UWTSD Annual Report

2017 - 2018 UNIVERSITY TRANSFORMING EDUCATION . . . PROFILE TRANSFORMING LIVES

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) is the oldest I am very pleased to introduce the Annual Report for 2017-18 and to Royal Chartered University in Wales and is proud to have as its be able to highlight some of the key milestones reached during the Patron His Royal Highness, the Prince of Wales. year which demonstrate the University’s achievement of its mission of transforming education and the lives of those we serve. UWTSD is a new confederal University. It comprises the University of Wales, the Centre for Advanced Welsh and Celtic Studies, the Wales It is almost eight years since the University of Wales Trinity Saint David International Academy of Voice, as well as Coleg Sir Gâr and Coleg (UWTSD) was created to provide a new civic university appropriate to the Ceredigion as constituent colleges. This dual sector approach offers needs of Wales. Over that period of time we have set about establishing a new education system which bridges further and higher education. a new education system which bridges further and higher education. The transformed university is grounded in traditions of its founding institutions - established some 200 years ago - of providing education and training which responds to the social and economic imperatives of the day. We take great pride in our history and in the way that it has provided us with the determination and confidence to shape our own future and respond to today’s imperatives, albeit now within a global higher education context.

A significant milestone reached in August 2017 was the approval of a deed of union between UWTSD and the University of Wales which delivered on the original policy objective of integrating two historic universities, and thereby creating a new University for Wales. Today, the UWTSD Group, which also includes Coleg Sir Gâr and Coleg Ceredigion as constituent colleges, has positioned itself as a catalyst for economic, social and cultural growth across the Swansea Bay City Region and beyond. The Group’s reach across the region is undoubtedly a key strength and enables us to Professor Medwin Hughes, DL, work with employers, schools and partners to ensure the relevance of Vice-Chancellor our curriculum for the current and future workforce in Wales, the UK and further afield.

Swansea I was delighted to note that the University’s longstanding reputation and strong track record for Initial Teacher Education and training was given a further boost when Yr Athrofa: Professional Learning Partnership (APLP) – a collaboration between the University and a network of more than 100 schools, including 11 Church In Wales Schools – was one of only four institutions in Wales to receive accreditation from the Education Workforce Council to deliver teacher education from 2019 onwards. In creating Yr Athrofa our intention was to lead transformational change and support a self-improving education system, in accordance with the Welsh Government’s policies relating to teacher education, curriculum reform and school improvement. The establishment of the APLP in partnership with the profession was part of that change. Together, we have created strategic Education Secretary Kirsty Williams, AM hubs across the region to deliver new programmes to equip tomorrow’s Carmarthen teachers with the skills that they need to ensure that children in Wales are given every opportunity to achieve their potential and to thrive. This is a significant achievement for the future of the University and its impact on the wellbeing of Wales - just as one of our founding institutions, Trinity College, was established to train teachers for Church Schools, working alongside the Diocese of St Davids, in order to influence the educational, cultural and spiritual life of the nation.

During the year, Yr Athrofa has also delivered a series of seminars as well as its annual conference which brought education practitioners from all over Wales together to discuss the profession and its future needs. We were pleased to welcome Education Secretary Kirsty Williams, AM, as well Lampeter Prof Graham Donaldson addresses the as author of the Welsh Government’s Successful Futures report, Professor audience at Yr Athrofa’s conference Graham Donaldson, to address our students and schools partners during these events. The higher education landscape in the UK is ever changing as universities to students through its collaborative solution, Vision Exchange. This develop flexible and part-time modes of study alongside their traditional pioneering platform will facilitate the move from traditional lecture theatres full-time campus-based offer. Such provision assists in increasing and auditoria to cutting-edge learning spaces enabling collaborative and participation in higher education and also provides opportunities for interactive learning styles befitting the skills and attributes required for the employers and their employees to upskill and gain qualifications based modern workplace. on the specific needs of their businesses. The University has already developed an award-winning professional practice framework which Phase 2 of the SA1 Swansea Waterfront will include the development of enables students to study in their workplace and during the year we also a Box Village and Innovation Precinct based on the idea of converting established the Apprenticeships Unit across the UWTSD Group to exploit shipping containers to provide flexible, affordable space for start-up greater opportunities to increase our collaboration with employers. It was, companies and which will bring students, academics and businesses The Launch of the Apprenticeships in therefore, pleasing to note that the Welsh Government released funding for a together to create ‘communities of practice’. It will enable the University to A new generation of Technology health informatics number of apprenticeships in health informatics through the Wales Institute exploit knowledge and expertise to create new enterprise hubs and high Enhanced Learning of Digital Information – a collaboration between the University and the NHS skill accelerator schemes to grow new businesses linked to our portfolio, Wales Informatics Service. A Higher Apprenticeship (level 4), to be delivered develop the skills of current businesses and attract new investment into through Coleg Sir Gâr, and a Digital Degree Apprenticeship (levels 4 to 6) the region. Through such activities the University will create opportunities are now available for people looking to make progress in a career in health for employment, helping to generate more footfall and spending in the city IT. In addition, a new degree apprenticeship in policing will be launched with centre and to retain some of the brightest entrepreneurial talents from within South Wales and Gwent police as part of a new education qualifications the UWTSD Group in the region, ensuring that we are investing in our home framework developed by the University. We look forward to developing grown talent to our mutual benefit. The development will form part of the other opportunities to upskill businesses in the region, including in the areas Swansea Bay City Region City Deal as one of the 11 projects identified of engineering, construction and the creative industries – all of which are for the £1.3 billion support from the UK and Welsh Governments that will major employment opportunities within the Swansea Bay City Region. transform the economic landscape of the region.

