2023

£10,000 boost will help medical students gain vital training experience

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 16:50:00 +0000

Medical students at Swansea University have been given vital cash support to take up valuable training opportunities.

Swansea University's Big Pitch Competition awards more than £18,000 to talented student entrepreneurs

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 12:30:00 +0000

Swansea University's Big Pitch Competition recently returned for the second time this year, offering even more promising student entrepreneurs a platform to take their business ideas to new heights.

New research shows exercise can reduce the risk of stroke after menopause

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 15:02:00 +0000

Regular exercise could reduce the risk of stroke in post-menopausal women, according to new research partly undertaken in Swansea.

Swansea nursing graduate honours late sister with inspiring commitment to the profession

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000

An inspiring nursing student has graduated from Swansea University, dedicating this remarkable achievement to her late sister, who, in the weeks before she tragically passed away, penned a heartfelt congratulatory card.

New funding for research project investigating how AI could fight coastal flooding

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 16:37:00 +0000

Swansea University research into how artificial intelligence could be used to help tackle coastal flooding has just secured a major funding boost.

Swansea University receives highest-ever ranking for environmental performance

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 14:20:00 +0000

For the ninth consecutive time, Swansea University ranks among the top UK universities for environmental and ethical issues, according to the new league table compiled by People & Planet, published by The Guardian.

Swansea University ranked in world’s top 80 in QS Sustainability Rankings

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 13:52:00 +0000

Swansea University has ranked among the world’s top 80 for its environmental and social impact in the annual QS World Sustainability Rankings.

One in three men open to having more than one partner, study shows

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 16:44:00 +0000

A third of UK men are open to the idea of having more than one wife or long-term girlfriend, according to a new Swansea University study.

Swansea University opens specialist rare disease research node as part of £14m investment

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 19:38:00 +0000

Swansea University is playing a key role in a new platform aimed at bringing together UK strengths in the research of rare diseases to develop better and faster understanding, diagnosis and treatment.

Glynne Jones, Director of the Office of the Secretary of State for Wales, joins Swansea University for launch of new employability programme

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 14:00:00 +0000

Swansea Employability Academy (SEA) has teamed up with Glynne Jones CBE, the Director of the Office of the Secretary of State for Wales, to launch its new GO Wales programme and introduce students to the Civil Service Directory for Wales.

Swansea scientist among 75 new Future Leaders Fellows announced by UKRI

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 11:23:00 +0000

The UK Research Institute (UKRI) has announced that 75 of the most promising research leaders will benefit from £101m to tackle major global issues and to commercialise their innovations in the UK.

Study reveals how Swansea’s 'warm hubs' make striking impact on social connections and wellbeing

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 09:00:00 +0000

A new Swansea University study highlights how Swansea’s ‘warm hubs’, established last winter in response to the cost-of-living crisis, have played a significant role in fostering social connections, alleviating loneliness, and enhancing users’ overall wellbeing.

Experts join international team researching how to convert CO2 into renewable fuels

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 16:14:00 +0000

Swansea University is a partner in a new international collaboration aimed at investigating possible ways to convert the carbon dioxide emitted by industries into renewable fuels.

Adult Learning Partnership Swansea unveils new website

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 13:20:00 +0000

The Adult Learning Partnership Swansea (ALPS) is thrilled to announce the launch of its new website, designed to be a centralised hub for adult learners in the local area. This website lists and links to the wide range of educational opportunities on offer, provided by the collaborative efforts of key organisations in adult education.

Swansea University transforms student venue with eco-conscious makeover in collaboration with Santander

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 00:20:00 +0000

Swansea University is proud to announce the re-opening of its popular venue, Fusion, one of the first in the UK to undergo an eco-conscious transformation as part of a new Santander initiative.

Swansea University wins inaugural Navitas Impact Award

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 14:30:00 +0000

Swansea University has been named the first-ever winner of the Navitas Impact Award for its innovation and dedication to creating a better environmental impact.

Swansea University part of new Welsh Graduate School for the Social Sciences

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 16:03:00 +0000

Swansea University is part of a new partnership which has just secured £18.5 million of funding to train social scientists across Wales on a range of issues affecting society today.

Charter to develop healthcare innovation in Wales

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 15:43:00 +0000

AstraZeneca, the UK’s leading life science company, are the latest organisation to sign up to a charter to promote health care innovation in Wales.

Swansea University to develop world-first research and innovation “living lab”

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 08:38:00 +0000

Swansea University is set to develop a world-first research and innovation environment that harnesses 5G infrastructure to improve population health and wellbeing, with the award of a £2.58M project that will create a “living laboratory” in the Swansea Bay City Region.

National Geographic selects Swansea environmental biology student to join prestigious Young Explorer group

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 17:21:00 +0000

A Swansea student in environmental biology has been selected by National Geographic to join their list of Young Explorers – exceptional individuals in their fields - and has just presented her research at the organisation’s headquarters in Washington DC.

Swansea University awarded Queen’s Anniversary Prize for world-leading databank

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 13:21:00 +0000

Swansea University has been awarded a Queen’s Anniversary Prize in recognition of contribution to Population Data Science made by the expert team at its world-renowned SAIL Databank.

University signs up for new research partnership with the Global Centre of Rail Excellence

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 16:27:00 +0000

Swansea University and the Global Centre of Rail Excellence have agreed a major new research collaboration based at the centre’s home currently being constructed in South Wales.

Clintons’ visit to Swansea University puts focus on leadership for future generations

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 19:07:00 +0000

Former US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and her husband, former US President Bill Clinton, shared their views about the challenges facing our future leaders with a packed audience at Swansea University’s Great Hall.

World’s largest study on facial scarring and mental health

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 09:11:00 +0000

Researchers at Swansea University have completed the world’s largest study of the link between facial scarring and anxiety and depression.

Swansea University's annual Zienkiewicz Lecture: How science and technology can transform health care

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Swansea University's annual Zienkiewicz Lecture will be delivered later this month, with distinguished guest speaker Professor the Lord Darzi of Denham OM KBE PC FRS, Co-Director of the Institute of Global Health Innovation at Imperial College London.

First-look: Ancient Egyptian artefacts come to Wales in new study

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Swansea University's Egypt Centre given rare opportunity to host and study the artefacts that date back 6,000 years.

