UWTSD Annual Report

2016 - 2017 UNIVERSITY TRANSFORMING EDUCATION . . . PROFILE TRANSFORMING LIVES

The University of Trinity (UWTSD) is the oldest I am delighted to provide an overview of the academic year 2016-17 Royal Chartered University in Wales and is proud to have as its and to highlight some of the key achievements that have enabled the Patron His Royal Highness, the Prince of Wales. We are part of the University of Wales Trinity Saint David to make progress in its mission confederation of several institutions, including Coleg Sir Gâr and to transform education and the lives of those we serve. Coleg Ceredigion as constituent colleges. Together, we provide an integrated, dual sector approach to education for the benefit of In meeting this ambitious mission, the University is itself transforming to learners, employers and communities, and will be enhanced later create a confederation of several institutions committed to placing the this year through merger with the University of Wales. The merger wellbeing of our nation at the heart of our activities. will complete the establishment of a transformed University, and will be an opportunity to celebrate the historic contributions that all The University’s new five-year strategic plan is underpinned by a members of the confederation have made to Wales. commitment to our learners, and to Wales – its heritage, language and culture – as well as to the long term prosperity and health of its citizens. Through academic excellence and the provision of high quality teaching, informed by staff scholarship, research and professional practice, we have stated in the plan how we will engage and challenge our learners to achieve their potential and to make a valuable contribution to their communities.

A key strength of the University and its constituent colleges, Coleg Sir Gâr and Coleg Ceredigion, is the reach across the region – from Cardiff to – which, through the provision of a continuum of further and higher education, enables UWTSD to work within a range of professional networks to ensure the relevance of our curriculum for the current and future workforce in Wales, the UK and further afield. In addition, the Professor Medwin Hughes, DL, rural and urban settings of our campuses assist the University to foster Vice-Chancellor excellent community links so that its resources and services are celebrated as regional assets. Such links enable UWTSD to fulfil its civic role and to support cultural, social and economic activity by developing our campuses Swansea as impact hubs linking to national and regional priorities and ensuring that we respond to the economic and social needs of those communities.

Over the past years, the University has invested significantly into major initiatives across our campuses in order to maximise opportunities for growth and enhancement based on their unique settings and expertise. A common theme for such initiatives is the opportunity to co-locate and collaborate with the private sector in order to transform the educational experience for staff and students and graduates.

The University’s SA1 Swansea Waterfront is a prime example of how we are transforming the educational landscape. Phase 1 of the £300 million investment is well underway and will include new state-of-the-art facilities for the Faculty of Architecture, Computing and Engineering and the Swansea-based activities of the Faculty of Education and Communities as well as a new library. In addition, the site will be home to the Construction Wales Innovation Centre (CWIC), a unique initiative funded by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) for the development of a training centre with its hub in SA1 and spokes at FE colleges around Wales. The University has already established a strong presence in SA1 within its Technium buildings in which we are collaborating with a range of companies on developing our academic portfolio as well as a range of other services. This will enable the University and students to work closely with business and match skills development with job opportunities. To date our partners in SA1 Swansea Waterfront include OSTC on the Lampeter development of a range of financial products and which has already led to the creation of the MSc Trading and Financial Markets programme; NHS Wales Informatics Services (NWIS) on health related data and on In addition, the University, the Chin Kung Multi-cultural Education the development of bespoke course provision; Power & Water on new Foundation and the International Foundation for Inter-Faith and Intercultural initiatives linked to environmental management and the creation of PURO, Dialogue announced the establishment of harmony doctoral scholarships to an environmental technology development company; The Swansea Tidal facilitate research into aspects of inter-faith, inter-cultural dialogue through Lagoon on coastal monitoring, developing skills for the Lagoon Power an investigation of the similarities and differences between the beliefs, ethics industry as well as and water-sports development. and precepts of various religions and faith-based traditions.

