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October 28, 2024Professor Dame Wendy Hall discusses the geopolitics of the internet and its impact on AI at Swansea lecture
Professor Dame Wendy Hall, DBE, FRS, FREng, a leading authority in artificial intelligence (AI) and computer science will deliver Swansea University’s annual Zienkiewicz Lecture.
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October 25, 2024Research supporting disabled people in Wales boosted by Livery Company award
A Swansea University expert researching volunteering opportunities for disabled people in Wales has won a travel scholarship from The Worshipful Livery Company of Wales, which has allowed her to further her research.
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October 23, 2024From toddlers and tech to the perfect neighbourhood– festival gives public the chance to explore with university experts
Is it ok for toddlers to be using technology? Can your kids help design the perfect neighbourhood? How does computer coding work? The public in Swansea and across the region have the chance to find out about all these questions and more, through activities aimed at all ages, in a series of free events from 27 October to 8 November.
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October 17, 2024Study reveals 60% increase in global CO2 emissions from forest fires
A major new study co-authored by Professor Stefan Doerr, Director of the Centre for Wildfire Research, at Swansea University reveals that carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from forest fires have surged by 60 per cent globally since 2001, and almost tripled in some parts of the northern boreal forests.
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October 15, 2024A decade of delivery for students and research – Swansea-Houston partnership marks ten-year milestone
A partnership between Swansea University and two institutions in Houston, Texas, which has delivered benefits for students and researchers in Wales and the USA, is marking its 10th anniversary.
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October 15, 2024Future healthcare leaders: Swansea University students selected for esteemed national programme
Three Swansea University students have been invited to join the prestigious Council of Deans of Health Student Leadership Programme, designed to nurture and develop the skills of the next generation of nursing, midwifery and allied health professionals.
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October 10, 2024Plastic surgeon leads trip to pass on vital skills to help victims of sexual violence
The UK’s role at the forefront of global action to tackle sexual violence in conflict has led to a unique mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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October 9, 2024Landmark international partnership set to drive global health data Innovation
Swansea University will play a key role in new healthcare and data science partnership between the UK and Singapore.
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October 8, 2024How heritage can improve lives in today’s Wales
Wales’s rich heritage is not just a relic of the past, but a valuable asset that can improve lives in today’s Wales, boosting health, resilience and wellbeing, new evidence from a pioneering Neath Valley project has shown.
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October 7, 2024Egypt Centre wins major funding boost to improve facilities
Future visitors to a popular Swansea museum will be able to experience the sounds and smells of ancient Egypt, thanks to £300,000 of Welsh Government support.
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October 7, 2024Swansea’s Natural Products BioHUB Secures £4.5m UKRI funding to boost green economy
Swansea University’s Natural Products BioHUB (NP BioHUB) has secured £4.5m in funding as part of UKRI’s £25m Accelerating the Green Economy programme, that will bring jobs, skills, and prosperity to areas across the UK.
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October 4, 2024Study reveals how parasites thrive by balancing specialisation with exploiting diverse species communities
A single shift of a parasite from one host species to another can trigger catastrophic infectious disease outbreaks. Despite this, scientists continue to debate the role of species diversity in natural environments on the spread of these parasites.
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October 4, 2024School pupils tackle global sustainability challenges at Swansea University engineering festival
Welsh school pupils have been exploring how a more sustainable world can be achieved through the lens of materials, thanks to a Swansea University festival where each student was gifted a free mini microscope.
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October 2, 2024Education for children affected by conflict and crisis – Swansea hosts international expert gathering
How to meet the educational needs of children affected by conflict and crisis was the subject of an international expert gathering on 16-17 September, hosted by Swansea University’s Department of Education and Childhood Studies.
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September 25, 2024Beach walk returns to help raise suicide awareness
Swansea University has once again joined forces with PAPYRUS to host a beach walk to help raise suicide awareness.
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September 23, 2024Swansea Science Festival returns for 2024
The much-anticipated Swansea Science Festival is back, promising an exhilarating journey into the fascinating world of science this October half-term.
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September 23, 2024Swansea University welcomes world-leading automotive cybersecurity expert as Visiting Professor
One of the world’s leading automotive cybersecurity engineers has joined Swansea University’s Department of Computer Science as part of the Royal Academy of Engineering Visiting Professors Scheme for 2024/25.
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September 20, 2024Swansea University hosts major conference for experts in greener methods of pest control
Over 200 experts in pest management gathered at Swansea University from 2-4 September for a major conference to encourage innovation in the field.
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September 20, 2024Swansea named Welsh University of the Year 2025
Swansea University has been named The Times and The Sunday Times’ Welsh University of the Year 2025.
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September 19, 2024“It’s made me more confident” – 137 local young people graduate from Step Up programme for widening access to university
More than 100 young people from schools and colleges across south west Wales have celebrated their graduation from the Step Up to Swansea Programme, at a special ceremony in front of their families and friends at Swansea University’s Great Hall.
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September 19, 20242024 Rhys Davies Short Story Competition shortlist announced
The 2024 shortlist for the prestigious Rhys Davies National Short Story Competition is announced today, Thursday 19 September.
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September 17, 2024First Minister visits Faculty of Medicine Health and Life Science
The First Minister of Wales, Eluned Morgan MS, has met with student nurses and toured the groundbreaking Simulation and Immersive Learning Centre (SUSIM) while on a recent visit to the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences at Swansea University.
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September 13, 2024Research on using mobile phone evidence in human rights cases shortlisted for prestigious Impact Prize
Research that is helping the UN and courts around the world to assess mobile phone evidence in war crimes prosecutions and other human rights cases, has been named finalist for a prestigious prize highlighting the impact of Swansea University research.
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September 12, 2024Swansea University retains top position in Wales in latest Guardian University Guide
Swansea University has once again been named the top university in Wales, according to The Guardian University Guide 2025.
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September 11, 2024Bike hire scheme returns with brand-new look
Swansea University Cycles are getting ready to hit the road, once again offering an easy and affordable way to travel across the city.
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September 11, 2024Swansea University Schools’ Partnership receives glowing report from Estyn
Estyn, His Majesty’s Inspectorate for Education and Training in Wales, has written an overwhelmingly positive report on the Swansea University Schools’ Partnership (SUSP), commending the rich and stimulating learning experiences delivered through its Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) programmes.
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September 10, 2024Chemistry, criminology, and how to sleep better – courses open to all for Adult Learners' Week
Whether it’s criminology or chemistry, or learning about how to sleep better, Swansea University will be offering courses that are free and available to all, as part of Adult Learners’ Week, which takes place between 9 and 15 September.
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September 6, 2024New research from Swansea University shines a light on how solar power and farming can coexist
Scientists from Swansea University have developed a new tool to help identify optimal photovoltaic (PV) materials capable of maximising crop growth while generating solar power.
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September 6, 2024Researchers create new framework to help understand how microbial communities emerge
Virtually all multicellular organisms on Earth live in symbiotic associations with very large and complex microbial communities known as microbiomes.
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September 4, 2024New funding to help Technocamps boost local digital skills
Technocamps at Swansea University has received a significant funding boost from local authorities in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot to deliver innovative digital skills training to young people and adults. The funding, totalling over £700,000, will be used to provide a wide range of courses in both English and Welsh, aimed at improving digital literacy in the region.
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September 2, 2024Scientists and engineers team up to clean up the world’s tall buildings
Swansea University is to work as part of a collaboration to tackle global climate emissions by exploring a different approach to constructing tall buildings.
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September 3, 2024A safer, smarter way to tackle corrosion - company set up at Swansea University goes global with export deals
A company founded by a Swansea University researcher, which has patented a safer, smarter way to tackle corrosion, has recently gone global, signing export deals around the world.
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August 29, 2024Coffin finally returns to the Egypt Centre after remarkable restoration project
An ancient Egyptian coffin has returned to Swansea after a painstaking 26-year project to bring it back to life.
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August 29, 2024Researchers unveil scalable graphene technology to revolutionise battery safety and performance
Researchers at Swansea University, in collaboration with Wuhan University of Technology, Shenzhen University, have developed a pioneering technique for producing large-scale graphene current collectors.
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August 23, 2024New handbook provides vital tips for Autistic students heading to university
Starting university can be a daunting experience for any student, especially if it includes moving away from home for the first time. Now a new book aims to help make life that bit easier for Autistic young people as they embark on their academic adventure.
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August 23, 2024First-of-its-kind AI tool offers real-time measurement of national happiness
An international research team has unveiled a pioneering AI tool designed to measure national happiness levels in real time.
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August 16, 2024Faster than one pixel at a time – new imaging method for neutral atomic beam microscopes developed by Swansea researchers
Microscope images could be obtained much more quickly - rather than one pixel at a time - thanks to a new imaging method for neutral atomic beam microscopes developed by Swansea University researchers. It could ultimately lead to engineers and scientists getting faster results when they are scanning samples.
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August 15, 2024Report reveals influence of climate change on wildfires during 2023-24
Swansea University experts have played a key role in new research highlighting wildfire activity and the role climate change has played in causing them.
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August 14, 2024University honoured for providing green space for all
Swansea University has again secured the prestigious Green Flag Award which recognises excellence in grounds management and development.
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August 9, 2024Experts provide further proof of role testosterone plays in preventing severe Covid
A new study has revealed important information about how a patient’s testosterone level can help protect them from severe Covid-19.
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August 7, 2024Unexpected link between grooming and physiological stress in wild baboons
A new study from Swansea University has revealed a surprising relationship between grooming behaviour and physiological stress in wild female baboons, addressing a crucial gap in our understanding of how sociality is linked to health and fitness in animals.
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August 6, 2024Wales and Lions legend Alun Wyn Jones joins Swansea University as Strategic Advisor
Welsh international rugby player and Swansea University law graduate Alun Wyn Jones has taken up the position of Strategic Advisor to the National Network for Innovation In Sport and Health (NNIISH) within Swansea University.
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August 6, 2024“I’m really enjoying myself!” School pupils enjoy three-day taster of University life
From learning in the labs to playing pool with friends, a group of pupils from Dylan Thomas School in Swansea sampled all sides of student life during a recent three-day stay on campus, designed to give them a taster of University life.
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July 31, 2024Swansea region businesses invited to boost sustainability through fully funded Clean Growth Programme
Businesses and third sector organisations across South Wales have the opportunity to boost innovation, build resilience and make valuable connections with help from University circular economy experts.
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July 30, 2024Skin disease drug shows promise for treating childhood diabetes
A drug that is currently used for the treatment of psoriasis has been found to be effective in treating the early stages of type 1 diabetes in children and adolescents according to a new clinical trial led by Cardiff University with the assistance of Swansea Trials Unit (STU) and the Diabetes Research Group Laboratory at Swansea University.
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July 26, 2024Swansea University presents Welsh-language icon Huw Chiswell with honorary award
Swansea University has awarded Huw Chiswell an honorary Doctor of Letters, recognizing his distinguished career in music and the creative arts, as well as his iconic status in Welsh-language culture.
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July 25, 2024Swansea University honours leading elephant conservationist Dr Kate Evans
Swansea University has presented an honorary award to Dr Kate Evans, a distinguished Swansea graduate, and founder and CEO of the charity, Elephants for Africa.
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July 25, 2024Swansea University awards honorary degree to world-leading sloth conservationist
Dr Rebecca Cliffe has been awarded an honorary degree from Swansea University in recognition of her groundbreaking work in sloth conservation.
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July 25, 2024From combat to the classroom: A Swansea graduate’s inspiring journey
A former Army medic has graduated from Swansea University after leaving school with no A-levels, and in a full-circle moment, will now train as a teacher, encouraging young people to pursue their dreams.
