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  • 17 May 2022
    Carol Vorderman supporting nine student bursaries for those studying Mathematics at Swansea University

    New Carol Vorderman Maths Access Bursaries will enable nine students to be able to enter higher education at Swansea University with additional financial support.

  • 16 May 2022
    Funding to help semiconductor innovation achieve Net Zero ambitions

    A new research and innovation facility based at Swansea University has received a funding boost of nearly £2.5m to host a project that will trial innovative emission reduction strategies for the semiconductor industry to help the sector deliver on Net Zero ambitions.

  • 12 May 2022
    Patricia Lockwood wins 2022 Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize with debut novel

    American poet, novelist and essayist Patricia Lockwood has been awarded one of the world’s largest literary prizes for young writers – the Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize – for her debut novel, No One Is Talking About This (Bloomsbury Publishing). 

  • 12 May 2022
    REF2021: Swansea University increases proportion of world-leading and internationally excellent research

    The publication of the Research Excellence Framework 2021 (REF2021) results today (12 May) shows that Swansea University has improved the proportion of its world-leading and internationally excellent research. In the 2021 assessment, 86% of the University’s overall research was rated as 4*, (world-leading) or 3* (internationally excellent) - up from 80% in the previous REF exercise in 2014.

  • 11 May 2022
    Detecting viruses in a pinprick

    Scientists at Swansea University, Biovici Ltd and the National Physical Laboratory have developed a method to detect viruses in very small volumes.

  • 11 May 2022
    Public health professor becomes Fellow of Academy of Medical Sciences

    A Swansea University public health expert has been honoured by the prestigious Academy of Medical Sciences.

  • 11 May 2022
    Seeing more species at the coast improves wellbeing – new research underlines benefits of biodiversity

    Seeing a larger number of species on urban coastlines - from marine animals to seaweed - is likely to improve the wellbeing of local people and visitors, new research from a team at Swansea University has revealed. The findings provide further evidence that biodiversity brings wide-ranging benefits.

  • 9 May 2022
    Education and earning potential hold the key to online dating popularity

    Money can’t buy you love but it does make your profile more attractive when it comes to online dating. New research has revealed that level of education and income are particularly important, especially for men.

  • 9 May 2022
    Swansea University at Hay Festival

    Queer short stories from Wales, the everyday voices of the Covid-19 pandemic, and the winning title of this year’s Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize are among the subjects set to delight audiences at the 35th Hay Festival between 26 May - 5 June.

  • 9 May 2022
    New study suggests four in 10 in need of social care in Wales did not access services during the pandemic

    As many as four in 10 people in Wales who may have needed social care did not access its services during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a new report.

  • 5 May 2022
    Special International Day of the Midwife award for Welsh midwives

    Four midwives had special reason to celebrate this year’s International Day of the Midwife – it saw them being the first ever winners of a prestigious new honour.

  • 4 May 2022
    New research shows how surfing may boost wellbeing of brain injury survivors

    Generations of surfers know there’s nothing like catching the perfect wave, but now new research has looked at just how beneficial the power of the sea can be.

  • 3 May 2022
    Swansea University academics honoured by Learned Society of Wales

    Eight Swansea University academics are among the new entrants to the Learned Society of Wales’ Fellowship.

  • 29 April 2022
    Swansea University Student Wins Two Awards at Parliamentary Science Competition

    A chemistry PhD researcher has won two prizes at STEM for BRITAIN, a major scientific poster competition held at Parliament, which aims to give politicians “an insight into the outstanding research work being undertaken in UK universities by early-career researchers.”

  • 29 April 2022
    Pan-Wales institute works to promote the health and wellbeing of the nation

    The unique challenges facing health and wellbeing as we emerge from the pandemic into a new era have been highlighted in a new annual report launched today.

  • 28 April 2022
    Partners ready to deliver research and innovation opportunities

    Hywel Dda University Health Board and Swansea University will work together to help improve the health and well-being of communities in the three counties under a new agreement.

  • 28 April 2022
    Swansea researchers develop new method to stop a molecule from rotating using ultra-low energy

    Swansea researchers have developed a new method to stop a molecule from rotating using ultra-low energy, shedding new light on molecule-surface interactions.

  • 26 April 2022
    Ancient oak trees to shed light on the climate of the past 4500 years

    Researchers will soon be able to reconstruct the climate of north-west Europe including the UK over the last 4500 years, and to date wooden buildings and objects more accurately, by analysing the chemistry of ancient oak trees, through a new Swansea-led project just selected for €3 million in European funding.

  • 26 April 2022
    Researcher wins international funding to help pioneer diabetes care

    A Swansea University researcher’s pioneering work in the field of diabetes has helped earn her a major funding boost.

  • 26 April 2022
    Insufficient menstrual cycle education provided in UK schools, study finds

    Menstrual cycle education in UK schools is inconsistent and inadequate, and teachers feel they lack time, confidence, and subject knowledge, according to new research led by Swansea University.

  • 25 April 2022
    Swansea University shortlisted for Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2022

    Swansea University has been shortlisted in the Outreach and Widening Participation Submission Award category of this year’s Whatuni Student Choice Awards.

  • 22 April 2022
    Castell Howell and Swansea Arena to sponsor Swansea University for Welsh Varsity

    Welsh food wholesaler Castell Howell and the new Swansea Arena will be the principal sponsors for Swansea University at this year’s Welsh Varsity returns.

  • 13 April 2022
    Swansea’s student entrepreneurs boost their business ideas with Big Pitch

    Entrepreneurial students received a major boost for their business ideas at Swansea University’s annual Big Pitch Competition, sponsored by Santander Universities.

  • 12 April 2022
    New review finds Autistic mothers face extra barriers to breastfeed

    A new review by Swansea University, working with the University of Kent and non-profit organisation, Autistic UK, has found that breastfeeding support from midwives and health visitors is often not well suited to meet the needs of Autistic women.

  • 8 April 2022
    Swansea University partnerships support research to protect and restore rainforests.

    Leading researchers within the Faculty of Science and Engineering are continuing a successful partnership with a leading rainforest research programme in Borneo following a new £330,000 research grant.

  • 6 April 2022
    Swansea University and Aspire2Be collaboration recognised at prestigious awards

    Swansea University and Aspire2Be have been recognised as highly commended at the National Undergraduate Employability Awards for their collaborative project, iBroadcast.

  • 6 April 2022
    QS World University Ranking by Subject 2022: Swansea University achieves its best ranking

    Swansea University has delivered its best-ever performance in a leading global university ranking by subject released today.

  • 5 April 2022
    New Research Project Takes Steps Towards a Circular Economy

    A research project aimed at bringing a truly circular economy one step closer, has received a £1.2 million research grant from the Engineering and Physical Science Research Council (EPSRC).

  • 1 April 2022
    Swansea student wins £1,000 in Dealer Tech Competition

    A Swansea University student has won £1,000 in a competition for his idea to create an online database for suppliers, manufacturers and dealerships in the automotive industry.

  • 1 April 2022
    Swansea academic awarded best thesis prize

    A Swansea University academic has won the Agronomy Best PhD Thesis Awards for his research to establish a new combination of methods for the earlier detection of plant disease in food crops, which could have global economic and environmental impact.

  • 31 March 2022
    University joins in special celebration of Swansea’s support for migrants

    Swansea University is playing a key role in helping shape youngsters’ knowledge about migration at a unique new city exhibition.

  • 31 March 2022
    Under-represented voices dominate the 2022 Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize shortlist

    The shortlist for one of the world’s largest literary prizes for young writers – the Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize – has been announced. From Sri Lanka to Trinidad, Texas, and Ireland via the Middle East, this year’s shortlist features a powerful, international collection of writers who are offering platforms for under-represented voices.

  • 29 March 2022
    Improving asphalt road pavement using engineered nano mineral composites

    A novel and eco-friendly nano asphalt binder has been developed by researchers at Swansea University and the Technical University of Braunschweig.

  • 25 March 2022
    How fingers could point to a link between low testosterone and Covid hospitalizations

    Could the length of a person’s fingers provide a clue to how ill they might get after contracting Covid-19?

  • 23 March 2022
    Swansea University signs Technician Commitment

    Swansea University has signed the Technician Commitment, joining more than half of UK universities and several research institutions in backing a pledge to support their technicians.

  • 21 March 2022
    Protecting the Amazon’s giant trees - Swansea geographer's visit gathers key data and secures government commitment

    A Swansea geographer has recently returned from the Amazon with vital data on giant trees of over 80 metres, which she first helped discover in 2018. As a result of this work, the State government in Brazil has pledged to enact a Bill to protect them and their surroundings.

  • 18 March 2022
    University shines a light on why recycling is so vital

    Swansea University showed its commitment to sustainability by going green to mark Global Recycling Day.

  • 17 March 2022
    Students’ transatlantic trip to share AI research

    PhD students from Swansea University have been sharing their cutting-edge research into artificial intelligence with colleagues in America.

  • 13 March 2022
    Multiple sclerosis and marine life research to benefit from Livery Company awards

    Two Swansea University researchers have won travel scholarships from the Worshipful Livery Company of Wales, which will allow them to further their research and share it with fellow experts.

  • 11 March 2022
    Vice-Chancellor's statement on Ukraine

    At Swansea University, we join with universities and academic organisations around the world in condemning unequivocally the Russian state’s decision to invade Ukraine. 

  • 11 March 2022
    Royal visit to life-changing research facility in Swansea

    HRH The Countess of Wessex, patron to The Scar Free Foundation, visited the world-leading facial reconstruction research programme based at Swansea University, meeting patients who could benefit from these ground-breaking studies.

  • 9 March 2022
    Visit to cultural attaches boosts Swansea’s links with Oman and Qatar

    Stronger links with Oman and Qatar were the subject of discussions during a visit by a senior Swansea University delegation to the Cultural Attaches’ offices for both countries in London.

  • 8 March 2022
    Greener industries - chemical engineers find new ways of reusing carbon to tackle the climate crisis

    Swansea University chemical engineers are finding new ways to capture and reuse carbon by turning it into useful products to help tackle the climate crisis.

  • 4 March 2022
    New study explores how pollutants indoors impact child health

    Scientists at Swansea University have launched a major study to discover how everyday pollutants impact the development and health of fetuses and children.

  • 3 March 2022
    Covid-19 pandemic increased UK network news coverage of devolved issues, study finds

    A new Ofcom-commissioned study has revealed UK network news providers have enhanced their coverage of devolved topics, largely due to the pandemic.

  • 3 March 2022
    International Women’s Day with Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson

    Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson will be speaking about the challenges she has faced and how she has overcome them, following the International Women’s Day 2022’s theme #BreakTheBias.

  • 3 March 2022
    Storing summer heat to use in winter – new research on thermal energy storage could cut bills and boost renewables

    New technology that could store heat for days or even months, helping the shift towards net zero, is the focus of a new project involving the Active Building Centre Research Programme, led by Swansea University, which has just been awarded funding of £146,000.

  • 24 February 2022
    Swansea University scientist to present his research in Parliament

    Thomas Spriggs, a PhD research student at Swansea University, is to present his physics research in Parliament, to a panel of expert judges and politicians, as one of the finalists in STEM for Britain 2022.

  • 23 February 2022
    Swansea University ranked 26th in the Stonewall Workplace Equality Index

    Swansea University has been named in the UK’s top 100 most inclusive employers for LGBTQ+ staff, for the sixth time in a row.

  • 22 February 2022
    Free sessions offer chance to find out more about part-time degree

    If you are looking to return to education or just want to see what it is like to study, Swansea University is offering a series of free sessions to give you first-hand experience.

  • 17 February 2022
    Swansea University awarded Queen’s anniversary prize for revolutionary renewable energy technology

    Swansea University has been awarded a Queen’s Anniversary Prize in recognition of its Materials Science and Engineering research that is leading a revolution in renewable energy technologies, particularly solar electricity and heat generation and storage. 

  • 17 February 2022
    New app helping young people speak out to shape their local community

    A new app has just been launched that puts the power to rate and help improve communities in the hands of young people.

  • 16 February 2022
    Swansea University’s Smart Garments used by elite athletes

    UK Government Minister David TC Davies has visited the £132 million Swansea Bay City Deal Campuses project to see how the technology for Smart Garments has been developed and was used by athletes, including medal winners, in last year’s Tokyo Olympics.

  • 15 February 2022
    Swansea University helps embed Swansea’s rich industrial heritage into the curriculum

    Swansea University has launched a new digital resource pack for 9-11-year-olds which will help pupils learn about Swansea’s globally significant copper industry while developing their literacy, numeracy and digital competency skills.  

  • 14 February 2022
    Study reveals lockdown impact on youngsters’ mental health

    Young people were the hardest hit as the second Covid-19 lockdown took its toll on the mental health and wellbeing of the Welsh population, new research has revealed.

  • 11 February 2022
    Covid-19: Study seeks participants to explore public attitudes to social care in Wales

    A Swansea University study is seeking participants to explore public attitudes to social care in Wales following the Covid-19 pandemic.

  • 10 February 2022
    UK is ‘international outlier’ in its approach to Covid in children, argue experts

    The UK is an ‘international outlier’ in its approach to protecting children from Covid, argue experts in The BMJ today.

  • 9 February 2022
    University helping to improve medicine safety in early motherhood

    Researchers from Swansea University and SAIL Databank are playing a key role in a multi-million pound international project to improve the safety of medicines given to mums-to-be and breastfeeding mothers. 

  • 3 February 2022
    Swansea University Professor Named Expertscape Expert in Sedentary Behaviour

    Professor Kelly Mackintosh from Swansea University's School of Sport and Exercise Sciences has been recognised as a world-leading expert in sedentary behaviour.

  • 3 February 2022
    Diverse and global voices dominate the longlist for the Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize

    The international longlist for one of the world’s largest literary prizes for young writers – the Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize – has been announced. From Sri Lanka to Trinidad, Texas, and Ireland via the Middle East, this year’s longlist features a powerful, international collection of writers who are offering platforms for under-represented voices.

  • 28 January 2022
    Swansea University leads on first-of-its-kind research exploring gambling and wellbeing in the Royal Air Force

    A new study by Swansea University and the RAF Benevolent Fund has been published, exploring wellbeing issues among serving RAF personnel, with a key focus on problem gambling, alcohol use and mental health.