App’s new module gives people with diabetes vital extra support with foot care

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 01:00:00 +0000

A new high-tech aid to help people with diabetes keep their feet healthy has been launched to mark World Diabetes Day today.

Groundbreaking study reveals the dating psychology of incels

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 15:30:00 +0000

A new study published in The Journal of Sex Research has revealed the complex world of involuntary celibacy, providing important insights into the challenges faced by a growing community of men known as incels.

Research on diabetes, peatlands and supporting deaf nurses will benefit from Livery Company awards

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 11:29:00 +0000

Three Swansea University researchers have won travel scholarships from The Worshipful Livery Company of Wales, which will allow them to further their research.

Leading digital education expert honoured with prestigious Lovelace Medal

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 14:44:00 +0000

Renowned digital policy expert, Professor Tom Crick MBE of Swansea University, will receive the BCS Lovelace Medal later this year, in recognition of his significant contribution to computer science education.

Swansea University helps strengthen UK-China academic relations

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 14:00:00 +0000

Swansea University is one of only a small number of universities invited to join the UK Higher Education Mission to China 2023 to strengthen academic relations between both countries.

Education, jobs and work in 2035 – Wales Net Zero group calls for expert input

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 16:21:00 +0000

What could education, jobs and work look like across Wales by 2035? A Swansea academic is inviting contributions to help the work of an expert group which is aiming to bring forward the target date for Wales to reach net zero from 2050 to 2035.

Awards from Livery Company support children’s health research

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 09:29:00 +0000

Three researchers in children’s physical activity and health presented their work at a major international conference hosted by Swansea University, supported by awards from the Worshipful Livery Company of Wales.

Study examines the devastating impact of loneliness on Autistic people

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 07:00:00 +0000

New research has revealed just how acutely Autistic people experience loneliness contradicting the stereotype that they avoid seeking meaningful social relationships.

Hywel Teifi Memorial Scholarship 2023 awarded to Maisie Edwards

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 14:04:00 +0000

Maisie Edwards from Newport has been awarded the Hywel Teifi Memorial Scholarship 2023 and will be using the Scholarship to research the importance of the use of Welsh in primary healthcare settings.

Swansea University academics call for urgent establishment of NHS gambling harms services in Wales

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 07:00:00 +0000

In an article published in Frontiers in Psychiatry, Swansea University academics have called for NHS gambling harms services to be established in Wales, highlighting the ongoing absence of treatment services is unacceptable and must be urgently addressed by the Welsh Government.

Language, culture, cheesecake: students delighted with Germany visit as taster for year abroad

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 14:14:00 +0000

Better German and a richer knowledge of Germany – from its famous markets to its delicious cakes – are what two Swansea students have gained from study visits to the country, funded by scholarships they were awarded with support from the German department.

Swansea University joins the Turing University Network

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 11:32:00 +0000

Swansea University has joined the prestigious Turing University Network in recognition of its research and teaching in the field of AI and data science.

Swansea University's annual Careers Fair connects thousands of students with top employers

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Swansea University recently welcomed 60 top companies and organisations to its annual Careers Fair, helping more than 2,300 students break into the job market and boost their employability.

New collaboration to increase net zero skills in Neath Port Talbot

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 15:00:00 +0000

Swansea University has received £992,312 from the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund to establish the SWITCH-On Skills project to address the multi-level skills challenges of Decarbonisation, Net-Zero Manufacturing, Green Jobs and Digital.

Plans to develop a new Menopause Clinic announced during special Swansea University event

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 14:30:00 +0000

Swansea University recently held an event highlighting how the University is taking on menopause, featuring a special announcement on the launch of a ‘menopause café’ and plans to develop its very own Menopause Clinic.

Three Swansea University academics receive Learned Society of Wales Medals

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 18:30:00 +0000

Three academics from Swansea University have received one of this year’s annual medals from the Learned Society of Wales.

Welsh Universities unite to welcome Malaysian delegation and build international partnerships

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 15:41:00 +0000

Malaysian university leaders have been given a unique insight into what Welsh higher education has to offer during a six-day visit to Wales.

Welsh universities showcase cutting edge research and innovation

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 15:59:00 +0000

Swansea University joined a showcase event highlighting research from Welsh Universities that is having an impact in communities in Wales, the UK and across the world.

South Wales Miners’ Library marks 50 years of celebrating the region’s industrial heritage

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 11:31:00 +0000

The South Wales Miners’ Library is celebrating half a century of collecting and preserving crucial memories of the region’s proud industrial past.

Future entrepreneurs given a helping hand thanks to new partnership

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 11:25:00 +0000

Swansea University is helping to encourage the next generation of entrepreneurs.

Festival of Social Science 2023

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 10:46:00 +0000

Swansea University experts will be joined by Bangor and Cardiff universities to offer a pan-Wales day of fun, informal and interactive events on wellbeing as part of the 2023 Festival of Social Science.

Swansea University Lecturer Honoured for Contribution to Mental Health and Wellbeing in Wales

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Dr Zoe John, a lecturer in Criminology at Swansea University, has won the Inspirational Individual award at this year's highly anticipated Mental Health & Wellbeing Wales Awards.

Swansea University is First in Wales to Unveil Rights Retention Policy to Empower Researchers

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 11:10:00 +0000

Swansea University is the first in Wales to launch a new Research Publications Policy that embodies the principle of Rights Retention, ensuring the accessibility, openness, and sustainability of publicly funded research conducted within the University.

Swansea's Egypt Centre Celebrates 25 Years with Special Anniversary Event

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 14:10:00 +0000

The Egypt Centre at Swansea University recently held a special event commemorating 25 years since its doors opened for the first time.

Put your best foot forward and join charity beach walk

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 16:25:00 +0000

Swansea University is urging volunteers to come and help with its annual fundraiser to help raise money and suicide awareness.

Swansea University celebrates renewed partnership with Santander Universities

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Swansea University is delighted to announce it is extending its partnership with Santander Universities for a further three years, promising more invaluable opportunities and resources for students on their journey towards career success.

New award to boost heritage project

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 10:14:00 +0000

Swansea University is one of five Higher Education Institutions across the UK to be awarded a Community Innovation Practitioner (CIP) Pilot by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Creative Communities programme, for a project that will explore ways to regenerate heritage sites in the region that will benefit communities now and in the future.

