Chris Laity unpacks the 2019 NSS results and what they mean for universities in Wales. The National Student Survey (NSS) was launched in 2005 and is an annual survey for student satisfaction in the UK. All final year undergraduate students … »
The publication of the results of the 2019 National Student Survey show Welsh universities continue to have the highest overall satisfaction in the UK with 85% of students in Wales saying that were on the whole satisfied with the quality … »
In this week’s blog Dr Maggie Parke, Universities Wales Market Development Manager, tells us why Global Wales went stateside to promote Welsh universities. Each year, in a different North American city, thousands of international educators, partners, businesses, and students gather … »
This article first appeared in the 30 May edition of the Western Mail Professor Julie Lydon, OBE Chair of Universities Wales and Vice Chancellor of the University of South Wales Every strong, sustainable economy has its foundations in the education … »
The Welsh Government and the Global Wales programme, led by Universities Wales, have announced new partnerships with the prestigious Fulbright and Gilman international scholarship programmes. The agreements will fund the mobility of students and researchers between both countries, with … »
In response to the publication of the post-18 review of funding in England, a Universities Wales spokesperson said: “In Wales, we recently underwent an independent review of student support and higher education funding arrangements. As a result of that … »
In this week’s blog, Rebecca Taylor, introduces the next phase of the #MadeAtUni campaign, celebrating Welsh universities, the nation’s life savers. As you may have seen in the news, this week saw the launch of phase 2 of #MadeAtUni. … »
Today, Welsh universities have been recognised for their exceptional contribution to keeping the nation healthy. Welsh research staff responsible for using tech to help Parkinson sufferers, using drones to fight malaria, offering eye care for children with Down’s syndrome, … »
A new report from Universities Wales finds that the future of Wales’ workforce depends on more people of all ages studying higher education. The report – Solving Future Skills Challenges in Wales – outlines how advances in technology and demographic … »
Tracey Marenghi is the Marketing and Communications Manager for Global Wales’ Study in Wales brand You’d be forgiven for thinking this edit is another round-up of the latest Game of Thrones saga; it’s actually an update about our next steps … »
In this week’s blog, Mairwen Harris welcomes the Economy, Infrastructure and Skills Committee’s recognition of the need for the implementation of the Reid Review. This week the Economy, Infrastructure and Skills Committee at the National Assembly for Wales published their … »
In response to the Economy, Infrastructure and Skills Committee’s report on research and innovation in Wales, Amanda Wilkinson, Universities Wales Director, said; “We are delighted to see the Economy, Infrastructure and Skills Committee recognise the world-leading quality of … »
Lisa Newberry, Universities Wales’ Assistant Director, talks about her afternoon volunteering on hospital radio ‘And that was your Rookwood Sound weather!’ And with those immortal words, the Elaine Paige of Unis Wales was off and running with 2 hours of … »
Kieron Rees, Universities Wales’ Policy Adviser, discusses the role of Regional Skills Partnerships in Wales. The National Assembly for Wales’ Economy, Infrastructure and Skills committee recently announced an inquiry into Regional Skills Partnerships in Wales and will be taking evidence … »
Welsh universities have highest retention rate in the UK Responding to the latest HESA data release on non-continuation of studies, Professor Julie Lydon OBE, Chair of Universities Wales, said: “We are delighted that Welsh universities have the highest student retention … »
For National Apprenticeships Week, Kieron Rees – Universities Wales’ Policy Adviser, contributed this blog to the IWA’s Click on Wales. People often talk about the distinction between academic and vocational education, with academic study being seen as more theoretical and … »
Gwen Williams heads up the international team at Universities Wales and manages the ‘Global Wales’ programme. As a membership organisation representing the interests of universities in Wales, one would easily forgive the assumption that Universities Wales is wholly focussed … »
Mairwen Harris, Universities Wales The UK’s withdrawal from the European Union could mean comprehensive changes and challenges for the Welsh higher education sector. In the short-term, much of the impact of Brexit will depend on whether there is a deal … »
“We are pleased to see that the proportion of young people choosing to study in higher education remains at a record high. This shows that young people in Wales continue to value the opportunities offered by universities. This is against the backdrop of a demographic dip in Wales which means the number of 18 year olds has decreased by 2.3% this year.
There has been a massive 35% increase in part-time undergraduates from Wales, thanks to the Welsh Government’s radical new student support package.
The statistics report on the new student support system for the first time, also showing a 58% increase in the number of postgraduates supported.
