS nn Graduation Celebration 2016 nn Martha Davies: From Malibu to the nn UW Alumnus wins 2016 Indianapolis prize nn Geriadur Prifysgol Cymru App Launched nn Celebrating Lampeter as the birthplace of Welsh Rugby Welcome from your Alumni Officer

Welcome to the Summer 2016 Welcome edition of Campus. from the Vice-Chancellor Sent out to over 35,000 Alumni via email and post, Campus is one of the t has once again been a busy year for the many resources we use to keep members University as it continues through the process of its informed about news and events, and any Ion-going transformation through planned merger other significant developments taking with the University of Wales Trinity Saint David place within the University. It is also an (UWTSD). As the two oldest Universities in Wales, UW opportunity to celebrate the achievements and UWTSD are entering an exciting new phase in of Alumni members from across the world, their own histories and the process of merger is well and see how their studies have influenced under way. and assisted in attaining their individual careers and goals. As we look to the future, we should not forget our past and the thousands of students over the years who There are thousands of Alumni around have successfully graduated with a Wales award. We the world who hold a University of Wales take great pride in our history and our connection to it, degree and whenever you graduated, or particularly in the way that it has provided us with the whatever institution you attended, we hope you feel proud of your connection determination and confidence to shape our own future. with the University. As we proceed towards merger with the University of Despite this transformational change, the support both institutions have shown to Wales Trinity Saint David, the University many cultural, educational and social events will continue, especially in regard to is keen to ensure that members continue the promotion of traditional and new Welsh initiatives. Through merger, we aim to to be supported and feel informed, both transform education in Wales and by doing so transform the lives of the individuals in the lead up to, and after merger. and communities who are connected to us.

I would welcome any comments you The articles throughout the magazine help to demonstrate the strengthening may have about any of the articles in connections between the two universities, as well as highlight some of the joint this magazine, or the alumni association projects and safeguarding initiatives taking place. It is a chance to celebrate itself, and if you have any news, the history and legacy of the University of Wales, and the achievements of its photographs or alumni events which you graduates, and to also look to the future and how it will continue to serve its would like to share and feature, then I graduates and the people of Wales going forward. encourage you to get in touch. I very much hope you enjoy reading this year’s I hope you enjoy reading about all of these developments, as well as some of the edition of Campus. other activities which have taken place during the past couple of months. Jocelyn Keedwell Professor Medwin Hughes DL DPhil DPS FRSA Communications Officer (Alumni) Vice-Chancellor [email protected]

On the Cover Contents 4 Roald Dahl: Wales of the 12 GPC App launched Unexpected Study in Wales Visit to 2016 Graduation Celebration Washington 6 Martha Davies: From Malibu 14 Transforming Swansea’s to the Gorsedd Waterfront 8 UW Restricted Celebrating Lampeter as the Launched in February, the Geiriadur Endowments Trust Birthplace of Welsh Rugby Prifysgol Cymru (Welsh Dictionary) Mobile App was one of ten projects to benefit VC appointed new High 16 UW Alumna unveils from funding allocated Sheriff of Dyfed commemorative sculpture to promote the use of the through digital technology and media. 10 Dr Carl Jones: Winner of Branch and Section News Read more on page 12. 2016 Indianapolis Prize

2 Campus: The Magazine for University of Wales Alumni 3 The Centre for Advanced Welsh and Celtic Studies celebrates 30 years

On the 1st of October, celebrations were held at the Centre for Advanced Welsh and Celtic Studies (CAWCS) to mark thirty years since its formation by the University of Wales in 1985.

The Centre for Advanced Welsh and Celtic Studies (CAWCS) Established as a specialist research centre “The Centre has seen a considerable conducting team-based projects on expansion in our activities over the the languages, literatures, culture and years with its innovative and important history of Wales and the other Celtic research projects pushing the Centre Completed Projects countries, for the first eight years it was to be amongst those institutions at • The Poets of the Princes accommodated by the University College the forefront in research into the Celtic • The Social History of the Welsh of Wales, , in a building near Nations. With its strong international Language the Old College, before moving in 1993 to reputation, high calibre of researchers, • Poets of the Nobility purpose-built accommodation adjacent and outstanding track-record in running • The Visual to the National Library of Wales. collaborative research projects, the Centre • The Celtic Languages and Cultural has made a substantial contribution to Identity Speaking about the Centre and its the understanding of Wales’s cultural • Iolo Morganwg and the Romantic achievements, Professor Medwin Hughes, heritage, as well as making significant Tradition in Wales Vice-Chancellor of the University of Wales, advances in knowledge.” • The Poetry of Guto’r Glyn said: • Ancient Briton and the Atlantic As the Centre celebrates its thirtieth Zone “Since its formation thirty years ago, anniversary, its longevity and future • Wales and the French Revolution scholarly research and academic is secure both throughout and after • Snows of Yesteryear: Narrating excellence has been at the heart of the the merger of the University of Wales extreme weather Centre’s mission statement. During this and University of Wales Trinity Saint • Stained Glass in Wales period researchers at the Centre have David. The University has confirmed its made an enormous contribution to Welsh commitment to safeguard the academic Current Projects scholarship, and by working with partner and cultural activities it supports, and • Knowledge Transfer and Social institutions in Wales and beyond they through Adduned Cymru – The Wales Networks have created essential resources for Celtic Pledge, has established a charitable • Curious Travellers: Thomas Pennant Studies.” company, with Arwel Ellis Owen as Chair and the Welsh and Scottish Tour of the Board of Directors, in order to 1760-1815 The Centre currently has thirty academic ensure continuity of its contribution to • Atlantic Europe in the Metal Ages and support staff. Although it is not a Welsh learning and scholarship. (AEMA) teaching institution, its dedicated research • The Cult of the Saints in Wales environment is ideal for postgraduate Maintaining its strong links with academic • Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru: students who have the opportunity to institutions and other cultural bodies, the A Dictionary of the Welsh work with specialists in their fields. Centre will continue to establish a range Language of research programmes to celebrate • Welsh Name-Studies Speaking about the various projects which and promote the language, heritage and • Place-Names of Shropshire have taken place at the Centre, current culture of Wales. Director Professor Dafydd Johnston said: Roald Dahl: Wales of the Unexpected