A major success in the past few years has been the development of I’m also pleased to note that the University’s creative and digital industries Learning and Outreach Centres in other parts of Wales and the UK to widen cluster is also part of the Carmarthenshire-led initiatives of the City Deal, access and increase participation in higher education. The University’s building on the development of Yr Egin cluster on the Carmarthen Campus. Learners at the University’s reputation for the creative and performing arts is strengthened by the Phase 1 of the development is Canolfan S4C Yr Egin the new home to Learning Centres success of its Learning Centres in Cardiff – the Wales International Academy S4C’s headquarters and a number of companies within the digital and of Voice and Canolfan Berfformio Cymru – both of which provide specialist creative industries. The iconic building opened its doors at the beginning training in the performing arts. In addition, our London campus is successful of September and reached 74% tenant occupancy ahead of opening, in attracting international students to study business, management and exceeding its original target of 60%. computing programmes. The success of the outreach programme - Certificate of Higher Education: Skills for the Workplace, which offer entry Canolfan S4C Yr Egin, however, is more than a building; it is a to higher education - has also led to new provision in other venues in Wales transformational project that offers the opportunity to bring economic, and England. The programme’s modules are mapped against the Institute of The first cohort of tenants cultural and social value to Carmarthenshire and to Wales. The University’s Leadership and Management’s (ILM) internationally recognised professional of Canolfan S4C Yr Egin vision for Yr Egin is to develop a centre that will reflect commercial best qualifications framework and provides progression routes for successful practice within the creative sector linked to the UWTSD Group’s bilingual students onto degree programmes in business and management. academic provision and that will contribute to the creative and digital economies of Wales and the UK. It will support the digital and content The University has invested significantly in its campuses in order to industries in Carmarthenshire and will be a key driver for the creative ensure the best learning and teaching environment for our students. industries offer within the Swansea Bay City Region. IQ – the new home for Yr Athrofa – the Such investment also serves to maximise opportunities for growth and Institute of Education in Swansea as enhancement by co-locating and collaborating with partners in order to During the year, the University launched new health and wellbeing initiatives well as the Faculty of Architecture, transform the educational experience for students. linked to the Welsh Government’s Wellbeing of Future Generations Act Computing and Engineering 2015. We were delighted to be part of a £33m fund to develop innovative Phase 1 of the University’s £350 development in SA1 Swansea Waterfront, healthcare products and services aimed at improving healthcare in which opened its doors in August 2018, consists of the IQ building Wales, boosting the economy and creating high quality jobs. The funding providing state-of-the-art learning and teaching facilities for the Faculty of will support Accelerate: the Welsh Health Innovation and Technology Architecture, Computing and Engineering and the Swansea-based activities Accelerator, which will bring together clinical, academic and business of Yr Athrofa. It is also home to the Construction Wales Innovation Centre expertise to develop and deploy new products and services within the (CWIC), a unique initiative funded by the Construction Industry Training health and care system in Wales. Accelerate is led by the Life Sciences Board (CITB) for the development of a training centre with its hub in SA1 Hub Wales in partnership with UWTSD, Cardiff University and Swansea and spokes at FE colleges around Wales. In addition, Y Fforwm – the new University. The University’s Assistive Technology Innovation Centre, part of library and digital resources centre – offers a well-equipped and modern Swansea College of Art, will lead on providing its healthcare product environment to support the learning needs of the University community. This UWTSD Assistive Technology design expertise. development of SA1 Swansea Waterfront, however, represents a new era Innovation Centre for learning and teaching across the University. Over the past few years, as new buildings have risen out of the ground, colleagues across the University have been working to identify innovative technology-enabled solutions to assist the University in meeting its learning and teaching ambitions, not only Y Fforwm – the University’s new library in Swansea, but across all of our campuses. To that end, we announced our and digital resource centre co-operation with Sony to bring the next generation of education technology The University also launched Cynefin, a new Outdoor Adventure Education The interfaith conference, Ethical Approaches to Peaceful Coexistence, Centre in Carmarthen to enable students to enhance their skills and develop held in December was jointly hosted by UWTSD, the Muslim Council of their understanding of outdoor adventure. The Centre is part of the School of Wales, and the Saudi-based Knowledge Exchange Program and brought Sport, Health and Outdoor Education which has also launched the together academics and practitioners from across Europe and the Middle- Centre for Health and Ageing and the Wales Institute of Physical Literacy and East. The keynote speaker was the Grand Mufti Emeritus of Bosnia, Dr is pioneering new approaches to physical activity, health and wellbeing from Mustafa Ceric, one of the most senior European Muslim scholars, who early childhood to old age, as well as responding to Welsh Government policy shared his experiences and lessons learned from conflict and genocide objectives in relation to culture, sustainable tourism and sport. in Bosnia and Herzegovina. In addition, Dr Edward Kessler OBE, Director of the Woolf Institute for improving relations between religion and society, The University’s reputation for bilingual higher education was enhanced by the Catriona Robertson of the Christian-Muslim Forum, Rabbi Monique Mayer development of the Centre for Welsh Services which delivers a range of Welsh from Cardiff and Bristol Progressive Communities, and Dr Abdullah