Award-winning playwright and artist announced as inaugural Creativity Fellows
Two artists have been chosen for inaugural Creativity Fellowships, Swansea University’s Cultural Institute has announced.
View ArticleWales’ largest science festival returns to Swansea
Swansea University will once again showcase its inspiring research to the people of Swansea later this month as the Swansea Science Festival returns for a third year.
View Article£800,000 award to share benefits of solar technology
A Swansea-led project which will help communities in developing countries to generate their own solar power has been awarded £800,000 by the UK government.
View ArticlePrimary pupils share research with leading AMs
Pupils from two Welsh primary schools have shared concerns about plastic waste and healthy eating with AMs at a special event hosted by Swansea University’s Morgan Academy.
View ArticleUniversity highlights global issues at first bioethics conference
Academics, students and health professionals gathered tackle some of today’s most pressing ethical issues at a special conference at Swansea University.
View ArticleNew study reveals that crabs can solve and remember their way around a maze
A new Swansea University study has revealed how common shore crabs can navigate their way around a complex maze and can even remember the route in order to find food.
View ArticleBloodhound LSR revealed in ‘desert spec’ ahead of high-speed trials
The Bloodhound Land Speed Record (LSR) team has revealed the car aiming to claim a new world land speed record next year, seen for the first time in completed desert spec as it begins its high-speed...
View ArticleSwansea University joins consortium to develop the next generation of...
Swansea University is to join the SWBio Doctoral Training Partnership as an associate partner, following an £18.5m funding from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC).
View ArticleProfessor addresses international conference on academic integrity
A Swansea University academic has shared his expertise and experience in ethics and academic integrity with an international audience at an EU conference.
View ArticleNew study reveals girls more likely to be admitted to hospital after...
Girls in Wales are much more likely to end up in hospital after self-harming than boys according to new research led by Swansea University.
View ArticleDr Bridget Kerr collects award from the Confederation of European Probation
Swansea University’s Dr Bridget Kerr has won the 2019 Research Award of the Confederation of European Probation (CEP) for her PhD research on evaluation systems for probation services.
View Article£5.6 million investment in legal innovation for Swansea University Law School
Swansea University and the Welsh Government have today (30 October 2019) announced a £5.6 million investment in LegalTech and Access to Justice, as well as in countering terrorist and criminal use of...
View ArticleSwansea and Zambia team up to tackle plastic waste
Teachers and pupils at 14 schools in Swansea and Zambia have teamed up to tackle plastic waste, thanks to a partnership set up by Discovery, the Swansea University student volunteering charity.
View ArticleResearcher joins Medical School team after gaining European Fellowship
Swansea University Medical School has welcomed a new researcher under a prestigious European scheme.
View ArticleUniversity project helping primary pupils put climate crisis on the agenda
Primary school children from across Wales united to find out more about the climate crisis and what is being done to combat it.
View ArticleCrab disease poses threat to shellfish stocks
Shore crabs carry parasites that pose a major threat to shellfish stocks. In a new study, Swansea University researchers have used several different detection methods, including taking DNA from...
View ArticleAcademic’s new book helps parents-to-be how spot fake news about pregnancy,...
Swansea academic, bestselling author and leading infant feeding researcher Professor Amy Brown helps parents-to-be how to spot fake news on pregnancy, birth and babies in her new book Informed is Best.
View ArticleSwansea University secures £2.5m EU funding for creative ageing project
Swansea University has secured £2.5m of EU funding to create a new research hub aimed at growing the global market for age-related products and services.
View ArticleUniversities and the Extinction Rebellion generation
Today’s students are the Extinction Rebellion generation, global citizens who are more interested in contributing than consuming, Swansea University Vice Chancellor Professor Paul Boyle has told an...
View ArticleTechnocamps offers curriculum fundamentals to educators across Wales
Technocamps recently hosted a day of learning for education professionals throughout Wales aimed at inspiring those who work in the sector.
View ArticleNew advanced therapy for endometrial cancer granted US patent
Swansea University scientists’ hard work in the fight against endometrial cancer has seen them being granted a US patent for pioneering new therapy.
View ArticleHillary Clinton meets the first cohort of the Hillary Rodham Clinton...
Hillary Rodham Clinton led a seminar with the first recipients of the Hillary Rodham Clinton Global Challenges Scholarship at Swansea University’s Singleton Campus earlier today (Thursday 14 November).
View ArticleClinton’s call for society to show courage in the face of inequality
Hillary Rodham Clinton has paid tribute to the women who have inspired her throughout her career at a special event hosted by Swansea University.
View ArticleAcademics call for targeted healthcare for pregnant women and new mums with...
Swansea University academics are calling for improved and targeted healthcare for pregnant women and new mothers who experience depression, following a new study looking at the impact of depression and...
