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class="bluetitle">Let's Celebrate

This isn't the end of term any of us expected, however, determined to mark what we've all achieved this year, we're getting together virtually to say thank you and to celebrate a year like no other. Join us and #MetUsCelebrate.


Online with #MetUsCelebrate

From where you 

call home

a celebration dinner, 

July 22

IN A YEAR LIKE NO OTHER...

Congratulations from your Vice-Chancellor

Professor Cara Aitchison smiling

 President and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Cara Aitchison shares her congratulations after an extraordinary year.

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A heroic commitment to the community

Floyd Haughton

Floyd Haughton, a student from the School of Management, was named a Census Hero for playing his part during the pandemic.

Read 'A heroic commitment'  

Named Welsh University of the Year 2021

Welsh University of the Year 2021

 Our year started with The Times and Sunday Times naming us Welsh University of the Year 2021 - an accolade we can all be proud of.

read 'Welsh university of the Year' 

A values-driven year spent together

Professor Jacqui Boddington smiling

Professor Jacqui Boddington shares her experience of the year - with special thanks to students.

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A year beyond my expectations

RAJ smiling

'RAJ' shares his experience of being at university during a pandemic - adapting to new ways of learning and working.

Read 'beyond my expectations' 

Preparing for a career
in Architecture 

Student building a model

First-year architecture student, Bea, reflects on her year at university and how it's setting her up for a career in the industry.

Read 'preparing for a career' 

working together 

like never before

Professor Leigh Robison smiling

Professor Leigh Robinson shares her highlights of the year, acknowledging a university-wide team effort to working together.

Read 'Working Together' 

 The channel not channel challenge

Nick Young in his wetsuite after his challnge

No stranger to a challenge, Dr Nick Young, from the  School of Education and Social Policy swam for charity during the pandemic. 

read 'The not channel challenge' 

Going the extra mile: Steve, just one example

Steve Owen

Steve, a Domestic Cleaner at Plas Gwyn, is just one of the many who work behind the scenes supporting our students every day.

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An exciting year for research and Innovation

Professor Sheldon Hanton smiling

 Professor Sheldon Hanton shares his thoughts on this year's Research and Innovation progress and success.

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beyond the player: using game design in health 

Jessica Hornby

Games Design student, Jess, used skills developed during her course to help educate people about cancer.

Read 'beyond the player' 

Global Academies: Fostering Innovation

Illustration of the world with light comeing from Wales

Our Global Academies bring together our strengths in education, research and innovation to help improve our world.

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