Al Cycle-track at Cynefin – UWTSD Delegates at the interfaith conference language courses for teachers. We were delighted to welcome the Minister Lheedan from the Knowledge Exchange Program and author of Tolerance Outdoor Adventure Centre for Welsh Language and Lifelong Learning, Baroness Eluned Morgan, to view in Islam also addressed delegates. The conference is aimed to identify one of the innovative courses being taught. The Cymraeg mewn Blwyddyn - practical ways in which communities locally and globally can build on Welsh in a Year - is a unique programme for teachers from schools that teach shared values. Welsh as a second language and which enables teachers to be released from their teaching duties for a whole year to receive language training. The course These were some of the initiatives that we have developed over the year is part of the University’s Welsh Language Sabbatical Scheme, funded by to cement Lampeter’s reputation as a beacon for those interested in new the Welsh Government, as part its programme to reach the target of a million approaches to the study of the Humanities, Heritage, the Environment Welsh speakers by 2050. and Spirituality and have afforded opportunities for staff, students and the wider community to engage and to celebrate the rich tradition of The University’s partnership with the Chin Kung Multi-Cultural Educational the campus. Foundation, a Hong Kong based Buddhist organisation established by Master Chin Kung, has already led to major investment into the infrastructure of the Adult Learners at Monkton Priory The vote to leave the EU will have far-reaching effects on the HE sector Lampeter campus as well as the establishment of the Academy of Sinology in Community School in Wales and it was as a means of mitigating its potentially negative Baroness Eluned Morgan, AM, with 2016 which marked a new era in the study of ancient Chinese, culture, values consequences that Education Secretary Kirsty Williams, AM, called on staff and teachers at the Centre for and ethics. The purpose of the Academy is to reintroduce this ancient heritage the sector to reconnect with the communities that surround them. I am Welsh Services and culture to the international community at a time when so much change proud to say that this University has always valued its civic mission and and chaos in the world today undermines people’s faith and belief in social I was delighted to contribute examples of our work for a publication harmony, mutual respect and peace. The Academy has already developed a commissioned by the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales – range of postgraduate programmes in Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism and Innovation Nation- On Common Ground. The case studies demonstrate Sinology and during the year also introduced undergraduate programmes in how the academic work of the University makes a difference to individuals Sinology to the portfolio. and communities in the immediate environs of our campuses – from an innovative scheme involving student volunteers working with emergency In addition, the Foundation has invested over £1 million to provide 20 services in Swansea, to outreach provision with the gypsy-traveller scholarships for the Professional Doctorate in Interfaith Studies which has community in Pembrokeshire, as well as providing innovative product attracted an international cohort of scholars. The students operate within a UWTSD Cerebra Innovation Centre’s design solutions to assist young children with brain injuries to engage Research College where interfaith dialogue and exploration are the guiding bespoke surfboard in activities that others would take for granted. There are very many themes. In addition, the Foundation has pledged a further £1.2 million for more stories to tell, and that, of course, is the value of universities; we Commonwealth Bursaries in Youth Leadership and Community Transformation are powerhouses for economic and social change by developing our campuses as impact hubs linking to national priorities and working with The Academy is now a well-established part of the academic and cultural life our communities at grass roots level so that the University, its resources of the Lampeter campus and its events draw international visitors to take part and services are celebrated as regional assets. in conferences and exchanges to celebrate interfaith dialogue and harmony. But, also, it has established itself in the life of the Lampeter community, inviting The academic year 2017-18 has been a landmark year for the University members to share in its friendship dinners held throughout the year. of Wales Trinity Saint David as many of the initiatives that we have worked to achieve over the past years have come to fruition. This Annual Report The University’s Lampeter campus hosted a number of conferences including provides a snapshot of the achievements of staff and students during the the third Harmony Conference, entitled ‘Action and Activism in Pursuit of year. I am grateful to them, and the University’s Governing Body, for their Harmony’ which included addresses by leading activists and environmental Student Volunteers with members of continued and valued support and, as we now move forward to the next commentators and Professors of Practice at the University, David Cadman, the emergency services phase in our journey, we look confidently to the future and to the success Speakers and delegates of the and John Sauven. An interdisciplinary conference entitled “Re-thinking of our students, staff and alumni. Re-thinking Globalisation in the Globalisation in the Ancient World” brought academic experts from Asia, Ancient World conference Europe, South and North America to Lampeter to present papers and take Professor Medwin Hughes, DL part in discussions at the three-day event. Keynote speakers included Vice-Chancellor Professor Mark Horton, of the University of Bristol and the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Human History, Germany as well as a Professor of Practice at UWTSD, and Professor Michael Sommer of the Universität Oldenburg. ‘Rivers, Mountains, Sky and Sea: the materiality of spirit and place’ was the title of the sixteenth annual Sophia Centre conference. The conference has now established itself as one of the most important annual academic events in relation to astrology, astronomy and human culture - from art to politics, and religion to history. Transforming Education; UNIVERSITY COUNCIL MEMBERS OUR Transforming Lives. MISSION