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July 25, 2024Singaporean mother and daughter’s shared legacy at Swansea University
The remarkable story of inter-generational links between Swansea and Singapore has reached a wonderful new chapter, with a daughter graduating from the same university as her mother 74 years later.
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July 25, 2024Swansea University’s new Graduation Tree Planting initiative takes root
Swansea University has taken a new step toward a greener future, planting more than 300 trees, one for each student graduating from its School of Biosciences, Geography and Physics this week.
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July 23, 2024Saddle up for a change as city’s popular bike hire scheme gets revamp
After six successful years, Swansea’s much-loved bike hire scheme is getting a new name and a major upgrade to improve its service for users across the city.
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July 19, 2024New book is helping bridge communication gap between autistic and non-autistic people
Autistic people often experience difficulties with social communication but now a new book by a Swansea University expert aims to improve understanding between neurotypes.
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July 17, 2024Swansea University climbs to fifth in Stonewall Workplace Equality Index
Swansea University has been named one of the UK’s top 100 most inclusive employers for LGBTQ+ staff for the eighth time in a row.
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July 17, 2024Swansea University at the Rhondda Cynon Taf National Eisteddfod 2024
Swansea University is proud to sponsor Y Babell Lên (The Literary Pavilion) at the Rhondda Cynon Taf National Eisteddfod between 3-10 August 2024.
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July 15, 2024Restored tunic now back on show at Egypt Centre
A rare tunic is now back on display at Swansea University’s Egypt Centre after two years of extensive restoration work.
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July 15, 2024Introducing NNIISH: a new era for sport and health tech innovation in Wales
Swansea University has launched the National Network for Innovation In Sport and Health (NNIISH), a new initiative aimed at transforming the landscape of health and sport technology in Wales.
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July 10, 2024QS European University Rankings places Swansea University in top 100
Swansea University has been ranked among the top 100 universities in Europe, according to the second edition of the QS World University Rankings: Europe 2025.
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July 9, 2024University celebrates double success in aerospace competition
Swansea University students claimed the honours at a unique challenge designed to celebrate the talents of aerospace engineers of the future.
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July 8, 2024Swansea University opens Wales’ first Bilingualism Matters centre
Global multilingualism research and support organisation Bilingualism Matters hss opened its first centre in Wales, based at Swansea University’s School of Culture and Communication.
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July 2, 2024Moving beyond the 80-year-old solar cell equation
Physicists from Swansea University and Åbo Akademi University have made a significant breakthrough in solar cell technology by developing a new analytical model that improves the understanding and efficiency of thin-film photovoltaic (PV) devices.
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July 1, 2024Swansea University launches innovative Maritime Law degree in partnership with Dalian Maritime University
Swansea University has announced the official launch of a pioneering double undergraduate degree (LLB in Maritime Law) in collaboration with Dalian Maritime University (DMU), China, with the first cohort of students beginning their studies in September 2024.
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June 27, 2024Team Swansea celebrates after raising more than £20k at this year’s Half Marathon
Staff, students and friends who took part in this year’s Swansea University Half Marathon have smashed through their fundraising total and collected more than £20,000 to boost mental health care and support.
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June 27, 2024Research & Innovation Awards showcase major collaborative impact
From discovering human rights violations through to protecting heritage in conflict zones, cyber-crime, climate change, halting deforestation, protecting children on-line, providing simulation-based education, delivering world leading applied performance science projects and developing our understand of anti-matter; the astonishing range of research & innovation carried out at Swansea University was in the spotlight at the Research and Innovation Awards.
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June 27, 2024Swansea University helping advance research assessment practices in United Kingdom
The United Kingdom has taken a significant step forward in advancing responsible research assessment with the establishment of a National Chapter of the Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment (CoARA), co-led by Swansea University.
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June 26, 2024University hosts major international conference for anatomy experts
Experts in anatomy from different countries are to gather in Swansea on 27-30 June as the University hosts the 15th International Symposium of Clinical and Applied Anatomy (ISCAA).
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June 26, 2024New long-term partnership champions river biodiversity research and conservation in south Wales
Swansea University and the Afan Valley Angling and Conservation Club (AVACC) have established a long-term partnership aimed at advancing research and conservation efforts in river biodiversity within the Afan catchment and similar river systems in south Wales.
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June 21, 2024Welsh Language champions honoured at Coleg Cymraeg Awards
Swansea University student Priya Dodyia and senior lecturer Dr Alwena Morgan were celebrated at the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol's annual awards ceremony for their outstanding contributions.
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June 21, 2024University’s new partnership to provide nurse training expertise in Mauritius
Nurses in Mauritius will be able to benefit from Swansea University’s award-winning healthcare training as part of a new international collaboration.
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June 21, 2024Semiconductors: new kiosks use virtual reality and AI to explain how they work and why they’re vital
Artificial intelligence (AI) will be helping people learn about semiconductor technology, vital for everything from mobile phones and electric vehicles to satellites, through new interactive kiosks developed by Imersifi, a virtual reality company, and Swansea University experts.
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June 20, 2024Swansea University helps develop online tool matching voters with their ideal political party
With the countdown to the upcoming General Election, political parties are releasing their manifestos, leaving many confused about which best fits their views. To tackle this issue, Swansea University has helped create a new online voting tool.
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June 19, 2024Swansea academic’s new book explores US government’s role in assassinations
The US government has a long history of involvement in assassinations and assassination attempts, from Fidel Castro to Qassem Soleimani in 2020.
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June 18, 2024Terrorism and social media - Swansea hosts international expert conference
How terrorist groups use social media, and how this can be countered, is the focus of a major international conference in Swansea, which brings together researchers, practitioners and representatives from governments and major tech companies around the world.
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June 17, 2024How University’s world-leading simulation training is shaping our health workforce
Healthcare professionals of the future are now reaping the benefits of Swansea University’s groundbreaking training facilities.
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June 17, 2024New funding to support Wales’ development of pioneering marine energy technology
Innovate UK has awarded funding to further optimise a unique and flexible floating offshore wind platform for applications in the Celtic Sea, a collaboration involving Swansea University.
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June 17, 2024Investigating the impact of poor oral health on people seeking sanctuary in Wales
Swansea University is working with the University of South Wales (USW) to highlight the unique challenges asylum seekers and refugees face in maintaining good oral health and the broader implications for their overall wellbeing.
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June 14, 2024Sharks have depleted functional diversity compared to the last 66 million years
New research by Swansea University and the University of Zurich has found that sharks retained high levels of functional diversity for most of the last 66 million years, before steadily declining over the last 10 million years to its lowest value in the present day.
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June 14, 2024Study on architecture of heart offers new understanding of human evolution
An international research team from Swansea University and UBC Okanagan (UBCO) has uncovered a new insight into human evolution by comparing humans’ hearts with those of other great apes.
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June 13, 2024Swansea University soars in latest Times Higher Education Impact Rankings
Swansea University has been ranked joint 65th in the world for meaningful contributions towards the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) in the 2024 Times Higher Education (THE) University Impact Rankings.
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June 13, 2024Swansea University tutor among finalists for prestigious Learner of the Year Award
Eli Staniforth, a tutor at Swansea University’s Learn Welsh - Swansea Bay Region, has been selected as one of the four finalists in the highly coveted National Eisteddfod’s main competition for learners.
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June 11, 2024Four Swansea University researchers chosen for prestigious Welsh Crucible programme
Four researchers from Swansea University have been selected to join the 2024 Welsh Crucible, an award-winning programme designed to foster personal, professional, and leadership development among future research leaders in Wales.
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June 11, 2024Mechanical Engineering student triumphs in 3MT competition final
Oli Fryatt, who is studying for a PhD in Mechanical Engineering, has successfully won the Swansea University Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition final.
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June 7, 2024New project to tackle tanning perceptions in young people, offering crucial boost to sun-safety education in Wales
A Swansea University-led project hopes to help stop the concerning rise of skin cancer in Wales by exploring current perceptions of tanning in children, parents/carers, and educators. The results will support the development of a new sun-safety educational toolkit for the Welsh curriculum.
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June 4, 2024Swansea University secures its highest ever position in QS World University Rankings
Swansea University has risen to 298th in the QS World University Rankings 2025, placing Swansea in the top 300 for the first time and securing its highest-ever rank in the table.
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June 3, 2024Study shows disengaged students more likely to use AI tools for assignments
A Swansea University psychology study has found that disengaged students are more likely to use AI tools – particularly ChatGPT – for academic assignments, raising questions about academic integrity and the need for proactive interventions.
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May 30, 2024Double success as University fish tagging project receives a total of £500,000 to support its work
A Swansea University project to improve understanding of fish behaviour in Welsh rivers and seas has received a £500,000 funding boost.
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May 30, 2024New seawall will be a home for marine life – research at the heart of eco-engineering project
As a new seawall takes shape in Mumbles, a village on Swansea Bay, a Swansea University expert has revealed how its design will help encourage biodiversity, thanks to careful research and collaboration.
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May 29, 2024Oluwaseun aims to inspire students who are the ‘heart of Swansea’
Swansea University alumna Oluwaseun Ayodeji Osowobi has highlighted the importance of inspiring the next generation of young people to be effective leaders during a recent visit to Singleton Campus when she took time out to meet with students and record a student podcast.
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May 28, 2024Heritage Champions - Archives recognised for preserving our past
The Richard Burton Archives at Swansea University, which holds material of local, regional and national significance, celebrates 10 years of 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.
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May 24, 2024New season of documentary project to celebrate Gower set for University premiere
The latest part of a unique film project involving students, staff and the community to showcase the beauty of Gower will receive its premiere at Swansea University’s Taliesin Arts Centre next month.
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May 24, 2024Swansea University celebrates new edition of award-winning novel and recent research depicting South Wales steel industry
Swansea University, in partnership with Parthian Books, recently joined the local community to explore the literature and history of Wales and its steel industry.
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May 23, 2024Health policy has failed so life expectancy will decline, says Swansea University academic in new book
A Swansea University academic’s new book explores why present public health approaches to obesity have failed and stand little chance of preventing further increases.
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May 20, 2024Swansea University announces GwyddonLe programme at the Maldwyn Urdd Eisteddfod 2024
Swansea University is pleased to sponsor one of the main attractions at the Urdd National Eisteddfod, the GwyddonLe pavilion, again this year – offering a full week of entertaining educational activities for children and young people.
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May 20, 2024Real or fake? New guide will help judges assess digital open-source evidence in legal cases
In the digital age of deepfakes and AI, a timely new guide - launched by a team including a Swansea University expert - will help judges assess whether open-source images presented in evidence are authentic, credible and reliable.
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May 17, 2024Experts reveal vital new insights into using cutting-edge research to keep children safe online
Swansea University’s Project DRAGON+ has celebrated its fresh contribution in the battle against online grooming at a special event to present its groundbreaking research insights and recommendations and launch core project outputs.
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May 16, 2024Caleb Azumah Nelson wins Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize for ‘anthemic’ Small Worlds
Caleb Azumah Nelson has been announced as the winner of the world’s largest and most prestigious literary prize for young writers – the Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize, for his novel Small Worlds (Viking, Penguin Random House UK).
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May 15, 2024Complete University Guide 2025: Swansea University ranked in UK top 40
Swansea University has achieved notable recognition in the 2025 Complete University Guide rankings, securing its position in 37th place in the UK.
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May 14, 2024Major incident exercise held to prepare paramedic students for the future
Swansea University’s Faculty of Medicine Health and Life Science have held a major incident training exercise for its final year paramedic students in the Meadow area of Singleton Campus.
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May 13, 2024Connecting Hearts: Launch of immersive art exhibition
Swansea University is to collaborate with the Human Milk Foundation (IMF) and portrait artist Leanne Pearce with the launch of the Connecting Hearts immersive art exhibition.