  • 28 January 2022
    Swansea University appoints Registrar and Chief Operating Officer

    Swansea University has announced the appointment of Niamh Lamond as Registrar and Chief Operating Officer, following a competitive external recruitment process. Niamh has been covering the role in an interim capacity since July 2021 and will now continue in post on a permanent basis.

  • 27 January 2022
    £17m funding for collaborative data research in Wales

    An initiative involving Swansea University that has transformed how data can be used to provide insight into social and economic issues in Wales will continue, thanks to an investment of almost £17 million.

  • 26 January 2022
    University praised for pioneering work championing the importance of a circular economy

    Swansea University’s commitment to promoting a circular economy has led to it winning international recognition.

  • 26 January 2022
    Scientists use GPS to track baboon troop's movement in urban spaces for the first time

    In a unique study, researchers from Swansea University (UK) and the University of Cape Town in South Africa have used GPS collars to study the collective behaviour of a troop of baboons living on the outskirts of the City of Cape Town.

  • 26 January 2022
    Welsh Varsity returns after two-year hiatus

    Following a two-year break due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the date for the 2022 Welsh Varsity between Cardiff and Swansea Universities has been confirmed.

  • 25 January 2022
    Gaining public support for COVID-19 policies: politicians polarise, but experts are trusted

    Policies to tackle COVID-19 are more likely to get broad public support if they are proposed by experts or bipartisan coalitions, rather than by politicians from only one party, a new study of seven countries involving a Swansea University academic has shown.

  • 24 January 2022
    Experts emphasise the role of wellbeing in human health

    The importance of wellbeing and its role in health has been highlighted in a new paper by Swansea University academics.

  • 24 January 2022
    Babies to benefit from first milk bank hub in Wales

    Swansea University and Swansea Bay University Health Board have launched a new partnership with the Human Milk Foundation (HMF) that will see a donor milk bank hub in Wales for the first time.

  • 19 January 2022
    Swansea University academics support NASA mission with mapping of dams across rivers

    A new spatial database of dams and other river obstructions built partially or fully across the world's largest rivers has been published.

  • 14 January 2022
    Study into link between mental health and substance abuse issues on young people’s mortality

    Young people with a history of mental health and drink and drug issues are more likely to die than those with a mental illness or who use substances alone.

  • 12 January 2022
    Professor in Public Health recognised in New Year’s Honours

    A public health expert recognised by the Queen says his honour is a reflection of just how highly the work of Swansea University’s SAIL Databank is regarded.

  • 11 January 2022
    Experts say pupils’ wellbeing affected by online learning during lockdown

    Secondary school children struggled to concentrate and engage with schoolwork in the move to online learning during lockdown, negatively affecting their confidence and wellbeing, according to a new study. 

  • 10 January 2022
    The impact of deepfakes on trust in user-generated evidence - €1.5 million grant for Swansea expert

    A Swansea law expert has been awarded €1.5 million to examine how public perceptions of deepfakes – AI-manipulated images, videos or audio – affect trust in user-generated evidence of human rights violations.

  • 1 January 2022
    Professor Tavi Murray awarded CBE in New Year’s Honour List

    Professor Tavi Murray, Professor of Glaciology in the Faculty of Science and Engineering at Swansea University has been awarded a CBE in the New Year’s Honours list for services to Glaciology and Climate Change Research.

  • 29 December 2021
    Smart charging can save electric vehicle drivers £110 a year - and cut carbon footprint by 20%

    Drivers of electric vehicles could save an average of £110 a year - and cut their carbon footprint by 20% - by using “smart charging” to power up their cars at the best possible times, a report by a research team involving Swansea University experts has shown.

  • 16 December 2021
    Using the Earth’s noise to see beneath the Greenland ice sheet – new research gives most detailed picture yet

    The noise created by the Earth’s movements has been used to build up a detailed picture of the geological conditions beneath the Greenland Ice Sheet and the impact on ice flow, in new research led by Swansea University.

  • 15 December 2021
    Joint bid secures PhD funding to research Welsh and the New Curriculum in the Early Years.

    Swansea University has successfully secured funding for a PhD to research a topic relating to the Early Years and the New Curriculum following a joint bid with Cardiff Metropolitan University and Mudiad Meithrin, a charity specialising in childcare and early years in Wales.

  • 13 December 2021
    Swansea University awarded £2.4 million renewal funding for world-class dementia data repository

    Swansea University has been awarded £2.4 million in funding to continue and develop the Dementias Platform UK (DPUK) Data Portal - a world-class data repository for dementia research.

  • 13 December 2021
    2022 Rhys Davies short story competition open for entries

    The distinguished national Rhys Davies Short Story Competition for writers from, or living in, Wales is now open for entries.

  • 10 December 2021
    Single mother who fought on COVID-19 frontline celebrates master's degree with daughters

    A nurse of fourteen years has advanced her career with a master's degree at Swansea University, all while being a single mother to two young children and working on the frontline.

  • 9 December 2021
    Swansea named as top 10 UK university for environmental performance

    Swansea University is one of the top ten universities in the UK for environmental and ethical issues, the new league table compiled by People and Planet, published by The Guardian, has revealed.

  • 8 December 2021
    Chevening Scholar overcomes COVID-19 setbacks to graduate with human rights degree

    An international student has graduated with distinction from Swansea University, despite COVID-19 restrictions preventing him from travelling to the UK at the start of his degree.

  • 3 December 2021
    Swansea’s Richard Burton Archives retains accreditation status

    The Richard Burton Archives at Swansea University, which holds material of local, regional and national significance, has retained accreditation status in recognition of its high standards, both in looking after valuable records, and in making them available to researchers and the wider community.

  • 1 December 2021
    Finding the right formula project focusses on feeding babies safely

    A collaborative community science project developed between parents and researchers to assess the safety of powdered infant formula preparation techniques in the home has been launched by Swansea University and independent public health nutrition charity, First Steps Nutrition Trust.

  • 30 November 2021
    Swansea University alumnus Professor Lyn Evans named Institute of Physics Honorary Fellow

    Renowned Welsh physicist Professor Lyn Evans has been appointed an Institute of Physics 2021 Honorary Fellow.

  • 30 November 2021
    Study introduces framework to understand new class of curved lattice materials

    A new study from Swansea University has introduced a framework to calculate the material properties of a new class of two-dimensional curved hexagonal lattices that could be used in the production of improved mechanical metamaterials found in bio-engineering, stretchable electronics, impact absorption and soft robots.

  • 25 November 2021
    Swansea University awarded Queen’s Anniversary Prize for revolutionary renewable energy technologies

    Swansea University has been awarded a Queen’s Anniversary Prize in recognition of its Materials Science and Engineering research that is leading a revolution in renewable energy technologies, particularly solar electricity and heat generation and storage.  

  • 24 November 2021
    Swansea animal movement expert awarded prestigious medal for scientific contribution

    Professor Emily Shepard, an expert in the movement ecology of wild animals, has been awarded the prestigious Zoological Society of London (ZSL) Scientific Medal, in recognition of her outstanding research.

  • 24 November 2021
    £1.73m additional funding to expand project in semiconductor technology and applications

    The Welsh Government has announced additional funding of £1.73 million for a project, which involves Swansea University and partners, developing world-leading semiconductor process technologies. Applications include autonomous vehicles, novel devices for clean energy, future mobility, artificial intelligence, advanced packaging, and biosensors and wearable sensors.

  • 23 November 2021
    How school attendance data could play crucial role in targeting mental health support for pupils

    Poor school attendance impacts a child’s future, not just through their educational achievement but also socially and developmentally.

  • 20 November 2021
    Swansea University academics use pandemic to reach out to schools with innovative game

    Academics and students from Swansea University have used experiences and knowledge of the Covid-19 pandemic to develop an interactive and innovative game.

  • 19 November 2021
    Rainforests of the sea - new guide to help restore seagrass involves Swansea expert team

    A team of conservation scientists, including 11 Swansea University researchers, have published a landmark guide to support efforts to restore seagrass beds, which capture carbon more quickly than rainforests do.

  • 18 November 2021
    Parental depression is associated with worse childhood mental health and educational attainment - new study

    Children who live with a parent who has depression are more likely to develop depression and to not achieve educational milestones, according to a new study published in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Sinead Brophy of Swansea University and colleagues.

  • 17 November 2021
    Swansea University's annual Zienkiewicz Lecture returns with online public lecture on the challenges of delivering net zero

    On Wednesday, 24 November, Swansea University's Faculty of Science and Engineering will host its fifth Zienkiewicz Lecture, with special guest Baroness Brown of Cambridge DBE FREng FRS, Julia King.

  • 16 November 2021
    Software to reduce emergency hospital admissions - Welsh GPs report mixed experiences on usability and benefit for patients

    A software tool meant to help reduce emergency hospital admissions is of limited use and benefit to patients, a new study of GPs’ views and experiences has revealed.

  • 15 November 2021
    The 100% recyclable meat tray – new packaging does away with throwaway absorbent pads

    A Swansea researcher has invented a new type of plastic packaging for raw meat which avoids the need for non-recyclable pads inside the trays to soak up the juices, meaning the whole of the packaging tray can now be recycled.

  • 11 November 2021
    Swansea University Media Students Cover Key Global Issues During Hillary Rodham Clinton Global Challenges Summit

    Students from Swansea University’s Department of Media and Communications have been given the rare opportunity to experience the reality of a live newsroom.

  • 10 November 2021
    Inaugural Global Drug Policy Index released

    The inaugural edition of the Global Drug Policy Index (GDPI), released on 8 November 2021 by the International Drug Policy Consortium, ranks Norway, New Zealand, Portugal, the UK and Australia as the five leading countries on humane and health-driven drug policies.

  • 9 November 2021
    Volunteer wins top award for her commitment to sharing the wonders of Egypt Centre

    A long-standing volunteer has been honoured for her dedication to Swansea University’s award-winning Egypt Centre.

  • 8 November 2021
    Swansea University chosen as one of four hubs for Being Human 2021, the UK’s only national festival of the humanities

    Being Human Festival 2021 will return between 11-20 November with Swansea University featuring as one of four UK hubs for the seventh consecutive year. 

  • 5 November 2021
    Researcher welcomed back to share expertise at virtual summit

    Swansea University research into therapeutic treatments for ovarian cancer will be highlighted to a global audience at a virtual online conference next week.

  • 5 November 2021
    Professor receives prestigious award from Danish university

    An international collaboration involving Swansea experts will boost pioneering research into how exercise can benefit stroke patients.

  • 4 November 2021
    International meetings set to bring AI experts together to develop research

    Artificial intelligence experts from Swansea University will be sharing their knowledge with international peers at a series of special events, kicking off this month.

  • 2 November 2021
    Triple awards success for University diabetes expert

    A Swansea University diabetes expert was named a three-time winner at a major UK healthcare awards.

  • 1 November 2021
    City exhibition showcases how youngsters want to Be Seen

    A unique exhibition featuring virtual reality artwork created by young people to express their feelings about their mental health is being held in Swansea this month.

  • 29 October 2021
    University sharing expertise as part of transatlantic research project

    Swansea University has joined landmark international project examining the history and politics of deindustrialisation.

  • 28 October 2021
    Lack of clarity in government messaging could lead to low public compliance if restrictions are reintroduced, expert warns

    As health leaders call on the UK Government to implement Covid-19 contingency plans, a leading Covid-19 behavioural expert from Swansea University has warned that clear messaging from the UK and devolved governments will be essential to ensure high public compliance if additional measures are introduced. 

  • 27 October 2021
    Leading the switch to net zero industry: new £20 million facility to help develop a green economy in Wales

    South Wales is set to build on its strength and expertise in steel and metals innovation with the launch of a new £20 million facility to help industry in the region create a low-carbon future.

  • 26 October 2021
    New study reveals UK military veterans with gambling problems have higher social and economic costs of around £600 per person

    A new study has revealed UK Armed Forces veterans experiencing problem gambling cost society more in terms of their higher use of health and social care services, brushes with the police, loss of working hours, welfare benefits and heavier debt burden.

  • 26 October 2021
    University welcomes back charity beach walk

    A beach walk to raise money and awareness of suicide in young people returns to Swansea this weekend.

  • 26 October 2021
    Study highlights possible protective impact of breast milk and amniotic fluid on coronavirus variant in pregnant women and newborns

    New collaborative research from Swansea University and the University of Aberdeen has identified potential protective effects in breast milk and amniotic fluid against SARS-CoV-2.

  • 25 October 2021
    Latest wellbeing survey offers chance to share your pandemic experiences

    A pioneering study examining the impact of Covid-19 on the mental health and wellbeing of Welsh people is appealing for more information from the public.

  • 23 October 2021
    Ecology expert helping to highlight devastating loss of biodiversity in UK

    A Swansea University ecologist is part of the team behind an important new online tool which reveals just how the biodiversity of regions has changed over time.

  • 22 October 2021
    Prize-winning pupils share their vision for the future of University

    Swansea University’s commitment to encourage youngsters with a passion for learning has been highlighted once again at this year’s Swansea Science Festival.

  • 22 October 2021
    Aerial scanning can help protect food crops against devastating disease

    Virulent diseases which devastate food crops like coffee, almond, citrus and grapevines with serious global economic and environmental consequences, could be controlled by large-scale aerial scanning, says new collaborative research involving Swansea University.

  • 22 October 2021
    Developing rugby players – new England framework draws on Swansea sport scientist’s expertise

    A new framework for developing rugby players of all levels, launched by England’s Rugby Football Union (RFU), has drawn on the expertise of a Swansea sport scientist.

  • 21 October 2021
    New report demands action to address mental health inequalities faced by Deaf community

    Deaf people in Wales are experiencing significant mental health inequalities because there is a lack of accessible services, no specialist Deaf mental health service in Wales and limited training about Deaf issues for health and care workers, according to a new report.

  • 19 October 2021
    Child health expert shortlisted for top research honour

    A Swansea University academic is in the running for a nationwide award for her pioneering work in the field of child health and education during her PhD.

  • 15 October 2021
    Professor becomes clean air champion for Wales

    A Swansea University expert has been named as one of the UK’s latest clean air champions.

  • 14 October 2021
    University gains double recognition for its outstanding green spaces

    Swansea University has once again been named among the country’s best green spaces.

  • 14 October 2021
    World Sight Day: Supporting sight impaired people in the post pandemic world

    To mark World Sight Day (14 October), a new report by a Swansea University research team has revealed that blind and sight impaired people still face barriers that prevent them from fully utilising digital services.