2016 marks 100 years since the birth of Roald Dahl, one of the world’s most beloved storytellers. To mark this important centenary, the University of Wales Press are to publish a new book entitled Roald Dahl: Wales of the Unexpected, a collection of essays edited by Professor Damian Walford Davies which explore the impact Dahl’s early years in Wales had on his writing.

With a cover illustrated by Sir Quentin stories in the beautiful surroundings of the Blake, the book has been described Brecon Beacons National Park in Wales. by Donald Sturrock, Dahl’s official The event, in association with Literature biographer, as an “intriguing and Wales and Dahl 100, was one of several at readable collection of essays that Hay celebrating Dahl’s legacy. shines remarkable light into Roald Dahl’s complex and unexpected Welsh To keep up with all of Dahl’s centenary hinterland.” celebrations in Wales, please visit Literature Wales’s Roald Dahl 100 in On the 2nd June, contributors from the Wales website - book attended this year’s Hay Festival www.literaturewales.org/roalddahl100/ of Literature & Arts to discuss the vital presence of Wales in Dahl’s work. Roald Dahl: Wales of the Unexpected is Established 29 years ago, the annual 10- £24.99 and available to pre-order on the Siwan Rosser, Carrie Smith, Tomos Owen & day festival brings together writers from University of Wales Press’ website - Damian Walford Davies at the Hay festival around the world to debate and share www.uwp.co.uk

Wales Journal of Education

The beginning of March educationalists, including Graham For more information about the Journal, saw the launch of the new Donaldson, John Furlong, David Egan and and information on how to subscribe, David Reynolds, on the key issues that are please visit the UWP Website Wales Journal of Education affecting education in Wales following the – www.uwp.co.uk (formerly the University of nation’s recent Great Debate. Wales Journal of Education).

Relaunched in partnership with the Wales Centre for Equity in Education (WCEE), it continues to be published by the University of Wales Press (UWP) as a refereed journal committed to publishing articles that deepen understanding of best practice across education sectors in Wales.

Launched by Rhodri Morgan, former , at the Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff, the journal aims to appeal to researchers, policy- makers and practitioners who share the common goal of achieving excellence in education in Wales. The spring 2016 edition includes articles by leading Professor David Egan, Rhodri Morgan, Tony Ball and Professor Medwin Hughes 4 Campus: The Magazine for University of Wales Alumni 5 Roald Dahl: 2016 Wales of the Unexpected Graduation Celebration

The 2016 Graduation Celebration was recently held at the Venerable Master Chin Kung - Doctor end of April at the Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff with over of Letters honoris causa for services and support to intercultural and interfaith 600 graduates, along with their guests, in attendance. A truly activities. international affair, students travelled from China, Africa, India and Europe to take part in the celebrations. The Right Honourable Sir Malcom Pill - Doctors of Laws honoris causa for his Presided over by the Vice-Chancellor degrees on an honorary basis. This year service to the law and justice in England Professor Medwin Hughes, the procession the University recognised six individuals: and Wales included representatives from both the University of Wales and our merger Mr Justin Albert - Master of Arts Dr Ann Rhys - Master of Science honoris partner the University of Wales Trinity honoris causa for services promoting the causa for her service to public life in Saint David. conservation of heritage in Wales Wales including her promotion of medical knowledge through the medium of Welsh, The proceedings saw each graduate Professor Elan Closs Stephens CBE - and support for the University of Wales. personally greeted by the Vice-Chancellor Doctor of Letters honoris causa for her as well as being treated to fantastic outstanding contribution to the cultural The University is delighted to recognise performances by Arshak Kuzikyan, a singer life of Wales the achievements and contributions from the Wales International Academy of that each individual has made in their Voice. Professor Dr Mohd Amin Jalaludin - respective fields, and is very proud to Doctor of Science honoris causa for his welcome them all as Honorary Graduates As in past years, as part of the international contribution to medical of the University of Wales. celebrations, the University also awarded science and education

Mr Justin Albert Professor Elan Closs Stephens CBE Professor Dr Mohd Amin Jalaludin

Venerable Master Chin Kung The Right Honourable Sir Malcom Pill Dr Ann Rhys Aberystwyth Beach

From Malibu to the Gorsedd

Martha Davies may be from the USA, but her ‘Welshness’ is a strong personal trait. Now based in Lincoln, Nebraska, Martha spent four years living in Aberystwyth in the 1970s where she learnt to speak Welsh. This time in the small seaside town greatly impacted the rest of her life and on returning to the USA inspired her to help promote the language and heritage of Wales and become an active member in the North American Welsh community. In recognition of her work, this year she will be honoured by the Gorsedd of the Bards at the Monmouthshire and District National .