Our vision is to be a University for Wales, with a commitment to the OUR well-being and heritage of the nation at the heart of all that we do. Central to our vision is the promotion and embedding of a VISION dual-sector educational system which educates learners of all ages and backgrounds, and stimulates economic development in our region, across Wales and beyond.

University of Wales Trinity Saint David Council Through our activities we promote: The Venerable Randolph Thomas – Chair OUR Excellent teaching informed by scholarship and professional Ms Maria Stedman – Vice-Chair practice, and applied research that influences knowledge and policy in Wales and beyond. Mrs Pam Berry – Vice-Chair VALUES Prof Medwin Hughes – Vice-Chancellor Inclusivity, by removing barriers to participation and supporting people from all backgrounds and circumstances to fulfil their potential. Mr Andrew Curl

Mr Eifion Griffiths Employability and creativity, by offering educational programmes that develop entrepreneurial and creative skills, enabling learners to have Mr Alun Thomas the best opportunities to gain employment and to contribute to the Mr Mark James prosperity of their communities. Mr Dai Rogers Collaboration through strategic relationships, working with others to Mr Andrew Gibson provide educational and commercial opportunities and to ensure that Wales is connected to the wider world. Mrs Emma Hughes

Mr Robert Simkins Sustainable development, by behaving in a way which ensures that the needs of the present are met without compromising the ability of future Mr Charlie Jones generations to meet their own needs, and by systematically embedding Mr Tony Ball this principle in our approach to teaching and learning. Mrs Margaret Evans The concept of global citizenship, through the development of Mr Arwel Ellis Owen multi-national activities and opportunities for our learners, staff and partners. Dr Liz Siberry

Ms Tania Davies Wales and its distinctiveness, through embedding the goals of the Well-Being of Future Generations (Wales) Act in all of our activities, and Ms Siân Eirian by celebrating the vibrant culture, heritage and language of Wales. Mrs Eirlys Pritchard Jones Mr Rowland Jones Mr Geraint Roberts Ms Victoria Provis Dr Gareth Hughes

Ms Estelle Hart UWTSD was proud to present A SNAPSHOT OF THE YEAR The Science of Speed!

UWTSD’s School of Engineering spent a weekend hosting a range of activities at The Adrian Flux British FIM Speedway Grand Prix 2018 in Cardiff this year. The main event hosted by the School of Engineering was called ‘The Science UWTSD celebrates highest ever scores of Speed,’ which was hosted in the fanzone on City Hall Lawn. Participants were be able to take an in-depth look at the maths and science of motorcycle in national league tables dynamics using Road-Race and Speedway machinery whilst getting up- close to a working bike from the track. Professor Michael Fernando, Dean of The University is celebrating its best results in a number of league tables the Faculty of Architecture, Computing, and Engineering said: “The Faculty this year. The National Student Survey (NSS) published in July saw the is extremely proud to present “The Science of Speed” event in the SGP University’s highest ever student satisfaction score, at 86%, climbing 25 fanzone. We develop engineers who work with cutting edge technology in the places to 36th position in the UK. The NSS also saw the University achieve motorsport industry. It is an excellent opportunity for our budding engineers to high scores against the UK sector for academic support, as well as the interact with the speedway community, mutual sharing of knowledge and be learning community and opportunities provided by UWTSD. The survey results an inspiration for the next generation of motorsport engineers.” also confirmed that UWTSD has the best learning community in Wales. The University also gained its best results in the Postgraduate Taught Experience UWTSD student secures award for his Survey (PTES) with an overall satisfaction score of 85% and over twenty UK top ten position in three key areas of retention, employability and assessment. bespoke fightwear apparel business In addition, the Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education confirmed that 96.8% of UWTSD UK-domiciled undergraduates were in employment and/or Congratulations to UWTSD Swansea College of Art graphic design student further study six months after graduation. Dan Huxtable, on winning the Best Business Start Up at Swansea Bay Business Awards 2018. Daniel has combined his passion for martial arts with his love of graphic design to launch his bespoke fightwear apparel business. UWTSD launched the Wales Global Academy Fightwear Store UK offers custom designed martial arts and boxing gear which feature Daniel’s exclusive points fighter branding. Customers can The University jointly launched the Wales Global Academy with the University choose from a large selection of unique clothing, kick boots and gloves, which of Wales to provide a focus for its vision of taking the best of Wales to the feature designs including Welsh flags, japanese anime and camo prints. world and bringing the best of the world to Wales. The University has been at the forefront of forging global educational collaborations for many years, New chapter for UWTSD’s Townhill offering exciting opportunities for learners from around the world to engage in programmes of study that lead to University awards. and Mount Pleasant libraries