  • 13 October 2021
    Swansea University student nurses in running for top honours

    The outstanding nurse training offered at Swansea University has once again been highlighted at this year’s Student Nursing Times Awards.

  • 8 October 2021
    Craft brewery set to use microalgae to reduce CO2 emissions

    Swansea University bioscientists have teamed up with a West Wales microbrewery to help it reduce its CO2 emissions.

  • 6 October 2021
    Swansea University announces line up for the 2021 Swansea Science Festival

    October will see the return of the Swansea Science Festival, hosted by Swansea University, in partnership with the National Waterfront Museum.

  • 5 October 2021
    Six Swansea projects funded as part of £6.5 million for life-saving research in Wales

    Six Swansea University researchers have been awarded funding by Health and Care Research Wales, to investigate topics ranging from sun safety policies in primary schools to the impact of COVID-19 on people with epilepsy.

  • 1 October 2021
    Centre for Ageing and Dementia Research launches app to support digital inclusion of older persons

    The Centre for Ageing and Dementia Research (CADR) have launched their first app, in support of the International Day of Older Persons.

  • 30 September 2021
    Welsh science world-leading in addressing the biggest challenges facing the planet

    Wales may be a small country, but it punches above its weight in the quality and the quantity of the research it carries out. A new report highlights the particular strength of Welsh science in contributing to efforts to meet the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

  • 30 September 2021
    Current and former world leaders to open Hillary Rodham Clinton Global Challenges Summit

    Swansea University has today (30th September) announced the speakers who will participate during the opening day of the inaugural Hillary Rodham Clinton Global Challenges Summit, which runs from 8th to 10th November.

  • 23 September 2021
    Swansea technology helps power top British athletes to Tokyo success

    British athletes in Tokyo, including top medal winners, used wearable technology designed by Swansea University experts, with a printed carbon ink heater to keep their muscles warm before competing.

  • 21 September 2021
    New course to explore the world of Egyptian textiles

    Explore with Me: Textiles and Ancient Egypt

    The 10-week course is available to anyone and will explore the different methods of textile design that were used in Ancient Egypt.

  • 21 September 2021
    Medical School student’s success in prestigious writing challenge

    An initiative aimed at promoting the knowledge available at your local pharmacy proved the perfect inspiration for a Swansea University student’s award-winning success.

  • 21 September 2021
    Public torn over Covid-19 booster jabs and flu vaccinations

    New research by a Swansea University expert has highlighted how torn members of the public are over the issue of Covid-19 booster vaccines and the flu vaccine.

  • 17 September 2021
    Swansea University introduces free course for adult learners seeking a change in direction

    As part of Adult Learners Week (20 - 26 September 2021), Swansea University will be holding a free course encouraging adults to develop new skills.

  • 16 September 2021
    Inaugural Hywel Teifi Memorial Scholarship winner announced

    Alpha Evans of Lampeter has won the inaugural £3,000 Hywel Teifi Memorial Scholarship.

  • 16 September 2021
    Swansea University to host International Entrepreneurship Conference

    Swansea University are delighted to announce that we will be hosting the International Entrepreneurship Educators Conference (IEEC) 2022.

  • 15 September 2021
    Swansea retains its UK top 25 position in the Guardian University Guide 2022

    Swansea University has retained its UK top 25 position in the prestigious Guardian University Guide, ranking 24th nationally and is once again top in Wales in the latest 2022 edition, published on Saturday 11 September.

  • 15 September 2021
    Hillary Rodham Clinton to convene Global Challenges Summit with Swansea University

    Swansea University will host the inaugural Hillary Rodham Clinton Global Challenges Summit in November.

  • 14 September 2021
    Swansea-born writer wins Rhys Davies Short Story Competition

    Naomi Paulus has won the 2021 Rhys Davies Short Story Competition for her story Take a Bite, a “delightful, wistful, satisfying piece” in which a young woman, Rhian, returns home to the voices and rituals of her mother and aunts for an important family event.

  • 10 September 2021
    University secures extra places to train more medical students

    Swansea University has been able to offer additional places on its graduate entry medicine programme as part of a government investment to increase the number of doctors being trained in Wales.

  • 10 September 2021
    Swansea University graduate named as finalist in prestigious alumni awards

    Swansea University alumnus Dr Daniel Bassey has been selected as a global finalist in the British Council Study UK Alumni Awards 2021.

  • 9 September 2021
    Education leaders urged to prioritise social interaction after Welsh youngsters have their say

    They may be seen as the ones least vulnerable to transmission and the negative health impacts of Covid-19, but pandemic restrictions disrupted young people’s education, physical activity and opportunities to socialise.

  • 8 September 2021
    Swansea University doctoral student named one of Top 50 Women in Engineering

    Caitlin McCall, an engineering doctoral student from Swansea University, has been named one of 2021’s Top 50 Women in Engineering (WE50) by the Women's Engineering Society (WES).

  • 7 September 2021
    £700k support to expand primary care medical training in West Wales

    A Swansea University initiative dedicated to creating the next generation of Welsh medical professionals has been given a major boost by Welsh Government.

  • 7 September 2021
    “Best day I have ever had” – Technocamps STEM Academy delights and inspires pupils after school closures

    As part of Technocamps’ STEM Academy this Summer, the Welsh Government-funded outreach project hosted a week of fun activities in Swansea to inspire, motivate and engage young people in STEM subjects.

  • 7 September 2021
    Bird malaria spreading via global hotspots

    Bird species across the globe are suffering and dying from a type of malaria and, while these strains are not infectious to humans, they’re spreading quickly through global transmission hotspots.

  • 3 September 2021
    Wildlife thriving at new community garden

    A community garden created with help from Swansea University bioscientists has blossomed into a magnet for wildlife.

  • 2 September 2021
    Reducing direct contacts can help lower risk of Covid transmission and help keep schools open

    The more direct contacts primary school staff had with people outside their household, the greater the likelihood of Covid-19 cases in school and self-reported symptoms, such as colds.

  • 1 September 2021
    Closing educational engagement gap for young carers is key to improving health and wellbeing of future generations

    In collaboration with Swansea University, a new study published today by Public Health Wales evidences the negative impact that caring responsibilities have on educational participation in those aged 16-22, and how this has the greatest impact on those living in the most deprived areas.

  • 25 August 2021
    Venom contributed to the species diversity of insects and fishes

    The extraordinary diversity of insects and fishes, the most species-rich invertebrate and vertebrate groups in the animal kingdom, is partly due to the origin of venom, a new study of their evolution has revealed.

  • 24 August 2021
    Trans and DSD athletes - Swansea experts at forefront of research on eligibility criteria 

    Elite athletes who are trans gender, like New Zealand Olympic weightlifter Laurel Hubbard, or have differences in sex development (DSD), like South African runner Caster Semenya, have been in the global spotlight.

  • 18 August 2021
    Carbon capture research gets a boost

    Scientists at the Energy Safety Research Institute of Swansea University have received a boost to their research into climate change solutions following funding from the UK Carbon Capture and Storage Research Centre.

  • 17 August 2021
    604,000 calls to 999 for Covid in first wave, with care provided varying widely across the UK - national ambulance survey

    Over 600,000 emergency calls to 999 during the first wave of the pandemic were for suspected Covid, with ambulances sent in almost 80% of cases and 43% of patients being conveyed to hospital, a major new survey of UK ambulance services has shown.

  • 15 August 2021
    How to cut Covid risk in the car - researchers reveal best methods

    Researchers at Swansea University have laid out a step-by-step guide to reduce exposure to the coronavirus when travelling by car, including some important and surprising advice on opening windows.

  • 13 August 2021
    First responders and NHS staff proved more resilient during early days of pandemic

    A new study has revealed first responders and healthcare workers experienced lower levels of psychological distress than the general population during the first lockdown.

  • 13 August 2021
    New algorithm can help improve cellular materials design

    New research published in Scientific Reports has revealed that a simple but robust algorithm can help engineers to improve the design of cellular materials that are used in a variety of diverse applications ranging from defence, bio-medical to smart structures and the aerospace sector.

  • 6 August 2021
    Study shows public torn over the issue of Covid-19 vaccinations in children

    New research by a Swansea University expert has highlighted just how torn members of the public are over whether children should be offered Covid-19 vaccines.  

  • 4 August 2021
    Student wins £1000 from Santander to support freelance gaming business

    A first-year student who also works as a freelance game moderator has won a £1000 award from the Santander UK Freelancer scheme to help support his work.

  • 2 August 2021
    Shout out for innovative new children’s video about fish migration

    An international team led by Swansea University has come up with a novel way of teaching youngsters about fish migration.

  • 3 August 2021
    Chemistry researcher’s award to support work that can help improve sustainable technology

    A Swansea chemistry researcher has been awarded a scholarship to support his work on molecules known as “radicals”, which could help improve the efficiency and performance of technologies such as solar cells and batteries.

  • 30 July 2021
    Outdoor healthcare and greener hospitals – Swansea team to evaluate benefits

    Researchers from the School of Psychology have been awarded funding to examine the potential health benefits of creating sustainable eco-friendly hospitals and providing healthcare outdoors.

  • 29 July 2021
    New ways to support people with long Covid to be evaluated by Swansea experts

    Personalised rehabilitation programmes for patients with long Covid are to be developed as part of a new research project involving Swansea University health economists, which has just been awarded £1.1 million of UK government funding.

  • 27 July 2021
    University hosts pioneering £2.5m research into 3D bioprinting using human cells

    A world-leading £2.5 million plus research programme to revolutionise surgeons’ ability to reconstruct nose and ear cartilage in patients affected by facial difference has been launched at Swansea University.

  • 27 July 2021
    Swansea University contributes to Eisteddfod AmGen 2021 online programme

    Swansea University will sponsor the Babell Lên (literary pavilion) and contribute to several online sessions as part of this year’s Eisteddfod AmGen programme.

  • 26 July 2021
    AgorIP helping to bring psychologist’s book series to a wider audience

    A series of books to help support the psychological needs of people living with diabetes have been given a major boost by experts at Swansea University.

  • 22 July 2021
    Pharmacist with a passion for healthcare change wins prestigious scholarship

    A pharmacist who grew up in a community where access to basic healthcare supplies was a luxury has secured a scholarship to further her studies at Swansea University.

  • 18 July 2021
    Remote sensing techniques help treat and manage hollow forests

    Using advanced remote sensing techniques can help the early detection of oak tree decline and control many other forest diseases worldwide, says new research from Swansea University.

  • 16 July 2021
    Swansea student interviews sporting greats while helping others achieve their career goals

    When Robert Yarr left secondary school, he viewed university as purely a necessity. However, with the help of the Swansea Employability Academy (SEA), he has been able to study whilst developing his passion for sports journalism.

  • 16 July 2021
    A family fun quest across Swansea helping the community explore underwater environments

    Throughout July, FIRE Lab's art-science creations, Underwater Realm, are being exhibited in Swansea's Square Peg Coffee House and mark the starting point of a QR code treasure hunt around the city.

  • 16 July 2021
    Swansea University ranked 12th in the UK for student satisfaction

    Swansea University has been ranked 12th for overall student satisfaction in the 2021 National Student Survey (NSS).

  • 15 July 2021
    Signs of hope for teen mental health but loneliness and anxiety remain high

    The easing of lockdown seems to have helped many British teenagers’ mental health but loneliness and anxiety remain extremely common, according to new research by the Mental Health Foundation and Swansea University.

  • 14 July 2021
    Nature’s flood defences: coastal wetlands offer more protection than previously thought, new research on estuaries shows

    Coastal wetlands – such as salt marshes - provide even more flood protection than previously thought, reducing the risk to lives and homes in estuaries, a new study has revealed.

  • 13 July 2021
    New study provides a solution for engineering cellular materials

    A new study by a Swansea University academic has announced a new mathematical formula that will help engineers assess the point at which cellular materials, which are used a wide range of applications ranging from aerospace to the construction industry, will bend and buckle.

  • 13 July 2021
    David Suchet stars in Swansea professor’s new drama

    Sir David Suchet, star of the famous Poirot TV series takes the lead role in a new drama written by Swansea University’s Director of Creative Writing, Professor David Britton.

  • 12 July 2021
    Report released on the impact of the pandemic on the Welsh language

    Swansea University's Academi Hywel Teifi has published a follow-up report to its conference ‘A Worry or an Opportunity: Welsh in the “New Normal”’, which was held in March this year.

  • 9 July 2021
    Swansea University student helping to promote race equality in Wales

    A Swansea student is speaking out about her own experiences of racism to help ensure Wales becomes a better place to live.

  • 9 July 2021
    Professor becomes first UK winner of prestigious computer education honour

    A Swansea University academic has received a double accolade for his expertise at teaching Information Systems.

  • 9 July 2021
    New film series exploring issues facing Wales to be launched

    A new documentary film series that explores the challenges facing Wales, drawing on academic research, is to be launched at a virtual event - open to all - by a Welsh Government Cabinet Minister.

  • 7 July 2021
    Festival returns online to share wonders of science

    Swansea University scientists will be sharing their expertise with the community at a special weekend of online events.

  • 7 July 2021
    Unique digital art project on show at city gallery

    A University art project aimed at highlighting the connection between art and science features in a new exhibition at Swansea’s Mission Gallery.

  • 5 July 2021
    PhD student wins Swansea University Three Minute Thesis competition with research into combatting MS

    A PhD student from Swansea University Medical School has won the Swansea University Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition.

  • 5 July 2021
    Oriel Science inspires pupils' community spirit during first school visit to new exhibition space

    Swansea University's Oriel Science has welcomed the first school to visit its new city centre exhibition venue.

  • 2 July 2021
    Swansea University student and tech experts help Downing Street launch net-zero campaign

    On 4 June 2021, Llanelli-based tech experts Vindico ICS Ltd represented small businesses at Downing Street to launch Together for Our Planet, a nationwide campaign that will roll out across the UK in the run-up to the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in November.

  • 2 July 2021
    Swansea University appoints Interim Registrar and Chief Operating Officer

    Swansea University has announced the appointment of Niamh Lamond as Interim Registrar and Chief Operating Officer. 

  • 1 July 2021
    New contracts see University remain at the heart of Welsh healthcare education for the future

    Swansea University will continue to play a vital role in training the healthcare workforce of the future for the next decade.