Born in southern California, Martha grew “My children, as pupils at Ysgol Aberystwyth Martha has attended nearly up in Malibu and during her first marriage Penweddig, learned Welsh a lot faster every North American Festival of Wales, lived in various northeastern States before than I did. I’d never heard Welsh before and has also attended many week-long moving to the UK. After two years in being in Wales, and I had not a hook in North American Welsh courses sponsored London, she moved to Aberystwyth in 1976 my brain on which to hang Welsh sounds by Cymdeithas Madog and Welsh as a faculty wife when her late husband took and syntax. As a 35 year old mom I Heritage Week. up a teaching role at the University. was child-like while learning the Welsh language. I would paper ceilings and Living in Ames, Iowa with her second Martha remembers her time in refinish floors while listening to Welsh late husband, Phillips G. Davies, a Aberystwyth fondly: radio and singing along with Welsh pop Welsh-American scholar, they translated songs and nursery songs. During the third Welsh-American settlement histories and “I was especially drawn to Wales as I’d winter I had a very heavy cold and was articles from the weekly Welsh language grown up knowing that I was Welsh indoors for a week, reading T. Rowland newspaper, Y Drych, published mostly (my mother was a Williams), as well Hughes’ novel, William Jones in Welsh. By in Utica, NY for over 100 years. One of as German, Scottish, English and Irish. the time I finished, I was a fluent reader. Martha’s chief joys in life is translating I loved living in Aberystwyth, walking Now, forty years later, I have that very the stories of the Welsh-American settlers everywhere, even dragging groceries same volume on a nearby shelf. I plan to and sharing these stories with others. She home. Walking around town was an reread it, this time without a dictionary.” writes a regular column for the quarterly adventure, meeting friends unexpectedly, Welsh-American Genealogical Society seeing Bardsey Island on the horizon.” Martha found it very sad to leave newsletter, is a contributor to Ninnau Aberystwyth in 1980, but over time she and Y Drych, and has also translated four Whilst living in Aberystwyth, Martha discovered Welsh-America, learning Welsh-American settlement histories. decided to take Welsh lessons. Taught by Welsh hymns at the Cymanfaoedd a series of excellent tutors, she eventually Canu in Albany, NY and finding Welsh earned a Certificate in Welsh as a second communities in other places she language from the University of Wales: moved to. In the 36 years since living in

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Speaking about the work, Martha explained:

“Translating 19th century Welsh is no picnic, but the rewards can be great. The settlers expressed themselves more candidly in their language of the heart, Welsh, confiding details they would never have shared in the English language. Since Phillips’ death I’ve carried on with translation projects, revealing the true Welsh-American history from Welsh language sources.”

Since 2004, Martha has lived with her husband Berwyn Emrys Jones in his hometown of Lincoln, Nebraska, drawn by the want to volunteer at the Great Plains Welsh Heritage Project in Wymore, an hour’s drive south of Lincoln.

For more than a decade, the Great Plains Welsh Heritage Centre has been an outlet for Welsh history and entertainment. An all-volunteer non-profit organization, its mission is to discover, preserve, interpret and celebrate the history and contributions of the Welsh settlers on the North American Prairies and to further public interest and appreciation of America’s ethnic and cultural diversity. Facilities at the Welsh Heritage Centre include exhibit halls, a library, gift shop and state-of-the-art archive room preserving records gathered from Martha Davies © Shane & Sunny Portrait Artists individuals and organizations, coast-to- coast. Martha and her husband are planning on years after I began to learn Welsh in attending every day of the Eisteddfod at Aberystwyth.” Martha’s induction to the Gorsedd Abergavenny, and will be hosting a stand of the Bards at this years National on the Maes - Cymry Gogledd Amerig/ It is clear that despite the distance, Eisteddfod is a great honour. Presented North American Welsh. Speaking about Martha still feels a strong affinity with annually, it is an opportunity to recognise the Eisteddfod and being honoured by the Wales and Aberystwyth: individuals from all over the world for their Gorsedd of the Bards, Martha said: achievements and commitment to Wales, “After forty years, Aberystwyth is still the the Welsh language and to their local “I was surprised and delighted to be center of the Universe for me. I followed, communities. This year’s individuals will honored by the Gorsedd. While reading on Facebook, its winter storms and the be honoured at a special ceremony on the letter, I burst into tears. As I reflected visit of the Escher Quartet to the National the Eisteddfod Maes in Abergavenny on on the year, 2016, I realized that Library, and I feel hiraeth even from just Friday 5th August. the induction ceremony will be forty looking at a street map of Aberystwyth.”

