Wave is Swansea University’s exclusive crowdfunding platform. It enables current students and members of the University to crowdfund their imagination, develop their interests and pursue creative and innovative projects and ideas. These projects and ideas will make an impact across the institution and the wider community.
Wave gives you the control to make a difference in what matters to you.
Virtually anything is suitable for WAVE, so get started today. If you want to find out more visit Wave or contact the Wave team.
A big thank you to everyone who has supported our projects so far, with 820 donors collectively raising over £36,300 via WAVE for students and staff projects and initiatives. Take a look at some of the previously completed projects below.
"We are all overjoyed that we have raised these funds I can’t express it! our financial situation as a club has come so far in the last 12 months and we are very grateful". - Tom Seldon (rugby league captain)
With new kit partners, equipment and a fresh intake, the titans have grown in identity and will be looking to maintain their place at the top of the league table for many years to come.
"We are so grateful for all the donations we received, our successful crowdfunding project raised more than we could ever have imagined! but this would not have been possible without the constant support and help we get from everybody! this money will be used to continue to grow and bring in new products, offering our loyal customers a much wider and varied selection of plastic-free products to suit all needs. "– Rhiannon Barriball (co-founder)
Root Zero developed out of a growing need for individuals to reduce their carbon footprint, especially where single-use plastic is concerned. By selling various grains, snacks, herbs and spices, detergents, hygiene products and household goods, customers can bring in their own containers and fill up in-store.
"Thanks to the money raised, we were able to pay for our food dispensary wall which is already proving to be very popular." - Martin Caldwell
Following a 40 year career at Swansea University, esteemed engineering lecturer Dr Timothy Davies is soon to retire. however, this will not be the end for Tim, as this favourite lecturer of many will be leaving behind a staggering £3,622 collected from over 60 donors in his memory of his time at Swansea. The Timothy Davies prize will be awarded to students for years to come for the best second-year group project to build autonomous robots for the annual residential micro mouse competition, which Tim created.
"Creating a prize to benefit students after he retires would give him greater joy than any retirement present we could give him". – Sue (Partner)
On the 23rd of June, 5 Staff members from Swansea University took part in the Swansea Half Marathon, collectively raising £716 for student-led projects at the University.
"It’s been terrific to have received so much needed support, we would like to thank everyone for their contributions which have made these projects a success. We look forward to next year where we can grow our participants along with the funds raised in the 2020 Swansea Half Marathon." - Ben
The Gain App has set out to re-vitalise the high street and local businesses. Distributing exclusive discounts, Gain donates back to a regional charity every time one of their offers is redeemed, helping those less fortunate than ourselves.
"With the launch fast approaching, the funding came at the perfect time. While we’re continuing to sign up venues in Swansea we can continue to save people money, support independent businesses and those less fortunate in our community". - Tom Robertson (Founder)