£5 million grant to speed up the SWITCH to Net Zero Buildings

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 17:13:00 +0000

Homes and buildings in south Wales that are low carbon and have cheaper energy costs are a step closer thanks to a £5 million grant for a Welsh project.

Drugs policy expert recognized by Academy of Social Sciences

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 15:57:00 +0000

A Swansea University academic has been honoured for his long-standing contribution to social science.

Study on public views during Covid pandemics reveals key findings and lessons for the future

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 12:31:00 +0000

The comprehensive Public Views of the Covid-19 Pandemic (PVCOVID) study has unveiled key findings and valuable insights that shed light on the public's experiences during the pandemic.

Study raises concerns over powdered infant formula preparation machines

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 07:55:00 +0000

A study by Swansea University academics into powdered infant formula preparation safety has revealed that 85% of the 74 infant formula preparation machines tested by parents in UK homes did not appear to produce water that would be hot enough to kill all harmful bacteria in infant formula, and this could pose a serious risk to infant health.

ALPHA collaboration at CERN Confirms Antimatter Falls in the Same Way as Matter for the First Time

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Swansea University physicists, as leading members of the ALPHA (Antihydrogen Laser Physics Apparatus) collaboration at CERN, have demonstrated that atoms of antihydrogen fall to Earth in the same way as their matter equivalents for the first time.

New method for purifying drinking water could be used in disaster zones

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 14:26:00 +0000

A new method of converting seawater into drinking water, which could be useful in disaster zones where there is limited electrical power, has been developed by a team of scientists including a Swansea University expert.

Swim Wales partners with Swansea University

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 09:42:00 +0000

Swim Wales, the National Governing Body for Aquatics in Wales, has announced a landmark partnership with Swansea University.

Step Up students awarded in special graduation ceremony

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 15:35:00 +0000

More than 100 young people have gathered with their family and friends to celebrate their graduation from the Step Up to Swansea Programme at a very special ceremony at Swansea University’s Great Hall.

Swansea Science Festival returns this half-term

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 09:41:00 +0000

The much-anticipated Swansea Science Festival is back, promising an exhilarating journey into the fascinating world of science this October half-term.

Matthew G. Rees crowned winner of the 2023 Rhys Davies Short Story Competition

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 08:29:00 +0000

Writer Matthew G. Rees has won the 2023 Rhys Davies Short Story Competition for his story Harvest.

Swansea University Inspires Future Sports Scientists with Rugby World Cup Outreach Event

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 10:30:00 +0000

School pupils have been given an exclusive look into the science behind the Rugby World Cup at a special outreach event held by Swansea University.

Swansea to become UK leader in natural product innovation

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 11:05:00 +0000

Swansea is set to become a UK leader in the natural product research and enterprise sector, as the University has succeeded in a bid for funding of £587,000 to set up a new centre known as the BioHUB.

Swansea City and Swansea University announce partnership extension

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 10:57:00 +0000

Swansea City is delighted to announce a multi-year extension to its partnership with Swansea University.

Celebrating 25 years of the Egypt Centre

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000

The award-winning Egypt Centre at Swansea University is inviting past and present volunteers to help celebrate its 25^th anniversary.

Call for urgent improvements after new study reveals flaws in Autism Health Passport

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 19:01:00 +0000

Researchers are calling for new approaches to reduce healthcare inequalities for Autistic people when they need medical treatment after identifying serious flaws in NICE-recommended health passports.

Swansea Graduate Named Global Winner in Prestigious UK Alumni Awards

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Swansea University graduate Oluwaseun Ayodeji Osowobi has been named the Global Winner in the Social Action category of this year's esteemed British Council's Study UK Alumni Awards.

Stellar line-up of authors announced for Swansea Children’s Literature Festival

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 15:01:00 +0000

A fantastic line-up of authors taking part in the first of its kind free Children’s Literary Festival held at the National Waterfront Museum, Swansea during the weekend of 7-8 October has been announced.

Clearance project ensures student village leaves behind a green legacy

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 15:03:00 +0000

Thousands of Swansea University students called Hendrefoilan Student Village home for more than half a century before the site finally closed earlier this year.

Afghan graduate overcomes Taliban turmoil, finds hope and success at Swansea University

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0000

An extraordinary graduate from Swansea University is embarking on the next chapter of her life two years after being forced to leave her home country of Afghanistan to escape the Taliban.

Unlocking the secrets of animal travel: how traits have shaped species' journeys across the globe

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 15:22:00 +0000

The movement of animals across major barriers, such as oceans or mountain ranges, has long intrigued scientists for its role in shaping Earth's biodiversity. A new Swansea University study has unveiled groundbreaking insights into this process, showing how characteristics like body size and life history can influence the global spread of animals.

Welsh children receiving care and support more likely to be up to date with immunisations

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 11:41:00 +0000

A new study has revealed that children receiving services under a care and support plan had higher overall vaccination rates and were more up to date with immunisations than the general child population in Wales.

New sculpture unveiled at Crymlyn Burrows celebrating biodiversity and local community

Fri, 18 Aug 2023 12:30:00 +0000

A new sculpture has been installed at Crymlyn Burrows Site of Special Scientific Interest, home to Swansea University's Bay Campus, to celebrate the wildlife and diversity of the protected coastal site and its importance to the local community.

Working together helps Swansea University claim top Fairtrade honour

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 15:38:00 +0000

Swansea University staff are celebrating after earning the Fairtrade University Award for the first time in five years.

Wolfson Foundation grant boosts semiconductor R&D

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 10:10:00 +0000

Swansea University has received a prestigious grant from the Wolfson Foundation which will provide a major boost to its Centre for Integrative Semiconductor Materials (CISM) in creating the semiconductor technologies that are used in almost every modern high-tech device.

Dr Rhian Hedd Meara awarded Eilir Hedd Morgan Memorial Prize from the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 14:41:00 +0000

Dr Rhian Hedd Meara, Senior Lecturer in Geography at Swansea University, has been awarded the Eilir Hedd Morgan Memorial Award by the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol in recognition of her significant contribution to Welsh language geography provision at Swansea.