Great Plains Welsh Heritage Centre Mural Introducing ‘Y Werin’ Legacy Fund Important changes to University of Wales Scholarships, Awards and Prizes

Over the years, the University has received and been responsible for administering many scholarships, grants and bursaries which have been generously donated for specific purposes or dedicated beneficiaries. Providing financial support for prospective and current students, as well as ones specifically available for University of Wales Graduates, they cover a wide area of subjects from research and travel to music.

Recognising that the University is currently in the process of merging with the University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD), with the process due to be completed in 2017/18, all of these ‘restricted’ endowments will shortly transfer to a new fund called Y Werin.

Y Werin is a fund established by the independent charitable trust set up by the University to manage these awards and prizes as part of the creation of Adduned Cymru – The Wales Pledge. Established in February 2015, the charitable trust was established to ensure that the numerous donations and bequests received by the University continue to be awarded and used only for their original purpose. Until the merger is completed, the University will continue to administer these endowments on behalf of the Graduates are encouraged to visit the Registry department at independent trustees who control Y Werin. site from time to time to look at available [email protected] scholarships, with an expectation that A new website for Y Werin, which will new awards and prizes will become For more information about Adduned contain information about all the available over the next two to three years. Cymru – The Wales Pledge, and the different awards and prizes available to Until the new website is launched, details independent trustees of the new Students and Graduates, and details on of awards and prizes will continue to be charitable trust, please visit the how to apply, will be launched shortly. available on request from the University University’s website – with interested parties asked to email the www.wales.ac.uk/WalesPledge

Examples of awards Gareth Jones Memorial Travelling Llewellyn Williams Scholarship - To currently available to Scholarship - To enable the holder to provide postgraduate studentships, travel in foreign countries with a view to for research in Welsh History University of Wales facilitating his/her study of international (including Welsh laws and economic Graduates relations aspects of Welsh life)

The W P Thomas/W D Clee The Thomas Ellis memorial Fund - To The Ellen Thomas Stanford Bequest - Scholarship - To enable the holder to assist research and publication of the Scholarship for a candidate to proceed pursue advanced study or research in language, literature, history and antiquities to a further study in Classics, Greek or Music, Welsh Literature or Welsh history of Wales and Monmouthshire Latin

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The Installation Ceremony at UWTSD’s Campus Professor Medwin Hughes confirmed as the new High Sheriff of Dyfed

At the Installation Ceremony held on 24 March, Professor Medwin Hughes, DL was confirmed as the new High Sheriff of Dyfed. The Ceremony, held at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David’s Carmarthen Campus, was presided by the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, The Right Honourable The Lord Thomas of Cwmgïedd.

Professor Hughes was appointed to the the relationship between the system of role by Her Majesty the Queen in March justice as opposed to law making and during a historic ceremony at a meeting its relevance to today’s devolved Wales. of the Privy Council held at Buckingham He stated that the office of High Sheriff Palace. The office of High Sheriff is made is important to Wales’s future and the Professor Medwin Hughes under a Royal Warrant and is the oldest future of its constitution and, although secular office in the United Kingdom after the role has evolved, it plays an important “I am honoured to be installed as the the Crown itself. role in the quality of society. High Sheriff of Dyfed and look forward to serving the Shrievalty of Dyfed in a During the Installation Ceremony, the In his declaration Professor Medwin region where the medieval laws of Wales Lord Chief Justice congratulated Professor Hughes paid tribute to the Lord Chief were first brought together by Hywel Dda. Medwin Hughes on his appointment. Justice for his contribution to I would like to congratulate the former In his address, Lord Thomas noted the and in particular his key role in ensuring High Sheriff, Mr James W P Lewis on changing role of the High Sheriff since its that justice could be served through the his tenure of office and look forward to inception in Wales in 1284 and outlined medium of Welsh. Professor Hughes said: continuing his excellent work and that of the dual aspects of justice, comparing my predecessors.”

Professor Carl Jones Wins 2016 Indianapolis Prize

UW Alumnus Professor Carl Jones has been announced as the Winner of the 2016 Indianapolis Prize – the world’s leading award for animal conservation.

Carl Jones with Kestrel chick

In recognition of his major victories in Spanning almost 40 years of work in saving animal species from extinction, Mauritius, Jones has brought back at least Jones, Chief Scientist of the Durrell nine species from the brink of extinction Wildlife Conservation Trust and — including the Mauritius kestrel, pink Scientific Director of the Mauritian pigeon, echo parakeet, Rodrigues warbler Wildlife Foundation, joins the ranks of and Rodrigues fody – and has worked Indianapolis Prize Winners, some of the to restore the populations of many most accomplished conservationists on more species. Through programs that Earth. implement hands-on animal husbandry techniques developed in contemporary The Indianapolis Prize recognizes and zoological institutions, Jones has delivered rewards conservationists who have results that are truly awe-inspiring: of achieved major victories in advancing the 63 bird, mammal and amphibian the sustainability of an animal species or species worldwide that have been down- group of species. The Prize was created listed on the International Union for the by the Indianapolis Zoological Society as Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List as part of its mission to empower people and a result of conservation initiatives, he has communities, both locally and globally, to led the recovery efforts for six of them. advance animal conservation. Selected by a jury of distinguished conservation “I know of no other conservationist who leaders, winners of the Prize receive an has directly saved so many species from unrestricted $250,000 cash award and extinction” said Dr Simon N. Stuart, Chair the Lilly Medal. of the IUCN Species Survival Commission, Telfair’s skink © Nik Cole who nominated Jones for the award. 10 Campus: The Magazine for University of Wales Alumni 11