  • 1 July 2021
    University to welcome new Pro-Vice Chancellor with international focus

    Swansea University is to welcome Professor Judith Lamie to its senior leadership team as a new Pro-Vice Chancellor with responsibility for the university’s international portfolio.

  • 30 June 2021
    Swansea University to hold free event encouraging adults on first steps towards higher education

    A free event aimed at showing just what a university education could offer is being held in Swansea city centre on Tuesday 6 July.

  • 29 June 2021
    New technology and partnerships to aid scientists facing critical global challenges

    Swansea University and Diamond Light Source to exploit revolutionary nanoparticle beam technology.

  • 29 June 2021
    Rhys Davies Short Story Competition shortlist announced

    A children’s author, the winner of the inaugural BBC Young Writers Award, and a previous Colm Tóibín International Prize winner are among the 12 authors shortlisted for the 2021 Rhys Davies Short Story Competition.

  • 28 June 2021
    Pharaohs, crocodile sharks and insect poo – winners of 2021 Research as Art competition announced

    Seventeen stunning images, and the fascinating stories behind them – the surprise finding inside a crocodile shark, Antarctic glaciers on the move, and the unexpected uses of insect poo - have today been revealed as the winners of the 2021 Research as Art competition.

  • 24 June 2021
    Swansea University hosts major international conference on statues and monuments

    In June 2020, protesters toppled the statue of the slave trader Edward Colston from its plinth in Bristol and debates about controversial statues became front-page news in Wales and around the world. Twelve months on, those issues are the focus of a major international conference organised by academics at Swansea University.

  • 23 June 2021
    Swansea University scoops silver Diversity and Inclusion Whatuni award

    Swansea University has been recognised for its excellence in diversity and inclusion during the pandemic, winning a silver award in the 2021 Whatuni Student Choice Awards.

  • 23 June 2021
    Pan-Wales engineering research network secures funding to continue its work

    The pan-Wales research network in advanced engineering and materials, led by a Swansea University Engineering Professor, has received a second round of funding which will allow it to continue its work for a further 2 years.

  • 23 June 2021
    COVID-19 pandemic: New report details NHS innovation

    Report captures learnings and innovative practice emerging from across NHS Wales in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • 22 June 2021
    Improving asphalt road pavement with nano-engineered particles

    Warm mix asphalt (WMA) is gaining attention in the asphalt industry as an eco-friendly and sustainable technology.

  • 21 June 2021
    Football star shares first-hand experience of life with diabetes at online Q&A

    Former Swansea City star and USA international footballer Jordan Morris is teaming up with Swansea University to discuss how he manages to combine a career in top-flight sport with type 1 diabetes.

  • 18 June 2021
    Swansea academic publishes in elite mathematical journal

    A paper by Swansea University’s Grigory Garkusha has just been published by one of the world’s most prestigious mathematical journals. 

  • 15 June 2021
    Medical School set to welcome students as Canadian partnership grows

    Swansea University is building on its successful collaboration with Trent University in Canada to launch an additional opportunity for transatlantic study.

  • 14 June 2021
    Squirty Voter: An innovative COVID-19 compliant way to collect public feedback

    Researchers at Swansea University’s Computational Foundry are sharing a new, low cost invention which combines the concept of traditional public voting machines and automatic hand sanitiser dispensers.

  • 11 June 2021
    Lecturer honoured for exceptional contribution to pharmacology teaching

    A Swansea University Medical School academic has been honoured for his innovative approach and contribution to teaching.

  • 10 June 2021
    New partnership launched with University of Canberra in Sport and Exercise Sciences

    Sport and exercise science experts from Swansea and the University of Canberra (UC) in Australia have launched an official partnership which will see them collaborate on research, teaching and student exchanges.

  • 10 June 2021
    Latest QS World University Rankings 2022 see Swansea University climb to 440th

    Swansea University has been named as the world’s 440th best university, according to the latest edition of the world’s leading university ranking and has achieved the largest ranking improvement in Wales this year.

  • 9 June 2021
    Swansea University breaks into Complete University Guide top 30

    Swansea University has achieved its highest ever position in the Complete University Guide League Tables 2022 – and has broken into the top 30.

  • 9 June 2021
    New survey to explore the health and wellbeing of headteachers and senior staff during Covid-19

    Researchers at Swansea University are calling on headteachers and senior leadership staff to complete a survey about their experiences during the Covid-19 pandemic.

  • 7 June 2021
    Ecotourism expert’s key role at UN World Oceans Day virtual summit

    Swansea University ecotourism expert Carl Cater is taking part in global event to mark United Nations World Oceans Day on Tuesday, June 8.

  • 6 June 2021
    Author Margaret Atwood and poet laureate Simon Armitage join Free virtual programme exploring creative approaches to climate crisis

    Taliesin Arts Centre is to host Everything Change, a series of discussions and events exploring the roles creativity, adaptive thinking and storytelling can play in overcoming the challenges of the climate crisis.

  • 4 June 2021
    Student volunteers create personalised packs to support local community during pandemic

    As part of their commitment to providing key support throughout the pandemic, Swansea University student volunteers have created activity packs for children, young people, and disabled adults within the community.

  • 4 June 2021
    New study into green tea’s potential to help tackle Covid-19

    As India continues to be ravaged by the pandemic, a Swansea University academic is investigating how green tea could give rise to a drug capable of tackling Covid-19.

  • 4 June 2021
    Engineering students can’t get to the lab, so tutors send lab to the students

    Engineering students have been getting vital hands-on experience, despite laboratories being off-limits due to COVID, thanks to home lab kits developed and sent out by their lecturers.

  • 4 June 2021
    Swansea University renews Swans front of shirt sponsorship for 2021-22 season

    Swansea University will renew its front of shirt sponsorship with Swansea City for the forthcoming 2021-22 season.

  • 3 June 2021
    University experts’ Covid-related research

    Swansea University researchers are helping to develop wider understanding of Covid-19 in addition to their important focus on vaccines.

  • 28 May 2021
    £20k MBA scholarship awarded to outstanding student

    A student from Jamaica has beaten off the challenge of 40 other hopefuls to win a coveted, full £20k scholarship to study at Swansea University.

  • 27 May 2021
    Professor is new head of Government advisory body

    A leading Swansea University scientist has been appointed to head a key Government advisory committee by Health Secretary Matt Hancock.

  • 26 May 2021
    Study sheds new light on link between Covid pressures and suicidal thoughts

    New research has revealed more about the impact Covid-19 and lockdown has had on the mental health and wellbeing of people in Wales. 

  • 26 May 2021
    Swansea University announces GwyddonLe-T programme at Urdd Eisteddfod

    Swansea University is sponsoring and coordinating one of the main attractions of the online Urdd Eisteddfod-T once again this year, the GwyddonLe, offering a series of live events, resources, and videos of entertaining educational activities for the whole family. 

  • 24 May 2021
    Hollywood actor Michael sheen joins Swansea University’s programme of events at Hay Festival

    Swansea University will host a series of events at this year’s Hay Festival, which brings writers and readers together for an inspiring array of conversations, debates, workshops and performances online, from Wednesday 26 May to Sunday 6 June.

  • 20 May 2021
    How vaccine passports, conspiracy theories and Covid echo chambers influence vaccine delay

    A study by researchers from Swansea University shows that conspiracy theories, a distrust in in government and Covid echo chambers are among the factors leading to vaccine delay.  

  • 19 May 2021
    Safety first – how a pigeon’s journey home reveals more about their flight patterns

    How does a lone pigeon get back home? Does it choose the fastest, the easiest or the safest route?

  • 19 May 2021
    A safer, greener way to make solar cells

    Scientists at SPECIFIC Innovation and Knowledge Centre, Swansea University, have found a way to replace the toxic, unsustainable solvents currently needed to make the next generation of solar technology.

  • 19 May 2021
    Learned Society of Wales honours Swansea University academics

    Two academics from Swansea University are among the latest recipients of the Learned Society of Wales’ medals, announced at the Society’s AGM on Wednesday, 19th May.

  • 18 May 2021
    Swansea University students write the Urdd’s 2021 Peace and Goodwill Message

    A group of Swansea University students has written this year’s Peace and Goodwill Message, which focuses on equality for women and girls.

  • 17 May 2021
    Researchers reveal new tool to help prevent suicide

    A team of Welsh academics has developed a new method of supporting health professionals to make clinical decisions about people who may be at risk of taking their own lives.

  • 17 May 2021
    Swansea University’s Oriel Science opens new city centre venue

    Swansea University’s Oriel Science is back with a new exhibition venue in the heart of Swansea city centre and will open its doors on Saturday 22nd May.

  • 14 May 2021
    Swansea Cyber Security Masters course is certified for top quality by UK expert body

    Swansea University’s MSc in Cyber Security has received official certification for its quality from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), which is part of GCHQ and is the UK’s leading expert body in the field.

  • 14 May 2021
    Dylan Thomas: thousands of items feature in new online digital archive

    A digital collection of manuscripts, notebooks and photographs relating to the Welsh writer Dylan Thomas is now available free online, thanks to an international collaboration.

  • 13 May 2021
    Raven Leilani wins Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize 2021 for her 'fearless' debut, Luster

    New Yorker Raven Leilani has been awarded one of the world’s largest literary prizes for young writers – the Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize – for her ‘fearless’ debut Luster, a provocatively page-turning and painfully funny novel about what it means to be a black millennial woman in America.

  • 13 May 2021
    Swansea takes lead as new mental health research hub launches

    Swansea University is playing a leading role in a new UK-wide consortium to bring together vital mental health data.

  • 11 May 2021
    Research reveals new approach to understanding our wellbeing

    The ability to connect and feel a sense of belonging are basic human needs but new Swansea University research has examined how these are determined by more than just our personal relationships.

  • 11 May 2021
    Swansea expert named by World Anti-Doping Agency as Chair of their Ethics Expert Advisory Group 

    The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has announced that Professor Michael McNamee of Sport and Exercise Sciences has been appointed as Chair of WADA’s ethics expert advisory group  

  • 11 May 2021
    Printed workbooks make STEM subjects accessible to all during school closures

    Technocamps, a Swansea University outreach project, is supporting children across Wales who don’t have internet access by producing 3,000 activity workbooks and resources so they can work at home on STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) if their school is closed because of COVID-19.

  • 7 May 2021
    One in nine adults struggled with mental health during pandemic, find researchers

    A Swansea University professor has taken part in research that shows one in nine adults consistently had very poor or deteriorating mental health during the first six months of the Covid-19 pandemic.

  • 5 May 2021
    Nanoplastics and other harmful pollutants found within disposable face masks

    Swansea University scientists have uncovered potentially dangerous chemical pollutants that are released from disposable face masks when submerged in water.

  • 5 May 2021
    Student entrepreneurs get boost for their business ideas at the Big Pitch

    Enterprising students earned a major boost for their business ideas at the University’s annual Big Pitch Competition, sponsored by Santander Universities.

  • 2 May 2021
    New chapter for Harriet as she launches children’s book series

    A Swansea University graduate hopes her new children’s book will be the first in a series of resources aimed at taking young readers on sensory journey. 

  • 29 April 2021
    Study reveals extent of human impact on the world’s plant-life

    A Swansea University bioscientist has taken part in research which has shed new light on the impact of humans on Earth’s biodiversity. 

  • 28 April 2021
    Swansea University shortlisted in the Working Families Best Practice Awards

    The finalists for the annual Best Practice Awards have been announced today by work-life balance charity Working Families 

  • 27 April 2021
    New vote advice website launched for 2021 Senedd election

    A new interactive website has been launched to help voters in the upcoming Senedd election identify how their policy preferences line up with the stances of political parties and candidates.

  • 27 April 2021
    Swansea University Academics Honoured by Learned Society of Wales

    Ten Swansea University academics are among the new entrants to the Learned Society of Wales’ Fellowship.

  • 27 April 2021
    University celebrates 50,000 Santander Cycle journeys

    Swansea University is celebrating a landmark 50,000 journeys being made by the Santander Cycles bike share scheme – proving how the scheme has gone from strength to strength in the city since its launch in 2018.

  • 22 April 2021
    Academi Hywel Teifi sponsors Llais stage at this year’s Tafwyl festival

    As the Tafwyl festival celebrates its fifteenth anniversary this year, Swansea University's Academi Hywel Teifi will be sponsoring the festival's Llais (Voice) platform once again, and will present a series of virtual literary events for people of all ages. 

  • 21 April 2021
    Swansea University historian shortlisted for prestigious Wolfson History Prize 2021

    A Swansea University historian has been shortlisted for the Wolfson History Prize 2021, the UK’s most prestigious history writing prize, which celebrates the best historical non-fiction titles from the past year and carries a £40,000 prize.

  • 20 April 2021
    Academic’s new book celebrates a lifelong sporting passion

    A Swansea University lecturer’s latest book was not only a labour of love but also a chance to pay tribute to the man who inspired his passion for the game of cricket.

  • 16 April 2021
    Lecturer named UK’s top Higher Education biosciences teacher

    A Swansea University academic who helped pioneer engaging ways of teaching science remotely during the pandemic has been honoured by the Royal Society of Biology.

  • 13 April 2021
    University software engineer wins major Fellowship award

    A Swansea University Senior Research Software Engineer has been awarded the first Fellowship offered by the Science & Technology Facilities Council (STFC) in Research Software Engineering.

  • 12 April 2021
    Researchers develop new method for putting quantum correlations to the test

    Physicists from Swansea University are part of an international research collaboration which has identified a new technique for testing the quality of quantum correlations.

  • 1 April 2021
    Data science for charities: student-led programme gives valuable insight to non-profits 

    The first event of the DataAid programme saw 25 PhD students, including 9 from Swansea University, work together with three UK charities to solve real-world data problems. The charities involved were The Fairtrade Foundation, The Diana Award and Chance to Shine. 

  • 11 May 2021
    New study to evaluate how well shielding against COVID-19 works  

    Shielding vulnerable people has been central to the response to COVID-19, but how well does it work?   A Swansea University research team are to examine the evidence, to see what lessons can be learned for the future.  

  • 31 March 2021
    Swansea University academic receives Outstanding Contribution award for enhancing tutoring at UK universities

    A Swansea University academic has received an Outstanding Contribution award in recognition of his work in supporting the United Kingdom Advising and Tutoring Association (UKAT).