In January, the University announced plans to develop a Box Village and During the year, colleagues and I had the privilege of addressing an Innovation Precinct based on the idea of converting shipping containers International Peace Conference organised by the Pure Land Learning to provide flexible, affordable space for start-up companies and which will Association at UNESCO in Paris. The theme was ‘Achieving World Peace bring students, academics and businesses together create ‘communities and Harmony through Religious Education and Engagement’ and it SA1 Swansea Waterfront Professor Medwin Hughes, DL, of practice’. It will enable the University to exploit knowledge and expertise provided the opportunity to share the University’s expertise in promoting addresses the UNESCO delegation to create new enterprise hubs and high skill accelerator schemes to interfaith dialogue as well as the engagement with the Chin grow new businesses linked to our portfolio, develop the skills of current Kung Foundation. businesses and attract new investment into the region. Through such activities the University will create opportunities for employment, helping to The University’s Lampeter campus hosted a number of conferences generate more footfall and spending in the city centre and to retain some including the second Harmony Conference, entitled ‘What is the of the brightest entrepreneurial talents from within the UWTSD Group in Relationship Between Harmony and Sustainability?’ which included the region; ensuring that we are investing in our home grown talent to our addresses by four leading activists and environmental commentators and mutual benefit. Professors of Practice at the University, David Cadman, John Sauven, Tony Juniper and Peter Davies. In March, UK and Ministers visited Swansea Bay to sign a £1.3 billion City Deal that will transform the economic landscape The Interfaith Symposium held in July brought together faith leaders from in the region. UWTSD was delighted to note that the Box Village and across Wales as well as a spectrum of faith traditions which provided the Innovation Precinct would from part of the Swansea City and Waterfront opportunity to reflect upon and discuss the key challenges facing the Digital District and that UWTSD’s creative and digital industries cluster world today and to chart new directions in inter-faith thought and practice. In November 2016 UWTSD welcomed Mr Delegates at the UNESCO conference Ken Skates, AM, Cabinet Secretary for would form part of the Carmarthenshire-led initiatives, building on the Economy and Infrastructure to mark the development of Yr Egin cluster on the Carmarthen Campus. Yr Egin, which These are some of the initiatives that we have developed over the year commencement of the building work for will become home to S4C’s headquarters and a number of companies to cement Lampeter’s reputation as a beacon for those interested in new Phase 1 of the SA1 Swansea Waterfront within the digital and creative industries, is a transformational project approaches to the study of the Humanities, Heritage, the Environment and that offers the opportunity to bring together the Welsh Government’s Spirituality and have afforded opportunities for staff, students and the wider economic, linguistic and cultural policy objectives as noted in the community to engage and to celebrate the rich tradition of the campus. programme for government Taking Wales Forward. The University The development of a distinctive health and wellbeing portfolio linked to also welcomed the Welsh Government’s announcement that its grant the Welsh Government’s Wellbeing of Future Generations Act 2015 is a key application for the development of Yr Egin had been successful. priority area and brings together cross-faculty curriculum development. The University’s location across the region provides opportunities to work The groundwork for Canolfan S4C yr Egin commenced in March with with health professionals and communities across South West Wales on the contractors, Kier Construction, already providing employment developing programmes to meet their specific needs. The University’s opportunities for local businesses and individuals to work on the School of Sport, Health and Outdoor Education, for example, has launched development ahead of its opening in 2018. Professors of Practice with staff two initiatives to encourage all-age participation in physical activity in order and students at the annual Harmony to improve health, fitness and quality of life. The Wales Institute for Physical Canolfan S4C Yr Egin During the year, the University also made progress on a number of Conference Literacy manages the Welsh Government funded Physical Literacy project iniatitives which are grounded in the tradition of the Lampeter campus as a for schools in the region in partnership with ERW and Sport Wales. In multi-faith and multi-cultural centre, rooted in Wales but looking out across January, the University launched the Centre for Health and Ageing which the world. aims to assist an older population to take part in physical activity in order improve health and well-being and to enable students to engage with the Our partnership with the Chin Kung Multi-cultural Educational Foundation, members of the community. In May, the University’s Swansea College of Art a Hong Kong based Buddhist organisation established by Master Chin organised a Good Health Wales Symposium, in partnership with the Hywel Kung, has already led to major investment into the infrastructure of the Dda University Health Board, which provided a platform for the exchange campus as well as the establishment of the Academy of Sinology. The of ideas between artists and healthcare professionals. Good Health Wales, Academy’s mission is to Open the Path to Peace and is grounded in held on the Lampeter campus, featured speakers at the forefront of the Arts the belief that all religions share a common, universal element of shared in health practice as well as the keynote addresses by Baroness Eluned values, toleration, compassion and a respect for the views and beliefs Morgan, AM, Chair of the Cross Party group on Arts in Health and Professor of others. Its establishment marked the beginning of a new era in the John Wyn Owen, Senior Adviser Global Health, Interaction Council. In study of the ancient Chinese culture, values and ethics, and has led to addition, the University’s Carmarthen campus hosted the inaugural ‘Inspiring Delegates of the Interfaith Symposium The Academy of Sinology welcomed the development of a range of postgraduate programmes in Buddhism, Research and Innovative Practice Conference’, organised by Hywel its first cohort of students Confucianism, Daosim and Sinology as well as a range of events held at Dda University Health Board and its three partner universities - UWTSD, the campus to celebrate interfaith dialogue and harmony. Aberystwyth University, and Swansea University - which celebrated how working together has led to improved patient experience and better health outcomes. The establishment of Yr Athrofa – the Institute of Education was the University’s response to the Welsh Government’s New Deal for Teachers, COUNCIL MEMBERS the publication of the Teaching Tomorrow’s Teachers Report by Professor John Furlong, and the Review of Curriculum and Assessment Arrangements in Wales by Professor Graham Donaldson. Yr Athrofa has Venerable Randolph Thomas, Chair three elements - a Professional Learning Partnership involving over 100 schools from across Wales and UWTSD, Centres of Research Excellence Professor Medwin Hughes, DL, Vice-Chancellor as well as the Wales Education Commission which brings together Mrs Pam Berry distinguished individuals from across the globe who are considered leading thinkers with a record of outstanding success in their own Dr Mark Cocks fields of education. The Commission, which meets three times a year, Mr Vaughan Gething AM, Cabinet Mr Andrew Curl provides advice, guidance and commentary on the challenges faced in Secretary for Health, Wellbeing and Wales to raise standards. In its inaugural report to the sector, which was Mr Roger Evans Sport launched the inaugural Inspiring welcomed by Ms Kirsty Williams, AM, Cabinet Secretary for Education, the Research and Innovative Practice Mr Andrew Gibson Commission urged ministers to consider the “practical structures” required Conference to support school improvement and recommended the development of a Mr Jack Girvin “guiding framework” to underpin national objectives. Mr Eifion Griffiths