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May 7, 2024A Neverland for salamanders: researchers discover "neoteny Goldilocks zone"
Scientists from Swansea University have uncovered evolutionary insights into the fascinating phenomenon of neoteny among mole salamanders. Neoteny, characterized by organisms reaching sexual maturity while retaining juvenile traits, has been a subject of intrigue in biology for its unusual developmental strategy.
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May 7, 2024Swansea University launches groundbreaking Centre for Military Gambling Research
Swansea University, in collaboration with Anglia Ruskin University, has established the world's first centre dedicated to interdisciplinary research on gambling-related issues within the military community.
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May 7, 2024Exploring Global Problems podcast: New season launch
Can we trust politicians? How do we ensure global food security? Who is eligible to compete in elite sports? These are the questions being answered by Swansea University academics in the next season of research podcast Exploring Global Problems.
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May 6, 2024Swansea spin-out Bionema wins King's Award for Enterprise, for its greener way to tackle crop pests
The King’s Awards for Enterprise, the pinnacle of recognition for UK businesses, have announced that their prestigious Innovation category award has been won by Bionema Group Ltd, a spin-out company from Swansea University.
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May 2, 2024New study to explore whether omega-3 supplements can boost children’s brain development
Swansea University researchers are exploring the influence that omega-3 supplements can have on children’s behaviour, mood, and mental wellbeing, as part of a pioneering study with implications for health and education.
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April 30, 2024Research in the Community: Examining gender identities and historical disability culture
Three Swansea University academics are taking part in the latest in a series of special talks aimed at taking research out to the community.
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April 30, 2024Protecting cultural heritage in conflict zones is a humanitarian issue – Swansea role in new films to train aid organisations
A new series of short films involving a Swansea University expert will help aid workers understand how protecting cultural heritage during conflict can be a vital humanitarian issue, as it strengthens people facing difficult situations.
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April 29, 2024Swansea University Big Pitch Competition supports creative student start-ups
Swansea University students have been given the opportunity to develop their innovative business ideas through its annual Big Pitch Competition, sponsored by Santander Universities.
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April 25, 2024Students prescribe volunteering to support their medical careers
Two Swansea University students have given their ambitions to become doctors a shot in the arm by volunteering in Morriston Hospital’s Emergency Department (ED).
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April 24, 2024High-spec MRI scans help radiotherapy target tumours more accurately
People having cancer treatment in Swansea are now benefiting from far more targeted radiotherapy – made possible by charitable donations.
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April 23, 2024Swansea University academic appointed Independent Scientific Advisor to The Alan Turing Institute
A Swansea University expert has been appointed as an Independent Scientific Advisor (ISA) within the Innovate UK BridgeAI programme at The Alan Turing Institute.
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April 23, 2024Learned Society of Wales announces four new Swansea University Fellows
Four Swansea University academics are among the new entrants to the Learned Society of Wales’ Fellowship.
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April 22, 2024New international collaboration aims to combat pandemic flu strains
Swansea University is a partner in a new international collaboration to develop better ways to stop pandemic influenza and safeguard global health.
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April 22, 2024Icon Creative Design to sponsor Swansea University for Welsh Varsity
Welsh design agency Icon Creative Design has returned to sponsor Swansea University at this year’s Welsh Varsity.
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April 18, 2024Swansea University supports community engagement through free campus library access
Swansea University has renewed its commitment to the Libraries Together Passport Scheme and will continue to offer the local community free access to high-quality education and information through its libraries.
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April 18, 2024Swansea University Professor awarded a prestigious UNESCO Chair
Professor Matthew Davies, lead of Applied Photochemistry and Circular Economy at SPECIFIC Innovation and Knowledge Centre, Swansea University, has been granted a UNESCO Chair in Sustainable Energy Technologies.
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April 17, 2024Campaign highlights success of students who were first in family to go to university
The extraordinary success of students such as Caitlin Tanner who were the first in their families to attend university is being highlighted in a new national campaign, led by Universities UK.
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April 17, 2024Athletes’ views on transgender inclusion in elite sport differ widely by sport and competitive level
The majority of female athletes (58%) support categorisation by biological sex, rather than gender identity, but views differ according to sporting context, a new study shows.
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April 16, 2024New scholarships will help attract overseas research students to Swansea
Swansea University has launched scholarships in a wide range of subjects for overseas postgraduate PhD-level students applying for entry in September 2024 who can demonstrate excellence in academic achievement.
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April 12, 2024Choosing sugary drinks over fruit juice for toddlers linked to risk of adult obesity
Consuming sugar-sweetened drinks in the first few years of childhood can be linked to poor diet patterns that increase the risk of obesity in later life, according to a new study by the School of Psychology at Swansea University.
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April 11, 2024New research shows sleeping habits of newborn deer are as individual as human infants
New research has revealed that newborn fallow deer fawns differ both in sleeping patterns and the rate of development from birth on an individual basis, as we see in newborn human babies, in the first study of its kind by Queen’s University Belfast.
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April 11, 2024SWITCH-On Skills: Free training to upskill steel workforce to transition to net zero
A free, online training platform, delivered by Swansea University, to upskill the current and next generation of workers in the steel industry, is being offered to people living or working in the Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council area.
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April 10, 2024Swansea University ranks among world’s best for 25 subjects
Swansea University has delivered its best-ever performance in a leading global university ranking by subject for the third year in a row.
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April 9, 2024Swansea welcomes university leaders from across Europe to major international conference
University leaders from countries across Europe will gather in Swansea on 11-12 April for the annual conference of the European University Association.
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April 9, 2024Swansea University supports innovative climate change education programme
Swansea University has played a key role in helping Swansea become the first UK city to introduce ‘liquid trees’ to every primary school, educating pupils on climate change and creating a healthier learning environment.
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April 8, 2024Autistic graduates 'one of the least likely groups to be in gainful employment'
New research demonstrates that doubling the employment rate for autistic people – currently at roughly half that of neurotypical people – could boost the economy by up to £1.5 billion
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April 4, 2024Swansea University wins £2m to look at Welsh mums and climate change
Swansea University has been awarded more than £2 million in research funding to look at the impact of climate change on mums-to-be.
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April 4, 2024Swansea student inventors’ idea for safe drinking water reaches semi-final of international design competition
A team of Swansea University students who have designed a filtration system to make river water safe to drink reached the European semi-final of a worldwide design competition.
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April 4, 2024Technocamps puts inspiring women in spotlight at annual International Women’s Day Celebration event
Inspirational women were in the spotlight at a Swansea gala dinner, organised by Technocamps, a pan-Wales skills programme, to mark International Women’s Day 2024.
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April 3, 2024Study says it’s time to highlight positive skills associated with neurodevelopmental conditions
New research says the wide variety of skills displayed by people with conditions such as ADHD, dyslexia and autism should be celebrated to help reduce stigma and change society’s expectations.
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March 27, 2024Swansea University developing healthcare leaders of the future
Swansea University’s Student Leadership Academy (SLA) has welcomed a new group of healthcare students to its leadership programme, supporting their delivery of quality care to future patients and service users.
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March 26, 2024Survey reveals levels of formal sun safety protection in Welsh primary schools
Primary schools in Wales could be doing more to help protect youngsters from the dangers of exposure to the sun, according to a new study.
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March 25, 2024Swansea University academic appointed Chair of Welsh Government Clean Air Advisory Panel
A Swansea University expert has been appointed the new Independent Chair of the Welsh Government’s Clean Air Advisory Panel (CAAP) by the Deputy Minister for Climate Change, Lee Waters MS.
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March 22, 2024Swansea academics awarded €480,000 Horizon Europe grant to support new research and innovation project
Researchers at Swansea University have received a new Horizon Europe grant to help implement the next generation of hazard and risk assessment of chemicals and novel materials, minimising the need for animal testing whilst protecting human health.
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March 21, 2024Swansea University’s Oriel Science celebrates innovative joint Social Prescribing project
Oriel Science, Swansea University's pioneering public exhibition centre, has been helping brain injury patients undergoing rehabilitation to improve their health and wellbeing through its first Social Prescribing project.
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March 21, 2024Independent publishers dominate shortlist for Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize 2024
The shortlist for the world’s largest and most prestigious literary prize for young writers – the Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize – has been revealed, featuring six extraordinary, emerging voices whose writing plays with formal inventiveness to explore the timeless themes of grief, identity, and family.
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March 19, 2024Swansea welcomes senior leaders visiting from partner university in Canada
Leaders from one of Canada’s top universities, which has been exchanging students with Swansea in a thriving partnership for over 30 years, have been visiting campus to discuss how best to develop further ties.
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March 19, 2024New study provides insights into Covid-19 vaccine uptake among children and young people
Covid-19 vaccine uptake among children and young people was low across all four nations, compared to other age groups, according to the first research study to look at data from all four UK nations.
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March 18, 2024Swansea ranked 11th in the UK for student work experience
Swansea University has been ranked 11th in the UK in RateMyPlacement's Best Universities for Work Experience Table 2024-2025, showcasing the top 50 UK universities renowned for their commitment to providing valuable work experience opportunities for students.
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March 14, 2024Study shows more powerful showers can be better for environment
Enjoying a more powerful shower in the morning could actually help reduce your household’s carbon emissions, according to researchers.
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March 14, 2024Major boost to research in biological sciences and geography with £1.2 million laboratory refurbishment
A £1.2 million refurbishment of laboratories at Swansea University, just completed, will give a giant boost to research in biosciences and geography.
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March 6, 2024Impact of COVID on people with epilepsy: higher rate of deaths and hospitalisations, new research shows
People with epilepsy had a higher risk of being hospitalised with COVID and of dying from COVID during the first 15 months of the pandemic, new research led by Swansea University and the University of Edinburgh has found.
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March 5, 2024Starling Bank founder Anne Boden inspires future generation of female entrepreneurs at Swansea University event
Anne Boden MBE, the founder of Starling Bank, shared invaluable insights on overcoming challenges encountered by female entrepreneurs during an engaging session at Swansea University’s Taliesin Arts Centre on Monday 4 March.
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March 4, 2024Swansea academic named Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences
The Academy of Social Sciences has welcomed 41 leading social scientists to its prestigious Fellowship - including Professor Stuart Macdonald of Swansea University.
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March 1, 2024Archaeologist Howard Carter’s artwork now on display at The Egypt Centre
A rare painting by Howard Carter, the renowned archaeologist who discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun, has gone on display at Swansea University’s Egypt Centre.
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March 1, 2024Three Swansea academics announced as new Turing Fellows to tackle societal challenges
Three academics from Swansea University are among a new cohort of 51 Turing Fellows to have joined The Alan Turing Institute from universities and research institutes across the UK.
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February 29, 2024Better scrap metal for a greener economy: Swansea expertise at heart of new UN-backed research centre
Swansea expertise in improving recycling by boosting the quality of scrap metal will be at the heart of a new centre, backed by the UN, which will research how we can reuse precious resources - from metals to minerals - more widely.
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February 29, 2024Wales’ first university-led personal injury advice clinic launched
Swansea Law Clinic has launched Wales’ first dedicated personal injury advice clinic in collaboration with the award-winning London-based firm, Hodge Jones & Allen.
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February 27, 2024Neath Port Talbot Council and Swansea University sign Memorandum of Understanding
Neath Port Talbot Council and Swansea University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to help them collaborate on vital areas of common interest such as working effectively with industry and supporting the development of vital skills for the region.
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February 26, 2024New study uncovers the importance of deepwater ecosystems for endangered species
Using tracking data, a new study has revealed for the first time that hawksbill turtles feed at reef sites much deeper than previously thought.