  • 31 March 2021
    Scientists at CERN successfully laser-cool antimatter for the first time

    Swansea University physicists, as leading members of the ALPHA collaboration at CERN, have demonstrated laser cooling of antihydrogen atoms for the first time. The groundbreaking achievement produces colder antimatter than ever before and enables an entirely new class of experiments, helping scientists learn more about antimatter in future.

  • 31 March 2021
    Research reveals the persistent danger after landscape fires

    Every year, an estimated four percent of the world's vegetated land surface burns, leaving more than 250 megatons of carbonized plants behind. 

  • 30 March 2021
    SAIL Databank reveals no cases of rare form of clotting in COVID19 vaccinated population of Wales

    New research finds no cases of a rare blood disorder have been identified in the COVID-19 vaccinated population of Wales.

  • 30 March 2021
    New expertise added to University pharmacy team

    Swansea University has welcomed a trio of new staff as the countdown continues to the launch of its first pharmacy programme in September.

  • 26 March 2021
    Global warming helps invasive species flourish - study models likely combined effects on ecosystems 

    Increased global temperatures help invasive species establish themselves in ecosystems, new research led by a Swansea University bioscientist has shown. 

  • 25 March 2021
    Student awarded grant from nationwide development initiative

    A Swansea University student is one of only four students nationwide who has secured a grant of £10,000 after taking part in a new personal and professional development learning initiative.

  • 25 March 2021
    Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize 2021 reveals diverse and inclusive shortlist of bold new voices

    The shortlist for one of the world’s largest literary prizes for young writers – the Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize – is announced today, featuring a raft of bold new voices that challenge expectations in a compelling exploration of survival, identity, belonging and what it means to be ‘other’ in our world today.

  • 24 March 2021
    Funding for cutting edge equipment to help reach net zero target

    Swansea University has been awarded £4.8m UK Government funding for cutting-edge equipment to manufacture silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductor devices that will create more efficient power electronics for homes, transportation and industry, and help to deliver on the nation’s net zero ambitions.

  • 24 March 2021
    Researchers launch online marketplace to improve manufacturing supply chain

    A Swansea University research team have launched a new digital platform that will transform the way supply chains operate within the manufacturing industry.

  • 24 March 2021
    Researchers launch survey to examine face mask usage during Covid-19 pandemic

    A team of researchers at Swansea University are calling on members of the public to complete a survey about their experiences of wearing face masks during the Covid-19 pandemic. 

  • 23 March 2021
    Researchers develop COVID-19 detection kit for wastewater

    Researchers from Swansea University have developed a unique device that can detect COVID-19 in common wastewater.

  • 23 March 2021
    New supercomputer will accelerate research into uses of artificial intelligence  

    A supercomputer that can perform 15,000 trillion operations per second, making it 15,000 times more powerful than a desktop PC, is to be installed at Swansea University, where it will support research on artificial intelligence (AI) in fields from engineering to medicine.   

  • 23 March 2021
    Swansea University supports National Day of Reflection on 23 March 2021

    Swansea University’s Fulton House will be lit up in yellow on Tuesday 23 March as part of a national day to remember those who have died during the Covid-19 pandemic and to support those who've been bereaved. 

  • 19 March 2021
    Three shortlisted entries for 2021 St David Awards involve Swansea University

    Three of the shortlisted entries for this year’s St David Awards, the national awards of Wales, involve Swansea University.  

  • 18 March 2021
    A year of everyday pandemic experiences shared in University’s unique new digital archive

    An online digital archive containing material documenting hundreds of people’s experiences of Covid-19 will be launched at Swansea University on March 23 – the anniversary of the first UK lockdown. 

  • 17 March 2021
    New funding secures support for university

    Swansea University is to dedicate £1.5 million in extra funding to three initiatives that will help to maintain capacity and aid wider economic recovery in the context of the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.  

  • 16 March 2021
    New pledge to support life science innovation in Wales and Ireland

    Life science experts from Swansea University are looking forward to playing a key role in plans to forge even closer links between Wales and Ireland.

  • 16 March 2021
    A time of change; A time to change? A CADR Conference

    23rd - 25th March 2021

    The Centre for Ageing and Dementia Research (CADR) will be welcoming academics, professionals and the public to its first Zoom conference to coincide with the anniversary of the start of national lockdown.

  • 11 March 2021
    Warning over effects of pandemic on young people’s mental health

    Triggers for self-harm and poor mental health are aggravated by pandemic restrictions, according to experts.

  • 11 March 2021
    Wildflowers for wellbeing? Green-fingered citizen scientists sought for UK study

    A bunch of amateur gardeners from across the UK is needed for a new research project, involving Swansea University, which looks at the benefits of growing plants, volunteering and online communities – and NHS hospitals will end up blooming from it too.

  • 8 March 2021
    Researchers trial assessing renewable energy sites with drones

    Researchers from Swansea University are part of a project to trial a new method of measuring tidal currents which could revolutionise the marine renewables industry. 

  • 5 March 2021
    Wales continues to pioneer in Value-Based Health Care with landmark charter

    Welsh Government, Pfizer, Swansea University and Life Sciences Hub Wales have all signed a ground-breaking charter that reflects their shared beliefs in driving the adoption and delivery of Value-Based Health Care in Wales. 

  • 5 March 2021
    University prepares to welcome first pharmacy students with new facilities

    Work has begun to create £2.1 million state-of-the-art facilities for Swansea University’s new pharmacy courses.

  • 4 March 2021
    Prisons in a pandemic – new funding to examine impact on prisoner well-being and mental health

    The impact of Covid restrictions on prisoners and prisons is to be examined in a new Swansea-led research project, which has been awarded £251,240 by the Economic and Social Research Council, to see what lessons can be learned.

  • 2 March 2021
    Study examines impact of Covid-19 on children’s physical activity and mental health

    New Swansea University research is examining the impact Covid-19 is having on the physical activity, mental health and wellbeing of children in Wales.

  • 2 March 2021
    Swansea University report makes official recommendations to the Welsh Government to tackle Wales’ second homes crisis

    The author of a new report commissioned by the Welsh Government’s Minister for Mental Health, Wellbeing and Welsh Language has made 12 policy recommendations to the Welsh Government to address the second homes crisis in Wales and its impact on Welsh speaking communities.

  • 1 March 2021
    University joining the drive to reduce food waste

    Swansea University is giving its backing to the UK’s first ever Food Waste Action Week.

  • 26 February 2021
    First Minister opens Swansea University’s Morgan Advanced Studies Institute

    The Right Honourable Mark Drakeford MS, First Minister of Wales, today (Friday, 26 February) officially opened Swansea University’s Morgan Advanced Studies Institute (MASI) during a virtual ceremony.

  • 26 February 2021
    New study highlights importance of context to physical theories

    A Swansea University scientist’s research into the geometrical characteristics of a physical theories is highlighted in a new paper.

  • 23 February 2021
    The way a fish swims reveals a lot about its personality, say scientists

    Personality has been described in all sorts of animal species, from ants to apes. Some individuals are shy and sedentary, while others are bold and active. Now a new study published in Ecology and Evolution has revealed that the way a fish swims tells us a lot about its personality.

  • 22 February 2021
    Global research into how the vulnerable have been hit by official responses to Covid-19

    Academics from Swansea University are part of an international study exploring the impact of Covid-19 governmental responses on vulnerable groups.

  • 22 February 2021
    High fructose diets could cause immune system damage - new research

    New research by Swansea scientists in collaboration with scientists at the University of Bristol and the Francis Crick Institute in London has indicated that consuming a diet high in the sugar fructose might prevent the proper functioning of peoples’ immune systems in ways that has, until now, largely been unknown.

  • 18 February 2021
    Nursing students’ high-tech help for hospital patients

    Patients at a west Wales hospital have been given a helping hand to stay in touch with loved ones by Swansea University nursing students.

  • 17 February 2021
    Your chance to be part of research into how a nasal spray could help combat Covid-19

    Swansea University is looking for volunteers from South Wales to be part of vital research into how an over-the-counter nasal spray could help protect against Covid-19.

  • 17 February 2021
    Major grant to develop oats as a healthy food product

    A major European grant has been awarded to partners in Ireland and Wales, including Swansea University, to research the development of oats as a climate-resistant crop and a healthy food product.

  • 16 February 2021
    Paramedic students vaccinated as they continue to help support services

    Swansea University paramedic students have received their coronavirus vaccine as they continue to work on the NHS frontline.

  • 16 February 2021
    A tribute to Professor Hywel Francis

    Hywel Francis, adult educator, historian, activist and parliamentarian, who has died at the age of 74, is mourned by his innumerable friends within and beyond Swansea University.

  • 16 February 2021
    The Coleg Cymraeg appoints new Higher Education Ambassadors from Swansea University

    The Coleg Cymraeg has appointed five new ambassadors from Swansea University for 2021 to encourage more prospective students to take an interest in Welsh-medium higher education.

  • 15 February 2021
    People with asthma in poorest areas are 50% more likely to die than those in richest areas

    People with asthma in Wales’s most deprived areas are 50% more likely to be admitted to hospital and to die from asthma compared with those in the least deprived areas, a new five-year study of over 100,000 people has revealed.

  • 12 February 2021
    Research reveals those self-isolating need mental health and financial support

    More than half of people who had to self-isolate felt it negatively affected their mental health with more than a quarter saying it negatively affected their income, Swansea University research has revealed.

  • 12 February 2021
    Experts combine forces to keep children safe online

    Swansea University is spearheading the fight against online child sexual exploitation after securing major funding for an innovative new project focused on online child sexual grooming.

  • 12 February 2021
    New joint project aims to CONNECT students at universities

    A new joint project that aims to support students experiencing loneliness and isolation has been launched by Swansea University and the University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD).

  • 11 February 2021
    Population Data Science Director recognised in data industry influence awards

    Professor David Ford, Director of the Population Data Science Group at Swansea University, has been recognised amongst the most influential people in data and analytics in the 2021 edition of the DataIQ 100.

  • 10 February 2021
    Green Hydrogen Research Helps Industry Reduce Carbon Emissions

    A collaboration between researchers at the Energy Safety Research Institute at Swansea University and cement producer Hanson UK has seen the installation of a new green hydrogen demonstration unit at the company’s Regen GGBS plant in Port Talbot, South Wales.

  • 10 February 2021
    Applications open for new Swansea University scholarship which commemorates Hywel Teifi Edwards' contribution to Welsh Culture

    Swansea University's Academi Hywel Teifi is calling on students who want to study for a postgraduate research degree through the medium of Welsh to apply for a new scholarship in memory of Professor Hywel Teifi Edwards.

  • 9 February 2021
    Children’s fingers point to mothers’ income level and diseases that begin in the womb

    Low-income mothers feminize their children in the womb by adjusting their hormones, whereas high-income mothers masculinize their children, a major study based on finger length, led by a Swansea University expert, has found.

  • 4 February 2021
    Hillary Clinton extends scholarship programme in partnership with Sky and Swansea University

    Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has announced that the Hillary Rodham Clinton Global Challenges programme at Swansea University has been extended to a further five scholars.

  • 4 February 2021
    Cardiac patients with diabetes can exercise more safely thanks to new expert guidance  

    Cardiac patients who also have diabetes will be able to do their rehabilitation exercises more safely, thanks to the world’s first guidance on the subject, which has been published by international experts including a Swansea University academic.  

  • 3 February 2021
    New chance to share experiences of living during a pandemic

    As the pandemic continues to dominate our lives, people are being asked to share their experiences as part of ongoing research into how the Welsh are coping with coronavirus.

  • 2 February 2021
    Experts put new method of analysing children’s play to the test

    How to study the stages children go through as they play together has been highlighted in new research by a Swansea University academic.

  • 1 February 2021
    University keeps more than 250 pupils reading during latest lockdown

    Year 7 pupils at two local schools have been encouraged to read and boost their literacy during lockdown, thanks to a Swansea University project.

  • 1 February 2021
    Controls needed to stop zebra mussels invading Great Britain

    New research by Swansea University scientists found that boat ramps facilitate the dispersal of the highly invasive zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha). To contain the dispersion of this invasive species Dr Marta Rodriguez-Rey and co-authors suggest in the new study, that strict control measures and target monitoring around boat ramps should be implemented.

  • 27 January 2021
    Experts call for more pragmatic approach to higher education teaching

    Millions of students around the world could benefit if their educators adopted a more flexible and practical approach, say Swansea University experts.

  • 27 January 2021
    Remembering disasters in Wales and France - volunteers needed for new study

    A Swansea University researcher is appealing for Welsh volunteers to share their memories of past disasters for a new study that will look at how these memories are processed by people living in Wales and in France.

  • 27 January 2021
    Global experts unite to discuss historic dream of Freud’s patient Dora

    Swansea University sleep expert Mark Blagrove is hosting special event to commemorate a significant moment in the history of dream analysis.

  • 25 January 2021
    Swansea University and Faradair Aerospace strengthen relationship for UK aerospace revival

    Swansea University and Faradair Aerospace are to expand their relationship with the British company’s commitment to bring back large-scale aircraft production to the UK and deliver 300 home-designed, sustainable aircraft for regional air mobility and special missions by 2030.

  • 22 January 2021
    Award-winner Tirion now tackling her next challenge – becoming a midwife

    Rugby coach Tirion Thomas was delighted to be honoured for her dedication to sport but now she enjoys preparing for her future career just as much as for the next match.

  • 22 January 2021
    Spitting cobras evolved painful venom for defence, possibly against ancestral humans

    The ability of some cobras to spit their venom, unique amongst snakes, evolved as a defence mechanism to inflict pain rather than to catch prey, new research involving a Swansea University expert has revealed.

  • 21 January 2021
    Six-fold rise in brain pressure disorder linked with obesity and deprivation

    A brain pressure disorder that especially affects women, causing severe headaches and sometimes permanent sight loss, has risen six-fold in 15 years, and is linked to obesity and deprivation, a new study by Swansea University researchers has shown.

  • 21 January 2021
    Researchers show Irish soil can offer more hope in fight against antibiotic resistance

    Scientists who highlighted the bug-busting properties of bacteria in Northern Irish soil have made another exciting discovery in the quest to discover new antibiotics.

  • 21 January 2021
    Swansea University Dylan Thomas prize 2021: Debuts and female voices dominate longlist

    The international longlist for one of the world’s largest literary prizes for young writers – the Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize – is announced today, featuring a record number of nine debut writers.

