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NEWS 2009
December 09
Bangor Psychology listed in CHE European Excellence Ranking
Bangor Psychology along with only one other of the 22 UK Psychology schools listed achieved six stars (the highest number awarded). These stars are awarded to departments who do particularly well in those areas and the fact that Bangor achieved joint top place in terms of stars awarded is another clear demonstration of the departments overall quality.
Academics to Deploy World’s First Coastal Erosion Monitoring System
Academics at Swansea Metropolitan University, who are developing the world’s first underwater coastal erosion monitoring system, are to deploy a prototype off the coast of Tenby in South Wales.
Cutting-edge training programme set to boost Welsh Creative Media industries
Additional support for those working in the Welsh Creative Media Industries has arrived in the form of a cutting-edge training programme, formed by Skillset Cymru, Skillset Screen Academy Wales and the newly created Skillset Media Academy Wales.Swansea scientists discover more smoke means less rainfall
Scientists at Swansea University’s School of the Environment and Society have revealed a feedback link between lack of rainfall and the amount of biomass burning in the Amazon.
Cardiff cash boost aids international medical
Charity projects which help support some of the world’s most underdeveloped healthcare systems are set to benefit from Cardiff University student volunteers as part of a major new medical scholarship scheme.
November 09
100 mph car continues to inspire next generation of engineers and scientists
One year after Richard Noble OBE announced the BLOODHOUND Project, engineers and researchers at Swansea University are celebrating the completion of the design phase of the supersonic car at the BLOODHOUND Technical Centre.
Unique transatlantic research partnership aims at longer healthier lives
Research efforts to help the world’s ageing population live longer healthier lives have been given a major boost with the announcement of six new transatlantic research projects aiming to understanding the biology of the ageing process.Aberystwyth University awarded Queen’s Anniversary Prize
Aberystwyth University has been awarded the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education. The Award acknowledges the work of scientists at the Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences (IBERS)
Head of Film School scoops International Gold
The Association for International Broadcasting announced the winners of the 2009 Global Media Excellence Awards. The new Head of the Film School at the University of Wales, Newport, was presented with a Gold Award for ‘Best Current Affairs Radio Documentary’.Get creative with China
Welsh cultural and creative industries will be encouraged to build business relations in China through a pioneering new partnership.
£50 million research funding secures Rolls-Royce
committment to Science and Innovation campus
Swansea University’s planned Science and InnovationCampus at Swansea Bay has been given a massive boost following the announcement of more than £50 million in research and training funding by Rolls-Royce and the Engineering and Physical Science Research Council (EPSRC) at a national level.
Aberystwyth University welcomes the Commonwealth Games Baton Relay
The community of Indian students at Aberystwyth University welcomed the Queen’s Baton Relay to the University in November.
October 09
Following the red dragon
In the last few months universities in Wales have signed new agreements with universities in Chongqing, China to co-operate in research, teaching and staff development.
Helping shape Wales of tomorrow
The First Minister officially launched the Wales Institute of Social and Economic Research, Data and Method (WISERD) at the Senedd Building Cardiff Bay.
An Award for All as Vice-Chancellor Becomes a CBESwansea Metropolitan University colleagues have congratulated Wales' longest serving Vice Chancellor, professor David Warner, as he dedicates his CBE to the University's staff and students.Cardiff School of Management 'Tops Out'
The new £20m international Cardiff School of Management has reached an important milestone in its construction.
September 09
Engineer becomes Swansea University's second Newton Fellow
A researcher set to join Swansea University’s School of Engineering has been awarded the prestigious Newton International Fellowship.
Wales and Tanzania unite under first UK twinning agreement
Bangor University is the first UK university to lead a twinning partnership under UNESCO's UNITWIN Network.
Chinese Demand for HE management books
A major series of books co-edited by Professor David Warner, CBE, Vice-Chancellor of Swansea Metropolitan University, has been snapped up for the Chinese Market.
Cardiff University celebrates international students English language success
A group of international students who passed a key Cardiff University course designed to equip them with English language skills for their University studies have been celebrated at an official awards ceremony.Important research reveals what employers REALLY want
A MARKETING expert at the University of Wales Institute, Cardiff (UWIC) is set to change the way marketing is taught after his award-winning studies have revealed that “experience, experience, experience is the name of the game.”Trinity and Lampeter welcome £14.3 Million Funding Boost for New University
The University of Wales Lampeter and Trinity University College Carmarthen have welcomed the news that Education Minister Jane Hutt has approved a £14.3 million funding package in support of the creation of a brand new university in South West Wales.