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February 22, 2024Swansea University receives Queen’s Anniversary Prize for work of world-leading databank
Swansea University has been awarded a Queen’s Anniversary Prize in recognition of the contribution for harnessing public data to improve population health and wellbeing through its world-renowned SAIL Databank based at Population Data Science.
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February 21, 2024Swansea University announces multiyear partnership with Hockey Wales
Swansea University has announced a landmark partnership with Hockey Wales, the National Governing Body for hockey in Wales.
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February 19, 2024Mental health support may be a key route to reducing incel harm, world’s largest study of incels finds
A groundbreaking study has discovered the complex relationship between mental health, a shared worldview and the social networking of involuntary celibate (incel) communities.
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February 15, 2024New study analyses link between digit ratio and oxygen consumption in footballers
The efficiency of oxygen supply to tissues is a factor in the severity of important diseases such as Covid-19 and heart conditions.
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February 15, 2024Swansea University introduces onsite short-term accommodation for staff, students and visitors
As part of Swansea University’s campus provision, it is now offering short-term, onsite accommodation for staff, students and visiting colleagues.
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February 14, 2024New Swansea University Collaboration to Support Sustainable, Locally Manufactured Solar PV in Africa, Asia and the Indo-Pacific region
A new collaboration led by Swansea University is seeking to support countries in Africa, Asia and the Indo-Pacific to increase the scale of local production of sustainable solar photovoltaics (PV).
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February 13, 2024Intercollegiate Eisteddfod returns to Swansea
More than 500 Welsh students from Welsh universities are expected to flock to Swansea on 1-2 March as the Intercollegiate Eisteddfod re-visits Swansea University for the first time since 2019.
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February 9, 2024Experts continue working to help shape a healthier way of life across Wales
The importance of physical activity for all ages has been highlighted by researchers at Swansea University.
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February 8, 2024Scientists point the way to advance conservation and restoration of essential marine life
In a new study, an international team of academics have identified the most important questions that must be answered in order to advance the conservation and restoration of seagrass meadows in Europe.
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February 7, 2024Devolved probation powers and a ‘stronger evidence-based approach’ could improve community safety and social justice
A group of academics from Welsh universities, along with current and former probation officers, have published ideas on the future of the Probation Service in Wales.
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February 7, 2024Professor Awarded £2.2M to Explore a Digital Future for All
Professor Matt Jones of Swansea University’s Computational Foundry has been awarded a prestigious personal five-year Fellowship by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) to pursue an adventurous and ambitious AI research agenda.
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February 5, 2024Innovative quilt project brings new mums together to share feeding experiences
A unique project led by Swansea University is recording and sharing new mothers’ complicated feelings around feeding their babies.
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January 31, 2024New flexible degree set to help students fit nursing studies round home life
Swansea University is launching a new flexible degree designed to help future nurses balance their studies around their home lives.
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January 30, 2024From the street to the boardroom: New course to teach business skills to disadvantaged
Swansea University is set to run a unique new course aimed at getting the best out of disadvantaged people and inspire them to take a different path in life.
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January 29, 2024Student who volunteers as local scout leader honoured with Neighbourly Award
A student who volunteers with a local scout group in Swansea has received a Neighbourly Award for her contribution to the community, after being nominated by the scout leader.
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January 25, 2024The Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize reveals international longlist for 2024
The international longlist for the world’s largest and most prestigious literary prize for young writers – the Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize – has been announced.
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January 24, 2024New booklet raises concerns over computer safety threat to patients
In the wake of the Post Office Horizon scandal highlighting the unreliability of computer evidence, a new booklet has just been published warning of potentially damaging IT issues in healthcare.
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January 23, 2024StreetSnap: First-of-its-kind app launches to build community resilience to hate
Leading social scientist from Swansea University, Dr Lella Nouri and her team, have developed a new app which revolutionises the way communities can track and report hate graffiti, all with the aim of understanding tensions within a community, and building intervention programmes to eradicate the issues.
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January 18, 2024Expert set to investigate history of TB vaccinations as part of major healthcare research project
A Swansea University historian will play a key role in a new research project which aims to use humanities and social science expertise to help bring patient voices into healthcare research and practice.
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January 17, 2024Swansea expert appointed Chief Scientific Adviser for Department for Culture, Media and Sport
A Swansea expert in digital policy has been appointed by the UK Government as the new Chief Scientific Adviser at the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, to provide scientific leadership, oversee research priorities and advise ministers and officials.
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January 17, 2024Tackling terrorist content online: Swansea experts co-author new report on the promise and pitfalls of using AI
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has a crucial role to play in identifying terrorist content online, but human input remains essential to protect human rights and prevent legitimate groups being wrongly targeted, according to a new report by a team including Swansea University experts.
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January 10, 2024New funding to help Swansea businesses build a cleaner future
Swansea-based businesses and third-sector organisations can access fully-funded support designed to help them drive innovation and boost sustainability from February 2024, thanks to new funding secured by Circular Economy Innovation Communities (CEIC).
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December 19, 2023£10,000 boost will help medical students gain vital training experience
Medical students at Swansea University have been given vital cash support to take up valuable training opportunities.
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December 19, 2023Swansea University's Big Pitch Competition awards more than £18,000 to talented student entrepreneurs
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.
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December 15, 2023New research shows exercise can reduce the risk of stroke after menopause
Regular exercise could reduce the risk of stroke in post-menopausal women, according to new research partly undertaken in Swansea.
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December 15, 2023Swansea nursing graduate honours late sister with inspiring commitment to the profession
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.
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December 13, 2023New funding for research project investigating how AI could fight coastal flooding
Swansea University research into how artificial intelligence could be used to help tackle coastal flooding has just secured a major funding boost.
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December 13, 2023Swansea University receives highest-ever ranking for environmental performance
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.
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December 13, 2023Swansea University ranked in world’s top 80 in QS Sustainability Rankings
Swansea University has ranked among the world’s top 80 for its environmental and social impact in the annual QS World Sustainability Rankings.
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December 12, 2023One in three men open to having more than one partner, study shows
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.
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December 11, 2023Swansea University opens specialist rare disease research node as part of £14m investment
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.
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December 11, 2023Glynne Jones, Director of the Office of the Secretary of State for Wales, joins Swansea University for launch of new employability programme
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.
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December 7, 2023Swansea scientist among 75 new Future Leaders Fellows announced by UKRI
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.
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December 7, 2023Study reveals how Swansea’s 'warm hubs' make striking impact on social connections and wellbeing
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.
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December 4, 2023Experts join international team researching how to convert CO2 into renewable fuels
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.
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December 4, 2023Adult Learning Partnership Swansea unveils new website
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.
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December 4, 2023Swansea University transforms student venue with eco-conscious makeover in collaboration with Santander
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.
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December 1, 2023Swansea University wins inaugural Navitas Impact Award
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.
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November 29, 2023Swansea University part of new Welsh Graduate School for the Social Sciences
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.
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November 22, 2023Charter to develop healthcare innovation in Wales
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.
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November 21, 2023Swansea University to develop world-first research and innovation “living lab”
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.
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November 20, 2023National Geographic selects Swansea environmental biology student to join prestigious Young Explorer group
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.
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November 20, 2023Swansea University awarded Queen’s Anniversary Prize for world-leading databank
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.
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November 17, 2023University signs up for new research partnership with the Global Centre of Rail Excellence
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.
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November 16, 2023Clintons’ visit to Swansea University puts focus on leadership for future generations
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.
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November 15, 2023World’s largest study on facial scarring and mental health
Researchers at Swansea University have completed the world’s largest study of the link between facial scarring and anxiety and depression.
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November 14, 2023Swansea University's annual Zienkiewicz Lecture: How science and technology can transform health care
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.
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November 14, 2023First-look: Ancient Egyptian artefacts come to Wales in new study
Swansea University's Egypt Centre given rare opportunity to host and study the artefacts that date back 6,000 years.
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November 14, 2023App’s new module gives people with diabetes vital extra support with foot care
A new high-tech aid to help people with diabetes keep their feet healthy has been launched to mark World Diabetes Day today.
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November 13, 2023Groundbreaking study reveals the dating psychology of incels
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.
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November 10, 2023Research on diabetes, peatlands and supporting deaf nurses will benefit from Livery Company awards
Three Swansea University researchers have won travel scholarships from The Worshipful Livery Company of Wales, which will allow them to further their research.
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November 8, 2023Leading digital education expert honoured with prestigious Lovelace Medal
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.
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November 8, 2023Swansea University helps strengthen UK-China academic relations
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.
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November 2, 2023Education, jobs and work in 2035 – Wales Net Zero group calls for expert input
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.
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November 2, 2023Awards from Livery Company support children’s health research
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.
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November 2, 2023Study examines the devastating impact of loneliness on Autistic people
New research has revealed just how acutely Autistic people experience loneliness contradicting the stereotype that they avoid seeking meaningful social relationships.
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November 1, 2023Hywel Teifi Memorial Scholarship 2023 awarded to Maisie Edwards
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.
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November 1, 2023Swansea University academics call for urgent establishment of NHS gambling harms services in Wales
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.
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October 31, 2023Language, culture, cheesecake: students delighted with Germany visit as taster for year abroad
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.
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October 30, 2023Swansea University joins the Turing University Network
Swansea University has joined the prestigious Turing University Network in recognition of its research and teaching in the field of AI and data science.
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October 30, 2023Swansea University's annual Careers Fair connects thousands of students with top employers
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.
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October 27, 2023New collaboration to increase net zero skills in Neath Port Talbot
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.
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October 27, 2023Plans to develop a new Menopause Clinic announced during special Swansea University event
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.
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October 26, 2023Three Swansea University academics receive Learned Society of Wales Medals
Three academics from Swansea University have received one of this year’s annual medals from the Learned Society of Wales.
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October 23, 2023Welsh Universities unite to welcome Malaysian delegation and build international partnerships
Malaysian university leaders have been given a unique insight into what Welsh higher education has to offer during a six-day visit to Wales.
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October 18, 2023Welsh universities showcase cutting edge research and innovation
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.
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October 18, 2023South Wales Miners’ Library marks 50 years of celebrating the region’s industrial heritage
The South Wales Miners’ Library is celebrating half a century of collecting and preserving crucial memories of the region’s proud industrial past.
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October 17, 2023Future entrepreneurs given a helping hand thanks to new partnership
Swansea University is helping to encourage the next generation of entrepreneurs.
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October 17, 2023Festival of Social Science 2023
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.
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October 17, 2023Swansea University Lecturer Honoured for Contribution to Mental Health and Wellbeing in Wales
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.
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October 16, 2023Swansea University is First in Wales to Unveil Rights Retention Policy to Empower Researchers
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.
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October 13, 2023Swansea's Egypt Centre Celebrates 25 Years with Special Anniversary Event
The Egypt Centre at Swansea University recently held a special event commemorating 25 years since its doors opened for the first time.
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October 11, 2023Put your best foot forward and join charity beach walk
Swansea University is urging volunteers to come and help with its annual fundraiser to help raise money and suicide awareness.
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October 10, 2023Swansea University celebrates renewed partnership with Santander Universities
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.
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October 10, 2023New award to boost heritage project
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.
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October 9, 2023£5 million grant to speed up the SWITCH to Net Zero Buildings
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.
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October 6, 2023Drugs policy expert recognized by Academy of Social Sciences
A Swansea University academic has been honoured for his long-standing contribution to social science.
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October 5, 2023Study on public views during Covid pandemics reveals key findings and lessons for the future
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.
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October 4, 2023Study raises concerns over powdered infant formula preparation machines
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.
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October 3, 2023ALPHA collaboration at CERN Confirms Antimatter Falls in the Same Way as Matter for the First Time
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.
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September 27, 2023New method for purifying drinking water could be used in disaster zones
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.