Shielding from COVID-19: unravelling the policy

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 11:55:00 +0000

A new study by Swansea University’s Medical School has explored the rationale behind the creation of the COVID-19 shielding policy for clinically vulnerable people and found that while policymakers intended it make a positive difference, they did not know to what extent or what other impacts it would have.

Professor Alan Llwyd wins National Eisteddfod Chair

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 11:10:00 +0000

Alan Llwyd, Professor in Swansea University’s Department of Welsh, has won the Chair in the Llŷn and Eifionydd Eisteddfod 2023.

Swansea medical team’s expertise in clinical simulation shared with Zambia

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 15:26:00 +0000

A team from Swansea University Medical School has visited Zambia to train doctors, nurses and midwives who teach in the country in using clinical simulation, which enables students to learn new skills without putting patients at risk. The visit was also a chance for the team to learn from their Zambian colleagues and to discuss future research partnerships and opportunities for students.

Inspiring the next generation of manufacturing leaders in south Wales

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 11:23:00 +0000

Local school pupils recently had the chance to learn about sustainability and manufacturing in south Wales at an event hosted at Swansea University.

VR experts join forces to create groundbreaking health training

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 16:48:00 +0000

A Welsh virtual reality company has teamed up with Swansea University and Hywel Dda University Health Board to deliver pioneering healthcare training.

Atomic fountain clock aims to solve the mysteries of antimatter

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 10:45:00 +0000

A device that produces a fountain of caesium atoms could boost understanding of the Universe by measuring the frequency of light absorbed by antimatter.

New study reveals increase in breastfeeding rates in Wales during the pandemic

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0000

A Swansea University-led study revealed breastfeeding rates in Wales increased during the pandemic.

Green Flags flying again at Swansea University

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 15:41:00 +0000

Swansea University continues to fly the flag for the importance of green spaces in Wales.

Chief Scientific Adviser for Wales gets insight into latest Swansea research

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 11:30:00 +0000

Wales’s Chief Scientific Adviser was given an insight into different areas of research under way at Swansea University, ranging from medicine to semiconductors, on a recent visit to the University.

Swansea University at the Llŷn ac Eifionydd National Eisteddfod 2023

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 10:57:00 +0000

Swansea University is sponsoring Y Babell Lên (The Literary Tent) at the Llŷn ac Eifionydd National Eisteddfod from 5-12 August 2023.

Swansea student Wins Coveted Council of Military Education Committees Best Student Award

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 11:30:00 +0000

A student from Swansea University has been honoured with the highly coveted Council of Military Education Committees (COMEC) Best Student Award.

Academic Triumph for Winter Olympics Hopeful

Fri, 28 Jul 2023 12:30:00 +0000

A promising bobsledder hoping to debut at the 2026 Winter Olympics is celebrating the completion of her undergraduate studies in Egyptology and Classical Civilisation at Swansea University.

New study shows the power of linking police and healthcare data to identify the vulnerable

Fri, 28 Jul 2023 09:30:00 +0000

Linking police and healthcare data has revealed that highly vulnerable individuals are detectable before the involvement of the police. Now a new study by Swansea University researchers says data sharing and linkage could help reduce police callouts and future emergency medical admissions.

Leaders from Ukrainian partner university visit Swansea to strengthen teaching and research links

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 14:40:00 +0000

Four senior leaders from Swansea’s partner university in Ukraine are visiting Wales to help strengthen collaboration between the two institutions in research, teaching and creating opportunities for students.

Training staff on low intensity psychological interventions for mental health conditions can cut sickness

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 12:05:00 +0000

Improving a workforce’s understanding of treatment strategies for mental health problems can significantly reduce staff sickness as well as encouraging people to ask for support, according to new research.

University signs Armed Forces Covenant

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 12:07:00 +0000

A Covenant to recognise the value that serving personnel, both regular and reservists, veterans and military families contribute to the university and the country, has been signed by Swansea University.

Pupils’ visits helping to boost understanding of climate crisis

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 14:17:00 +0000

More than 250 youngsters got a chance to find out more about the real consequences of climate change on struggling communities at a special event hosted by Swansea University.

Swansea University’s Oriel Science unveils spectacular new exhibition: IMAGING

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 12:30:00 +0000

Oriel Science is thrilled to announce the launch of its latest exhibition, IMAGING, which promises a unique and interactive look at how Swansea University’s esteemed researchers visualise, capture, and interpret the world within and around us.

Law Clinic offers free legal advice sessions to Swansea residents this July

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 12:24:00 +0000

Swansea residents will be able to benefit from free, confidential legal advice sessions this July.

Universities win £15m for new Railway Research and Innovation Centre at the Global Centre of Rail Excellence in south Wales

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 12:09:00 +0000

The University of Birmingham and a consortium of Welsh universities including Swansea University have been awarded £15 million by the UK Research Partnership Investment Fund (UKRPIF) to establish a new world-leading railway research and innovation centre in south Wales.

University chosen for specialist base as part of £14m investment in rare disease research

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 16:12:00 +0000

Swansea University is set to play a key role in a new platform aimed at bringing together UK strengths in the research of rare diseases to develop better and faster understanding, diagnosis and treatment.

AIMLAC conference putting focus on AI and machine learning

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 16:27:00 +0000

Students and researchers came together to discuss AI and its wide variety of applications at a special event hosted by Swansea University.

Groundbreaking research examines how the sequence of disease acquisition affects life expectancy

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 00:07:00 +0000

New research, led by Population Data Science at Swansea University Medical School, published in The Lancet Public Health, examines how co-existing diseases develop over time and how they impact patient outcomes and healthcare resources.

Swansea soars to highest ever position in global university rankings

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 08:46:00 +0000

Swansea University has soared 118 places to be ranked joint 307^th, its highest ever position, in the latest edition of the QS World University Rankings 2024.

Research in the community: Analysing voting trends and examining education issues for the future

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 15:43:00 +0000

Two leading Swansea University academics are taking part in the latest in a series of special talks aimed at taking research to the community.

New project to increase net zero skills in South-West Wales

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Swansea University is set to play a key role in shaping the skills needed for the workforce to achieve Net Zero, after gaining funding from the Swansea Bay City Deal’s Skills and Talent programme to establish the Net Zero Wales (NØW) Skills project.

