As Mental Health Awareness Week draws to a close, we reflect on how our universities have joined the campaign to support their staff and students during these unprecedented times. Universities in Wales have provided opportunities to promote, celebrate and raise awareness of mental health … »
The new Study in Wales website went live this week, providing a comprehensive and inspiring resource for the prospective learner considering Wales as a place to study. Developed in partnership with Welsh Government, studyinwales.ac.uk joins the portfolio of other Brand Cymru sectors, including Wales.com, VisitWales.com, … »
In response to a report from the Wales Governance Centre which details the financial risks facing universities in Wales as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, a University Wales spokesperson said: “As highlighted by this report, there are substantial financial risks … »
Universities across Wales have been continuing to support their local communities and the national effort during the coronavirus pandemic. They have also been working with international partners to aid in the global response to the virus. By utilising their international networks, universities have been able to share vital expertise and knowledge to create innovative … »
In response to the UK Government’s announcement on support for universities and students, Amanda Wilkinson, Director of Universities Wales, said: “Welsh universities play an important role for people and places across Wales, bringing economic and social benefits to the entire … »
Originally published on IWA Universities Wales Chair, Julie Lydon, highlights the importance of Welsh universities in our recovery from the crisis. It is difficult to think of a time in recent years when the word ‘unprecedented’ has had quite so much … »
In response to a report from London Economics consultancy for the University and College Union, which warns that Welsh universities could face a £98m drop in income in 2020-21 as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, Amanda Wilkinson, Director of Universities Wales said: “As … »
You’d be forgiven, with the Covid-19 crisis dominating headlines and capacity, for forgetting that the end of the transition period, following the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union, is still approaching at the end of December. While the higher education sector focuses on both the immediate … »
Civic Mission has long been at the heart of the work our Universities do, and during the Covid-19 crisis, Welsh universities have been using their expertise, experience and resources to support the local and national response. From supporting local health … »
Hi, I’m Rosie and I have recently started at Universities Wales as the new Project Officer in Civic Mission. I started my first few weeks meeting with civic mission leads in our institutions and exploring the breadth and depth of civic activity that is already happening … »
In response to today’s statement from the Minister for Education, Kirsty Williams AM, to not proceed with the summer exam series and award grades drawing on a range of information, a Universities Wales spokesperson said: “We welcome the urgency and seriousness with … »
In response to the coronavirus, the way that universities deliver their teaching and other services has changed significantly. Universities are prioritising student and staff wellbeing by: Encouraging adherence to public health advice Helping to raise awareness in students and staff … »
The Global Wales Research Mobility Fund is a new fund set up to facilitate research collaboration between Welsh universities and higher education institutions from all international countries, particularly Europe and the Global Wales priority countries of Vietnam, the United States … »
Today the university sector in Wales has published its response to the independent review of governance in Wales, led by Gillian Camm, which set out to ‘enable governors to operate at the leading edge of good corporate governance both in terms of compliance … »
Welsh universities have largest increase in applications in UK In response to the UCAS figures released today (6 February) for the 15 January deadline, Amanda Wilkinson, Director of Universities Wales, said: “We are pleased to see today’s UCAS figures show Wales … »
In response to today’s publication of student numbers for 2018/19, Amanda Wilkinson, Director of Universities Wales, said: “We are delighted to see a 46% increase in the number of first year students enrolling on part-time undergraduate degrees in Wales. This … »
In response to the publication of the Welsh Government’s draft budget for 2020-21, Amanda Wilkinson, Director of Universities Wales, said: “Universities Wales welcomes the Welsh Government’s budget for 2020-21 which sees the Welsh Government delivering upon its commitments to students … »
With general election campaigning well underway, here Professor Julie Lydon OBE, Chair of Universities Wales, explains why the general election is critical to the nation’s higher education institutions. Universities matter to Wales, its prosperity and its prospects for growth. They … »
In response to the publication of the Children, Young People and Education Committee’s post-legislative scrutiny of the Higher Education (Wales) Act 2015, Amanda Wilkinson, Director of Universities Wales, said: “We welcome the detailed and thorough approach that the Children, Young … »
November 2019 Dear Parliamentary Party Candidates, While many of the key issues for the people and places of Wales are devolved, there are areas where decisions made by the UK Government and UK Parliament have direct and indirect consequences. This … »