Echo parakeet © Fiona Marchant

Jones is a declared disciple of the iconic Jones recognizes the need to restore Carl Jones with echo parakeet British animal conservationist, Gerald entire ecosystems, rather than just “Gerry” Durrell, and like his mentor, he simply focusing on a species. In 1994, he has a talent for bold missions. Born and served as a key advisor to the Mauritian raised in Carmarthen, he received both government to establish Black River his masters and doctorate from the then Gorges National Park, the country’s first. University of Wales, Swansea. In the late As a result of Jones’ vision, work to restore 1970s, Jones travelled to the Republic nine highly-degraded Mascarene offshore of Mauritius — the island home of the islands, including Round Island, one of the famously-extinct dodo bird — to save world’s most important and long-standing another species that conservationists island restoration projects, is currently before him considered a lost cause: the underway. Mauritius kestrel. At the time, just four kestrels remained in the wild, making it Jones is committed to training and the rarest bird in the world. Jones not inspiring young Mauritians to build on only prevented the Mauritius kestrels’ his legacy and the island’s conservation extinction, but also expanded their capacity. As a charismatic leader, Jones Carl Jones with Gerry Durrell number substantially by releasing more grew his program team in Mauritius into a © Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust than 300 captive-bred birds over one conservation organization in its own right decade. — now the Mauritian Wildlife Foundation (MWF). Today, MWF is one of the region’s Having previously been a finalist for the foremost conservation NGOs. Over the 2012 and 2014 Indianapolis Prize, Jones last 30 years, more than 800 people have spoke about what it meant to him to be trained alongside Jones, and many now honoured in this way: “Winning the 2016 are working professionally in conservation Indianapolis Prize is undoubtedly one of or biology. the highlights of my career. It’s a great accolade not just for me, but for Gerry Jones will be formally honoured at the Durrell and the people who have made 2016 Indianapolis Prize Gala on the 15th this work possible over the years. I’m of October in Indianapolis. particularly proud of this award because it validates the conservation of animals For more information, please visit: — like Telfair’s skinks and pink pigeons — www.indianapolisprize.org that are not megavertebrates, but provide critically important ecosystem services nonetheless.” Mauritius Kestrel © Sam Cartwright Clockwise: The GPC App for iOS; Gareth Morlais, on behalf of the Welsh Government, explains the importance of the project; Penweddig pupils discuss how useful the new app will be - Event Photos © Dr Martin Crampin Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru App launched In April 2015 the Welsh Government announced that the Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru (Welsh Dictionary) app was to be one of ten projects to benefit from funds allocated to promote the use of the Welsh language through digital technology and media.

Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru (GPC) - the Launched at an event on the 24th of Since the launch of the Online Dictionary University of Wales Dictionary of the February at Penweddig Comprehensive a number of new words have been added Welsh Language - has been online since School, Aberystwyth, Professor Dafydd and many more have been added to June 2014 and from now on it will also be Johnston, Director of the Centre for coincide with this launch. This batch available as an app for mobile phones and Advanced Welsh and Celtic Studies, contains a number of words dealing tablets. The app contains all the data of where the dictionary’s editorial team are with food – words like eisin, eidionyn, the GPC, which is a comprehensive Welsh based, welcomed guests and introduced grawnffrwyth, hambyrgyr, harico, lasania, dictionary similar to the Oxford English a presentation on the use of the app. It llysfwytawr, macarswˆn and the words Dictionary. In contrast with GPC Online, is expected that pupils and students will hashish and goryfed have also earned the content of the whole dictionary can be among those who benefit significantly a place. Words dealing with the use of be downloaded onto your device so from the new app, which will bring the computers such as ebost, ebostio, gwefan that it can be used without an Internet power of this historic dictionary direct to and gwallneges are also included for the connection. Each word is defined in Welsh their mobile device. first time together withjog and jogio. with examples of its use from different periods as well as English equivalents and Speaking ahead of the launch, the First “It’s wonderful to be able to add its derivation. Minister Carwyn Jones AM said: new words to the Dictionary like this” said Andrew Hawke, the Dictionary’s “Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru has already Managing Editor. “As we are now online been regarded as one of the gold it is possible to add any word at any time standards for the Welsh language and, as and the earliest occurrence of words that I know from experience, it is something appear fairly recent is often surprising. that is being used continually by Welsh Who would have thought that jogio speakers and learners. I am therefore first appeared in theRhyl Record and very pleased that we have been able to Advertiser in 1909? But the meaning then support the University of Wales in turning was ‘to continue in a plodding way’.” this comprehensive, popular and very useful resource into a new medium for a The app will also contain two simple word new audience.” games - one to find a hidden word and the other to solve an anagram.

Andrew Hawke © Dr Martin Crampin 12 Campus: The Magazine for University of Wales Alumni 13 ‘Study in Wales’ Reception held in Washington DC

At the beginning of Professor Simon Haslett and Mr Patrick Davies were amongst those who spoke at the event February, Professor Simon Haslett, Pro-Vice Chancellor for International and Enhancement initiatives across both the University of Wales and University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD), led Welsh Universities at a Welsh reception in The British Ambassador’s residence in Washington.