Wales honoured with statue of Confucius
The Confucius statue generously donated by the European Federation of Chinese Organisations to the people of Swansea was officially unveiled at Swansea University’s Singleton Park campus on September 15th.Academic Takes a Lead Role in Performance Journals
A Swansea Metropolitan University performing arts lecturer has become a leading figure in the publication of two high profile performance-related journals
Wales Higher Education visits the world
2009 will see the Wales International Consortium embark on three high profile overseas missions to Canada, China and Libya to encourage international students to choose Wales as their study destination.Welsh scientist uncovers new Alzheimers genes
The discovery of two new genes associated with Alzheimer's disease could provide valuable new leads in the race to find treatments and possibly cures for the devastating condition, according to a leading Cardiff University scientist.
August 09
Music Auditions in Tokyo
Building upon the success of last years auditions in Tokyo; the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama will be holding music auditions for their undergraduate and postgraduate programmes for entry in September 2010
Bangor to lead newly established Institute of Visual Computing
Bangor University is to benefit by around £1 million from a newly announced Research Institute for Visual Computing in Wales.
New international programmes give students a global perspective
Swansea University students have been given the opportunity of a lifetime this summer with visits to either China or India on pilot study and work programmes organised through the University’s International Office.
Developing Links with China
Senior figures from one of China’s leading centres for medicine have visited Cardiff in a bid to develop greater links with the University.
July 09
Reports highlights the economic contribution of Centre of Excellence
Wales’s newest international research institute is generating millions for the Welsh and UK economies and is worth billions of pounds for farmers and the environment.
July 09
£17m of Scholarships for international students in Wales
Wales is set to prove its commitment to internationalisation within its higher education strategy and to international students by huge increases in the range of scholarships, bursaries and awards available to international students.
July 09
Wales Higher Education in largest ever international trade event
Four Universities from Wales participated in the largest ever international trade mission organized by International Business Wales (IBW), the economic development and trade arm of the Welsh Assembly Government.
July 09
Training India’s journalists
A unique Cardiff University agreement offering some of India’s most talented journalism students the chance to further develop their skills has been signed. The School of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies has this week signed a Memorandum of Understanding with India’s Asian College of Journalism (ACJ).
July 09
Swansea Met Motorsport Team World Beaters
The future of British motorsport is safe in the hands of the Swansea Metropolitan University (Wales, UK) Formula Student Team, who have confirmed themselves as one of the best student motorsport teams in the world after the 2009 Formula Student competition at Silverstone, on the weekend.
July 09
Innovative Accounting course offered at Glamorgan Business School
Glamorgan Business School will launch a unique Masters course in Wales this coming academic year.July 09
First Minister announces funding for second phase of Life Sciences Institute
First Minister Rhodri Morgan announced in July 2009 that almost £30 million of funding has been secured for phase two of the Institute of Life Science at Swansea University, with the promise of up to 650 jobsJuly 09
Warm Welcome for Chinese Students in Wales
A group of Chinese school students arrived in Wales for their first experience of the UK as part of a week long visit to the UK.
July 09
Swansea showcases global aquaculture research
Swansea University’s Centre for Sustainable Aquaculture Research (CSAR) is aiming to further its global links after hosting Embassy Officers from 15 countries keen to tap into CSAR’s research and technology transfer capabilities
June 09
A New Vision for the Future
The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama has submitted plans to Cardiff Council to redevelop part of its existing site on Cardiff’s North Road to build a suite of world class training and performance facilities for musicians, actors, theatre designers and stage managersJune 09
Swansea Academics Develop World's First Coastal Erosion Monitoring System Academics at Swansea Metropolitan University are developing the world's first underwater coastal erosion monitoring system that could save millions of pounds and have a positive impact on millions of lives around the world.
May 09
A celebration of Wales and the US
Wales higher education celebrated the burgeoning university relationships and activities between Wales and the US, at its Wales reception at the National Association for Study Abroad (NAFSA) in Los Angeles in May.
April 09
South Wales and Kenya build strong links
KENYAN students from universities all over South Wales gathered together for an event hosted by the Kenya High Commissioner on his first visit to Wales
April 09
Fulbright Commission awards
Cardiff University has in conjunction with the Fulbright Commission established two prestigious awards schemes which are applicable to US citizens looking to study in the UK and specifically at Cardiff University.
March 09
Shining Examples of Success
Chinese student Shilin Wang’s inspirational story of student life in Swansea resulted in himbeing named Welsh International Student of the Year 2008.
February 2009
Another successful international evening at Bangor University
A representation of traditional Chinese opera was the one of the many highlights of a hugely successful International Evening, held at Bangor University. organised by the University's Student Services Centre.February 2009
Developing Association between Wales and the UAE
A member of the Abu Dhabi ruling family has achieved outstanding success in his PhD degree awarded by Bangor University's Business School.
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