New season of “Exploring Global Problems’ podcast

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 09:00:00 +0000

What is the future of AI and Chat GPT? Can digital technology help deter reoffending? Can we build systems that are safe, secure and resilient to any security threats?

Ground beneath Antarctica’s most vulnerable glacier mapped for first time

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 16:56:00 +0000

The ground beneath Antarctica’s most vulnerable glacier has been mapped for the first time, by a team that includes a Swansea expert, helping scientists to better understand how it is being affected by climate change.

Ten researchers selected for Welsh Crucible programme

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 14:47:00 +0000

Ten Swansea University researchers – a third of this year’s cohort - have been selected for the 2023 Welsh Crucible, the award-winning programme of personal, professional and leadership development for the future research leaders of Wales.

Swansea expert in extremism wins award for research and community work to counter hate

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 13:34:00 +0000

A Swansea expert in extremism who has been involved in community activity to counter hate messages has won an award for her work from the Ethnic Minority Welsh Women Achievement Association (EMWWAA).

Swansea University announces student official accommodation partnerships

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Swansea University has agreed a partnership with two Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) providers to deliver high-quality student accommodation in the city.

Size matters: Space tech to shrink as the limits of quantum physics are tested on Earth and beyond

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 00:01:00 +0000

A UK-wide consortium is developing technologies to use nanoparticles as state-of-the-art sensors on small, shoebox-sized satellites known as CubeSats.

New research project examines mental health experiences for female academics

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 11:51:00 +0000

Swansea University researchers are launching a new study which will examine both work and mental health experiences among female academics in the UK’S higher education sector.

Swansea ranks among UK’s best institutions for spinouts

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 11:22:00 +0000

Swansea University has held its position among the leading academic institutions in the UK for generating spinout companies, according to a new report by data analyst firm Beauhurst.

Caitlin using her own experience as a deaf nurse to help others

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 16:55:00 +0000

Starting your first job as a newly-qualified nurse just before the pandemic struck would be enough of a challenge for anyone.

Student team hits the heights to win aerospace engineering competition

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 15:25:00 +0000

A team of high-flying Swansea students soared to victory in a unique challenge designed to celebrate the talents of future aerospace engineers.

CutCancer: University welcomes project partners

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 15:38:00 +0000

Swansea University has welcomed a delegation from the National Institute of Biology (NIB) in Slovenia as part of the CutCancer twinning project.

New research shows the benefits of teaching pupils about mental health in the classroom

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 14:57:00 +0000

Giving schools the right resources and training to teach pupils about mental health really can have a positive impact on young people’s wellbeing.

Shortlist announced for the 2023 Rhys Davies Short Story Competition

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 08:15:00 +0000

A library assistant, two English teachers, and a university student are among the 12 authors shortlisted for the 2023 Rhys Davies Short Story Competition.

Academic part of leadership team of £31M AI programme

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 12:29:00 +0000

Swansea University academic on leadership team of £31m programme aimed at ensuring future AI is responsible and trustworthy.

Academic to exhibit solar building research at British Academy Summer Showcase

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 17:00:00 +0000

A film documenting the transformative effects of a solar building in a village in India developed through a partnership led by Swansea University will be featured at the prestigious British Academy Summer Showcase.

US dates to highlight dream experts’ new book

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 12:43:00 +0000

Swansea University sleep expert Mark Blagrove is heading to California for a series of events to promote his new book.

Researchers develop new innovative heat storage material for enhanced energy efficiency

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 18:59:00 +0000

Researchers from the SPECIFIC Innovation and Knowledge Centre and COATED M2A programme at Swansea University have collaborated with the University of Bath to make a groundbreaking advancement in thermal storage research, developing a new efficient material that is easily scalable and can be sized and shaped to fit multiple applications.

Creative Writing PhD student wins Swansea University 3MT competition

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 11:48:00 +0000

Eilian Richmond, a PhD student in Creative Writing, has won the 2023 Swansea University Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition.

Team examines the challenges facing preventative social care

Wed, 31 May 2023 16:54:00 +0000

Swansea University researchers have been taking a closer look at the role prevention can play in improving social care for our most vulnerable.

Art inspired by Dylan Thomas goes on display at Swansea University

Wed, 31 May 2023 12:43:00 +0000

A collection of lithographs by the acclaimed Welsh artist Ceri Richards, inspired by the poems of Dylan Thomas, have gone on permanent display at Swansea University’s Great Hall.

GPS Tracking Reveals How a Female Baboon Stopped Using Urban Space After Giving Birth

Fri, 26 May 2023 14:30:00 +0000

A new study from Swansea University and the University of Cape Town provides the first documented evidence of a cessation in urban space use by a female baboon after giving birth: another example of how wild animals are adaptively responding to urbanisation.

Swansea University launches new Centre for developing educational research

Fri, 26 May 2023 11:38:00 +0000

Swansea University’s Department of Education and Childhood Studies has launched a new Centre for Research into Practice (CRIP) which will help educators enhance their teaching practices.

Swansea trio part of expert group seeking to reduce Wales net zero target

Thu, 25 May 2023 10:27:00 +0000

Swansea academics are playing a key role in exploring how Wales can speed up its transition to net zero and help amend its target to 2035 from 2050.

New study: Type 2 diabetes drug could treat autoimmune disorders

Wed, 24 May 2023 15:55:00 +0000

Swansea University researchers have found that a drug commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes can potentially be used in the treatment of autoimmune disorders.

University becomes first in Wales to reach important waste-reduction milestone

Wed, 17 May 2023 16:47:00 +0000

Swansea University’s commitment to sustainability and minimising waste has been recognised by the Carbon Trust.

Expert team’s mission to help people with diabetes in Bermuda

Tue, 16 May 2023 11:39:00 +0000

Experts from Swansea University and Queen’s University, Belfast have helped to bring life-changing eye care to people with diabetes in Bermuda.

Pioneering learning resource helps academic win top teaching award

Fri, 12 May 2023 15:28:00 +0000

Academic Tom Wilkinson has been honoured for helping to develop inspirational ways of teaching immunology to students during Covid.