As I look back on an exceptionally busy year, I am proud that the work Ms Alison Harding that has been achieved will make a difference to the lives of individuals Mrs Emma Hughes and communities in South West Wales and further afield. As we now move forward to the next phase in our journey and the impending merger Mrs Virginia Isaac (resigned October 2016) with the University of Wales, we look confidently to the future with a clear Mr Mark James strategic plan which will set our course for the next five years and towards the celebration of our bicentenary in 2022. Dr Gerald Lewis Mr Philip Owen This Annual Report provides a snapshot of the achievements of staff and students during the year. I am grateful to them, and the University’s Dr Mirjam Plantinga Governing Body, for their continued and valued support and look forward Mr David Rogers The inaugural meeting of the Wales as we strive to further secure the future for the University of Wales Trinity Education Commission Saint David for generations to come. Mr Dan Rowbotham (Group Student President) Mrs Maria Stedman Professor Medwin Hughes, DL Vice-Chancellor Miss Gwyneth Sweetman (Students’ Union Representative) Mr Alun Thomas Dr Geoffrey Thomas Transforming Education; OUR Transforming Lives. OUR DEFINING CHARACTERISTICS MISSION We are a University that:

• adds value to the learning experience through a distinctive ‘system-based’ approach that combines traditional higher education Our vision is to be a University for Wales, with a commitment to the with vocational, professional and academic research activities, OUR well-being and heritage of the nation at the heart of all that we do. delivered with academic rigour; • offers a well-defined undergraduate and postgraduate curriculum, Central to our vision is the promotion and embedding of a which delivers distinctive graduate attributes in the areas of employability, dual-sector educational system which educates learners of all ages VISION enterprise, sustainable education and global citizenship; and backgrounds, and stimulates economic development in our region, across Wales and beyond. • is dedicated to realising the potential of each individual student and to supporting students at all stages of their education;

• is pioneering new approaches to work-based learning and professional practice that enhance workforce and enterprise capabilities; and

• is committed to all aspects of sustainable development. Through our activities we promote:

OUR Excellent teaching informed by scholarship and professional practice, and applied research that influences knowledge and policy in VALUES Wales and beyond. Inclusivity, by removing barriers to participation and supporting people from all backgrounds and circumstances to fulfil their potential.

