All News tagged with 'lifelong-learning'
Social Media for Business Course Launches
April 25, 2012
SMEs in South Wales can now take advantage of the area’s first accredited course in social media for business, thanks to the Digital Economy in the Heads of the Valleys work based learning project .
School pupils get crime scene experience
March 12, 2012
School pupils from Cardiff have been finding out what it’s like to work as a forensic scientist after spending the day at the University of Glamorgan’s crime scene house.
Funded IT Training available to Welsh Businesses
October 18, 2011
Employers in the Convergence Area of Wales now have access to funded training to develop the ICT skills of the workforce, thanks to the newly launched DEHOV (Digital Economy Heads of the Valleys) initiative.
Glamorgan lecturer recognised among best in UK
July 28, 2011
University of Glamorgan lecturer Dr Heather Skinner has been awarded a prestigious UK-wide accolade for the quality of her teaching with the award of a National Teaching Fellowship.
Best New University in Wales: Guardian ranks Glamorgan among top three Welsh universities
May 17, 2011
The University of Glamorgan has been rated Wales’s top new university in the Guardian’s prestigious league table, published today.
Future Rock stars take to the stage
April 27, 2011
The rock stars of the future are taking to the stage with the stars of Only Men Aloud in a new Rock Academy at Merthyr Tydfil College.
Science meets the MTV generation in rap competition
February 7, 2011
Valleys schoolchildren have brought physics into the modern age with a ground-breaking Rap Science competition, launched at the University of Glamorgan.
Pupils' film scoops award
March 11, 2010
‘I so want that dress!’, an animated DVD created by 29 young people from Merthyr Tydfil won the ’Best Animation’ category at the International Young People’s Film Festival in Pontypridd recently.
First Campus Rock Academy
March 11, 2010
The First Campus Junior Rock Music Academy has taken place at the University of Glamorgan’s ATRiuM campus in Cardiff where 48 children from across South East Wales were given one-to-one tuition with university graduate students.
Welsh Bacc Conference at Glamorgan
February 4, 2010
First Campus, based at the University of Glamorgan’s Centre for Lifelong Learning, organised a ‘Delivering the Welsh Baccalaureate; Wales-Wide Approaches’ conference on Thursday 21st January 2010.
More than a hundred delegates from the education sector across Wales came to share their experiences of working with the qualification and discuss ways forward. Keynote speeches came from Gavin Thomas of CollegesWales (previously Fforwm) and Ross Thomas of the WJEC.
Merthyr Stories Website Re-launched
December 3, 2009
The University of Glamorgan’s Glamorgan GATES project is re-launching its ‘Merthyr Stories’ website this month, 11th December.
Welsh poet at open mic night
November 5, 2009
Welsh poet and playwright Patrick Jones is headlining the Glamorgan GATES open mic night on Tuesday November 10th.
Famous Drummer Leads Workshop
November 3, 2009
One of the UK’s best-known drummers led a workshop for young musicians at the University of Glamorgan’s Cardiff School of Creative & Cultural Industries over the weekend, 31st October.
Junior Rock Music Academy Comes to Glamorgan
September 7, 2009
Budding young rock stars are invited to take their places for a ‘Rock Academy’ experience at the University of Glamorgan’s ATRiuM campus.
GATES student wins Adult Learners Award and University place
August 27, 2009
At this year’s Merthyr Tydfil Adult Learner Awards ceremony, Glamorgan GATES student Bethan Lewis was recognised for her achievements in education by winning the best Individual Learner category.
Young Bands get Advice from Top Music Producers
August 3, 2009
Two young bands from South Wales have taken part in a once in a lifetime opportunity to produce a recording of their work with some of the industries leading professionals.
The Planets
July 30, 2009
Forty years after man first landed on the Moon, Hands On Science, in association with Professor Mark Brake and the Burry Port Band, marked the milestone with ‘The Planets’, a fascinating visually-enhanced performance of music inspired by science, science fiction and the stars.
Once in a Lifetime Opportunity for Young Bands
June 1, 2009
Budding young musicians from across South Wales are being called to compete for a place at a summer school which will see them working with some of the UK’s top music producers.
Local Charity Benefits From Community Art Exhibition
May 27, 2009
Wednesday, 20th May, saw the opening of the first Glamorgan GATES art group exhibition at Cyfarthfa Museum and Art Gallery. The exhibition has over 60 artworks on display created by 17 artists. The exhibition runs until 14th June and all the profits will be donated to Cancer Aid Merthyr Tydfil.
Adult Learners' Week in Merthyr
May 8, 2009
The Merthyr Tydfil based Glamorgan GATES project is holding a wealth of activities for this year’s Adult Learners’ Week 11th – 15th May.
Banish those Winter Blues
February 2, 2009
The University of Glamorgan’s Glamorgan Gates project is helping people in Merthyr escape the winter blues next week (9th – 13th) by holding a ‘Happiness Week’ which will be packed with taster courses and new learning experiences.
World Film Premiere Comes to Merthyr
January 16, 2009
Merthyr Tydfil was chosen as the location for the first ever screening of ‘Good Arrows’, Irvine Welsh’s first screen play last night, 15th January.
Film Premiere Comes to Merthyr
January 14, 2009
What: Film premiere of Irvine Welsh’s latest work ‘Good Arrows’
When: Thursday 15th January 2009 at 7pm
Where: Vue Cinema, Merthyr Tydfil
Hands on Science Brings Science to Public
November 20, 2008
Children and parents alike will be able to take one step closer to science next month as the first ever ‘Hands on Science’ festival opens in Cardiff from 6th – 13th December.