Jointly hosted by Mr Patrick Davies, the British Deputy Head of Mission and Dr Gareth Morgan, the Head of North America for Welsh Government, the aim of the evening was to celebrate the research and educational partnerships between Wales and the US, and help to promote the ‘Study in Wales’ brand.

Alongside the evening’s hosts, speakers at the event included Professor Haslett, Congressman Morgan Griffith of the Friends of Wales Caucus and Paul Smith, the University of Wales and University a first rate study destination – from its Director of the British Council USA. of Wales Trinity Saint David and meet universities and courses through to its with Alumni who have spent time both history and culture, as well as practical Speaking about the event and the studying and living in Wales.” information on how to apply. opportunities it afforded, Professor Haslett said: “The event was a great opportunity Launched at the 2015 Association of A number of other Welsh Universities were for Welsh Universities to meet with International Educators (NAFSA) annual represented at the reception, alongside partners and Alumni, and to celebrate the conference, ’Study in Wales’ serves as University partners, and local contacts connection between Wales and the USA. an informative gateway showcasing the from business and politics. It was an honour to represent both very best of what Wales has to offer as

Further Study Opportunities with our Merger Partner’s London Campus

As a Graduate of the University of Wales, you may wish to find out more about further study opportunities created by our merger partner, the University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD).

With excellent staff offering extensive personal attention and support, UWTSD are currently inviting applications for an exciting suite of postgraduate programmes available at their London campus. Students will benefit from a student centric learning environment while taking advantage of the many opportunities afforded by one of the most culturally and economically vibrant cities in the world.

Programmes start in February, June and October.

To find out more information about their London Campus and the programmes on offer, please visit UWTSD’s website: www.uwtsdlondon.ac.uk Transforming Swansea’s Waterfront

Swansea is a city going through a transformation, witnessing unprecedented levels of investment with many visionary schemes currently underway. At the forefront of this expansion is the proposed new waterfront campus of our merger partner the University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) in the city’s sought after SA1 development. A prime location, encompassing the Dylan Thomas Centre and business incubation buildings in Technium Square, there are a number of exciting developments and joint initiatives taking shape.

area, incorporating Grade 2 Listed status, enables them to secure conferences from distinguished guests, as well as Governmental Parties and Medical conferences. The Centre is also a venue for many of the City’s cultural festivals such as the Swansea International Jazz Festival, as well as hosting community workshops, awards ceremonies and gala dinners.

Another core component in the University’s SA1 development, and jointly established by the University of Wales and UWTSD, is the Wales Centre for Advanced Batch Manufacture (CBM). Artist’s impression of the Swansea Waterfront innovation Quarter A commercially focused research, product development, rapid prototype and manufacturing facility, CBM strives The proposed Swansea Waterfront Located just across the bridge from the to drive innovation, creativity and Innovation Quarter (SWIQ) project, development is the Dylan Thomas Centre, entrepreneurship among companies including new facilities for UWTSD, took home to all things literary and cultural for engaged in new product development a significant step forward in July with the local area. The University’s investment and low-volume manufacture. councillors approving planning consent for in the building has enabled it to transform the first phase of work. into a multi-purpose and multi-occupancy Having developed a strategic partnership venue open to host a range of events with the Wessex Institute of Technology Having previously secured about 22 acres and functions. As well as housing the in the UK, a world-leading independent of land in SA1 area of the city, UWTSD permanent Dylan Thomas Love the Words research organisation specialising in aims to develop 355,000 sq. ft. as part of exhibition, facilities at the Centre include applied research, further partnerships are an innovation quarter, creating a “new a coffee shop, and incubation space for also under development in Europe and learning neighbourhood” in Swansea - businesses interested in establishing a Asia. connecting education with business to presence in Swansea. spark innovation. CBM’s offering is unique with research, an The Centre is also home to 1825 experienced product development team, Residential, academic and commercial Conferences & Events. Offering a and state-of-the-art 3D printing, scanning developments are planned as part of complete range of event management and workshop facilities under one roof. the wider scheme, with the first phase services, recent growth in the business delivering a 130,000 sq. ft. development allows this professional and experienced Work on phase one of the SWIQ project comprising of the new Faculty of team to continue to exceed expectations is expected to begin later this year with Architecture, Computing and Engineering, with their product offering and service. the new buildings expected to be ready in associated teaching and faculty space, The Centre’s location within the time for the 2018 academic year. and a new 29,100 sq. ft. library. maritime quarter of Swansea’s SA1

CBM ‘1825’ Coffee shop Dylan Thomas Centre 14 Campus: The Magazine for University of Wales Alumni 15 Lampeter celebrated as the birthplace of Welsh Rugby

On the 23rd of March, the Lampeter campus of the University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) hosted festivities to celebrate Lampeter’s significance in the introduction of rugby to Wales.

The 2015/2016 season was the 150th anniversary of the first competitive rugby match ever played in Wales. Played on the University’s playing fields in the town, the original match was between St David’s College (now UWTSD) and nearby Llandovery College.

It is widely accepted that rugby was introduced to Wales by the Rev. Professor Rowland Williams, who became Vice- Principal of St David’s College in 1850 and who’d played Rugby Football as a student at Kings College, Cambridge.

