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LATEST NEWS
December 2008
Wales top for student satisfaction
For the second year running Wales has received exceptional results in student satisfaction polls.
November 2008
Bright Futures for Wales Alumni Wales International Consortium has followed its highly successful Bright Futures project of 2006 with the launch of its new Bright Futures website
November 2008
Wales and the US As the UK reports decreasing numbers of students 
from US and Canada (UCAS applications 2008/09), welsh HEI’s arereporting continuing increases in the numbers of students from Wales and Canada choosing to study in Wales.
October 2008
Collaboration is the key to success
Higher education institutions in Wales recently voted for further future collaboration in international recruitment with the decision to continue funding the Wales International Consortium (WIC) beyond 2009.
October 2008
Study Psychology in Wales
Psychology offers one of the most fascinating subjects of study, that of the human mind and human behaviour .
September 2008
Health is a success story for Wales The healthcare sector in Wales is amongst the nation’s greatest success stories: a thriving cluster of businesses from globally renowned companies through to university spin outs; between them researching, testing, developing and manufacturing products that are helping to shape healthcare worldwide.
September 2008
International Recruitment and Collaboration at Aberyswtyth University
Jonathan Richards has been appointed Head of the newly established section for International Recruitment and Collaboration at Aberystwyth University.
August 2008
Sustainable Development - the only way forward for Wales 
Wales is proud and protective of its environment. Renewable energy, conservation, aquaculture and natural materials are vital to its future, and it is looking to lead the world in sustainable technologies.
June 2008
New Study Centre to Boost Welsh Economy Study Group International, a global leader in international education, launch their Wales International Study Centre (WISC) in partnership with the University of Wales, Newport in May 2008.
March 2008
Shining Examples of Achievement Chinese student Shilin Wang’s inspirational story of student life in Swansea resulted in him being named Welsh International Student of the Year 2008.
March 2008
Hongs Letter Home wins for Bangor University Hong Liu's letter to his uncle in China has gained him the Runner-up position in the Wales International Student of the Year competition.
February 2008
Students Rate Welsh Universities the Best in UK Students in Wales are happier than their peers in England and the whole of the UK with almost every aspect of their university education, a new study has found.
February 2008
Unique On-line Guide launched in Wales The Wales International Consortium launched a new on-line Guide to Higher Education in Wales at The International University: A View from Wales conference opened by Jane Hutt, the Welsh Assembly Minister for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning Skills in Cardiff on the 28th February.
February 2008
New Beginnings in Wales 2008 will be an unprecedented year of new beginnings for higher education in Wales UK with four institutions – Aberystwyth University, Bangor University, Swansea University and Swansea Metropolitan University – all moving forward with new names.
November 2007
Launch for Brain Science Institute A major research institute in Wales for 'brain sciences' is being launched at the National Assembly for Wales's Senedd Building in Cardiff on Wednesday, 28 November.
November 2007
Plans for new international college in Swansea 
Swansea University has formalised an agreement with Australian-based Navitas to establish a new pathway college to prepare overseas students for university entry which will be located on Swansea University’s campus
October 2007
Wales Visits Dubai
The Wales International Consortium recently held an exhibition in Dubai to inform students about the universities in Wales.
September 2007.
Mission to Malaysia In September 2007 Wales International Consortium will be travelling to Malaysia to take part in an International Business Wales (IBW) Trade Mission. Taking part in the mission will be representatives from Swansea University and Bangor University alongside representatives from many Welsh companies seeking to explore the potential for trade with Malaysia.
June 2007
HRH Prince Charles Celebrates Centenary
Bangor University marked the100th anniversary of the laying of the foundation stone of the Main University Building recently with a memorable event attended by HRH The Prince of Wales.