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Welsh universities have called for a strengthening of strategic duties around research and innovation in the Tertiary Education and Research (Wales) Bill. Giving evidence to the Children, Young People and Education Committee earlier today, Universities Wales – the representative body … »
Visits to Cardiff and Edinburgh this week saw the reaffirmation of the longstanding partnership between the Vietnamese and Welsh governments in higher education. In Scotland for COP 26 and in the presence of Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính, the Vietnamese Vice … »
The Tertiary Education and Research (Wales) Bill was introduced at the Senedd today. In response to the Bill, Professor Elizabeth Treasure, Chair of Universities Wales, said: ‘Welsh universities play an essential economic and social role for communities throughout Wales and … »
New research reveals that Welsh universities create 1 in 20 jobs in Wales, alongside significant economic benefits for communities Professor Elizabeth Treasure, Chair, Universities Wales This article was originally published by the IWA. Universities have long been part of our … »
Welsh universities bring significant economic benefits to the whole of Wales – generating over £5 billion for the economy and one in 20 jobs across the country. These are the findings of a new independent report by Viewforth Consulting published … »
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, … »
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