Professor Simon Haslett, Pro Vice-Chancellor (International and Engagement) It’s a new chapter for UWTSD’s Owen (Mount Pleasant) and Townhill Libraries, said: “The Wales Global Academy is the hub for a network of global which are relocating to the University’s new £350 million SA1 Swansea institutions who are linked to UWTSD. We are creating a global education Waterfront development. Staff and students and former colleagues met for a network to strengthen the links between the University and its collaborative farewell celebration where stories were swapped and generations of partners. The global campus will facilitate communication and collaboration memories relived. within the Wales Global Academy and will promote student and staff mobility across our network.” Alison Harding, Executive Head of Library and Learning Resources at UWTSD said: “The celebrations were a wonderful opportunity for current and ex- Rescue dog gets ‘new lease of life’ colleagues to say goodbye to two well-loved library buildings. It was also a timely occasion to recognize the library team for their significant contributions with 3D printed leg to the development of Y Fforwm, our new library in SA1. We are all hugely excited about moving into the new building and see it very much part of both A dog that could hardly walk was given a new lease of life after a 3D printed the story of UWTSD and the wider communities of Swansea and west Wales. leg was made for him by CBM, a research centre established by UWTSD. We look forward to welcoming UWTSD staff and students to the new library.” Rescue dog Duke, an Irish retriever, was born with a birth defect in his front right leg and faced having it amputated. But he is now running around after UWTSD launches new collaboration CBM made him a leg similar to blades used by Paralympians. with Ducere Global Business School The leg was entirely printed out of a machine apart from a rubber foot, some Velcro and foam at the top to make it more comfortable for Duke. UWTSD was delighted to announce a new collaboration with Ducere Global CBM product designer Benjamin Alport said creating Duke’s leg was a real Business School. The collaboration will launch a Wales-Ducere Office, within challenge for the team, who worked with his new owner and a consultant the University’s Faculty of Business and Management which will manage the orthopedic surgeon on the design. delivery of new exciting undergraduate programmes, delivered fully online. Ducere is an Australian-based online education organisation offering courses in business and management. Their courses combine comprehensively developed content with the expertise and experience of some of the world’s most successful leaders. UWTSD and South Wales and Gwent Police A Bilingual Book for the Future to co-deliver new Education Qualifications Framework for student officers A student from UWTSD’s Swansea College of Art has created a bilingual children’s book that uses augmented reality that brings the story to life. The idea came to Dylan Morris as he was working on his Major Project, a vital The University is delighted to announce a collaboration partnership with component of his BA Digital Arts programme. The story is about a young boy South Wales and Gwent Police forces to deliver the new Police Education called Ray who befriends a robot. Dylan’s book is bilingual and utilises the Qualifications Framework. latest developments in Augmented Reality interfaces. Many of the illustrations - which were all developed and drawn by Dylan - are in fact ‘glyphs’, markers The collaboration, in direct response to new guidelines issued by the College that trigger a response when scanned. of Policing, will co-deliver a degree apprenticeship, a post graduate diploma in policing and the new pre-join degree in Professional Police Practice, designed The idea is that a parent will sit and read with their child, scan these glyphs to raise the standard of policing. with their phone or tablet and watch the character come to life and move

across the page. Full instructions and clear indications are included, making Wynne Jones, Programme Director and Project Lead for Policing at UWTSD the book accessible and easy to use. The book is in printable form and has its said: “As a result of these changes, police forces all over the country are own ISBN code and publisher. It is understood that it is the first of its kind to working collaboratively with Higher Education Institutions to develop these combine Welsh/English text aimed at 4-8 year olds with AR technology. qualifications and deliver a blended approach to educational and professional training. We are very pleased to be working with both South Wales and Gwent.” Staff and students compete alongside 1,500 competitors in UWTSD’s Swansea ‘Launch’ adult learning project is Triathlon 2018 going from strength to strength UWTSD was once again the main sponsor of the Swansea Triathlon, which UWTSD’s link and collaboration work with Monkton School’s ‘Launch Adult is organised by Activity Wales Events and takes place annually in SA1. The Learning’ project is going from strength to strength following the introduction Swansea Triathlon has presented a fantastic opportunity for UWTSD students of the University’s part-time BA Youth and Community degree there this year. to gain real-life work experience of working with clients striving to achieve ‘Launch Adult Learning’ is an exciting project based in the community of a goal. Members of staff who expressed a desire to enter the triathlon were Monkton, Pembrokeshire which provides relevant training and courses for adult allocated a student Personal Trainer from the Schools of Sport, Health and learners. Outdoor Education, who designed and delivered an eight-week training programme to prepare the client for the triathlon. The students have been The project was initially developed by Shelley Morris, Headteacher at Monkton so engaged by the challenge that a number have took part in the triathlon Priory Community Primary School, in September 2012. Since then positive alongside their clients, in order to share in the experience. partnerships have been created with various organisations, including UWTSD. Since the University started to offer degree provision within the community of Imagining Other Worlds: Explorations Monkton in 2011 local people have had an opportunity to study for a Foundation in Astronomy and Culture degree in Inclusive Education delivered through outreach at Monkton School. As a result of this initial success, this has now led to an opportunity for students to The University’s Lampeter campus was the venue for the launch of ‘Imagining study for a further year in order to gain a BA in Inclusive Education. Other Worlds: Explorations in Astronomy and Culture’ - the latest anthology from the Sophia Centre Press. Edited by Dr Nicholas Campion, Director UWTSD students selected to take of the University’s Sophia Centre for the Study of Cosmology in Culture part in Bryn Terfel Scholarship and Professor Chris Impey, Distinguished Professor in the Department of Astronomy at the University of Arizona, the chapters are drawn from Two students from the Welsh medium performance degree programme papers originally presented at the ‘Inspiration of Astronomical Phenomena’ have been selected to compete for this year’s Bryn Terfel Scholarship. Glain conference at Gresham College in 2016. Dr Campion said: “Human beings Rhys, a second year student and Celyn Cartwright, who is in her first year, have long imagined what other worlds are like. They have imagined travelling were chosen as two of six competitors to compete for this year’s prestigious to them, have endowed them with meaning and mystery, and have fantasised scholarship. The six competitors were selected by a panel of judges following about the beings that inhabit them. This collection of twenty-four chapters their performances at this year’s Urdd Eisteddfod in Llanelwedd. The winner of brings together scholars from across the arts and sciences to discuss the scholarship will receive £4,000 towards developing their talent. astronomy in painting, literature, architecture, virtual reality and space travel. It represents the best of a discipline – Cultural Astronomy – which we are New Designers opens doors for students pioneering at the University. We are especially proud that the foreword was contributed by the Astronomer Royal, Baron Rees of Ludlow.” BA Surface Pattern Design students from UWTSD’s Swansea College of Art have a great story to tell following their trip to the New Designers exhibition, BBC’s Huw Edwards awarded PhD the break-through talent exhibition held annually at the London Design Centre. It’s a full 3 years since the H&M talent recruitment team approached BBC broadcaster and author Huw Edwards was awarded a PhD at this the Surface Pattern Design graduates of 2015 and were so impressed they Graduation Ceremony in Lampeter. Huw’s research was into the Welsh approached the University to run a live brief in Autumn 2016 resulting in a Chapels in London and Llanelli. Dr Catrin Haf Williams, who lectures group of our 2nd year students going to Sweden for 3 months during the in Theology and Religious Studies said: “We are delighted to be able to summer of 2017 to work at their design HQ. One alumnae, Rosie Cook, is celebrate Huw’s success today. His work on non conformity in 2 places now working full time as a print designer at H&M. very dear to him – London and Llanelli - is a major contribution to the history of religion and culture in wales and beyond.” CELEBRATING SUCCESS