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September 26, 2023Swim Wales partners with Swansea University
Swim Wales, the National Governing Body for Aquatics in Wales, has announced a landmark partnership with Swansea University.
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September 25, 2023Step Up students awarded in special graduation ceremony
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.
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September 22, 2023Swansea Science Festival returns this half-term
The much-anticipated Swansea Science Festival is back, promising an exhilarating journey into the fascinating world of science this October half-term.
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September 21, 2023Matthew G. Rees crowned winner of the 2023 Rhys Davies Short Story Competition
Writer Matthew G. Rees has won the 2023 Rhys Davies Short Story Competition for his story Harvest.
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September 18, 2023Swansea University Inspires Future Sports Scientists with Rugby World Cup Outreach Event
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.
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September 14, 2023Swansea to become UK leader in natural product innovation
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.
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September 14, 2023Swansea City and Swansea University announce partnership extension
Swansea City is delighted to announce a multi-year extension to its partnership with Swansea University.
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September 13, 2023Celebrating 25 years of the Egypt Centre
The award-winning Egypt Centre at Swansea University is inviting past and present volunteers to help celebrate its 25th anniversary.
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September 8, 2023Call for urgent improvements after new study reveals flaws in Autism Health Passport
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.
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August 31, 2023Swansea Graduate Named Global Winner in Prestigious UK Alumni Awards
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.
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August 30, 2023Stellar line-up of authors announced for Swansea Children’s Literature Festival
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.
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August 29, 2023Clearance project ensures student village leaves behind a green legacy
Thousands of Swansea University students called Hendrefoilan Student Village home for more than half a century before the site finally closed earlier this year.
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August 22, 2023Afghan graduate overcomes Taliban turmoil, finds hope and success at Swansea University
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.
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August 21, 2023Unlocking the secrets of animal travel: how traits have shaped species' journeys across the globe
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.
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August 21, 2023Welsh children receiving care and support more likely to be up to date with immunisations
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.
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August 18, 2023New sculpture unveiled at Crymlyn Burrows celebrating biodiversity and local community
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.
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August 17, 2023Working together helps Swansea University claim top Fairtrade honour
Swansea University staff are celebrating after earning the Fairtrade University Award for the first time in five years.
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August 16, 2023Wolfson Foundation grant boosts semiconductor R&D
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.
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August 14, 2023Dr Rhian Hedd Meara awarded Eilir Hedd Morgan Memorial Prize from the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol
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.
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August 14, 2023Shielding from COVID-19: unravelling the policy
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.
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August 14, 2023Professor Alan Llwyd wins National Eisteddfod Chair
Alan Llwyd, Professor in Swansea University’s Department of Welsh, has won the Chair in the Llŷn and Eifionydd Eisteddfod 2023.
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August 11, 2023Swansea medical team’s expertise in clinical simulation shared with Zambia
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.
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August 10, 2023Inspiring the next generation of manufacturing leaders in south Wales
Local school pupils recently had the chance to learn about sustainability and manufacturing in south Wales at an event hosted at Swansea University.
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August 9, 2023VR experts join forces to create groundbreaking health training
A Welsh virtual reality company has teamed up with Swansea University and Hywel Dda University Health Board to deliver pioneering healthcare training.
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August 8, 2023Atomic fountain clock aims to solve the mysteries of antimatter
A device that produces a fountain of caesium atoms could boost understanding of the Universe by measuring the frequency of light absorbed by antimatter.
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August 2, 2023New study reveals increase in breastfeeding rates in Wales during the pandemic
A Swansea University-led study revealed breastfeeding rates in Wales increased during the pandemic.
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August 1, 2023Green Flags flying again at Swansea University
Swansea University continues to fly the flag for the importance of green spaces in Wales.
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August 1, 2023Chief Scientific Adviser for Wales gets insight into latest Swansea research
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.
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August 1, 2023Swansea University at the Llŷn ac Eifionydd National Eisteddfod 2023
Swansea University is sponsoring Y Babell Lên (The Literary Tent) at the Llŷn ac Eifionydd National Eisteddfod from 5-12 August 2023.
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August 1, 2023Swansea student Wins Coveted Council of Military Education Committees Best Student Award
A student from Swansea University has been honoured with the highly coveted Council of Military Education Committees (COMEC) Best Student Award.
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July 28, 2023Academic Triumph for Winter Olympics Hopeful
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.
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July 28, 2023New study shows the power of linking police and healthcare data to identify the vulnerable
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.
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July 19, 2023Leaders from Ukrainian partner university visit Swansea to strengthen teaching and research links
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.
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July 18, 2023Training staff on low intensity psychological interventions for mental health conditions can cut sickness
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.
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July 13, 2023University signs Armed Forces Covenant
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.
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July 7, 2023Pupils’ visits helping to boost understanding of climate crisis
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.
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July 7, 2023Swansea University’s Oriel Science unveils spectacular new exhibition: IMAGING
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.
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July 7, 2023Law Clinic offers free legal advice sessions to Swansea residents this July
Swansea residents will be able to benefit from free, confidential legal advice sessions this July.
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July 7, 2023Universities win £15m for new Railway Research and Innovation Centre at the Global Centre of Rail Excellence in south Wales
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.
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July 5, 2023University chosen for specialist base as part of £14m investment in rare disease research
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.
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June 30, 2023AIMLAC conference putting focus on AI and machine learning
Students and researchers came together to discuss AI and its wide variety of applications at a special event hosted by Swansea University.
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June 30, 2023Groundbreaking research examines how the sequence of disease acquisition affects life expectancy
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.
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June 28, 2023Swansea soars to highest ever position in global university rankings
Swansea University has soared 118 places to be ranked joint 307th, its highest ever position, in the latest edition of the QS World University Rankings 2024.
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June 27, 2023Research in the community: Analysing voting trends and examining education issues for the future
Two leading Swansea University academics are taking part in the latest in a series of special talks aimed at taking research to the community.
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June 27, 2023New project to increase net zero skills in South-West Wales
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.
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June 26, 2023New season of “Exploring Global Problems’ podcast
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?
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June 23, 2023Ground beneath Antarctica’s most vulnerable glacier mapped for first time
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.
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June 22, 2023Ten researchers selected for Welsh Crucible programme
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.
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June 22, 2023Swansea expert in extremism wins award for research and community work to counter hate
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).
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June 22, 2023Swansea University announces student official accommodation partnerships
Swansea University has agreed a partnership with two Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) providers to deliver high-quality student accommodation in the city.
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June 22, 2023Size matters: Space tech to shrink as the limits of quantum physics are tested on Earth and beyond
A UK-wide consortium is developing technologies to use nanoparticles as state-of-the-art sensors on small, shoebox-sized satellites known as CubeSats.
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June 20, 2023New research project examines mental health experiences for female academics
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.
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June 20, 2023Swansea ranks among UK’s best institutions for spinouts
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.
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June 19, 2023Caitlin using her own experience as a deaf nurse to help others
Starting your first job as a newly-qualified nurse just before the pandemic struck would be enough of a challenge for anyone.
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June 16, 2023Student team hits the heights to win aerospace engineering competition
A team of high-flying Swansea students soared to victory in a unique challenge designed to celebrate the talents of future aerospace engineers.
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June 15, 2023CutCancer: University welcomes project partners
Swansea University has welcomed a delegation from the National Institute of Biology (NIB) in Slovenia as part of the CutCancer twinning project.
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June 15, 2023New research shows the benefits of teaching pupils about mental health in the classroom
Giving schools the right resources and training to teach pupils about mental health really can have a positive impact on young people’s wellbeing.
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June 15, 2023Shortlist announced for the 2023 Rhys Davies Short Story Competition
A library assistant, two English teachers, and a university student are among the 12 authors shortlisted for the 2023 Rhys Davies Short Story Competition.
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June 14, 2023Academic part of leadership team of £31M AI programme
Swansea University academic on leadership team of £31m programme aimed at ensuring future AI is responsible and trustworthy.
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June 13, 2023Academic to exhibit solar building research at British Academy Summer Showcase
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.
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June 12, 2023US dates to highlight dream experts’ new book
Swansea University sleep expert Mark Blagrove is heading to California for a series of events to promote his new book.
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June 6, 2023Researchers develop new innovative heat storage material for enhanced energy efficiency
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.
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June 6, 2023Creative Writing PhD student wins Swansea University 3MT competition
Eilian Richmond, a PhD student in Creative Writing, has won the 2023 Swansea University Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition.
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May 31, 2023Team examines the challenges facing preventative social care
Swansea University researchers have been taking a closer look at the role prevention can play in improving social care for our most vulnerable.
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May 31, 2023Art inspired by Dylan Thomas goes on display at Swansea University
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.
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May 26, 2023GPS Tracking Reveals How a Female Baboon Stopped Using Urban Space After Giving Birth
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.
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May 26, 2023Swansea University launches new Centre for developing educational research
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.
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May 25, 2023Swansea trio part of expert group seeking to reduce Wales net zero target
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.
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May 24, 2023New study: Type 2 diabetes drug could treat autoimmune disorders
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.
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May 17, 2023University becomes first in Wales to reach important waste-reduction milestone
Swansea University’s commitment to sustainability and minimising waste has been recognised by the Carbon Trust.
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May 16, 2023Expert team’s mission to help people with diabetes in Bermuda
Experts from Swansea University and Queen’s University, Belfast have helped to bring life-changing eye care to people with diabetes in Bermuda.
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May 12, 2023Pioneering learning resource helps academic win top teaching award
Academic Tom Wilkinson has been honoured for helping to develop inspirational ways of teaching immunology to students during Covid.
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May 11, 2023Arinze Ifeakandu wins Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize 2023 for ‘exhilarating’ debut God’s Children Are Little Broken Things
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.
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May 11, 2023Swansea University’s Big Clean Up for the King’s Coronation
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.
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May 11, 2023Welsh rugby legend Ryan Jones announced as Swansea University Swansea Half Marathon ambassador
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.
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May 10, 2023The Tipping Point: Where next for health and care?
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.
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May 9, 2023Ukrainian students attend House of Lords for twinning partnership anniversary
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.
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April 28, 2023Swansea University research centre to lead on new £1.4 million partnership
A new research collaboration aimed at accelerating capabilities and improving research on maternal and infant health has received a £1.4 million funding boost.
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April 27, 2023Swansea University Science for Schools Scheme Marks 10th Anniversary with Free Online STEM Enrichment Activities
To celebrate its 10th 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.
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April 27, 2023Action needed on breastfeeding data collection to gauge medicine impact
Women using prescription medicines whilst breastfeeding are often faced with a lack of information.
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April 26, 2023Swansea named the safest student city in Wales
Swansea has been named the safest city for students in Wales, according to a study by the trusted and independent Complete University Guide (CUG).
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April 25, 2023Learned Society of Wales announces four new Swansea University Fellows
Four Swansea University academics are among the new entrants to the Learned Society of Wales’ Fellowship.
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April 24, 2023Swansea University's Big Pitch Celebrates Entrepreneurship and Innovation Among Students
Swansea University's Big Pitch Competition, sponsored by Santander Universities, recently returned, offering more student entrepreneurs a major boost for their business ideas.
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April 24, 2023From tackling youth crime to building new community links – experts examine how physical activity changes lives
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.
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April 21, 2023New study: No evidence that shielding reduced COVID-19 infections in Wales
Shielding did not reduce COVID-19 infections in Wales: new study questions benefits of policy for vulnerable people.
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April 18, 2023Study shows how machine learning can identify social grooming behaviour from acceleration signals in wild baboons
Scientists from Swansea University and the University of Cape Town have tracked social grooming behaviour in wild baboons using collar-mounted accelerometers.