Employability and creativity, by offering educational programmes that develop entrepreneurial and creative skills, enabling learners to have the best opportunities to gain employment and to contribute to the prosperity of their communities.

Collaboration through strategic relationships, working with others to provide educational and commercial opportunities and to ensure that Wales is connected to the wider world.

Sustainable development, by behaving in a way which ensures that the needs of the present are met without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs, and by systematically embedding this principle in our approach to teaching and learning.

The concept of global citizenship, through the development of multi-national activities and opportunities for our learners, staff and partners.

Wales and its distinctiveness, through embedding the goals of the Well-Being of Future Generations (Wales) Act in all of our activities, and by celebrating the vibrant culture, heritage and language of Wales. CELEBRATING SUCCESS 2017 BURSARY WINNERS

The University’s Graduation Ceremonies are the highlight of the academic year as they provide an opportunity for us to celebrate the achievement of our graduates and to thank all of those who have contributed to their success. The ceremonies also provide an opportunity for the University community to acknowledge the contribution of exceptional Carmarthen individuals to their fields of expertise and to confer Honorary Awards in recognition of their success. During this year’s ceremonies the University also presented our new Professors of Practice to the congregation. The award of Professor of Practice is made to individuals to honour and recognise their achievements and professional distinction in those Education Extra-Curricular Activities Bursary disciplines which are aligned with the strategic intentions of the university. Welsh Medium Kelly Sutton BA (Addysg Gynradd) Sara Medi Thomas Laidlaw Collins-Spurrell Prize in Welsh Carmarthen Simon Edward Ward Education During the Carmarthen ceremonies held on the 3 and 4 July, Honorary Fellowships were conferred upon business Leader Dr English Medium Glen Peters and Trinity College alumnus Mr Chris Evans, MP. The former , The Right Revd Wyn Evans BA (Primary Education) was presented with an Honorary Doctorate (Doctor of Divinity) and renowned surgeon David Nott, OBE, was presented with Christian Aeron Evans Edmund Prys Prize in Welsh an Honorary Doctorate (Doctor of Science). Former Headteacher, Mrs Eirlys Pritchard Jones, was appointed a Professor of Debra Comar Practice. In addition, bursaries and scholarships were presented to a number of graduates in recognition of their exceptional Andrew MacWilliam Memorial Prize achievements and contribution to university life. (Religious Education QTS) School of Sport, Health and Kirsty Marie Skoczek Outdoor Education Richard Morlais Thomas DD Rees Memorial Prize (Mathematics) Deanna Bailey Alexandra Louise Deakin Extra-Curricular Activities Bursary Norah Isaac Memorial Prize Samantha Caitlin Newbery Caryl Jones JE Mock Award for Endeavour Olive Dyer Memorial Prize In recognition Joseph Andrew Chapman of the contribution of a Headteacher of one of the Partnership schools Berian Jones

Extra-Curricular Activities Bursary Georgia Simone Davies

JE Mock Award for Endeavour Rhiannon Jayne Sinnott Venerable Randolph Thomas, Professor Medwin Hughes, Venerable Randolph Thomas, Professor Medwin Hughes, Carl John Memorial Prize for Studies in Dr Glen Peters and Roger Maidment Right Revd Wyn Evans, Gwilym Dyfri Jones Youth and Community Work Victoria Elizabeth Ann Mincher

School of Social Justice & Inclusion Mia Damienne Gillies

School of Early Years Glesni Lyn Delve

School of Theology, Religious Studies and Islamic Studies - Andrew MacWilliam Memorial Prize Reece Morris

Helen McCormack-Turner Memorial Scholarship Undergraduate Reece Morris

Professor Medwin Hughes, and David Nott, OBE Venerable Randolph Thomas, Professor Medwin Hughes, Mr Chris Evans, MP, Dr Jeremy Smith Lampeter 2017 BURSARY WINNERS During the Lampeter ceremonies held on the 7th July, Lord Elystan-Morgan was presented with an Honorary Doctorate (Doctor of Literature) and former Headteacher Mr Tom Evans, was conferred an Honorary Fellow. New Professor of Practice were appointed and presented to the congregation – Mr John Darlington, Executive Director, World Monuments Fund Britain, Professor Jianjun Bu, Director of UWTSD’s Teaching Centre at Renmin University China, The Revd Dr Jeremy Duff, Principal of the Church of Wales St Padarn’s Institute, award-winning writer and film-maker, Mr Alan Ereira and Mr Saleem Asghar Kidwai, Lampeter OBE, Co-Founder and Chief Executive of EBSP Ltd. In addition, bursaries and scholarships were presented to a number of graduates in recognition of their contribution and endeavour.