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 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 disciplines which are aligned with the strategic intentions of the university. Prof Medwin Hughes, Prof Stephen Palmer Prof Medwin Hughes, Prof Beverley Stephens Carmarthen

During the Carmarthen ceremonies held on the 2 and 3 July, Honorary Fellowships were conferred upon Mr Gary Brace, the first Chief Executive of the General Teaching Council for Wales, The Right Hon. Mr Elfyn Llwyd, former MP for Meirionnydd Nant Conwy, Ms Dilys Price, OBE, founder of Touch Trust. Honorary Doctorates were conferred upon Ann Clwyd, MP, and Professor Julie Williams, leader of IGAP genetics consortium. New Professors of Practice were appointed: Professor Deborah Heenan former Chief Executive of the Swindon regeneration company, Professor Stephen Palmer, Chartered Psychologist, Professor Beverley Stephens, former head of the Pembrokeshire Gypsy Traveller Education Service, and Professor Jan White, outdoor play specialist and consultant. In addition, bursaries and scholarships were presented to a number of graduates in recognition of their exceptional achievements and contribution to university life. Prof Jan White, Mrs Ann-Marie Gealy 2018 BURSARY WINNERS Addysg | Education Gwobr Cyfiawnder a Chynhwysiant Gwobr Tudor Bevan - Cyfraniad at Ysgrifennu Trwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg | Welsh Medium Cymdeithasol Creadigol neu’r Celfyddydau Creadigol BA (Addysg Gynradd) Social Justice and Inclusion Prize yng Nghymru Morganne Isabel Bendle Sarah Louise Robinson Tudor Bevan Award - Contribution to Creative Writing or the Creative Arts in Wales Addysg | Education Gwobr Allen Talbot ar gyfer Astudiaethau Daniel Peter Griffiths Mrs Maria Steadman, Rt Revd Bishop Joanna Penberthy, Mr Gwilym Dyfri Jones, Dilys Price, OBE, Prof Mererid Trwy gyfrwng y Saesneg | English Medium Crefyddol Gwobr Cyfadran Busness a Rheolaeth BA (Primary Education) Allen Talbot Prize for Religious Studies Faculty of Business & Management Prize Prof Medwin Hughes, Ms Ann Clwyd, MP, Hopwood, Mrs Maria Steadman Ashley James Bassett Rachel Louise Jefferies Hanna Symis Prof Catrin Thomas Gwobr Goffa DD Rees (Mathemateg) Gwobr Blynyddoedd Cynnar Gwobr Goffa Norah Isaac DD Rees Memorial Prize (Mathematics) Early Years Prize Norah Isaac Memorial Prize Connor Declan Williams Kirsty Nicole McInnes Goff Glain Rhys

Gwobr Goffa Olive Dyer Ysgoloriaeth Gweithgareddau Allgyrsiol Gwobr y Celfyddydau Perfformio Mewn cydnabyddiaeth o gyfraniad Extra-Curricular Activities Bursary (Cyfrwng Saesneg) Pennaeth Naomi Leanne Rosser Performing Arts (English Medium) Prize un o ysgolion y Bartneriaeth Katheryn Teresa Siggers Olive Dyer Memorial Prize Ysgoloriaeth JE Mock am Ymdrech In recognition of the contribution of a JE Mock Award for Endeavour Y Celfyddydau Perfformio (Cyfrwng Headteacher Christopher Luke Barrie Cymraeg) - of one of the Partnership schools Gwobr Stuart Burrows Rt Hon Elfyn Llwyd, Prof Medwin Hughes Mrs Maria Steadman, Prof Medwin Hughes, Mr Gary Mr Gareth Davies, Ysgol Pontarddulais Gwobr Chwaraeon, Iechyd ac Addysg Performing Arts (Welsh Medium) - Brace, Prof Dylan Jones Awyr Agored Stuart Burrows Award Ysgoloriaeth Gweithgareddau Allgyrsiol Sport, Health and Outdoor Education Prize Eilir Gwyn Extra-Curricular Activities Bursary Natascha Louise Haylock Glain Rhys Gwenno Morris Lawrence Luigi Julian Edwards