  • 20 January 2021
    Test, Trace and Protect in Wales: call for study participants to help better understand what support people need to self-isolate

    Researchers from Swansea University have been commissioned by the Senedd to explore people’s experiences of being contacted by Test, Trace, Protect (TTP) and told to self-isolate.

  • 20 January 2021
    More acclaim for Copperopolis – involving communities in Swansea’s history

    The Copperopolis project, which is at the heart of regenerating Hafod-Morfa copper works, has been selected as an example of how universities across Wales are working with their communities, creating social and economic benefits.

  • 20 January 2021
    Swansea team help company recycle old products into new toner cartridges

    The EU-Funded ASTUTE 2020 operation based at Swansea University has provided industrial Research, Development, and Innovation (RD&I) support to help Brother Industries (U.K) Ltd. produce their first Brother branded toner cartridge manufactured from recycled materials recovered from End of Life products.

  • 20 January 2021
    Researcher honoured for work seeking sustainable solutions

    A Swansea University researcher has received international recognition for his work in the field of industrial decarbonisation.

  • 20 January 2021
    Active Buildings to be constructed in India, bringing clean solar energy to off-grid communities

    Active Buildings, which generate, store and release their own solar energy, are to be constructed in India, helping some of the 600,000 villages in the country struggling with electricity supply.

  • 13 January 2021
    Alcohol research study wins charity grant support

    A Swansea University project has won funding to investigate the use of alcohol among people from Gypsy, Roma and Traveller backgrounds.

  • 12 January 2021
    Swansea University developing world’s first COVID-19 ‘smart-patch’ vaccine that will measure effectiveness

    Researchers at Swansea University are developing the world’s first smart vaccine device that will both deliver the COVID-19 vaccine and measure its efficacy through monitoring the body’s associated response.

  • 11 January 2021
    Simple monitoring could reduce medicine misuse in care homes

    New research from Swansea University suggests that a simple nurse- or carer-led medicines’ monitoring system can help reduce medication-related illness for people living in residential care homes – and the process takes just a few minutes per patient.

  • 7 January 2021
    Courses win accreditation from Royal Geographical Society

    Two Swansea University courses are among the first postgraduate qualifications to be awarded accreditation by the Royal Geographical Society.

  • 7 January 2021
    Swansea professor appointed as Director of European Centre for Theoretical Nuclear Physics

    Professor Gert Aarts FLSW, of Swansea University's Physics Department, has been appointed as Interim-Director of the European Centre for Theoretical Studies in Nuclear Physics and Related Areas (ECT*).

  • 6 January 2021
    New review says ineffective ‘learning styles’ theory persists in education around the world

    A new review by Swansea University reveals there is widespread belief around the world in a teaching method that is not only ineffective but may actually be harmful to learners.

  • 28 December 2020
    Faster, greener way of producing carbon spheres could improve carbon capture technology

    A fast, green and one-step method for producing porous carbon spheres, which are a vital component for carbon capture technology and for new ways of storing renewable energy, has been developed by Swansea University researchers.

  • 22 December 2020
    Covid-19: Medical School and Wuhan partners share innovations with British Ambassador in China

    Swansea University’s Medical School has strengthened its unique connection with Wuhan, by joining an online conference of health professionals, also attended by the British Ambassador in China, Caroline Wilson CMG, which has helped to shine a light on healthcare and innovation and Covid-19.

  • 21 December 2020
    Funding boost for research collaboration studying provision of eye care in the community

    A new project set up to study the best way to care for patients with long-standing eye conditions in the community has secured a major research grant.

  • 18 December 2020
    New international research examines way of fighting back against Covid-19

    Researchers at Swansea University Medical School are helping to drive forward understanding of the virus that causes Covid-19 and how it can be tackled.

  • 18 December 2020
    Medical School course records triple exam success

    Swansea University’s physician associate course is celebrating a remarkable hat trick – its students recorded a 100 per cent pass rate in the September PA National Exams for the third year running.

  • 18 December 2020
    Fire-resistant tropical forest at brink of disappearance in Indonesian regions due to human modification

    A new study led by researchers in the Geography Department at Swansea University reveals the extreme scale of loss and fragmentation of tropical forests, which once covered much of the Indonesian islands of Sumatra and Kalimantan.

  • 16 December 2020
    Europe’s rivers are broken, but there is a fix

    A new study published in Nature reveals the true extent of river fragmentation and offers some solutions.

  • 15 December 2020
    Double delight for Tennessee after master’s distinction

    A Swansea University student and world kickboxing champion is finishing 2020 on a high after graduating in her master’s.

  • 13 December 2020
    University’s Money@CampusLife awarded Stand Alone Pledge Award 2020

    Swansea University’s Money@CampusLife team have been awarded a Stand Alone Pledge award for their role in helping estranged students during Covid-19.

  • 11 December 2020
    New study shows how microalgae could be crucial to circular economy

    New Swansea University research has revealed microalgae could play a crucial role in not only successfully reusing food and farm waste on an industrial scale but also creating thousands of jobs.

  • 11 December 2020
    Book about child Holocaust survivors makes Daily Telegraph’s book of the year list

    A Swansea University academic’s latest book, about child survivors of the Holocaust, has been included in the Daily Telegraph’s list of the best history books of 2020.

  • 10 December 2020
    Designing safer buildings - self-powered wireless sensing systems to detect cracks and damage

    Researchers at Swansea University are developing an innovative approach to the design of smart buildings. A new environmentally sustainable, safer and cost-efficient model, designed at the Institute for Innovative Materials, Processing and Numerical Technologies (IMPACT), will offer an improved system for energy supply distribution to sensors in smart structures. 

  • 10 December 2020
    SUNRISE project wins Times Higher Education award

    Swansea University in collaboration with international and UK institutions has lifted the International Collaboration of the Year trophy at the 16th annual Times Higher Education Awards. 

  • 9 December 2020
    Pregnant women who stop asthma medication at risk of preterm birth

    A new study from Swansea University suggests that women who stop taking their asthma medication during pregnancy are at risk of giving birth prematurely and are less likely to breastfeed their babies.

  • 8 December 2020
    £4m research funding boost for Welsh manufacturing sector

    Manufacturing businesses across Wales can remain at the forefront of innovation, thanks to £4 million of EU funding announced by the Welsh Government.

  • 8 December 2020
    Judges announced for the Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize

    The judges for the 2021 Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize have been announced today (8 December).

  • 4 December 2020
    Community butterfly project set to give nature a helping hand

    Swansea University bioscientists are helping a community create a butterfly and wildlife garden in the heart of a Swansea village. 

  • 4 December 2020
    Smarter, greener steelmaking: three new studies to be funded by Swansea-based research programme

    Three research projects that could help the steel industry become smarter and greener have been given the go-ahead as part of a national steel research programme led by Swansea University.

  • 4 December 2020
    New funding for research on COVID-19 and cardiovascular disease

    Swansea University has received £125k of funding from Health Data Research UK (HDR UK) to study the impact of the direct and indirect effects of COVID-19 on cardiovascular disease (CVD).

  • 3 December 2020
    Researcher to deliver keynote address at unique virtual summit

    Swansea University researcher Dr Lewis Francis will share his work with a global audience at an international online conference next week.

  • 2 December 2020
    Research to improve Welsh athletes’ performance gets four-year funding boost

    A Wales-wide research project that helps enhance the performance of Welsh athletes will be able to continue its work thanks to a £440,000 grant from Sport Wales.

  • 1 December 2020
    Study reveals new findings on nature’s UV sunscreens

    Swansea University research has provided a new insight into the behaviour of nature’s own UV sunscreens when they are exposed to other parts of the light spectrum.

  • 30 November 2020
    Swansea University relaunches prestigious Rhys Davies Short Story Competition

    Swansea University’s Cultural Institute is relaunching the distinguished national Rhys Davies Short Story Competition for writers from, or living in, Wales.

  • 27 November 2020
    University cancer research progress leads to partners’ funding boost

    A Swansea University project’s ground-breaking work to improve diagnosis and treatment of ovarian cancer has helped it secure more than £3 million of investment from industrial partners.

  • 24 November 2020
    Turning waste plastic into carbon nanotubes to transmit electricity

    The Welsh government is backing a cutting-edge science project at Swansea University that changes waste plastics into highly valuable compounds for the energy industries.

  • 24 November 2020
    New engineering partnership to develop digital marketplace to improve manufacturing supply chain

    A research team, led by Swansea University College of Engineering, are developing a pilot online marketplace designed to optimise manufacturing supply chain networks and create a new industry-wide business model.

  • 19 November 2020
    University partnership ready to help new businesses make the right connections

    A new collaboration is set to give student entrepreneurs a valuable networking boost as they launch their business ideas.

  • 19 November 2020
    Older, poorer people at greater risk from adverse drug reactions

    A review by Swansea University academics has found that older, poorer people who are socially distanced from their doctors or pharmacists, suffer more adverse drug reactions (ADRs) than the general population and that systematic monitoring is needed to protect these patients suffering from reactions which could result in over-sedation, falls, or drug-induced Parkinsonism.

  • 17 November 2020
    New Richard Burton exhibition tells the story of an international star of stage and screen

    A brand new exhibition on Richard Burton’s life reveals the man behind the headlines - the husband, father, reader, writer and passionate Welshman.

  • 12 November 2020
    Sunlight could turn COVID waste into clean fuel – funding for new Swansea-led project 

    Sunlight could be used to convert hazardous medical waste into clean hydrogen fuel, using a new technique being developed by a joint Wales/India team led by Swansea University researchers.  The project has just been awarded £47,000 of funding by the Welsh Government.  

  • 11 November 2020
    New survey reveals toll Covid-19 is taking on mental health in Wales

    Wales faces a wave of mental health problems in the wake of Covid-19, with younger adults, women and people from deprived areas suffering the most.

  • 5 November 2020
    New funding making a difference to life-saving research projects

    Four Swansea University projects aimed at making a life-saving difference to patients’ lives have taken a major step forward.

  • 5 November 2020
    Scientists develop method to detect charge traps in organic semiconductors

    Scientists at Swansea University have developed a very sensitive method to detect the tiny signatures of so called ‘charge traps’ in organic semiconductors.

  • 5 November 2020
    Warmth not waste: new research will look at re-using waste heat from industry

    A new project involving Swansea University researchers and Tata Steel will investigate the potential for recovering waste heat from industry so it can be re-used.

  • 4 November 2020
    Swansea University outreach project keeps children learning during lockdown

    A Swansea University outreach project has helped deliver hundreds of science workbooks to children studying at home during Wales’ fire-break lockdown.

  • 3 November 2020
    University Navy Plaques mark the spots where memories were made

    Meeting a life partner, forging friendships and enjoying a long happy career are just some of the life-changing experiences now commemorated at Swansea University.

  • 3 November 2020
    Swansea student nurse named best in Britain

    When it comes to helping patients prepare themselves for surgery, Rea Pugh-Davies is arguably one of the best around.

  • 3 November 2020
    Designing low carbon buildings: Swansea team’s know-how gathered in new toolkit for others to use

    The team that designed and built two low carbon buildings at Swansea University, which generate their own energy, is publishing a toolkit of the design principles that they used. The aim is to encourage others to construct these “Active Buildings” as it would drastically cut the UK’s carbon footprint; currently 40% of our emissions come from heating and powering our buildings.

  • 2 November 2020
    New study examines how Covid-19 safety measures are leading to increased anxiety and avoidance behaviour

    A new Swansea University study is being launched to investigate how following Covid-19 safety measures may have the unfortunate effect of making people feel less safe, leading to increased anxiety and people avoiding situations and places they once considered safe.

  • 30 October 2020
    First study to assess risk of COVID-19 to health of domiciliary care workers in Wales

    The first study to establish the risk of COVID-19 to domiciliary care workers across Wales is to launch today.

  • 29 October 2020
    Award for physicist for work on antimatter

    A Swansea University physicist has been awarded a prestigious honour by the Institute of Physics for his leadership over thirty years in the field of antimatter science.

  • 29 October 2020
    Swansea expert helps shape world’s first agreed guidance for people with diabetes to exercise safely

    A Swansea University academic has helped draw up a landmark agreement amongst international experts, setting out the world’s first standard guidance on how people with diabetes can use modern glucose monitoring devices to help them exercise safely.

  • 28 October 2020
    Swansea nursing student scoops prestigious Most Inspirational Student of the Year award

    Matt Townsend, an Adult Nursing student from Swansea University, has won the Most Inspirational Student of the Year award in this year’s Student Nursing Times Awards.

  • 27 October 2020
    Academics call for NHS gambling treatment clinics in Wales

    Swansea University academics have called for NHS gambling disorder treatment clinics to be established in Wales, as a letter published in The Lancet reveals the serious impact of problem gambling in Wales, particularly amongst younger people. 

  • 27 October 2020
    Gut hormone blocks brain cell formation and is linked to Parkinson’s dementia, Swansea research reveals

    A gut hormone, ghrelin, is a key regulator of new nerve cells in the adult brain, a Swansea-led research team has discovered. It could help pave the way for new drugs to treat dementia in patients with Parkinson’s Disease.

  • 27 October 2020
    International collaboration will lead to online archive of Dylan Thomas’ work

    A digital collection of manuscripts and photographs related to the Welsh poet and writer Dylan Thomas will soon be available online thanks to an international collaboration.

  • 26 October 2020
    University’s double success at diabetes awards

    A Swansea University honorary senior tutor and a master’s student have been honoured for their dedication to diabetes care at a major UK healthcare awards.

  • 26 October 2020
    New animation helps lymphoedema patients recognise symptoms

    A new animated video has been developed by Swansea University to raise awareness of lymphoedema and help patients understand more about how their condition will be treated.

  • 23 October 2020
    SUNRISE project shortlisted for Times Higher Education award

    SUNRISE has been shortlisted for ‘International Collaboration of the Year’ in the 16th annual Times Higher Education (THE) Awards. 

  • 23 October 2020
    Professor’s new role helping to promote nanomedicine across the UK

    Swansea University Medical School’s Professor Steve Conlan has taken up a key role helping to highlight UK nanomedicine research.

  • 20 October 2020
    Boost for Wales’s lead in green solar technology thanks to EU funding

    Wales can remain at the forefront of next generation solar energy technology, for applications such as remote sensors and electric vehicles, thanks to £2.5 million of EU funding announced by the Welsh Government, to continue a Swansea-led research programme.