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April 14, 2023Researchers reveal how foundational economy can boost Welsh prosperity
New research examining how the foundational economy can be supported in Wales is helping to inform government policy for the future.
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April 14, 2023Swansea University donates nursing uniforms to medical organisations across sub-Saharan Africa
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.
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April 13, 2023Antarctic video for schools on ice melt and sea level rise wins prestigious Geographical Association award
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.
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April 13, 2023£400k boost for University’s research into prostate cancer
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.
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April 12, 2023Artificial sweetener could dampen immune response to disease in mice
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.
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April 5, 2023Grant set to boost researcher’s mission to explore nerve damage in the brain
Dr Roberto Angelini has become the latest academic at Swansea University to receive the prestigious Academy of Medical Science Springboard award.
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April 5, 2023New study shows the potential of machine learning in the early identification of people with inflammatory arthritis
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.
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April 3, 2023£900k funding to develop bespoke VR training for future health professionals
A high-tech Swansea University initiative to develop specialist virtual reality training for healthcare professionals has secured a major funding boost.
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March 31, 2023TV’s Owain Wyn Evans tells audience to feel the fear - and take the plunge
TV and radio broadcaster Owain Wyn Evans has urged a Swansea audience to stay true to themselves and never be afraid of taking risks.
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March 31, 2023“Asim Hafeez - From Swansea University Student to Home Office Director”: Distinguished Graduate Gives Students an Insight into the Civil Service
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.
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March 30, 2023Swansea University at Hay Festival 2023
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.
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March 29, 2023Toddlers, Tech and Talk: online survey participants wanted for groundbreaking study into digital technology’s impact on children's communication skills
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.
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March 29, 2023The pump that makes polluted water safe to drink - Swansea student inventors’ idea reaches final of worldwide competition
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.
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March 28, 2023International team uses natural catalysts to develop low-cost way of producing green hydrogen
Experts from Swansea and Grenoble have joined forces to develop a practical way to produce green hydrogen using sustainable catalysts.
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March 27, 2023Film showcases community action in a time of climate and ecological emergency
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.
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March 23, 2023Swansea student’s collaboration with Met Office to help advance land surface model
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.
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March 23, 2023Debuts dominate shortlist for the Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize 2023
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.
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March 22, 2023University secures share of £40m investment to boost benefits of social science research
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.
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March 22, 2023Swansea University continues to advance in QS World University Rankings by Subject
Swansea University has delivered its best-ever performance in a leading global university ranking by subject for the second year in a row.
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March 21, 2023University’s programme now recognised by American Chemistry Society
Swansea University has gained global recognition for the high standard of chemistry education it offers.
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March 20, 2023Swansea University shortlisted for prestigious early careers recruitment award
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.
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March 20, 2023Swansea University shortlisted for six Whatuni Student Choice Awards
Swansea University has been shortlisted in six categories for this year’s WhatUni Student Choice Awards (WUSCAs).
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March 17, 2023Alzheimer's early detection - Swansea University and Tokyo University of Agriculture & Technology to lead on major project
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.
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March 17, 2023New study counts the environmental cost of managing knotweed
New Swansea University research has looked at the long-term environmental impact of different methods to control Japanese knotweed.
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March 17, 2023£1 million for projects involving Swansea experts to tackle gambling harm among Armed Forces veterans
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.
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March 16, 2023University collaboration secures prestigious National Science Foundation grant to develop new field of Socioresilient Materials
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.
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March 16, 2023Swansea University Staff Member Recognised at Prestigious Apprentice Awards
Swansea University's Katie Harris has been named Careers Information Advice and Guidance Apprentice of the Year at Gower College Swansea's Apprenticeship Awards.
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March 15, 2023ITWales’ International Women’s Day event celebrated 20 years of Technocamps
An ITWales event organised by Technocamps to celebrate women in STEM was held on International Women’s Day at Swansea Arena.
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March 15, 2023Swansea University academics develop world’s first completely roll-to-roll printable perovskite solar cell
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.
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March 14, 2023How dreams can bond us together revealed in new book
A new book by Swansea University sleep expert Mark Blagrove will be launched at a sell-out event later this week.
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March 13, 2023Study reveals Impact of pandemic on incidence of long-term conditions in Wales
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.
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March 13, 2023Conference to highlight how circular economy can shape future for Wales
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.
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March 10, 2023Research team extends international links to Australia
Researchers at home and away have joined forces for a new international collaboration with the ultimate aim of improving patient care.
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March 9, 2023International team examines how selenium could help in fight against ovarian cancer
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.
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March 8, 2023App sets out to present artist to a new and wider audience
A new app has been launched aimed at celebrating and highlighting the work of Welsh artist Gwen John.
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March 7, 2023Egypt Centre experts set to reveal history of ancient artefacts
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.
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March 6, 2023New Swansea University research shows reducing social media use by just 15 minutes a day can improve your health
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.
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March 1, 2023University wins funding to boost battery manufacturing skills in Wales
Swansea University is set to play a key role in shaping Wales’s manufacturing workforce of the future.
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March 1, 2023Researchers to develop self-powered and sustainable smart technologies for older generation
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.
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February 24, 2023Tracking data reveals how seabird species adopt different strategies to cope with extreme storms
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.
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February 24, 2023Official welcome to Swansea for visiting students just arrived from Ukraine
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.
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February 23, 2023University helps create new VR app to spark interest in semiconductor careers
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.
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February 20, 2023Swansea University announced as new title sponsor of the Swansea Half Marathon
Swansea University has signed a three-year deal to become the headline sponsor for the multi-award-winning Swansea Half Marathon.
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February 17, 2023Minority ethnic groups share experiences of living through Covid with researchers
New research has revealed how members of minority ethnic groups in South Wales coped with challenges presented by the Covid pandemic.
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February 16, 2023Swansea University ranked 12th in the 2023 Stonewall Workplace Equality Index
Swansea University has achieved its highest ever position in the Stonewall Workplace Equality Index, climbing 14 places to overall 12th in the UK.
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February 15, 2023Swansea University joins Swansea City and the British Heart Foundation to support Heart Month
Swansea City are teaming up with Swansea University and British Heart Foundation Cymru to show their support for Heart Month this February.
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February 15, 2023University team part of UK partnership awarded £2.2m to improve dementia research
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.
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February 14, 2023New study identifies risk factors associated with low birthweights
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.
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February 14, 2023New research shows female selfie posting can be driven by aggression
New research from Swansea University shows that female selfie posting is associated with intimidatory self-presentation strategies, linked to higher levels of aggression.
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February 13, 2023New car boosts donor milk hub’s vital support for sick and premature babies
More babies in Wales will benefit from the arrival of a new electric vehicle to support donor milk collections.
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February 9, 2023Cleaner greener steel: virtual technology assesses hydrogen as fuel for furnaces, to slash carbon emissions
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.
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January 31, 2023Swansea University is headline sponsor of city conference and exhibition
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.
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January 30, 2023Welsh Varsity returns to the capital for 25th tournament
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 25th year.
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January 27, 2023£100,000 funding boost for CADR to support older adults with hearing loss
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.
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January 26, 2023African diaspora and stories of alienated youth dominate longlist for the Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize 2023
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.
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January 25, 2023Newly developed ‘smart patch’ could be used to detect Alzheimer's
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.
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January 24, 2023On the brink: 240 jobs and vital research and innovation at risk without urgent replacement for EU funding, Vice-Chancellor warns
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.
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January 23, 2023Swansea University featured in flagship Net Zero report
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.
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January 17, 2023Swansea researcher’s prize for work on cutting river pollution from disused mines
A Swansea expert has been awarded first prize at a prestigious international conference for his research on tackling river pollution from disused mines.
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January 17, 2023The ‘blind spot’ that stops us seeing the dangers of motoring
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.
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January 16, 2023Researcher’s appointment is a first for women in Wales
A pioneering researcher whose work on chest trauma has had a global impact has scored a first-in-Wales appointment.
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January 13, 2023Swansea fellow joins first UK-wide Young Academy
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.
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January 13, 2023Screening homeless people for hepatitis C will speed up diagnosis and treatment
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.
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January 10, 2023Swansea University interns share a student's view on academic integrity
A group of Swansea law interns have been helping shape the debate around academic integrity by sharing their views with higher education professionals.
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December 22, 2022Researchers develop AI-enabled system for prioritising pneumonia patient treatment
A research team at Swansea University have developed a ‘digital twin’ to help prioritise patients for urgent intensive care and ventilator support.
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December 22, 2022“I fell in love with this country from the first day” - Ukrainian medical student describes Swansea study visit
A Ukrainian medical student spending a semester at Swansea as part of a new partnership with her home university has said she fell in love with this country from her first day and thanked both universities for making the visit possible.
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December 21, 2022Swansea University staff donate hundreds of Christmas hampers to local foodbanks
More than 600 Christmas hampers have been donated to Swansea foodbanks, thanks to the generosity of Swansea University staff.
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December 21, 2022World-class research centre introduces new campaign highlighting link between hearing loss and dementia
Swansea University's Centre for Ageing and Dementia Research (CADR) has launched a campaign to raise awareness of the connection between hearing loss and dementia.
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December 20, 2022Researchers seek participants for study into respiratory tract infections in Wales
A new study is seeking participants to explore how respiratory tract infections, such as coughs, colds, flu, and Covid-19, are affecting people in Wales this winter.
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December 20, 2022Swansea students get chance to study in Australia, thanks to new exchange deal with University of Canberra
Swansea undergraduate students will have the chance to study abroad in Australia, thanks to a new student exchange agreement signed with the University of Canberra.
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December 20, 2022University in new Horizon Europe CutCancer twinning project
Swansea University is part of a new CutCancer twinning project aimed at strengthening and increasing the research and innovation capacity and excellence of the project coordinator, the National Institute of Biology (NIB) in Slovenia.
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December 19, 2022University unveils high-tech boost for aerospace students
One of Swansea University’s most exciting facilities has been expanded to offer an even better learning environment for its students.
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December 19, 202274-year-old Swansea graduate proves it's never too late to follow your passions
A 74-year-old retired teacher who failed his 11-plus has graduated from Swansea University with merit and is encouraging others never to stop learning.
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December 16, 2022New study examines links between parents’ income and sexual orientation of their children
Attraction to same-sex partners is common in humans but the biological influences on homosexuality and bisexuality are not fully understood.
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December 16, 2022Research explains why sexual arousal can turn men off long-term relationships
New research has revealed that sexual arousal leads to an immediate preference in short-term mating in men over more long-term committed relationships, such as marriage.
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December 13, 2022New research shows the Welsh language and its speakers might be disadvantaged by social media
A new study from Swansea University has highlighted how social media may be threatening the future of the Welsh language and the psychological health of its speakers.
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December 12, 2022ASTUTE 2020+ contributes £541 million to the Welsh economy
As a new ASTUTE Centre of Excellence is established in place of the ASTUTE 2020+ project, the successes of ASTUTE 2020+ have been made all the more striking through its impressive £541 million contribution to the Welsh economy through Industry-Academia Collaboration in the Manufacturing Sector.
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December 12, 2022New research reveals just 1 in 3 pregnant women in Wales would have Covid-19 vaccination
A new study led by researchers at Swansea University has revealed that potentially only one in three pregnant women in Wales would actually have the Covid-19 vaccine during pregnancy, even though two in three said they would have the jab.
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December 12, 20222023 Rhys Davies Short Story Competition open for entries
The annual Rhys Davies Short Story Competition is now open for entries.
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December 8, 2022£700k funding boost for team to investigate embedding children’s rights into classroom practice
A research collaboration examining how young children’s rights can be embedded into teaching practice has secured a major funding boost.