Gwobr Goffa Anwen Heledd Thomas Ysgoloriaeth Gweithgareddau Allgyrsiol | ar gyfer Extra-Curricular Activities Bursary BA Astudiaethau Addysg: Cynradd Cilan Aeron Thomas Anwen Heledd Thomas Memorial Prize for BA Education Studies: Primary Ysgoloriaeth JE Mock am Ymdrech | Dylan Davies JE Mock Award for Endeavour Sorrell Elizabeth Aline Frame Gwobr Goffa Carl John ar gyfer Dr Jane Davidson, Prof Julie Willams Prof Deborah Heenan, Mr Roger Maidment Astudiaethau mewn Gwaith Ieuenctid a Chymuned Carl John Memorial Prize for Studies in Youth and Community Work Kenneth Francis O’Grady Lampeter 2018 BURSARY WINNERS During the Lampeter ceremonies held on the 6th July, Honorary Doctorates were conferred upon environmental and peace activist Satish Kumar, D T - Revd Canon D T William Price, and Professor Sir Nigel Shadbolt, Principle of Jesus College Oxford. Bwrsari Coffa Andrew Lawson Gwobr Gymraeg Edmwnd Prys Dyfernir Gwobr MA Seryddiaeth New Professors of Practice were appointed: Professor Mark Horton, leading archaeologist and broadcaster, Professor Zhen mewn Archaeoleg Edmund Prys Prize in Welsh ac Astroleg Ddiwylliannol Tao Nie, expert in Chinese language, culture calligraphy and ancient poetry, and Professor Abdulrahman Alzaagy, Chair of the Andrew Lawson Memorial Marie-Anne Helene MacKie MA Cultural Astronomy and Board of Directors of the King Faisal Centre for Research and Islamic Studies. In addition, bursaries and scholarships were Bursary in Archaeology Astrology Alumni presented to a number of graduates in recognition of their contribution and endeavour. Charlotte Sophie Harris Gwobr John Ward ar gyfer Hanes Association Dissertation Prize Rosie Emily Nye yr Hen Fyd Akindynos Kaniamos Malsa Fathimath Maaz The John Ward Prize for Ancient History Gwobr Diwinyddiaeth David Lewis Troy Wilkinson David Lewis Divinity Prize Gwobr Adran y Clasuron David William Dutton Department of Classics Prize Gwobr Keith Hopwood Troy Wilkinson The Keith Hopwood Prize Gwobr Hanes Seryddiaeth Chrissy Philp Daniel James Gryphon Bartle MA mewn Seryddiaeth Ddiwylliannol Gwobr Cymdeithas Llambed mewn Christine Elizabeth Jackson ac Astroleg Archaeoleg The Chrissy Philp MA Cultural Lampeter Society Prize in Archaeology Gwobr y Canon William Williams Astronomy and Astrology Kara Nichols Middlemass ar gyfer y Clasuron History of Astrology Prize. Canon William Williams Prize for Classics Alina Daniela Pelteacu Gwobr E.R. Pritchard mewn Archaeoleg Suzette Hase Gwobr Israddedigion i fyfyrwyr E.R. Pritchard Prize in Archaeology Anthropoleg Llambed. Bydd y wobr ar Eleanor Jane Lockwood Gwobr y Parch. Brifathro gyfer “Engaging with Theory” - Rhwng Maurice Jones ar gyfer Groeg Mehefin 2015 a Mehefin 2019 Gwobr Goffa Carl Lofmark i’w dyfarnu i Rev. Principal Maurice The prize will be for the Engaging with Prof Medwin Hughes, Dr Jane Davidson, Satish Kumar Prof Densil Morgan, Prof Medwin Hughes, Mrs Maria fyfyriwr ail flwyddyn yn gydnabyddiaeth am Jones Prize for Greek Theory - From June 2015 – June 2019 gamp eithriadol ym maes hanes Suzette Hase Steadman, Revd Canon D T William Price Deanna Marie Iris Inkson yr oesoedd canol neu astudiaethau canoloeso Ysgoloriaeth Goffa Ol-raddedig Helen Gwobr Lesley Charman am Carl Lofmark Memorial Award to be McCormack-Turner ymrwymiad rhagorol i astudio mewn awarded to a second year student in Helen McCormack-Turner Postgraduate AU a ddyfarnwyd i fyfyriwr sydd wedi dangos cefnogaeth, anogaeth recognition of outstanding achievement Memorial Scholarship ac ysbrydoliaeth gwych i fyfyrwyr a in the area of medieval history or Elizabeth Anne Grace Webster chyfoedion eraill. medieval studies Phoebe Alice McGowan Gwobr yr Athro Alan MacFarlane The Lesley Charman Prize for Natasha Olga Jane Coombs a Sarah Harrison am Anthropoleg outstanding commitment to study at HE Bethany Jane Collins Professor Alan MacFarlane awarded to a student who has shown Natasha Leonie Jade Lyon and Sarah Harrison Prize for great support, encouragement and Anthropology Angharad Frances Grace Mason inspiration to other students and peers. Andrew James Perks Laura Alice Yates Gwobr Goffa Helen McCormack-Turner Gwobr Annette Knight am am gyflawniad rhagorol ym maes Hanes Gwobr Testament Groeg y Parch Hanes yr Eglwys Evan Jones yr Hen Fyd neu’r Oesoedd Canol The Annette Knight Prize Rev. Evan Jones Greek Helen McCormack-Turner Memorial Prize for Church History Testament Prize for outstanding achievement in Ancient John Anthony Andrew Isabelle Mai Tindall Prof Sir Nigel Shadbolt, Dr Jeremy Smith, Prof Dr Jeremy Smith, Prof Mark Horton, Prof Abdulrahman or Medieval History Gwobr Anthony Dyson yn y Saesneg Medwin Hughes Alzaagy, Prof Medwin Hughes, Mrs Maria Steadman Charlotte Louise Dalby Gwobr Traethawd Hir y Clasuron The Anthony Dyson Prize in English The Classics Dissertation Prize Ruth Baker Gwobr Goffa Silvan Evans Cymraeg Elizabeth Anne Grace Webster Helen Elizabeth Cook Silvan Evans Memorial Award Welsh Rebecca Mary-Ann Hilary Neill Steven Peter Jones Gwobr Athrofa Confucius am y Gwobr y Cyd-fwrdd Ymgynghorol am Traethawd Hir Gorau gan Fyfyriwr Astudiaethau Islamaidd Gwobr Goffa y Parch. F.J.T. Israddedig mewn Astudiaethau David am Hanes Joint Advisory Board for Islamic Tsieineaidd Studies Prize Rev. F.J.T. David Memorial Confucius Institute Prize for Best Prize in History Undergraduate Dissertation in Rebecca Mary-Ann Hilary Neill Carys Rowenna Aldous-Hughes Chinese Studies Gwobr yr Adran Saesneg am Fyfyriwr Frances Anne McManus Gorau’r Ail Flwyddyn Gwobr Goffa’r Athro Daniel Department of English Prize for Best Dawson ar gyfer Hanes Gwobr Athrofa Confucius yn yr Iaith Second Year Student Fandarin (ar gyfer myfyriwr blwyddyn 1af) Professor Daniel Dawson Mary Clare Bowen-Perkins Memorial Prize for History Confucius Institute Prize in Mandarin (first year student) Rory David Mcdonald Butcher Ysgoloriaeth Goffa Israddedig Helen Anastasia Margaret Sadler McCormack-Turner Gwobr Gymraeg Y Parchedig Helen McCormack-Turner Gwobr y Canon Daniel Richard am Undergraduate Memorial Scholarship Thomas Jones Creaton Grefydd a Moeseg The Rev Thomas Jones Creaton Canon Daniel Richard Prize for Sara Louisa Norris Prize in Welsh Religion & Ethics Anna Benassi Christopher Noel Gerrard Lacey Swansea