The Lampeter campus was founded in 1822 as St David’s College to provide a liberal education to members of the clergy. Over the years it developed a range of subjects and, as the University of Wales Lampeter, enjoyed a long and distinguished academic tradition in the Humanities. In November 2010, the University of Wales Lampeter and Trinity University College Carmarthen merged, under Lampeter’s Royal Charter of 1828, to form UWTSD. Mayor Cllr Chris Thomas, UWTSD President Dr R Brinley Jones, Professor Medwin Hughes, former player , Mark Sawyer and the Venerable Randolph Thomas With articles in the University’s archives featuring former students reminiscing two rugby fixtures were arranged to mark during the day’s celebrations. It now about playing rugby at Lampeter in the the occasion - a Women’s Rugby match stands proud outside the Canterbury 1850s, rugby matches were certainly between UWTSD and Lampeter Town and building on the Lampeter Campus. thought to have been played between a Men’s Rugby match between UWTSD students from 1850 onwards, although and the Welsh Academicals. Speaking about the day’s celebration, the first competitive match using the the Venerable Randolph Thomas, Chair of rugby rules wasn’t played until 1866. Other events during the day included UWTSD’s University Council said: the launch of a new book - The Fighting A centenary event was held in 1966 Parsons: the role of St David’s College “It is our aim to raise awareness of that featured a rugby match between Lampeter in the development of rugby Lampeter’s connection with the game St David’s College and an Invitational in Wales - by local historian Selwyn whilst also allowing University staff and Welsh XV which featured some of the Walters and the unveiling of a memorial students, the people of Lampeter and era’s greats, including former UWTSD to commemorate Rowland Williams’ rugby fans across Wales to find out more Carmarthen lecturer, the late Carwyn contribution to Welsh rugby. An exhibition about its history and its origin. We are James; former UWTSD Carmarthen featuring an array of St David’s College very proud of the University’s role in the student, Barry John as well as Wales rugby related items was also on display at development of rugby and are delighted legend, Delme Thomas. the University’s Roderic Bowen Library. to be marking the anniversary with a fitting celebration.” With the Welsh giving As a lasting commemoration of the day, the anniversary celebration its full Mark Sawyer, all trades technician at support, and acknowledging Lampeter’s UWTSD, designed and created a sculpture importance to the birth of rugby in Wales, of a large rugby ball that was unveiled UW Alumna unveils new sculpture to commemorate 75th anniversary of the Blitz

Unveiled at the beginning Based in Cardiff, Holly graduated from year’s Plymouth History Festival on the Goldsmiths College, London with a BA 7th of May and will remain on display of May at the Plymouth in Fine Art in 1998. She then went on throughout the summer, until the 3rd of City Museum and Art to graduate with an MA in Photography September. Gallery, UW Alumni Holly from the University of Wales Trinity Saint David in 2014, where she is now a Senior Holly’s practice involves working closely Davey has created a Lecturer in Photography in the Arts. with ideas around objects, collections sculpture to commemorate and memory, especially hidden social For Here is Where We Came From, the histories. As well as Plymouth’s wartime the 75th anniversary of the delicate pottery usually displayed in experiences, Here is Where We Came Blitz. one of the large glass cabinets on the From is inspired by her own family history museum’s balcony will be replaced with and by female wartime photographer Entitled Here is Where We Came From, rubble. Lee Miller’s photograph of a bombed-out the sculpture was a Plymouth Arts Centre chapel. commission in partnership with Plymouth The violence of this shift in contents City Council (Arts and Heritage). Plymouth reflects the layers of history the museum Plymouth Arts Centre’s Artistic Director City Museum and Art Gallery was one of has witnessed and the central role it has Ben Borthwick said: the few buildings to survive the World War played in shaping the city’s futures, from Two bombing and is about to embark on post-war reconstruction to a new vision “Holly Davey’s commission explores the a major redevelopment currently known of Plymouth as a city of culture. The role of the museum in making sense of as the History Centre. work was launched at the start of this Plymouth at times of radical change. The museum contains the city’s histories and relationships to the past, but also articulates the possibilities of the future. Here is Where We Came From links the museum’s civic role following the Blitz, when it was one of the only buildings left standing amongst the devastation, to its upcoming expansion that is the centrepiece of a cultural renaissance in the city.”

Following on from this sculpture, Holly will work on a major public art commission for the facade of the Museum and Art Gallery when the building closes in September for the History Centre redevelopment. Here Is Where We Came From is the beginning of a series of partnerships that will take place between the Arts and Heritage Service and various organisations and venues across the city and beyond while the Museum building is closed.

Here is Where We Came From Commissioned by Plymouth Arts Centre, exhibited at Plymouth Museum and Art Gallery, Plymouth. Commission is funded by Arts Council of Wales, Plymouth Culture and Plymouth City Council.