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December 6, 2022New partnership set to improve outcomes for cardiovascular patients in Wales
A major new collaboration has been launched aimed at improving diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular patients across Wales.
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December 6, 2022New study shows that fear of COVID-19 continues to adversely impact psychological wellbeing
Research by psychologists from the School of Psychology at Swansea University found that people’s fear of COVID-19 has led to worsened mental health. The study, just published in the Journal of Health Psychology, also found that older participants and those from minority ethnic groups were most likely to experience COVID-19 fear.
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December 5, 2022Free guides available for children for seeking asylum in Wales
The Children’s Legal Centre Wales, with the support of Welsh Government funding, has updated a series of guides designed for children seeking asylum in Wales, and the social workers and foster carers who look after them.
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December 5, 2022Old technique has new way of overcoming Covid-19 fear and avoidance
An old technique of overcoming fears may have potential for ridding people of their fears and anxieties about Covid-19, a new Swansea University study has revealed.
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November 30, 2022Swansea University lecture: “Asking the Next Evolution of Twins to Radically Shape Our Future”
A Swansea University prestige lecture entitled “Asking the Next Evolution of Twins to Radically Shape Our Future” has been delivered by Professor Royston Jones, the Executive Vice President of European Operations and Global CTO of Altair, a global leader in simulation, AI and high-performance computing, at an event at the Faculty of Science and Engineering.
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November 28, 2022New book explores the politics of using high-tech ways to display museum collections
A Swansea University academic’s new book explores how an innovative digital exhibit was used to display historical photographic images across city sites and examines its implications for future practices.
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November 24, 2022Technocamps wins prestigious award for best practice in education
Technocamps has been named Informatics Europe’s 2022 Best Practices in Education Award winner.
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November 23, 2022University experts analysing impact of innovative seat warmer on vulnerable older adults
A low-cost heated seat cover that can keep vulnerable older adults warm at the touch of a button is being put to the test using Swansea University expertise.
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November 22, 2022Swansea researchers added to Highly Cited Researchers 2022 List
Three Swansea University academics have been named in the much anticipated annual Highly Cited Researchers 2022 list.
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November 16, 2022Flight of birds can help provide predictions on turbulence, new study suggests
A new study led by Swansea University has shown how the flight of birds can offer a meteorological insight into fine-scale environmental conditions.
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November 16, 2022Marine Conservation Project Sees Pupils Share Biodiversity Knowledge and Engineering Technology Skills at National Botanic Gardens of Wales
Primary school pupils have been given a unique opportunity to use creative engineering tools to learn about marine conservation as part of a project involving Swansea University.
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November 15, 2022Trio of University experts honoured by Learned Society of Wales
Three academics from Swansea University are among the latest recipients of the Learned Society of Wales’ medals.
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November 15, 2022Swansea twins with Ukrainian university paving way for collaboration and support
Swansea University has signed a twinning agreement with a Ukrainian university that paves the way for research partnerships, sharing online teaching and learning materials, and opportunities for students and staff from Ukraine to visit Swansea.
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November 11, 2022Samaritans and University report reveals dangers of social media’s self-harm content
Social media sites are still not doing enough to tackle self-harm content being pushed to users on their sites, says Samaritans.
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November 7, 2022Swansea University business partnership wins Wales Technology Award
A Swansea University collaboration with Aspire2Be, iBroadcast has been named Academia and Business Partnership of the Year at the Wales Technology Awards 2022.
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November 7, 2022S4 named winner at Wales STEM Awards ceremony
Swansea University’s Science for Schools Scheme (S4) was named the winner of the STEM Educational Programme of the Year in the Public Sector category at this year’s Wales STEM Awards.
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November 7, 2022Report shows the impact of Covid on Welsh school leaders’ wellbeing
New research has revealed the impact the Covid-19 pandemic had on senior staff in Welsh schools.
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November 7, 2022Swansea University's Annual Zienkiewicz Lecture Returns with Public Lecture on Redesigning and Implementing a 21st Century Energy System
On Wednesday, 9 November, Swansea University's Faculty of Science and Engineering will host its sixth Zienkiewicz Lecture, with distinguished guest speaker Professor Sir Jim McDonald, BSc, MSc, PhD, DSc, CEng, one of Scotland's most accomplished engineers.
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November 7, 2022Swansea-Africa research on climate crisis highlighted ahead of COP 27 gathering in Egypt
As world leaders gather in Egypt for the next COP27 summit, organised by the United Nations, four Swansea experts who conduct research on various aspects of the climate crisis are to feature in a showcase of Welsh collaborations with African universities.
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November 2, 2022Swansea Professor awarded prestigious medal for his outstanding contribution to STEM
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) has awarded an IET Achievement Medal to Professor Tom Crick MBE of Swansea University.
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November 2, 2022Circular economy conference sees public sector unite to share ideas
Innovative ways the public sector in South Wales is tackling the climate emergency have been highlighted at a conference organised by the circular economy experts.
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November 1, 2022What does an academic look like? New book featuring Swansea expert highlights diversity of research and researchers
A new book which shows school pupils the diversity of research and of researchers includes a chapter by a Swansea expert in chemistry and climate change education who has learned that she is autistic.
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October 31, 2022Experts highlight link between hand size difference and Covid-19 severity
The difference in finger length between a person’s left and right hand may provide vital information about how ill they could get if they contract Covid-19.
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October 28, 2022Covid-19: Independent study to look at experiences of bereavement and the UK’s handling of the pandemic
A Swansea University study is seeking participants to explore public experiences on bereavement during the COVID-19 pandemic and on their views of how the pandemic was handled and what support they felt did, or did not, receive.
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October 27, 2022New project to develop next-generation radiotherapy cancer treatments
Swansea University physicists are using their research undertaken at the CERN facility in a major project aimed at developing next-generation, low-cost radiotherapy for cancer treatments that will be particularly effective when treating children and tumours near sensitive tissues.
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October 27, 2022Cost of living crisis having significant impact on mental health, study shows
New research has found that the cost of living crisis is having significant impacts on people’s mental health and emotional wellbeing.
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October 27, 2022Swansea University excels in latest global subject rankings
Swansea University features among the world's top institutions in 10 out of 11 subject rankings in the 2023 Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject.
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October 26, 2022More than £20 million awarded for UK theoretical physics
The Particle Physics and Cosmology Theory group in Swansea University’s Physics Department is one of 25 UK institutions that have been awarded more than £20 million to expand and test theories of how the universe works.
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October 25, 2022Professor continues to champion academic integrity on international stage
Swansea University’s Professor Michael Draper has been playing a key role at international events to highlight ethics and academic integrity.
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October 25, 2022Engineering at Swansea University Recognised for Innovation of the Year
General Engineering at Swansea University has been named a winner at the Engineering Talent Awards for Innovation of the Year 2022.
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October 20, 2022Ukrainian students given official welcome to Swansea University
Students from Ukraine were given an official welcome to Swansea at a University reception, where they were able to meet each other and find out more about the support available to them during their studies.
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October 19, 2022University creating state-of-art simulation facilities to train future health professionals
Work is now under way on high-tech new teaching facilities set to put Swansea University at the forefront of healthcare education.
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October 19, 2022New diagnostic tool could deliver health test results in two minutes
New diagnostic tool could deliver health test results in two minutes using fingertip sample - researchers develop proof of concept.
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October 18, 2022Research in the Community: University academics share their findings at public talks
In the first in a series of special talks, audiences will be invited to share a century of farming stories and take part in a discussion of what entrepreneurship means to the Welsh.
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October 17, 2022Green chemistry transforms facemasks into Ethernet cables
Swansea University academics have pioneered a process which converts the carbon found in discarded facemasks to create high-quality single-walled carbon nanotubes (CNT) which were then used to make Ethernet cable with broadband quality.
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October 13, 2022A sustainable approach to food pest control - Swansea hosts major international expert conference
A major international conference at Swansea University has brought together experts in integrated pest management (IPM) to discuss new ways of cutting reliance on harmful chemical insecticides.
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October 10, 2022New post-Covid study reveals children want more space and time to play
Children would like more space and time to play with their friends in school and at home, according to a new study led by Population Data Science researchers at Swansea University.
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October 7, 2022Step out to support suicide prevention charity
A beach walk to raise money and awareness of suicide in young people returns to Swansea later this month.
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October 7, 2022Groundbreaking research finds pelagic seabirds fly into the eye of the storm when faced with extreme weather conditions
New research led by Swansea University has found some pelagic seabirds fly directly towards the eye of a storm, which researchers think may help them avoid being forced onto land masses, reducing the risk of injury or death.
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October 6, 2022Swansea University hosts prestigious International Entrepreneurship Educators Conference 2022
Swansea University recently hosted academics, researchers and enterprise educators from around the world at the first in-person International Entrepreneurship Educators Conference (IEEC) in three years.
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October 6, 2022Rugby players past and present urged to help research on head impacts and concussion
As concussion in rugby comes under the spotlight, a Swansea researcher is inviting rugby players past and present to help with her research into head impacts, by sharing their experiences anonymously through a survey.
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October 5, 2022Ospreys and Swansea University: a pathway for rugby talent in Wales
In their fourth year as rugby performance partners, Ospreys and Swansea University (Sport Swansea) have ramped up their commitment to the support and development of young players this season.
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October 5, 2022Swansea University announces biggest Swansea Science Festival lineup to date
This year’s Swansea Science Festival will feature a week-long programme of in-person events, including a talk from award-winning TV presenter and conservationist Chris Packham, when it returns this autumn.
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October 5, 2022Mining vital metals without harming the environment – rivers expert involved in Philippines project
Mining metals that are crucial for net zero technologies, but in a way that does not harm the environment, is the aim of a joint UK-Philippines project which involves a Swansea University expert who has just returned from a research visit to the country.
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October 4, 2022Swansea University sports stars celebrated in new book
A new book written by Stan Addicott, A Century of Sport (Y Lolfa) presents the story of the past 100 years of sporting activity at Swansea University, from its founding in 1920 to present times.
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October 4, 2022New wellbeing project creating a buzz at Swansea University
Swansea University has introduced beehives to its campuses as part of a project to enhance student and staff wellbeing.
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October 4, 2022Tissue bank visit by Swansea expert will help boost multiple sclerosis research in Wales
Welsh research on multiple sclerosis has been strengthened by a visit to the Welsh Tissue Bank by a Swansea expert, made possible by the scholarship she was awarded by the Worshipful Livery Company of Wales.
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October 3, 2022Two Swansea University programmes shortlisted in the Wales STEM Awards 2022
Swansea University’s Science for Schools Scheme (S4) and Technocamps are thrilled to be amongst the prestigious businesses and individuals shortlisted in the 2022 Wales STEM Awards.
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October 3, 2022University helps pupils to put biorefinery in the spotlight
A group of pupils have not only been learning about a new way of using waste carbon emissions, but they have also made their own film to spread the word about the exciting project.
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September 30, 2022English teacher wins Rhys Davies Short Story Competition 2022
Laura Morris, an English teacher from Caerphilly, has won the 2022 Rhys Davies Short Story Competition for her story ‘Cree’, described by guest judge Rachel Trezise as “bristling with an irresistible melancholia and brimming with a bold confidence.”
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September 27, 2022Experts share high-tech ideas for improving experiences of amputees
Swansea University experts say digital transformation could bridge the gap between knowledge, revolutionary technology, and patient psychology, to improve the experiences of amputees and clinicians.
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September 26, 2022Senedd launch for new film helping to tackle online grooming
A new animation and report, developed by Swansea University’s online safety DRAGON-S project, to assist with anti-grooming training is being launched at a virtual Senedd meeting today.