  • 19 October 2020
    Power to the People:  Swansea expert marks prestigious award with lecture on how coated steel can harness solar energy 

    Coated steel can harness solar energy and cut carbon emissions, a Swansea expert will explain in a public online lecture, which is being held to mark him being awarded the prestigious Bessemer Gold Medal by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining. 

  • 16 October 2020
    Researcher receives Royal Society of Biology Outreach and Engagement Award

    Swansea University postdoc researcher Dr Claire Price has been recognised for her work to make science more accessible to the community in her home town.

  • 15 October 2020
    Lockdown mental health problems amongst family carers up to 10 times higher – new study

    Family carers for children and adults with intellectual disabilities have reported rates of mental health problems under lockdown that are up to 10 times higher than parents without those responsibilities, a new study has found.

  • 15 October 2020
    Swansea University judged one of country’s best green spaces

    Swansea University has once again been named among the winners of this year’s Green Flag Awards – the international mark of a quality park or green space. 

  • 8 October 2020
    New module allows engineering students to work remotely with Texas team

    A group of engineering students have taken up a module run by Texas A&M University, which involves working remotely with fellow engineers overseas, thanks to a new initiative by the College of Engineering, which is founded on Swansea University’s Texas links.

  • 8 October 2020
    Student Matt says Covid-19 taught him what it really means to be a nurse

    When Swansea University nursing student Matt Townsend was given the opportunity to join the NHS frontline at the height of coronavirus crisis, he knew just what he had to do.

  • 7 October 2020
    Welsh Government funding at ESRI for next generation PPE

    Welsh Government have announced funding for the Energy Safety Research Institute (ESRI) at Swansea University to develop a unique approach to next generation Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the fight against viruses.

  • 5 October 2020
    Wales Women prepare for Scotland clash at Swansea University

    Wales Women are using Swansea University’s sports facilities as they prepare for their Six Nations clash against Scotland.

  • 5 October 2020
    Being Human Festival returns for seventh year

    Swansea University’s Cultural Institute has been chosen as one of four hubs for Being Human 2020, the UK’s only national festival of the humanities.

  • 2 October 2020
    Award to fund display on cultural diversity and racism in the ancient world

    An expert in ancient history and Swansea’s Egypt Centre have been jointly awarded £1100 to develop a new display on Egypt and its neighbours, which will be used for the Centre’s education programme on issues such as identity, racism and xenophobia in the ancient world.

  • 1 October 2020
    Study shows how pandemic has hit vital breastfeeding support

    A new research collaboration led by Swansea University has highlighted a lack of high-quality breastfeeding support for some families during the Covid-19 pandemic.

  • 1 October 2020
    Swansea University announces star-studded lineup for the 2020 Swansea Science Festival

    October will see the return of the Swansea Science Festival, with a host of special guests including Professor Brian Cox, Steve Backshall, Konnie Huq, Iolo Williams and Lyn Evans.

  • 25 September 2020
    Swansea experts launch new podcast on the US 2020 presidential campaign

    Researchers from Swansea University have launched a new podcast series which uses real-time data from political gambling markets to analyse the US 2020 presidential campaign.

  • 24 September 2020
    University marks double sustainability success

    Swansea University’s commitment to sustainability has led to a double achievement.

  • 24 September 2020
    £3.7m circular economy innovation funding to support south Wales organisations

    A new £3.7m project will help public service organisations in south Wales work collaboratively to develop new regional service solutions to existing circular economy challenges.

  • 23 September 2020
    Help with groundbreaking research to find ways of improving recovery from Covid-19

    Researchers exploring a new method to help people recover from Covid-19, using breathing exercises and a hand-held device, are looking for volunteers who have had Covid to help them test it. The work could benefit patients and ease the strain on the NHS.

  • 22 September 2020
    University gets behind drive to make Wales recycling world champion

    Swansea University has literally gone green to hammer home the recycling message.

  • 18 September 2020
    Citizen scientists show that UK rivers are in pieces

    New research led by Swansea University academics and assisted by citizen scientists, has found that 99% of river basins in the UK are fragmented by artificial barriers like dams, weirs, and culverts. Urgent action is needed to reconnect rivers, to ensure their long-term health, and the health of the communities around them.

  • 17 September 2020
    University helps keep 1,100 pupils learning over lockdown

    More than a thousand pupils in South Wales were given a helping hand with their studies during lockdown, thanks to a project involving Swansea University.

  • 15 September 2020
    Participatory approach expands global instream infrastructure inventories

    An international team of researchers – including some from Swansea University – have used remotely sensed data available through a Google Earth Engine to identify, map, and validate instream infrastructure such as dams, weirs, and locks across the world.

  • 11 September 2020
    Protests, strikes and sharing a room with Paul McCartney. . .

    Swansea University has seen thousands of students pass through its doors in the past 100 years, but few can have had a more eventful time than Jeffrey Temple.

  • 11 September 2020
    University develops new Value-Based Health and Care programme

    Swansea University has developed a dedicated Value-Based Health and Care (VBHC) programme in conjunction with strategic partner, Sprink Ltd, as part of its Executive Education offer. 

  • 10 September 2020
    University to develop advanced energy storage systems with new £1 million venture

    A Swansea University research team from the College of Engineering are to form a new partnership with major global energy solutions provider ENSERV POWER.

  • 9 September 2020
    Swansea health and medicine students recognised for volunteering in Covid-19 crisis

    Around 1000 healthcare and medical students who have volunteered during the Covid-19 pandemic are to receive a voucher for a local business, thanks to a donation of £27,500 by Santander, through Santander Universities.

  • 8 September 2020
    True size of prehistoric mega-shark finally revealed

    A new study led by Swansea University and the University of Bristol has revealed the size of the legendary giant shark Megalodon, including fins that are as large as an adult human.

  • 7 September 2020
    Swansea University climbs to 24th in the Guardian University Guide

    Swansea University has achieved its highest ever rank in any UK league table after rising from 31st to 24th in the Guardian University Guide 2021.

  • 7 September 2020
    Kier appointed for £30m CISM building project at Bay Campus

    A new state-of-the-art facility at Swansea University that will bring together groundbreaking research with technology development in the field of semiconductor science and engineering, is one step closer with the execution of the main build contract with Kier for the Centre for Integrative Semiconductor Materials (CISM) at the Bay Campus

  • 4 September 2020
    Distance is no hurdle as Chinese students’ language classes continue online

    Chinese students, eager to prepare for Swansea University courses, have been continuing their studies - even though their teachers were more than 5,000 miles away.

  • 4 September 2020
    Back to school safely: pupils in 12 local schools protected by Swansea Uni hand sanitiser

    Children returning to lessons at 12 local schools this week are the latest people to be protected by hand sanitiser made at Swansea University, where a solar tech lab has temporarily switched production during the COVID-19 outbreak.

  • 3 September 2020
    Study focuses on best way to handle 999 calls from Covid-19 patients

    A new Swansea University study examining the best way for ambulance services to deal with suspected Covid-19 999 calls has just won major funding support.

  • 3 September 2020
    Osteopathy services resume at Swansea’s Health and Wellbeing Academy

    Swansea University’s Health and Wellbeing Academy (HWA) will begin providing osteopathy services to the general public again from Monday 7 September.

  • 2 September 2020
    New research unveils environment drivers of ecological complexity in marine intertidal communities

    Environmental conditions such as sea surface temperature and the occurrence of cold water upwelling events drive the structure of interaction networks in marine intertidal communities via their effects on species richness, according to new research.

  • 2 September 2020
    Investment of £20m extends AgorIP project to 2023

    The AgorIP Project which has helped the Welsh economy and innovation in west Wales to prosper over the last four years, has been extended to benefit all of Wales, with a total investment of more than £20m. 

  • 2 September 2020
    New report warns of massive decline in freshwater fish populations and threat to livelihoods

    The Living Planet Index for Migratory Freshwater Fish, the first comprehensive global report on the status of migratory fish has revealed that there has been a 76% average decline in freshwater fish populations from 1970 to 2016 - including a staggering average decline of 93% in Europe.

  • 1 September 2020
    Teachers welcome return to school but highlight concerns - survey

    As schools reopen, a survey of primary school staff in Wales shows that they support children going back to their classes, for the sake of their education and social development, but that they also have real concerns.

  • 28 August 2020
    Swansea University announces £230,000 funding boost for student experience

    Students at Swansea University are set to benefit from a funding boost dedicated to a programme of events for new and returning students from September 2020 to February 2021.

  • 26 August 2020
    Microneedle skin patches to administer vaccines

    A revolutionary new way to give vaccines through microneedle skin patches is being tested at Swansea University, thanks to £200,000 of EU funding announced by the Welsh Government.

  • 25 August 2020
    Study shows inbreeding reduces cooperation in banded mongooses

    Inbreeding can reduce cooperation in banded mongooses according to a recent study by researchers.

  • 20 August 2020
    Star author David Walliams backs University’s schools contest

    Best-selling children’s author David Walliams has given his support to a children’s competition being held to mark Swansea University’s centenary.

  • 20 August 2020
    Animal mummies unwrapped: hi-res 3D X-rays reveal secrets of life and death in ancient Egypt

    Three mummified animals from ancient Egypt have been digitally unwrapped and dissected by researchers, using high-resolution 3D scans that give unprecedented detail about the animals’ lives – and deaths - over 2000 years ago.

  • 19 August 2020
    University unveiled as Swansea City’s new front of shirt sponsor

    Swansea University is delighted to announce that it will be the new front of shirt sponsor for Swansea City ahead of the forthcoming 2020-21 season.

  • 14 August 2020
    Researchers capture footage of fluid behaving like a solid

    Researchers from the College of Engineering have captured the moments a fluid reacts like a solid through a new method of fluid observation under pressurised conditions.

  • 14 August 2020
    University experts leading the way on pandemic research

    Four Swansea University academics are part of major new research project investigating Covid-19 and what it can teach us about coping with future pandemics.

  • 14 August 2020
    Discovery charity awarded funding to assist in COVID-19 pandemic

    Discovery SVS has been awarded two grants from Welsh Government for its work in alleviating the impact of COVID-19 in Wales and communities in Africa.

  • 12 August 2020
    Ospreys, Wales and Lions rugby star James Hook to be University attack coach

    International rugby star James Hook, who played 81 times for Wales and toured with the 2009 British and Irish Lions in South Africa, has taken up the position of Attack Coach for Swansea University rugby teams.

  • 12 August 2020
    Project reveals how algae could play crucial role in sustainable food production

    A ground-breaking Swansea University project is using microalgae to explore how to reuse waste while increasing food production.

  • 12 August 2020
    Swansea wins bid to recruit 250 extra engineering students

    Swansea University has been successful in its bid to the Department for Education (DfE) to recruit 250 extra engineering students as part of a Government drive to provide over 9,000 additional places at UK universities for courses that will deliver vital services, support the economy and create positive outcomes for students.

  • 7 August 2020
    University welcomes new Research and Innovation Pro-Vice Chancellor

    Swansea University has welcomed a new Pro-Vice Chancellor to its senior management team, with responsibility for the University’s Research and Innovation portfolio.

  • 7 August 2020
    Four-year delay in getting autism diagnosis, but online tools can cut the wait

    Parents concerned that their child may have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can wait up to four years for a formal diagnosis, but online assessments can help reduce these delays, two new research studies from Swansea University have shown.

  • 31 July 2020
    Project helping to reduce burn casualties in Nepal

    A burn prevention project backed by Swansea University experts has had a dramatic effect on communities in Nepal.

  • 31 July 2020
    Swansea University’s Academi Hywel Teifi contributes to AmGen programme

    The first week of August promised to be a busy one for Tregaron this year, but now that the main festival will not be held there, the Eisteddfod has launched the 2020 AmGen Festival – a project that will give people a taste of the main festival between 30 July and 8 August, all available on S4C, Radio Cymru and the Cymru Fyw website.

  • 26 July 2020
    £6 million award to drive next-generation solar technology into new applications

    A £6 million award will drive next-generation solar technology into new applications.

  • 24 July 2020
    University innovation team helping to develop high-tech dementia aid

    Swansea University innovation experts are helping to refine a high-tech device which is already making a vital difference to people living with dementia and their carers.

  • 23 July 2020
    University centenary competition invites pupils to look to the future

    Swansea University is marking its centenary by asking children to share their vision of how it would look in another 100 years.

  • 23 July 2020
    “My degree saved me” – Natalie beats cancer to graduate

    Natalie Jarvis, 27, escaped domestic abuse and has now overcome breast cancer. This week she graduates from Swansea University. In her own words, this is Natalie’s story.

  • 22 July 2020
    New partnership set to examine how algae could be key to safer sunscreens

    A Swansea University project exploring how to use algae to create the next generation of sunscreens has now teamed up with an award-winning skincare firm to help develop the idea.

  • 22 July 2020
    Delight for Julia after 50-year wait to graduate

    A retired civil servant is celebrating after graduating from Swansea University - 50 years later than planned.

  • 20 July 2020
    Sky’s the limit for Swansea students after graduation

    Two students are looking forward to their global aviation business soaring even higher after graduating from Swansea University.

  • 19 July 2020
    The Prince of Wales records message for Swansea University’s centenary

    The Prince of Wales has recorded a special video message for Swansea University as it celebrates its centenary on 19 July.

  • 17 July 2020
    Study shows how traumatic experiences can leave their mark on a person’s eyes

    New research by Welsh academics shows that a patient’s pupils can reveal if they have suffered a traumatic experience in the past.

  • 17 July 2020
    Swansea University to use centenary celebration funds to fight Covid-19

    Swansea University, which this year is marking its centenary, is to channel funds that were previously earmarked for celebration events, into fighting Covid-19 and to champion innovation.

  • 16 July 2020
    Wonders of animal migration: how sea turtles find small, isolated islands

    One of Charles Darwin’s long-standing questions on how turtles find their way to islands has been answered thanks to a pioneering study by scientists.

  • 15 July 2020
    Swansea University ranked 6th in the UK for student satisfaction

    Swansea University has been ranked sixth for overall student satisfaction in the 2020 National Student Survey (NSS).