16 Campus: The Magazine for University of Wales Alumni 17 Alumni Association Branches and Sections Bangor - Coinciding with the all- Ethnology and Folk Studies - The Philosophy - Our annual conference was important United Nations conference on Section’s one-day meeting in 2015 was held in October with contributions on the Climate Change, our lecture programme intended as a celebration of the late work of the renowned Welsh philosopher opened in November with a talk by ethnologist and anthropologist Trefor M. JR Jones. Meirlys Lewis, a former student, Professor James Scourse on the crucial role Owen (1926-2015). We had excellent presented his philosophy and teaching, of oceans in the future of climate change. presentations by Professor Rhys Jones Robert Pope spoke on his work on January’s lecture saw Nia Powell discuss on Welsh communities in a post-colonial religion, and Seimon Brooks and Richard aspects of the newly established Institute age, and Professor M. Wynn Thomas Glyn Roberts discussed his political for the Study of Welsh Estates (ISWE) and spoke about the scholar Alwyn D. Rees, philosophy. This year a new volume in we were given a new perspective on how a lecturer who greatly impressed Owen the Astudiaethau Athronyddol series will estates had to adapt to the challenges of as a student at Aberystwyth. Owen the be published jointly with the Theology different time periods. Finally in March, curator and academic was discussed by Dr Section. Including a series of essays by Elen ap Robert spoke about her work Eurwyn Wiliam, and the afternoon came the renowned Welshman John Heywood developing an Artistic Programme for to a close with members of the audience, Thomas, it will be launched at the Pontio, Bangor University’s brand new many of them former colleagues and upcoming National Eisteddfod. During the Arts and Innovation Centre. friends, sharing memories of him. Owen’s week, Section secretary Huw L Williams pioneering volume, The Customs and will also launch Credoau’r Cymry, a new Classics - One of the main events on Traditions of Wales, was reprinted earlier book which attempts to track our nation’s the Section’s calendar is its meeting at this year, and the society intends to intellectual tradition. the National Eisteddfod, and in 2015, publish further Welsh and English volumes a good number came together to listen of his articles. Swansea - The Branch has had another to Dr Iestyn Daniel lecturing on Gildas successful year under the Chairmanship and his translating. Dr Daniel has Germany - In April, following the annual of Lyn Frame. At the Christmas meeting been preparing a Welsh version of De graduation celebration in Cardiff, the the Branch was addressed by Paul Frame, Excidio Britanniae, and it was a pleasure branch invited students to a celebration who spoke about the life and times of the listening to a masterly discussion of party where they were given an overview Economist and Polymath Richard Price, Gildas’ aims and style in the work. This of the Alumni activities in Germany and in March, Robert McCloy spoke to us year, in Abergavenny, the Section will along with an invitation to become on the subject of The Swansea Region: commemorate its first President and active members. In June, the branch Transport in the Past and in Prospect. Our celebrate his contribution as a classical held our annual symposium in Potsdam academic year was rounded off with the scholar and translator. Remembering a where three papers were presented, and Annual Lunch at Sketty Hall in May. A Classicist: Sir D Emrys Evans (1891-1966) members were taken on a guided tour of thoroughly enjoyable occasion, our after will be delivered by Professor Ceri Davies the historical city streets. Creating much lunch speaker was Emeritus Professor on Monday, 1st August at 12.00, in discussion, the presentations explored the Prys Morgan who spoke to us about the Societies Pavilion 1. A warm welcome is Business Judgement Rule, provided a view role of learned societies in the history of extended to all. into the future of human and computer Wales. Though attendance is keeping up interaction, and discussed how lateral well, we are always eager to welcome new Culture of the 18th & 19th Centuries management may be the key to success members. - The publication of Drych y Prif Oesoedd for the upcoming digital age. We look 300 hundred years ago saw the first effort forward to our next Symposium in May USA - Several Alumni had books to discuss the history and beginning 2017 in Hamburg. published this year: Sarah Harding, of our people in Welsh. Republished Paul’s Eschatological Anthropology: The on numerous occasions during the Liverpool - Two well attended meetings Dynamics of Human Transformation 18th and 19th centuries, our annual were held during 2015. In January Dr (Fortress); Randy Rheaume, Equal one-day conference in July focused on Adel Ahmed, a lecturer at Liverpool Hope Yet Subordinate: An Exegetical and this publication, evaluating Theophilus University, gave a talk on the basic tenets Theological Analysis of the Son’s Evans’ contribution as author. Held at of Islam and its place in the world today, Relationship to the Father in John’s the National Library, items relating to answering a number of topical audience Gospel (Edwin Mellen); and Kar Yong Lim, the author’s life were displayed in a questions. Later in the spring, the branch Jesus the Storyteller: Hearing the Parables special exhibition with a total of five welcomed Professor Mari Lloyd Williams, Afresh Today (Armour). Chris Zoccali papers presented. These looked at the University of Liverpool, who gave a published an article in Neotestamentica content and appeal of the work as well talk on Ageing and the Welfare State. entitled: “What’s the Problem with the as exploring the author’s views and With an ageing population, Professor Law? Jews, Gentiles, and Covenant allegiances. 2017 marks the 300th Williams indicated that medical problems Identity in Galatians 3:10–12.” J. Brian anniversary of the birth of William inevitably increased but the most Tucker was promoted to full professor at Williams Pantycelyn and discussions are common problem was one of loneliness Moody Theological Seminary and Jeffrey already in progress to see how this event with society, rather than the state, Cockrell was appointed to a teaching post can be marked. needing to provide a solution. at Welch College.

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