View ArticleResearch shows old newspapers can be used to grow carbon nanotubes
A research collaboration between Rice University and the Energy Safety Research Institute (ESRI) at Swansea University has found that old newspapers can be used as a low cost, eco-friendly material on...
View ArticleSwansea University collaboration promotes science education in Wales
Swansea University is collaborating with OXIS Energy UK Ltd to support the development of enhanced lithium metal anodes to improve the cycle life of lithium-sulfur or Li-S batteries, rechargeable...
View ArticleUniversity and Swansea Tree Forum plant trees for National Tree Week
Swansea University’s Energy Safety Research Institute (ESRI) and Swansea Tree Forum have planted a number of trees outside the city’s Guildhall as part of their commitment to offset work related staff...
View ArticleTwins’ journey to become doctors sees them reunited in Swansea
Identical twins Will and Alex Carroll-Adams have been reunited at Swansea University as they both pursue their ambition to become doctors.
View ArticleIn profile: Swansea University at CERN
CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, is one of the world's largest and most respected centres for scientific research. Home to the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), which is located 100m...
View ArticleNew book discusses why breastfeeding grief and trauma matter
A new book by a Swansea University academic explores what breastfeeding means to women, how they feel when things don’t work out and importantly, how care, support and outcomes can be improved for...
View ArticleStudy shows lake methane emissions should prompt rethink on climate change
A new study from Swansea University has given new insights into how the greenhouse gas methane is being produced in the surface waters of lakes, which should signal a rethink on the global methane cycle.
View ArticleIrish Consul General’s praise for life sciences partnership
The Irish Consul General to Wales visited Swansea University Medical School for a special briefing about the Celtic Advanced Life Science Innovation Network (CALIN).
View ArticleSwansea University collaborates with council for woodland project
Swansea University has helped to restore ancient coppice at Landore Social Club and lay hedges at the Liberty Stadium in a bid to revitalise the Hafod-Morfa Copperworks site with Swansea Council.
View ArticleArt exhibition shares stories from rural Bangladesh
An exhibition of work by prominent Bangladeshi artists, which draws on the experience of rural poverty in the country, is to open at Swansea University on 19 December.
View ArticleThe Welsh Varsity will return to Swansea next year with the university...
The Welsh Varsity will return to Swansea next year with the university sporting showpiece taking place on Wednesday, April 29.
View ArticleSwansea become first university in Wales to open zero waste shop
Swansea University have become the first university in Wales to open a zero waste shop.
View ArticleOutdoor learning is good for pupils and teachers
Outdoor learning has had a positive impact on both children and staff at a Swansea primary school, boosting their wellbeing and pupil attitudes to learning.
View ArticleWhy University is so special to couple after more than 60 years
A couple who fell in love at Swansea University in the early 1950s say the organisation will always hold a special place in their hearts.
View ArticleNursing graduate’s new life after winning drugs battle
A former drug addict who turned her life around has graduated from Swansea University and become a nurse so she can help others.
View ArticleNew study reveals steps to suicide prevention in young Welsh people
Reducing adverse childhood experiences, preventing alcohol and substance misuse, and improving education and training opportunities are some key ways to help prevent suicide in Welsh children and young...
View ArticleMother overcomes family battle to graduate with law degree
A Swansea mum whose battle over her autistic son’s education inspired her to study law has now pledged to help other families following her graduation from Swansea University.
View ArticleFive guest judges announced for the 15th anniversary of the Swansea...
To celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize, the custodians of the Prize, Swansea University, have announced for the first time that five guest judges will be joining...
View ArticleSwansea University appoints new governing body Chair
Swansea University is pleased to announce that Bleddyn Phillips has been appointed as its new Chair of Council.
View ArticleStudent overcomes life-changing health setbacks to secure Master’s
A Swansea University student who battled back from losing his sight and undergoing a kidney transplant is celebrating after graduating with a master’s degree.
View ArticleResearch finds positive community action can help coral reef health
New research has found that positive community action can boost fish numbers in coral reefs and safeguard fish numbers there in the future.
View ArticleStudents plant 800 new trees on city’s Kilvey Hill
Students have planted nearly 800 new trees on Swansea’s Kilvey Hill, helped by local residents, scouts and police officers, in a community event funded by the University.
View ArticleSwansea University celebrates first degree apprenticeship graduates in Wales
Swansea University is this week celebrating the success of the first degree apprenticeship graduates in Wales.
View ArticleNew study shows how patients’ health values can impact vital pelvic floor...
Researchers and health professionals in Swansea have revealed the value women put on their own health can have a direct effect on the success of medical treatment for pelvic floor problems.
View ArticleNew breastfeeding textbook to give support to medical professionals
A new textbook aimed at supporting the medical profession to give accurate and up-to-date breastfeeding guidance is released.
View ArticleNew research shows domestic animals link virus spread among humans and wildlife
Our domesticated animals - both pets and livestock – hold the key to the spread of viruses among humans and wildlife according to new research involving Swansea University.
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