Arinze Ifeakandu wins Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize 2023 for ‘exhilarating’ debut God’s Children Are Little Broken Things

Thu, 11 May 2023 18:50:00 +0000

Nigerian writer Arinze Ifeakandu has been awarded one of the world’s largest literary prizes for young writers – the Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize – for his ‘exhilarating’ debut God’s Children Are Little Broken Things, a stunning short fiction collection, whose nine stories simmer with loneliness and love, and depict what it means to be gay in contemporary Nigeria.

Swansea University’s Big Clean Up for the King’s Coronation

Thu, 11 May 2023 16:33:00 +0000

Dozens of Swansea University staff and students attended a multi-location local litter pick - The Big Clean Up as part of The Big Help Out to mark His Majesty The King's Coronation.

Welsh rugby legend Ryan Jones announced as Swansea University Swansea Half Marathon ambassador

Thu, 11 May 2023 11:13:00 +0000

Wales' former Grand Slam-winning captain Ryan Jones has been named as the official ambassador for the Swansea University Swansea Half Marathon, which is set to take place on 11 June 2023.

The Tipping Point: Where next for health and care?

Wed, 10 May 2023 12:46:00 +0000

Bevan Commission host major conference

Born from the ruins of a world in crisis, the NHS is an enduring testament to the extraordinary things that happen when people come together for the common good.

Ukrainian students attend House of Lords for twinning partnership anniversary

Tue, 09 May 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Two Ukrainian students currently studying at Swansea University have attended a reception at the House of Lords, marking one year of a twinning partnership between universities in the UK and Ukraine.

Swansea University research centre to lead on new £1.4 million partnership

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 08:24:00 +0000

A new research collaboration aimed at accelerating capabilities and improving research on maternal and infant health has received a £1.4 million funding boost.

Swansea University Science for Schools Scheme Marks 10th Anniversary with Free Online STEM Enrichment Activities

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 15:00:00 +0000

To celebrate its 10^th year, the Swansea University Science for Schools Scheme (S4) are making all their science content open access to teachers and learners in Wales and around the world.

Action needed on breastfeeding data collection to gauge medicine impact

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 04:00:00 +0000

Women using prescription medicines whilst breastfeeding are often faced with a lack of information.

Swansea named the safest student city in Wales

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 15:30:00 +0000

Swansea has been named the safest city for students in Wales, according to a study by the trusted and independent Complete University Guide (CUG).

Learned Society of Wales announces four new Swansea University Fellows

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 12:00:00 +0000

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

Swansea University's Big Pitch Celebrates Entrepreneurship and Innovation Among Students

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Swansea University's Big Pitch Competition, sponsored by Santander Universities, recently returned, offering more student entrepreneurs a major boost for their business ideas.

From tackling youth crime to building new community links – experts examine how physical activity changes lives

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 09:00:00 +0000

The effectiveness of sport as a tool to tackle youth crime has been analysed by Welsh academics and their findings will now be used to help inform police leaders.

New study: No evidence that shielding reduced COVID-19 infections in Wales

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Shielding did not reduce COVID-19 infections in Wales: new study questions benefits of policy for vulnerable people.

Study shows how machine learning can identify social grooming behaviour from acceleration signals in wild baboons

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 14:30:00 +0000

Scientists from Swansea University and the University of Cape Town have tracked social grooming behaviour in wild baboons using collar-mounted accelerometers.

Researchers reveal how foundational economy can boost Welsh prosperity

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 16:25:00 +0000

New research examining how the foundational economy can be supported in Wales is helping to inform government policy for the future.

Swansea University donates nursing uniforms to medical organisations across sub-Saharan Africa

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 13:50:00 +0000

Swansea University has donated more than 600 assorted student nurse uniforms to disadvantaged organisations in sub-Saharan Africa, helping healthcare workers stay safe from contracting transmissible diseases as they provide medical aid for vulnerable patients.

Antarctic video for schools on ice melt and sea level rise wins prestigious Geographical Association award

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 12:03:00 +0000

A film for school pupils about ice melt in Antarctica and sea level rise, made by a team involving a Swansea University polar expert, has been awarded the prestigious Silver Publishers Award from the Geographical Association.

£400k boost for University’s research into prostate cancer

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 11:54:00 +0000

Research by Swansea scientists investigating sugars in the blood could lead to more effective testing and earlier diagnoses for prostate cancer – which would save countless men’s lives.

Artificial sweetener could dampen immune response to disease in mice

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 14:48:00 +0000

Scientists at the Francis Crick Institute have found that high consumption of a common artificial sweetener, sucralose, lowers activation of T-cells, an important component of the immune system, in mice.

Grant set to boost researcher’s mission to explore nerve damage in the brain

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 15:10:00 +0000

Dr Roberto Angelini has become the latest academic at Swansea University to receive the prestigious Academy of Medical Science Springboard award.

New study shows the potential of machine learning in the early identification of people with inflammatory arthritis

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 10:30:00 +0000

A study by Swansea University has revealed how machine learning can help with the early detection of Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) inflammatory arthritis and revolutionise how people are detected and diagnosed by their GPs.

£900k funding to develop bespoke VR training for future health professionals

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 12:56:00 +0000

A high-tech Swansea University initiative to develop specialist virtual reality training for healthcare professionals has secured a major funding boost.

TV’s Owain Wyn Evans tells audience to feel the fear - and take the plunge

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 16:35:00 +0000

TV and radio broadcaster Owain Wyn Evans has urged a Swansea audience to stay true to themselves and never be afraid of taking risks.

“Asim Hafeez - From Swansea University Student to Home Office Director”: Distinguished Graduate Gives Students an Insight into the Civil Service

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 12:45:00 +0000

Asim Hafeez, Home Office Director of International, Strategy, Engagement and Devolution, recently returned to his alma mater to share his impressive career journey in the Civil Service with Swansea University students.

Swansea University at Hay Festival 2023

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 15:51:00 +0000

The science and art of dreaming, the concussion crisis in sport, and the winning title of this year’s Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize are among the subjects set to delight audiences at the 36th Hay Festival between 25 May - 4 June.

Toddlers, Tech and Talk: online survey participants wanted for groundbreaking study into digital technology’s impact on children's communication skills

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 14:26:00 +0000

University researchers are seeking participants to complete an online survey which will assist with the most in-depth study to date into how the daily exposure of babies and very young children to digital technologies influences how they speak and interact with others.

