News
Glamorgan Business School Students best in Wales
Posted on April 3, 2013
Out of 310 top university teams from across the country, University of Glamorgan students came second in a UK wide IBM sponsored business competition.
University of Glamorgan and Cassidian secure ‘enhanced’ Knowledge Transfer Partnership
Posted on March 26, 2013
The University of Glamorgan Business School and international defence and security company Cassidian Ltd have secured Wales’ first ‘eKTP’ or Enhanced Knowledge Transfer Partnership.
Wales’s newest apps launched
Posted on March 20, 2013
Some of Wales’ newest and most innovative mobile applications were launched at an event in Cardiff today, 20th March.
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Professor gives think-tank lecture
Posted on March 19, 2013
David Pickernell, Professor in Economic Development Policy from the University of Glamorgan will today give a lecture to the independent think tank Gorwel, at the National Assembly, where he will discuss the impact of regional economic policy.
Citigroup Chief gives guest lecture
Posted on March 15, 2013
Stuart Popham, Vice-chairman EMEA Banking at Citigroup gave a guest lecture to students at the University of Glamorgan this week.
Glamorgan marketing expert to help tourism economy in Corfu
Posted on March 14, 2013
Dr Heather Skinner, Reader in Marketing at Glamorgan Business School delivered the keynote speech “What is the future for tourism in Corfu?” at a high profile event on the island this week (13th March).
New partnership with the Institute of Contemporary Music Performance
Posted on March 7, 2013
The University of Glamorgan has signed a new partnership with the Institute of Contemporary Music Performance. This new association will see the University benefit from the Institute’s 25 years of experience in delivering cutting edge contemporary music education.
Adults with learning disabilities must be listened to on abuse
Posted on March 6, 2013
Society must be better at listening, believing and doing something when people with learning disabilities say they’ve been abused.
Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week
Posted on March 5, 2013
Deputy Minister for Skills Jeff Cuthbert will celebrate National Apprenticeship Week at the College at Merthyr Tydfil on Monday (11th March) at an event to introduce young learners and employers to the benefits of apprenticeship schemes.
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University meets demand for graduates in the financial sector
Posted on March 5, 2013
At a time when students are increasingly concerned about whether or not to study in higher education, the University of Glamorgan is working with the Welsh Government and local businesses to meet the increasing demand for graduates in the financial sector.
Students meet international explorer
Posted on March 5, 2013
World famous British explorer David Hempleman-Adams recently visited a group of high flying students at the University of Glamorgan.
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UHOVI wins national Guardian award
Posted on February 28, 2013
The Universities of the Heads of the Valleys Institute (UHOVI) scooped a national award at last night’s (27th February) Guardian University Awards.
A unique partnership between the University of Glamorgan and the University of Wales, Newport, and backed by Welsh Government, UHOVI won the ‘commitment to widening participation’ category.
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CEMAS flies the flag for Welsh businesses at the Mobile World Congress
Posted on February 25, 2013
The Centre of Excellence in Mobile Applications and Services (CEMAS) will be exhibiting at the Mobile World Congress on Monday 25th to Thursday 28th February in Barcelona, to launch a Spanish language application and showcase a number of its successful collaborations with Welsh businesses.
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Writing for Children Conference
Posted on February 20, 2013
A celebration of Welsh children’s authors and illustrators will be held at the University of Glamorgan Treforest Campus on Saturday 23 February 2013.
Julia Unwin launches Wales’ new public policy think tank
Posted on February 20, 2013
Julia Unwin CBE, Chief Executive of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, delivered the keynote lecture at the launch of the University of Glamorgan’s Centre for Advanced Studies in Public Policy (CASPP) last night, 19th February.