Glamorgan GATES Artwork Exhibited at Cyfarthfa Art Gallery
November 7, 2008
Earlier this year a community painting of Merthyr’s historical and picturesque Pontygwaith Bridge was created by 12 local people during Adult Learners’ Week at a Glamorgan GATES arts taster session.
Merthyr’s Newest Art Gallery
November 5, 2008
Friday, 31st October, saw Merthyr Tydfil’s town centre link bridge from the college car park to the town centre transformed into the ‘Bridge Gallery’ as a Glamorgan GATES exhibition was launched. The exhibition, launched to celebrate Big Draw day, included the work of 70 participants who took part in a month long art project that spanned the whole borough. Over 80 people and passers by were treated to a poetry reading by Andrew Thomas from Merthyr College.
Irvine Welsh Production Made in Partnership with Merthyr Media Project
September 15, 2008
When it comes to work experience, it doesn’t come much better than working with the world-famous author of Trainspotting Irvine Welsh on his latest production.
Young Bands get Advice from Top Music Producer
August 7, 2008
Over 50 young people from across South Wales have taken part in a two-week ‘creative’ summer school at the University of Glamorgan’s impressive ATRiuM building in the heart of Cardiff.
A Taste of Merthyr
August 1, 2008
A new book being created by the University of Glamorgan’s GATES Project has set out to challenge the stereotypical misconceptions of the food consumed by people living in the Valleys.
Discover New Talents at Glamorgan Summer School
July 3, 2008
If you are interested learning some French before heading off on your summer holiday or if you would like to discover how to take better photographs, the Glamorgan Summer School might be just what you’re looking for.
Glamorgan Outreach Open Day Success
June 26, 2008
Students interested in perusing courses in their local communities attended an open day at the University of Glamorgan’s Treforest campus this week.
Visual Science Show Comes to Capital
April 10, 2008
A visual theatre production which brings science to life, has been entertaining audiences in Cardiff this month as part of a project run by the University of Glamorgan.
Zoom Award Winners
February 26, 2008
The University of Glamorgan’s Merthyr Media Project is celebrating success at this year’s Zoom awards.
Intergenerational Conference
February 21, 2008
The Wales Centre for Intergenerational Practice (CCIP) is situated within the Centre for Lifelong Learning at the University of Glamorgan.
Our 2008 conference: Community Cohesion: Cross-cutting Partnerships is being held at The Pavilion, Llandrindod Wells on Thursday 6th March.
Pupils Get to Grips with Science Issues
December 18, 2007
More than 100 South Wales school pupils have taken part in a live debate on science-based issues at Cardiff’s National Museum.
Glamlit 2007 Attracts Top Authors
December 12, 2007
Over 1000 school children from across South Wales are taking part in a celebration of literature at the University of Glamorgan this week.
Red Carpet Treatment for Pupils’ Film
November 19, 2007
South Wales school pupils attended the glitzy world premier of their very own film at the Cineworld cinema in Cardiff this week.
Radio Cardiff links up with Glamorgan for training courses
November 6, 2007
Radio Cardiff, South Wales’ brand new Community Radio station has teamed up with the University of Glamorgan’s Cardiff School of Creative & Cultural Industries and its community team ‘Glamorgan Outreach’ to deliver accredited radio courses for its volunteers.
Science Shops Nature Lessons
September 17, 2007
With the help of Science Shops Wales, based at the University of Glamorgan, the people of Cwmaman in the Cynon Valley are finding out about the variety of flora and fauna that they have on their doorstep!
Community Photography on Show
September 12, 2007
The work of photography students at the University of Glamorgan’s Centre for Lifelong Learning has gone on display at the Garth Olwg Community campus.
New Artwork for Trevithick Trail
September 6, 2007
The second phase of Merthyr’s Trevithick Trail, a historic path which travels through the heart of the town, will be home to a host of new artworks thanks to a project being run by the University of Glamorgan’s Glamorgan GATES project.
Implications of Leitch
September 4, 2007
The implications of the Leitch Report for adult education will be discussed at a national seminar at the University of Glamorgan this month, 11th September.
Rob Brydon comes to Merthyr
August 8, 2007
Welsh comedian Rob Brydon entertained an audience of more than 500 in Merthyr last night in a one-off performance organised by the University of Glamorgan’s Glamorgan GATES project.
Merthyr Arts and Science Festival
July 26, 2007
A celebration of arts and science will take over the town of Merthyr Tydfil in August as an ‘Arts and Science festival is held in the town.
Hands on Science
July 24, 2007
Over 230 school pupils attended a ‘Hands on Science’ main event at the National Museum of Wales, Cardiff at the end of last month, organised by the Hands on Science project based at the University of Glamorgan’s Centre for Lifelong Learning.
Summer School 2007
July 23, 2007
This year’s Glamorgan Summer School kicks once again today for what is set to be another successful fortnight.
Outreach Student Wins National Learners Award
June 20, 2007
Glamorgan Outreach student Claire Crompton has won the Higher Education Award at this year’s Adult Learners’ Week Awards.
National Recognition for Bedwas Book
May 30, 2007
A book written by members of the Bedwas Writers’ Circle has scooped first prize at the David St John Thomas Charitable Trust Awards.
Bringing Science to Life
May 11, 2007
Youngsters from across South Wales got a taste for all things science at the University of Glamorgan this week as they took part in the Excite 2007 event, organised by the First campus project.
Film Producer's Merthyr Visit
August 2, 2006
Internationally renowned Welsh film producer Karl Francis has visited Merthyr this month to hold a series of workshops with local people as part of the University of Glamorgan’s Merthyr Media Project.
