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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 … »
Professor Elizabeth Treasure, Vice-Chancellor of Aberystwyth University, on behalf of Universities Wales Article originally published on Nation.Cymru Wales’ culture has global reach and recognition. From castles to choirs, the Mabinogion to the Manic Street Preachers, Doctor Who to Dylan Thomas. … »
By harnessing the combined strength of universities, Wales can emerge as a thriving example of a dynamic global nation, writes Professor Iwan Davies, Vice-Chancellor of Bangor University This article was originally published in the Western Mail. The world is changing … »
In a changing economy, universities are equipping the future workforce with the skills to build a global, vibrant Wales, writes Professor Maria Hinfelaar, Vice-Chancellor of Wrexham Glyndŵr University. Originally published on the IWA website Economies across the world are in a … »
Welsh universities have taken the decision to continue to deliver the majority of their teaching online until Easter. This decision has been taken at this time to provide students with certainty for the coming weeks. The collaborative approach that has been … »
The first ever recipient of the prestigious new Global Wales scholarship programme has arrived in Wales to study for a Master’s degree at Bangor University. Launched in 2020 by Universities Wales, the Global Wales scholarship programme supports international students wishing … »
Responding to the Welsh Government’s announcement of an additional £40m to support students facing financial hardship, Professor Julie Lydon, Chair of Universities Wales, said: “This is a very welcome announcement from the Welsh Government, which is leading the way in … »
Universities in Wales have today launched a new framework to help universities build upon the ways they work with people, schools and communities. This new tool will support universities in delivering significant economic and social benefits by connecting more closely … »
As Wales enters an election year in 2021, Universities Wales – the body representing the interests of the nation’s universities – launches its manifesto, Building Wales’ Future. Here Universities Wales chair, Professor Julie Lydon – vice-chancellor at the University of … »
Welsh universities can be at the heart of the country’s future, supporting the delivery of an ambitious vision for Wales. This is the message from Universities Wales’ manifesto for the 2021 Senedd elections, published today. ‘Building Wales’ Future’ outlines an … »