  • 13 July 2020
    Experts’ high-flying study puts soaring birds in spotlight

    New research has revealed when it comes to flying the largest of birds don’t rely on flapping to move around. Instead they make use of air currents to keep them airborne for hours at a time.

  • 9 July 2020
    Swansea student’s family inspire award-winning idea for disability aid

    A Swansea University student’s personal experience was the inspiration for his winning entry in a nationwide hunt for the best new innovation in disability products.

  • 9 July 2020
    University joins nationwide initiative to help students into higher education

    Swansea University has signed up to be part of a new online initiative aimed at supporting students disadvantaged by the coronavirus pandemic to enter higher education.

  • 9 July 2020
    University lecturer scoops prestigious British Science Association award

    A Swansea University lecturer has won the prestigious Jacob Bronowski Award for Science and the Arts from the British Science Association.  

  • 6 July 2020
    Students step up to offer support in time of crisis

    Two Swansea University students have been working to support the emergency services during the Covid-19 pandemic.

  • 3 July 2020
    Swansea University shortlisted in Guardian University Awards 2020

    Swansea University has been shortlisted for Best Student Experience in the Guardian University Awards 2020.

  • 3 July 2020
    Welsh super database and technology platform play major role in new international Covid-19 research collaboration

    The Secure Anonymised Information Linkage (SAIL) Databank, funded by Health and Care Research Wales, has been selected to play a key role in an international collaboration to accelerate Covid-19 research.

  • 3 July 2020
    Helicopter or cartwheel? How molecules rotate determines what happens when they collide with surfaces

    What happens when a molecule collides with a surface? Researchers at Swansea University have shown that the orientation of the molecule as it moves – whether it is spinning like a helicopter blade or rolling like a cartwheel - is important in determining what happens in the collision.

  • 2 July 2020
    Couple share happy memories of University dubbed Butlin's-by-the-Sea

    Sandra and Bob Cuthill will definitely be among those raising a glass to Swansea University when it marks its centenary this month.

  • 2 July 2020
    £6m EU investment in SPECIFIC Innovation & Knowledge Centre recognises project’s success

    In 2011, SPECIFIC was one of six UK Innovation and Knowledge Centres (IKCs) created by the UK Government.

  • 2 July 2020
    Swansea academics join call for statutory levy on gambling firms

    Academics warn current system gives industry too much influence on how money is spent.

  • 1 July 2020
    New doctors praised at University’s first-ever virtual graduation celebration

    More than 150 former students reunited to celebrate their time at Swansea University Medical School with a unique virtual graduation celebration.

  • 1 July 2020
    Swansea University student receives prestigious Diana Award in recognition of voluntary work

    Isabel Francis, a law student at Swansea University, has been recognised with the highest accolade a young person aged between 9 and 25 can achieve for their social action or humanitarian efforts – The Diana Award.

  • 30 June 2020
    Face shields designed by University team get CE mark for safety for NHS to use

    Face shields to protect NHS staff, designed and 3D printed by a Swansea University team, have been awarded the CE safety mark, which means they can now be manufactured at larger scale for hospitals.

  • 30 June 2020
    University’s popular bike share scheme re-opens

    Cyclists in Swansea will be back in the saddle from July 1 following the decision to re-open the University’s popular bike share scheme.

  • 29 June 2020
    Call to reconnect Europe’s rivers as one million barriers found

    New research has found that Europe’s rivers are the most fragmented in the world, with up to one million barriers blocking their flow, and urgent action to reconnect them is now vital to ensure the long-term health of these rivers and their surrounding habitats.

  • 26 June 2020
    Project to help health staff using PPE facemasks communicate scoops innovation award

    Swansea University’s Healthcare Technology Centre has played a key role in developing an award-winning communication aid for frontline health staff forced to wear face masks during the pandemic.

  • 26 June 2020
    CSconnected project receives UK government funding through UKRI

    The UK Government has announced the first wave of funding through UK Research and Innovation’s flagship Strength in Places Fund in which a major £43.74M project with South Wales’ compound semiconductor cluster has been approved and will be supported by £25.44M funding from Strength in Places.

  • 25 June 2020
    Shaped by Steel - Swansea's first Twitter conference is open to all

    ‘Shaped by Steel’ is the first ever ‘Twitter’ conference to be hosted by Swansea University.  With more traditional ‘face-to-face’ conferences cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the History Department’s ‘Social Worlds of Steel’ research project team is taking to Twitter as an alternative way to share research and heritage practice to a different audience – the Twittersphere.

  • 25 June 2020
    Researchers uncover new environmentally-friendly approach to water treatment

    Researchers from Swansea University have developed a new environmentally friendly method for removing toxic chemicals from water.

  • 24 June 2020
    Pioneering single process could help safeguard water quality, environment and health

    A research team at Swansea University have developed a new method for fast removal and detection of wastewater pollutants that come from everyday pharmaceuticals like paracetamol, ibuprofen and aspirin, which could help minimise their impact on the environment.

  • 18 June 2020
    Historian’s new book reveals Swansea University’s key role during WW2 and its aftermath

    The history of Swansea University comes under the microscope in a new book published to mark the university’s centenary year in 2020.

  • 18 June 2020
    University professor honoured for exceptional contribution to innovation and science

    Swansea University’s Professor Dave Worsley has won a prestigious St David Award for his contribution to Innovation, Science and Technology.

  • 18 June 2020
    Young people benefit from Swansea University’s community grant during pandemic

    Swansea University has awarded a community grant of £250 to homelessness charity Llamau. 

  • 17 June 2020
    Swansea student’s role helping to ensure hospital staff stay protected

    A Swansea University student is playing a key role in managing supplies of PPE at one of the hospitals hit hardest by the pandemic.

  • 16 June 2020
    Swansea University researchers take up cancer fundraising baton

    Cancer researchers from Swansea University have set themselves the epic challenge of cycling more than 4,500km this June to raise money for Tenovus Cancer Care and Maggies Cancer Centres.

  • 16 June 2020
    Academi Hywel Teifi contributes to Tafwyl’s programme of events

    The partnership between Swansea University's Academi Hywel Teifi and Tafwyl continues once again this year as the popular festival moves online due to the coronavirus pandemic.

  • 12 June 2020
    Free English lessons go online to continue during lockdown

    Swansea University’s free English language lessons for beginners are still going strong despite lockdown.

  • 10 June 2020
    Be part of new project to shape mental health and wellbeing support in Wales after Covid-19

    Researchers behind a major new study charting how the people of Wales have coped with coronavirus are appealing for volunteers to share their experiences.

  • 10 June 2020
    Recovering from coronavirus: new ventilator can save lives and create jobs

    A team of Swansea doctors and engineers has designed a new ventilator that can be built quickly from local parts and – crucially - used even for patients with severe coronavirus. Until now, ventilator designs could either be one or the other, but not both.

  • 10 June 2020
    PhD student wins Swansea University 3MT competition final

    A Swansea University PhD student has won the Swansea University Three Minute Thesis (3MT) final.

  • 9 June 2020
    Swansea reaches its highest ever position in the Complete University Guide

    Swansea University has been ranked joint 32nd in the 2021 Complete University Guide League Tables – its highest ever position.

  • 5 June 2020
    Real living wage accreditation for Swansea University

    Swansea University has been accredited as a real living wage employer by the Living Wage Foundation (LWF).

  • 4 June 2020
    Swansea University student crowned UK FameLab champion

    Swansea University student Rebecca Ellis has been declared this year’s UK champion of FameLab - the world’s foremost science communication competition.

  • 1 June 2020
    Discovery: More than 50 years of changing lives

    As part of Volunteers’ Week across the UK (1-7 June), we look at the way Discovery continues to help change lives in South Wales and across the globe.

  • 29 May 2020
    S4 Science: Online science resources keep kids learning during lockdown

    Outreach scientists and academics from Swansea University have been hard at work in their kitchens and gardens producing online science workshops, lessons, and science club content to give school students the support and resources they need to continue their science learning from home, during lockdown.

  • 29 May 2020
    Researchers develop new method to map cholesterol metabolism in brain

    A team of researchers led by Swansea University have developed new technology to monitor cholesterol in brain tissue which could uncover its relation to neurodegenerative disease and pave the way for the development of new treatments.

  • 27 May 2020
    Swansea University announces it will be open and ready to teach at the start of the new academic year

    Swansea University has announced its intention to be open and ready to teach online and in person at the beginning of the new academic year in September 2020.

  • 27 May 2020
    Medical School head appointed to board of local NHS

    Professor Keith Lloyd, head of Swansea University’s Medical School, has been appointed Independent Member of the Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB).

  • 26 May 2020
    Viruses in lobsters: study sheds light on disease and fragile ecosystems

    Levels of virus infection in lobsters seem to be related to habitat and other species, new studies of Caribbean marine protected areas have shown.

  • 22 May 2020
    Imperial Subjects: Wales and South Asia – digital discussion a big success

    A digital discussion session on the imperial links between South Asia and Wales brought together more than 150 delegates from all over the globe, attending via Zoom.

  • 22 May 2020
    Swansea University’s double success reaching FameLab final

    Nine of the finest new science voices from across the country, including two from Swansea University, will battle to represent the UK in FameLab – the world’s foremost science communication competition.

  • 21 May 2020
    Antarctic climate change research with Tasmania gets go-ahead

    Research into the effect of climate change in the Antarctic has been boosted by an award of $20 million (£10 million) from the Australian government for work led by the University of Tasmania in partnership with Swansea University glaciologists.

  • 21 May 2020
    New study examines risks facing frontline medical staff during pandemic

    A leading Swansea University clinician is among a group of experts calling for the introduction of a risk assessment for frontline health professionals treating coronavirus patients.

  • 21 May 2020
    Public torn over COVID-19 contact tracing apps, study shows

    A study by researchers at Swansea University and Manchester University suggest that people are torn over whether they will use the COVID-19 contact tracing smartphone app, which is planned for release in the UK later this month.

  • 21 May 2020
    Medical School appoints two honorary professors in pharmacy

    Swansea University Medical School has appointed two key members of staff as it prepares to launch its new pharmacy course.

  • 21 May 2020
    Swansea academics receive Learned Society of Wales medals

    Two academics from Swansea University are among the latest recipients of the Learned Society of Wales’ medals, announced at the Society’s AGM on Wednesday, 20th May.

  • 20 May 2020
    Swansea University experts deliver Welsh-medium science activities online as part of virtual Eisteddfod

    Scientists from Swansea University will launch a series of Welsh-medium online activities for children as part of the alternative, redesigned Urdd National Eisteddfod event to be held online from 25-30 May.

  • 18 May 2020
    Hillary Clinton praises Swansea University’s response to Covid-19 crisis

    Secretary Hillary Clinton has praised Swansea University staff and students for their “critical response” to the Covid-19 pandemic.

  • 14 May 2020
    Bryan Washington wins £30,000 Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize

    Twenty-seven-year-old American writer Bryan Washington has been named the winner of the £30,000 Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize for his debut short story collection, LOT.

  • 14 May 2020
    Care homes and frontline housing teams now using University-made hand sanitiser

    Frontline housing workers, homelessness support services and the people they look after, many of whom are vulnerable, are the latest groups to be using hand sanitiser made at Swansea University, where a solar tech lab has temporarily switched to producing 5000 litres a week during the COVID-19 outbreak.

  • 13 May 2020
    Medical School wins major boost to nanomedicine research

    Swansea University Medical School has secured a prestigious funding boost to accelerate the transition from discovery research to development projects in the field of nanomedicine. 

  • 13 May 2020
    £5m funding announced for primary and emergency care research in Wales

    The Welsh Government is to invest £4.85m over the next five years on research into primary and emergency care in Wales, which will involve Swansea University.

  • 8 May 2020
    Professor to deliver keynote address at unique virtual research summit

    Swansea University’s Professor Steve Conlan will be the keynote speaker at the world’s first virtual summit on cancer and immunology research.

  • 7 May 2020
    Innovative online test set to welcome more international students to Swansea University

    International students who want to study in Swansea will now be able to sit a crucial English language test online, ensuring their University applications can continue as normal.

  • 7 May 2020
    Nursing graduate’s pride at being part of NHS

    A Swansea University graduate has spoken of her immense pride at being part of the NHS during the Covid-19 pandemic.

  • 6 May 2020
    University's help for disabled people and their Shared Lives carers during lockdown

    Disabled young people and adults will be able to benefit from health and wellbeing advice from Swansea University as they cope with life in lockdown.

  • 6 May 2020
    Short story launched for young children in South Wales

    Freshwater Interdisciplinary Research and Engagement (FIRE) Lab at Swansea University have helped launch a short-animated film for young children in South Wales and beyond.

  • 6 May 2020
    New study to identify highest risk factors for COVID-19

    Scientists from across the UK, including Swansea University, are calling on the public to sign up to a new study which will help identify who is most at risk of contracting COVID-19 and why some people become more ill than others with the disease.

  • 1 May 2020
    Academics help give pupils a virtual view of University life

    Swansea University academics are among the world-leading experts sharing their knowledge to help Welsh sixthformers with their studies during lockdown.

  • 1 May 2020
    Research into lockdown: do short-term benefits translate into long-term benefits?

    New research from Swansea University suggests that short, intensive lockdowns to flatten the COVID-19 epidemic curve could actually cost more lives – and instead the overall case numbers could be minimized by introducing a range of measures over a long period of time.

  • 1 May 2020
    Nursing students say they are ready to play their part during pandemic

    Swansea nursing students say they are proud to be able to face the challenge of joining the NHS during the pandemic.

  • 1 May 2020
    University announces new three-year partnership with Swansea City

    Swansea University is delighted to announce a new three-year partnership with Swansea City Football Club until the end of the 2022-23 season.

  • 30 April 2020
    Waves and tides overshadow human impact on marine life in Swansea Bay

    The biggest impacts on the sea life in Swansea Bay come from waves and tides rather than human activity, a wide-ranging new study - encompassing over 170 species of fish and other sea life such as crabs, squid and starfish - has revealed.

  • 29 April 2020
    University’s link to Wuhan brings experts together in fight against Covid-19

    Swansea University has used its unique connection to Wuhan to bring together health experts from across Wales with some of the first medics to tackle coronavirus.

  • 29 April 2020
    Researchers looking for child participants in online survey on health and wellbeing

    Researchers at Swansea University are looking to ask children age 8-11 to take part in an online questionnaire to understand more about their health and wellbeing during the Covid-19 lockdown.

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