The Swansea graduation ceremonies were held in the Brangwyn Hall on the 9, 10, and 11 July. This year the University was delighted to confer Honorary Fellowships upon Professor Judith Hall, OBE, Head of Anaesthetics, Intensive Care and Pain Medicine at Cardiff University and Emma Lewis, founder of The Roots Foundation Wales. Honorary Doctorates were conferred upon The Right Hon, Lord Murphy of Torfaen, Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth, Professor, the Lord Alderdice, Professor Baroness Finlay of Llandaf. New appointments to the role of Professors of Practice were made to Dr Neil Pearson, Eddyfi Technologies, Mal Pope, Author, Musician, Broadcaster and Chair of the Swansea International Festival, Interdisciplinary artist Marc Rees, and professor John Wood Emeritus Professor of Design at Goldsmiths University of London.

Prof Neal Pearson Prof Mal Pope

Mrs Pam Berry, Mrs Emma Lewis, Prof Medwin Hughes, Prof Michael Fernando, Prof Judith Hall, Prof Medwin Ms Karen Jones Hughes, Mrs Pam Berry

Prof Marc Rees Prof John Wood

Mrs Pam Berry, Professor The Lord Alderdice, Prof Prof Dylan Jones, Lord Bourne, Prof Medwin Hughes, Medwin Hughes, Mr Gwilym Dyfri Jones Mrs Pam Berry 2018 BURSARY WINNERS

Gwobr Goffa Dr Howard Tanner i fyfyrwyr Gwobr Arloesedd Phillip Morgan i Raddedigion’ ar gyfer TAR Uwchradd Mathemateg myfyrwyr sy’n astudio ar lefel Meistr neu Feistr Integredig yn y Gyfadran Pensaernïaeth, Cyfrifiadura a Pheirianneg Dr Howard Tanner Memorial Prize for PGCE Secondary Mathematics The Phillip Morgan Graduate Innovation Prize’ for students Amy White studying at Masters or Integrated Masters level within the Faculty of Architecture, Computing & Engineering. Gwobr Andrew Fowkes am y defnydd gorau o ystadegau mewn James Marshall Neucker modwl blwyddyn olaf, i fyfyrwyr yn astudio ar lefel israddedig o fewn y Gyfadran Pensaernїaeth, Cyfrifiadura a Pheirianneg.

The Andrew Fowkes Prize for the best use of statistics in a final year module, for students studying at undergraduate level Mrs Pam Berry, Lord Murphy, Prof Medwin Hughes, Mr Prof Wendy Deering, Professor Baroness Ilora Finley, within the Faculty of Architecture, Computing & Engineering. Mark-Walter Toro Roger Maidment Prof Medwin Hughes, Mrs Pam Kelly GRADUATION 2018 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 University College Prifysgol Technical School Uno Prifysgol Fetropolitan begins its first full Cymru Y Drindod Abertawe a timetable Dewi Sant a Choleg Sir Gâr yn Phrifysgol Cymru ymgyfuno i Grŵp y Brifysgol Integration of UWTSD and Swansea University of Wales Metropolitan University and Coleg Sir Gâr merge into the UWTSD group

1828 1848 1853 1872 1895 1931 1971 1976 1991 1996 2008 2010 2013 2017 1822 2018 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