MA Cultural Astronomy and Astrology Helen McCormack-Turner Undergraduate Alumni Association Dissertation Prize Memorial Scholarship Daniel Enrique Zagari Yvonne Herbert Lucinda Elizabeth Grace Walker Department of Classics Prize Jack Edward Elliott Helen McCormack-Turner Postgraduate Carl Lofmark Memorial Award to be Memorial Scholarship awarded to a second year student in Yvonne Herbert recognition of outstanding achievement in the area of medieval history or Rev. Principal Maurice Jones medieval studies Prize for Greek Eleanor Katherine Watson Naomi Grace Pink

Helen McCormack-Turner Memorial Prize The Classics Dissertation Prize for outstanding achievement in Ancient Naomi Grace Pink Venerable Randolph Thomas, Mr Gwilym Dyfri Jones, Dr Venerable Randolph Thomas, Mr Gwyndaf Tobias, Dr or Medieval History Brinley Jones, Professor Medwin Hughes, Lord Jeremy Smith, Revd Dr Jeremy Duff Alexandra Beatrice Department of English Prize Elystan-Morgan Jane Redfearn for Best Second Year Student Ruth Baker Silvan Evans Memorial Award Welsh Jon McLeod David Lewis Divinity Prize Phillip Geraint Brindley Rev. F.J.T. David Memorial Prize in History The Anthony Dyson Prize in English Matthew David Lloyd Beth-Anna Varley

Professor Daniel Dawson Memorial Prize Joint Advisory Board for for History Islamic Studies Prize Arthur Frederick Mackenzie Halfhide Jonathon Mark Woodruff

The Rev Thomas Jones Creaton Confucius Institute Prize for Best Prize in Welsh Undergraduate Dissertation in Hillary Fazzari Chinese Studies Philip Findlay The Chrissy Philp MA Cultural Astronomy Mr John Darlington Mr Alan Ereira and Astrology History of Astrology Prize. Jessica Heim

Undergraduate prize for Lampeter Anthropology students Kenny Lee Lewis

Gwobr Keith Hopwood The Keith Hopwood Prize Sean Strong Olivia Suzanne Louise Berry

Professor Alan MacFarlane and Sarah Harrison Prize for Anthropology Oliver James Parker

Mr Saleem Asghar Kidwai Dr Christine Jones, Venerable Randolph Thomas, Mr Gwyndaf Tobias, The Right Revd , Mr Tom Evans, Dr Brinley Jones Swansea

The Swansea graduation ceremonies were held in the Brangwyn Hall on the 10, 11 and 12 July. This year the University was delighted to confer Honorary Fellowships upon Mr Chris Coleman, Manager of the Wales football squad, Mr Osian Roberts, Assistant Manager of the Wales football squad, Professor Laura McAllister, CBE, Professor of Practice in Public Policy and Governance at Cardiff University, Ms Carole-Anne Davies, Chief Executive of the Design Commission Wales, Mr Saleem Asghar Kidwai, OBE, Chief Executive of EBSP Ltd, Mrs Diane McCrea, MBE, Chair, National Resources Wales, geneticist Professor Meena Upadhyaya, OBE and Mr Wang Yongli, the Minister Counsellor of the Educational Section of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the UK. In addition, the award of Honorary Doctorate (Doctor of Literature) was presented to the Right Honourable Lord Peter Hain.