The pump that makes polluted water safe to drink - Swansea student inventors’ idea reaches final of worldwide competition

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 12:16:00 +0000

A team of Swansea University students who have invented a pump that makes polluted river water safe to drink have reached the grand final of a worldwide design competition, which will take place in Texas in April.

International team uses natural catalysts to develop low-cost way of producing green hydrogen

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 11:27:00 +0000

Experts from Swansea and Grenoble have joined forces to develop a practical way to produce green hydrogen using sustainable catalysts.

Film showcases community action in a time of climate and ecological emergency

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 10:21:00 +0000

A new short film showcasing how a Friends and Neighbours community group based in Neath is working positively to mitigate climate change, had its premier to coincide with Earth Hour.

Swansea student’s collaboration with Met Office to help advance land surface model

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 14:45:00 +0000

A Swansea University student has collaborated with the Met Office to identify how one of its land surface models can be improved, allowing more accurate projections of future climate-vegetation interactions.

Debuts dominate shortlist for the Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize 2023

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 06:00:00 +0000

Today, the shortlist for one of the world’s largest literary prizes celebrating young writers – the Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize – is announced, showcasing the breadth and depth of new international writing talent.

University secures share of £40m investment to boost benefits of social science research

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 09:46:00 +0000

Swansea University is one of 32 research organisations across the UK that will benefit from the Economic and Social Research Council’s (ESRC) support through a five-year Impact Acceleration Account (IAA) award of £1.25 million.

Swansea University continues to advance in QS World University Rankings by Subject

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 07:30:00 +0000

Swansea University has delivered its best-ever performance in a leading global university ranking by subject for the second year in a row.

University’s programme now recognised by American Chemistry Society

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 17:04:00 +0000

Swansea University has gained global recognition for the high standard of chemistry education it offers.

Swansea University shortlisted for prestigious early careers recruitment award

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Swansea University’s Graduate Support Programme has been shortlisted for HE careers and employability team of the year in the targetjobs National Graduate Recruitment Awards 2023.

Swansea University shortlisted for six Whatuni Student Choice Awards

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 10:58:00 +0000

Swansea University has been shortlisted in six categories for this year’s WhatUni Student Choice Awards (WUSCAs).

Alzheimer's early detection - Swansea University and Tokyo University of Agriculture & Technology to lead on major project

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Scientists from Swansea University ‘s Institute for Innovative Materials, Processing and Numerical Technologies (IMPACT) and Japan have been awarded £1.3 million to develop a new “point of care testing” kit that can detect biomarkers for Alzheimer's Disease.

New study counts the environmental cost of managing knotweed

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 10:04:00 +0000

New Swansea University research has looked at the long-term environmental impact of different methods to control Japanese knotweed.

£1 million for projects involving Swansea experts to tackle gambling harm among Armed Forces veterans

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 06:46:00 +0000

Research to tackle gambling harm among Armed Forces veterans has received a major boost with three awards, totalling £1 million, for new projects in the field that involve Swansea University experts.

University collaboration secures prestigious National Science Foundation grant to develop new field of Socioresilient Materials

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 15:38:00 +0000

Swansea University has been awarded a research grant with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Cornell University, sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF) in a multi-institutional research project.

Swansea University Staff Member Recognised at Prestigious Apprentice Awards

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 13:30:00 +0000

Swansea University's Katie Harris has been named Careers Information Advice and Guidance Apprentice of the Year at Gower College Swansea's Apprenticeship Awards.

ITWales’ International Women’s Day event celebrated 20 years of Technocamps

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 15:38:00 +0000

An ITWales event organised by Technocamps to celebrate women in STEM was held on International Women’s Day at Swansea Arena.

Swansea University academics develop world’s first completely roll-to-roll printable perovskite solar cell

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Swansea University has established a low-cost and scalable carbon ink formulation capable of unlocking, for the first time, the potential for perovskite solar cells to be manufactured at scale.

How dreams can bond us together revealed in new book

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 12:12:00 +0000

A new book by Swansea University sleep expert Mark Blagrove will be launched at a sell-out event later this week.

Study reveals Impact of pandemic on incidence of long-term conditions in Wales

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 16:27:00 +0000

A population data linkage study using anonymised primary and secondary care health records in Swansea University’s SAIL Databank has revealed that in 2020 and 2021, fewer people in Wales were being diagnosed with long-term conditions than expected.

Conference to highlight how circular economy can shape future for Wales

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 12:34:00 +0000

The Circular Economy Innovation Communities (CEIC) Spring Conference will be held on Friday March, 24 at the Swansea.com Stadium and is an open invitation for environmental champions from throughout South Wales and beyond to discuss how well-designed, incremental efforts can have substantial impact.

Research team extends international links to Australia

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 17:21:00 +0000

Researchers at home and away have joined forces for a new international collaboration with the ultimate aim of improving patient care.

International team examines how selenium could help in fight against ovarian cancer

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 16:54:00 +0000

Selenium is a micronutrient that plays an essential role in human health but is toxic at high levels. However, new biomedical research has shown selenium actually has anti-cancer properties when used at high doses.

App sets out to present artist to a new and wider audience

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 09:00:00 +0000

A new app has been launched aimed at celebrating and highlighting the work of Welsh artist Gwen John.

Egypt Centre experts set to reveal history of ancient artefacts

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 15:57:00 +0000

A host of rare Egyptian antiquities has arrived in Swansea ready to go on display to the public and be studied by University experts for the first time.

New Swansea University research shows reducing social media use by just 15 minutes a day can improve your health

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 14:35:00 +0000

New research from Swansea University shows that reducing social media use by 15 minutes a day can significantly improve general health and immune function and reduce levels of loneliness and depression.

University wins funding to boost battery manufacturing skills in Wales

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 14:35:00 +0000

Swansea University is set to play a key role in shaping Wales’s manufacturing workforce of the future.

Researchers to develop self-powered and sustainable smart technologies for older generation

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 12:17:00 +0000

A team of researchers at Swansea University have been awarded £740,000 to develop self-powered and sustainable digital “Internet of Things” technologies to tackle accessibility for older people.

Tracking data reveals how seabird species adopt different strategies to cope with extreme storms

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 15:05:00 +0000

Researchers at the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior in Germany and Swansea University have revealed how different seabird species use distinct strategies to cope with cyclones, with some flying directly into the storm, and others using avoidance tactics.

