After steering the Welsh higher education sector through reform and pandemic, Professor Julie Lydon is finishing her term as chair of Universities Wales. Having broken the mould, she is handing over to another female vice-chancellor, Professor Elizabeth Treasure of Aberystwyth … »
Commenting on A-Level results day, a spokesperson for Universities Wales, said: “Congratulations to all students who collected exam results today. “Over the past 18 months, students have worked incredibly hard under the most challenging circumstances and it is really encouraging … »
University leaders are encouraging new and existing students to take up the opportunity to get fully vaccinated as soon as possible. In a joint letter published today, sector representatives have outlined the ways higher education providers are engaging, explaining and encouraging new and existing students to get … »
In response to the 2021 NSS results Amanda Wilkinson, Director of Universities Wales, said: ‘In a year which has been far from the ‘usual’ university experience, it is more important than ever to hear and value student feedback. ‘The past … »
Dame Katherine Grainger believes UK universities are vital to the country’s post-pandemic health and wellbeing recovery, with communities across the UK benefitting from their innovative research and access to their sports facilities. The University of Glasgow Chancellor and one of … »
Global Wales, the international education partnership comprising Universities Wales, Welsh Government, British Council Wales, and the Higher Education funding Council for Wales, came together for its first flagship conference yesterday, to celebrate the end of its current three-year phase and look ahead as the programme grows to 2026. The Global Wales conference ‘Collaborative Approaches to delivering International … »
Education Minister, Jeremy Miles has outlined further plans to introduce contact groups for adult learners in Higher and Further Education. In response to the announcement, Professor Julie Lydon, Chair of Universities Wales, said: “We welcome today’s announcement from Welsh Government, … »
Universities in Wales have revealed plans to form a collaborative new initiative to strengthen research and innovation in Wales. The Wales Innovation Network (WIN) is being set up in response to Professor Graeme Reid’s 2020 report, Strength in Diversity, which recommended the creation of a new initiative to tap into … »
This article originally appeared in the Western Mail Universities and the skills of graduates will have an important role to play in the Covid-19 recovery process, says Professor Julie Lydon, Chair of Universities Wales. The past year has been an … »
Universities Wales and the Learned Society of Wales invite you to join us for a preview event for the soon to be established Wales Innovation Network. What is the Wales Innovation Network? In his 2020 report, Strength in Diversity, Professor Graeme Reid … »
Universities, employers, and local leaders will be working together to create thousands of local jobs as the recovery from the pandemic gathers pace. New research published today by Universities UK (UUK), ‘Universities and the UK’s economic recovery: an analysis of … »
The university sector in Wales is establishing an exciting new initiative to deliver a step change in the depth and breadth of Wales’ collaborative research and innovation activity. As recommended by Professor Graeme Reid’s ‘Strength in Diversity’ report, the Wales … »
In response to the appointment of Jeremy Miles MS as Minister for Education, Professor Julie Lydon, Chair of Universities Wales, said: On behalf of Universities Wales, I would like to warmly welcome the appointment of Jeremy Miles MS as Minister … »
Today, Welsh Government and all nine universities in Wales will launch a collaborative resource bringing together a wealth of materials that will help students heading to university for the first time to get ‘University Ready’ – the first hub of … »
Welsh universities are at the forefront of developing solutions to the challenges posed by climate change, and can help to build a greener, more sustainable Wales, writes Professor Cara Aitchison, Vice-Chancellor of Cardiff Metropolitan University. This article originally appeared in … »
Professor Medwin Hughes, Vice-Chancellor of University of Wales Trinity St David, explains how universities can strengthen Wales’ regions, preparing them to meet the challenges we face in the 21st century. This article originally appeared in the Western Mail The role … »
Professor Colin Riordan outlines why digital upskilling and investing in universities should be a political priority. Originally published on the IWA website The workplace as we know it is undergoing seismic changes. Digitalisation and automation are advancing at pace and … »
A commitment to research and innovation by the next Welsh Government will be key to building a successful and prosperous future, writes Professor Paul Boyle. Originally published on the IWA website. Our research and innovation sector is vital to Wales’ … »
Louise Casella, Director of The Open University in Wales, explains why flexible and lifelong learning will be key as we recover and rebuild after the pandemic. This article originally appeared in The National. Over the past year, the economy has … »
The Welsh Government has announced a new international learning exchange programme, following the UK Government’s decision to withdraw from the popular Erasmus+ scheme. The scheme will enable learners and staff, both from Wales and those who come to study or … »