New Professor of Practice were appointed and presented to the congregation: Professor Mel Ainscow, Emeritus Professor of Education and Co-director of the Centre for Equity in Education at Manchester University, Ian Cooper, Chartered Engineer, Dr Chris Davies, Belron International, Wendy Deering, Head of Workforce Development and Organisational Development, NHS Wales Informatics Service, John Edwards, Director at Edwards Hart Consultants, Mark Eley, Eley Kishimoto, Dr Brian Gannon, Corporate Venerable Randolph Thomas, Mr Saleem Asghar Kidwai, Dr Jane Davidson, Diane McCrea, Professor Medwin Development Director, Kainos, Dr Richard Granville, Oceaneering Asset Integrity, Dr Rhydian Harries, Head of Trial Safety, Qinetiq Professor Medwin Hughes, Dr Catrin Williams Hughes, Venerable Randolph Thomas Group, Andrew Harrison, Spaces That Work Ltd, John Iley, Director Iley Design Ltd, Chris Loyn, Loyn & Co Architects, Karen MacKinnon, Director and Curator at Artes Mundi, Steve Moore, Chief Executive Hywel Dda University Health Board, Dr Philip Morgan, Founder and Chief Executive, Power and Water, Professor Nicholas Ossei-Gerning, Consultant Cardiologist, Laura Perille, Edvestors, Peter Polydor, CEO ERGO Capital, Professor Peter Stevens, Consultant Automotive Designer, and Jen Wilson, Jazz Heritage Wales.

Professor Simon Haslett, Professor Meena Upadhyaya, Venerable Randolph Thomas, Mr Wang Yongli, Professor Medwin Hughes and Venerable Randolph Thomas Professor Medwin Hughes, Dr Yanxia Zhao

Mr Chris Coleman Mr Osian Roberts and Professor Medwin Hughes

Lord Peter Hain with Professor Medwin Hughes, DL Karen MacKinnon

Venerable Randolph Thomas, Professor Laura McAllister, Professor Ian Walsh, Carole-Anne Davies, Professor Professor Medwin Hughes, Mr Ceredig Emanuel Medwin Hughes, Venerable Randolph Thomas

Back: Dr Rhydian Harries, John Edwards, Chris Loyn, Ian Cooper, Professor Stephen Hole, Front: Dr Philip Morgan, Professor Medwin Hughes, Venerable Randolph Thomas, Wendy Deering GRADUATION 2017 LLINELL AMSER Y BRIFYSGOL UNIVERSITY TIMELINE

Coleg Dewi Sant, Coleg Dewi Sant, Coleg Prifysgol Llambed, yn Llambed, yn Dewi Sant yn newid derbyn y Siarter newid ei enw i ei enw i Brifysgol Frenhinol gyntaf Ysgol Dechnegol Goleg Prifysgol Cymru Llambed Abertawe yn Dewi Sant St David’s College, dechrau ei St David’s University Lampeter, hamserlen lawn St David’s College, College changes receives first gyntaf Lampeter, name to University Royal Charter changes name of Wales Lampeter Swansea to St David’s Technical School University College Prifysgol begins its first full Fetropolitan timetable Abertawe a Choleg Sir Gâr yn ymgyfuno i Grŵp y Brifysgol

Swansea Metropolitan University and Coleg Sir Gâr merge into the UWTSD group

1828 1848 1853 1872 1895 1931 1971 1976 1991 1996 2008 2010 2013 1822 2017 2009 2014 Sefydlu Coleg Sefydlu Ffurfio Gorllewin Coleg Ceredigion Hyfforddi Mabwysiadu Ffurfio Prifysgol Ysgol Gelf Athrofa Morgannwg yn yn ymgyfuno i Abertawe Coleg Y Cymru Y Drindod Sefydlu Coleg Abertawe Addysg Uwch troi’n Athrofa Grŵp y Brifysgol Drindod yn Dewi Sant trwy Dewi Sant, Gorllewin Addysg Uwch Swansea enw ar y Siarter Frenhinol Llambed, gan yr School of Art Morgannwg Prifysgol Coleg Ceredigion Abertawe atodol 1828 Esgob Burgess established Training College coleg yng Fetropolitan merges into Established Nghaerfyrddin Abertawe yn in Swansea West West Glamorgan UWTSD Group cael statws University of Foundation of St Glamorgan becomes Swansea Trinity College Prifysgol Wales Trinity David’s College, Institute Institute of Higher Lampeter, by adopted as Saint David Agor y Coleg of Higher Education Bishop Burgess the name of Swansea formed by hyfforddi Education the college in Metropolitan supplemental athrawon Formed Carmarthen University Royal Charter cyntaf yng gains 1828 Nghaerfyrddin University Status Opening of the first teacher Coleg y Drindod training College yn cyflawni statws in Carmarthen Coleg Prifysgol

Trinity College achieves University College status