Official welcome to Swansea for visiting students just arrived from Ukraine

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 12:10:00 +0000

Students from Ukraine, including from Swansea’s partner university in the country, were given an official welcome to Swansea at a reception on campus, where they were addressed by the Vice-Chancellor and Universities UK.

University helps create new VR app to spark interest in semiconductor careers

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 12:01:00 +0000

Swansea University has teamed up with an immersive tech firm to create a new virtual reality experience designed to inspire the next generation to pursue a career in STEM subjects.

Swansea University announced as new title sponsor of the Swansea Half Marathon

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 11:32:00 +0000

Swansea University has signed a three-year deal to become the headline sponsor for the multi-award-winning Swansea Half Marathon.

Minority ethnic groups share experiences of living through Covid with researchers

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 13:06:00 +0000

New research has revealed how members of minority ethnic groups in South Wales coped with challenges presented by the Covid pandemic.

Swansea University ranked 12th in the 2023 Stonewall Workplace Equality Index

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 12:47:00 +0000

Swansea University has achieved its highest ever position in the Stonewall Workplace Equality Index, climbing 14 places to overall 12^th in the UK.

Swansea University joins Swansea City and the British Heart Foundation to support Heart Month

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 11:07:00 +0000

Swansea City are teaming up with Swansea University and British Heart Foundation Cymru to show their support for Heart Month this February.

University team part of UK partnership awarded £2.2m to improve dementia research

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 08:45:00 +0000

A team from Population Data Science at Swansea University is part of a UK-wide partnership that has secured £2.2 million in support from the Alzheimer’s Disease Data Initiative (ADDI) to help bridge the gap between fundamental discoveries in the lab and successful trials of new treatments for dementia.

New study identifies risk factors associated with low birthweights

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 15:26:00 +0000

Multiple births, a short interval between pregnancies and mothers with a maternal physical or mental health condition are more at risk of having a low birth rate baby according to Swansea University researchers.

New research shows female selfie posting can be driven by aggression

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 13:30:00 +0000

New research from Swansea University shows that female selfie posting is associated with intimidatory self-presentation strategies, linked to higher levels of aggression.

New car boosts donor milk hub’s vital support for sick and premature babies

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 14:47:00 +0000

More babies in Wales will benefit from the arrival of a new electric vehicle to support donor milk collections.

Cleaner greener steel: virtual technology assesses hydrogen as fuel for furnaces, to slash carbon emissions

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 11:25:00 +0000

Steel experts have been taking a virtual look inside a shaft furnace, as part of a new project to test how well hydrogen would work as a reductant for steelmaking. If switching to hydrogen from fossil fuels proves feasible, it would slash the carbon emissions from steelmaking.

Swansea University is headline sponsor of city conference and exhibition

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 15:21:00 +0000

Swansea University is the headline sponsor Swansea City Centre Conference & Exhibition 2023, which will return to Swansea Arena on Wednesday March 29, following the success of last year’s conference at the venue.

Welsh Varsity returns to the capital for 25th tournament

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 09:30:00 +0000

The 2023 Welsh Varsity tournament will be returning to Cardiff for the first time since 2019 as student teams from Swansea and Cardiff University go head-to-head in its 25^th year.

£100,000 funding boost for CADR to support older adults with hearing loss

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 15:10:00 +0000

Academics from Swansea University have received £100,000 in funding to help boost essential evidence and understanding around the importance of creating appropriate, social, sustainable, and resilient neighbourhoods, places, and environments for older adults with hearing loss.

African diaspora and stories of alienated youth dominate longlist for the Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize 2023

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 11:21:00 +0000

The international longlist for one of the world’s largest literary prizes for young writers – the Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize – is announced today, Thursday 26 January. With authors hailing from the UK, Ireland, Nigeria, Kenya, Somalia, Lebanon and Australia, this year’s longlist of 12 features an even split of debut and established names, with African diaspora and female voices dominating the longlist.

Newly developed ‘smart patch’ could be used to detect Alzheimer's

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 14:56:00 +0000

A leading Swansea University scientist has developed a new ‘smart patch’ that can detect proinflammatory biomarkers of neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's through the use of microneedle technology.

On the brink: 240 jobs and vital research and innovation at risk without urgent replacement for EU funding, Vice-Chancellor warns

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 15:18:00 +0000

The future of the research and innovation sector in Wales, including over 240 highly skilled jobs at Swansea University alone, in vital areas from clean energy to medical research, is at risk in the next few weeks, unless the UK Government acts now to replace EU funding, the head of Swansea University has warned.

Swansea University featured in flagship Net Zero report

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 10:05:00 +0000

Swansea University has been named as the only university in Wales to have featured in the first Royal Anniversary Trust report, which outlines an ambitious roadmap for decarbonisation of the tertiary education sector.

Swansea researcher’s prize for work on cutting river pollution from disused mines

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 12:30:00 +0000

A Swansea expert has been awarded first prize at a prestigious international conference for his research on tackling river pollution from disused mines.

The ‘blind spot’ that stops us seeing the dangers of motoring

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 00:05:00 +0000

Is it acceptable to harm another person? It might depend whether or not there’s a car involved, according to a new study from UK researchers. They showed that people have a shared ‘blind spot’ that can make them use different moral and ethical standards when they think about driving cars, compared to other areas of life.

Researcher’s appointment is a first for women in Wales

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 16:20:00 +0000

A pioneering researcher whose work on chest trauma has had a global impact has scored a first-in-Wales appointment.

Swansea fellow joins first UK-wide Young Academy

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 12:54:00 +0000

Dr Muhammad Naeem Anwar, of Swansea University’s Faculty of Science and Engineering, is among the first members of the new UK Young Academy – a network of early career researchers and professionals established to help tackle local and global issues and promote meaningful change.

Screening homeless people for hepatitis C will speed up diagnosis and treatment

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 09:20:00 +0000

People who are homeless or precariously housed are to be routinely offered lateral flow tests for hepatitis C, followed by rapid PCR tests to speed up diagnosis and treatment and therefore reduce the risk of transmission.

Swansea University interns share a student's view on academic integrity

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 16:31:00 +0000

A group of Swansea law interns have been helping shape the debate around academic integrity by sharing their views with higher education professionals.