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September 22, 2022Research on cancer and on concussion in women’s rugby to benefit from Livery Company awards
Two Swansea University researchers in sport and exercise sciences have won travel scholarships from the Worshipful Livery Company of Wales, which will allow them to further their research.
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September 22, 2022Economy Minister impressed by the £130m City Deal project that will boost the Sports and Medical Technology sectors
Welsh Government Minister for the Economy Vaughan Gething has visited the £130 million Swansea Bay City Deal Campuses project at Swansea University to understand more about how this exciting development will boost innovation and business growth in the expanding Medical Technology and Sports Technology sectors.
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September 22, 2022Cleaner water linked with smaller cockles that die younger, research on Burry Inlet reveals
Better water quality in Wales’ most famous cockle area is linked with smaller cockles that have a higher mortality rate, a new survey of fifty years of data has revealed.
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September 21, 2022New study identifies link between parental health literacy with COVID-19 test results in children
A Swansea University-led study has highlighted the importance of parental health literacy and suggests those with higher understanding and access to medical information were more likely to take their child to be tested for COVID-19 and be identified as positive.
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September 20, 2022Children given books from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library read more often and perform better in school - new research
Children receiving books from the Imagination Library, set up by icon Dolly Parton, read more frequently and perform better at reading and development assessments than their peers, new Swansea University research has revealed.
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September 2, 2022Lost islands cited in Welsh folklore and poetry are plausible, new study of coastal geography and a medieval map suggests
A Welsh tradition dating to the medieval period of a landscape lost to the sea is plausible, new evidence on the evolution of the coastline of west Wales has revealed.
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September 1, 2022Swansea academic named Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences
The Academy of Social Sciences has conferred the award of Fellow on 40 outstanding social scientists – including Professor Tom Crick MBE of Swansea University.
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August 30, 2022Industry support needed for new high-tech sorting plant to cut waste and boost recycling
Recycling more material from products at the end of their life – from rails and girders to cars and washing machines – is the aim of a Swansea-led team who are planning to build a new high-tech sorting plant, and calling for industry support.
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August 29, 2022Report Card raises concerns over health and well-being of children and young people
A ‘Report Card’ on the overall levels of physical activity (PA) of children and young people has assigned Wales a grade F - and raises concerns that this could have long-term implications for their health and well-being
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August 25, 2022How family tragedy has driven student’s desire to improve healthcare in her community
The unnecessary death of a much-loved relative has driven Bethel Ohanugo’s passion for improving healthcare in her native Nigeria.
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August 23, 2022University reveals ongoing support for Ukraine as it marks the country’s National Day
As Ukraine marks its national day on 24 August, Swansea University and staff members continue with efforts to support the country and its people, in the wake of the invasion by Russian forces in February.
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August 23, 2022CEIC conference set to share ideas on sustainable future of Wales
Environmental champions from across South Wales and beyond will be able to share ideas and gain valuable inspiration for supporting the sustainable future of Wales at a special event next month.
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August 22, 2022New course provides direct route to a career looking after surgical patients
If you have ever considered working in an operating theatre, at the very heart of hospital health care, a new course could put you on the perfect career path.
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August 18, 2022New 3D model reveals megalodon weighed more than 61 tonnes and could eat whole killer whales
Thanks to a megalodon which was discovered in the 1860s, an international team of scientists, including some from Swansea University, have been able to create, what is to date, the most complete 3D reconstruction of a megalodon – the largest shark that ever lived.
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August 17, 2022Swansea University to train even more medical students
Swansea University has secured more places on its successful Graduate Entry Medicine programme as part of a government investment to increase the number of Welsh-trained doctors for Wales.
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August 17, 2022Swansea student wins award for her outstanding contribution to Welsh language
Alpha Evans from Swansea University was crowned the winner of the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol's Merêd Award at the Ceredigion National Eisteddfod in August.
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August 16, 2022Materials science and engineering top the UK rankings for student satisfaction
Materials science and engineering at Swansea has been voted top in the UK for student satisfaction in the National Student Survey (NSS). This latest success follows awards for the department’s pioneering work on renewable energy technology.
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August 16, 2022EU experts combining knowledge to reduce wildfire danger
With the climate crisis increasing the risk of wildfires in the UK and many other parts of northern Europe, scientists from across the world are sharing their expertise to help tackle the dangers.
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August 12, 2022Students encouraged to find their space for a bright future at Swansea
With A-level results expected next week, many students may be feeling some uncertainty over beginning a university course following the challenges of the past few years.
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August 11, 2022Experts warn rising temperatures and extremely dry conditions contribute to unprecedented UK wildfire danger
The UK is experiencing not only record temperatures, but also unprecedented conditions favouring extreme wildfire danger and behaviour, according to wildfire experts.
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August 10, 2022Professor’s Covid contribution recognised with new honour
A Swansea academic at the forefront of shaping our understanding of Covid-19 has received further recognition for his work in the field of data science.
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August 8, 2022Enterprising Swansea University graduates celebrated at prestigious Welsh business awards
Two Swansea University graduate-led businesses have received top honours at this year's Wales StartUp Awards.
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August 6, 2022Swansea University named one of country’s best green spaces
The spectacular and diverse grounds of Swansea University’s two campuses have once again been judged among the best green spaces in Wales.
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August 5, 2022Innovative video game supporting mental health skills and psychological flexibility
A Swansea University researcher has developed a unique way to help build psychological resilience in young people, utilising gamification of mental health interventions and embedded learning.
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August 5, 2022The value of seagrass to the planet’s future is far greater than appreciated
Experts at the forefront of efforts to restore the UK’s coastal seagrass meadows say the remarkable plant’s contribution to the most important to-do list in the history of humankind should be reassessed.
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August 5, 2022Wales’ economic prospects at their most uncertain for 20 years – strategic intervention and awareness of interdependence needed, says expert
Wales’ economic prospects are more uncertain than at any time since the Assembly was established – and what is needed is more intervention by the Welsh Government and more collaboration by politicians at all levels, a leading expert argues in a new survey of the Welsh economy since devolution.
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August 4, 2022How learning about wellbeing can benefit university students’ own wellbeing
Studying wellbeing science as part of their courses could be a key way of improving how today’s students cope with the barrage of stressors they face, according to research.
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August 3, 2022The Solar OASIS: Clean, green, reliable electricity for village as first Active Building in India opens
A village in rural India will now get clean, reliable electricity for the first time, thanks to a newly opened Active Building, similar to those pioneered in Swansea, which generates, stores and releases its own solar power.
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August 2, 2022Call for breastfeeding data collection to measure medicine impact
A new paper from Swansea University in collaboration with ConcePTION, an Innovative Medicines Initiative (IMI) has called for breastfeeding data to be routinely collected in healthcare databases so that the long-term impacts of medicines taken by women during pregnancy and when breastfeeding, can be better understood.
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August 2, 2022University expertise to help new “Living Building” residents in Swansea to grow their own food on roof
Swansea University Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Research (CSAR) is a key partner in a pioneering Biophilic Living initiative which will provide a radical new approach to living and working within the city.
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August 2, 2022New study reveals the public make it more difficult for women to breastfeed
Disapproval or even disgust from the general public is one of the reasons why some women are reluctant to breastfeed outside of the home, according to researchers.
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July 30, 2022Swansea University collaborates with world’s largest women’s university to boost energy sector
Swansea University has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the largest women's university in the world to deliver a joint programme that will empower young Saudi female scholars within the energy sector.
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July 29, 2022Winners of the inaugural Chancellor’s Award announced
Swansea University celebrated the achievements of the three winners of its inaugural Chancellor’s Award, during graduation ceremonies held in Swansea Arena.
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July 29, 2022Marine biology expert caps Swansea career with PhD on seal behaviour
A marine biology student who chose Swansea University for his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees has now made it a hat-trick by graduating with a PhD in Biological Sciences.
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July 27, 2022Breaking the mould – Jessica’s stellar success shows ASC doesn’t hold her back
A woman who is amongst the first in her family to go to university, and who has Asperger's Syndrome and ADHD, has paid tribute to all who supported her, encouraging others to follow in her wake, as she graduated with a master’s degree – with distinction - in History at Swansea University.
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July 27, 2022Experts unite to mark £2m boost for Supercomputing Wales
Data experts, technology suppliers and policymakers have gathered to celebrate the power and future of supercomputing in Wales.
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July 27, 2022Swansea University at the Ceredigion National Eisteddfod 2022
Swansea University is sponsoring Y Babell Lên (The Literary Tent) at the Ceredigion National Eisteddfod from 30 July to 6 August 2022.
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July 26, 2022Paramedic Michelle became kidney donor while working and studying through pandemic
A Barry woman is celebrating her graduation today which marks the culmination of an academic, professional and personal journey where she qualified as a Paramedic while working for the NHS through the pandemic and became part of a kidney donation exchange that helped her grandniece recover from serious illness.
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July 22, 2022Carol Vorderman maths bursaries of £2000 are open to all students - including those applying through clearing
Nine Carol Vorderman Maths Access Bursaries - worth £2000 each - are on offer to all students applying to do Mathematics at Swansea University, including those who apply through clearing.
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July 21, 2022Student in recovery from eating disorder celebrates graduation
A woman who has struggled with poor mental health and an eating disorder, is today celebrating as she graduates from Swansea University with an undergraduate degree in Sport and Exercise Science.
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July 21, 2022How new bacterial species discovered in Asian soil could help battle against antibiotic resistance
Swansea University experts have helped identify several news species of bacteria growing in arid Asian soil which could play a key role in the fight against antibiotic resistance.
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July 19, 2022Teenager’s tragic death inspired her mum to degree success and a new career
A mature student who suffered a devastating family tragedy during her degree course has now successfully graduated and dedicated her success to her late daughter.
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July 18, 2022Primary schools in Wales encouraged to take part in sun safety study
A researcher motivated by her son’s sunburn on a school sports day is encouraging primary schools across Wales to help develop sun safety guidelines for the spring and summer terms.
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July 18, 2022Swansea lecturer recognised for making a significant difference to students’ university life
A Swansea University lecturer who has provided immeasurable support to his students has been recognised with a prestigious award by the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol.
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July 15, 2022Delegates share expertise at Artificial Intelligence conference
Doctoral researchers and academics linked to two Centres of Doctoral Training (CDT) in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Science came together to share ideas at the 2022 Artificial Intelligence Conference.
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July 14, 2022How steel in our buildings can generate clean energy – new University and Tata Steel collaboration
Solar roofing panels which are greener, lighter, cheaper and flexible, and which can be printed on the steel used in buildings, are the focus of a new three-year research collaboration between Swansea experts and Tata Steel UK.
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July 12, 2022Study reveals factors affecting public attitude towards Covid and the new normal
Partygate, a lack of media coverage and the perception that the virus is now milder could all affect future compliance with Covid guidance.
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July 12, 2022Researchers to develop digital solutions for defects in large-scale concrete construction
A team of researchers at Swansea University have been awarded £322,000 to develop digital solutions to reduce concrete construction defects.
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July 5, 2022UK MS Register celebrates 10th anniversary with £2m funding boost
The UK Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Register is not only celebrating a decade of vital data collection and research, it has also secured another £2 million of funding.
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July 5, 2022Chemistry expert secures Humboldt Foundation funding to recruit scientists for nanomaterials research
An expert in nanomaterials who is based in Swansea and Germany has secured around £250,000 of funding from the Humboldt Foundation to recruit early-career scientists to join his research team.
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July 5, 2022Swansea University Wins Prestigious AGCAS Award for Excellence 2022
Swansea University Employability Academy (SEA) has won the Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity category at this year's Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services (AGCAS) Awards for Excellence.
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July 4, 2022Record number of Swansea University students compete in Commonwealth Games
Seven current Swansea University students and three graduates are set to compete at this summer’s Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.