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December 3, 2024Swansea University academic wins national ‘Campaigner of the Year’ award
Dr Aimee Grant, a senior lecturer in public health at Swansea University, has been recognised by national disability charity Sense, for her work investigating autistic people’s experiences during pregnancy – an under-researched area that she was inspired to investigate after her own traumatic ectopic pregnancy.
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December 3, 2024Scientists develop coral-inspired material to revolutionise bone repair
Researchers at Swansea University have developed a revolutionary bone graft substitute inspired by coral which not only promotes faster healing but dissolves naturally in the body after the repair is complete.
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November 28, 2024Academic awarded for inclusive research practice
A Swansea University academic has been recognised for her inclusive research practice that addresses the large gap in understanding of the reproductive health experiences of autistic people, which is under-researched and under-supported in healthcare.
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November 27, 2024Improving health for older people - Swansea expert in ageing appointed to role coordinating major global research project
A Swansea expert in ageing and health has been appointed to a key role co-ordinating an international project to improve the way in which healthcare systems manage age-related conditions.
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November 26, 2024How long ring fingers can point to a love of alcohol
The length of your fingers may hold a vital clue to your drinking habits, according to a new study.
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November 25, 2024New £22.4 million bioscience grant for training programme involving Swansea University
Swansea University has helped secure £22.4 million in funding from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) - part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) - to support emerging bioscience researchers and innovators in the South West and Wales.
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November 25, 2024Zoology student photographs rare endemic bird during Borneo field course
A Swansea University student had a unique experience capturing images of a rare bird during an educational trip to Borneo.
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November 22, 2024Spanish/Welsh film based on real-life stories of refugees in Swansea shown in city
A film showing the difficulties faced by an African refugee in Spain, which was inspired by the real-life stories of refugees in Swansea, has been shown in the city’s Grand Theatre to an audience that included some of the people whose stories were used.
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November 21, 2024Research on using mobile phone evidence in human rights cases wins 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 won a prestigious prize highlighting the impact of Swansea University research.
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November 19, 2024Air quality monitor invented by Swansea team can help protect public from carbon dioxide dangers
An air quality monitor that checks for dangerous levels of carbon dioxide, and that can run continuously on clean energy from indoor light – with no need even to change batteries - has been invented by a company set up by Swansea University researchers.
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November 18, 2024Swansea subjects ranked among world’s best
Subjects across the academic spectrum at Swansea University have been ranked among the world’s best in a new league table.
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November 15, 2024HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh returns to University to support unique project helping victims of sexual violence
A pioneering international collaboration to help victims of sexual violence in conflict led by Swansea University has been visited by HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh.
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November 14, 2024Swansea neuroscientist receives Fulbright Award to conduct research at prestigious US institute
Dr Jeff Davies of Swansea University Medical School has been awarded a prestigious Fulbright All Disciplines Scholar Award, which will enable him to conduct research at the world-renowned neuroscience faculty in the Salk Institute in San Diego, California.
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November 14, 2024Swansea University secures new UKRI award to train future leaders in environmental science
The UKRI Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) has awarded Swansea University and partners funding to train the next generation of world-class researchers to tackle global environmental challenges.
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November 14, 2024South Wales Miners’ Library moving to new home in city centre
Swansea city centre's emerging community hub Y Storfa is to be the new home of a facility that helps celebrate the region's industrial, social and cultural heritage.
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November 7, 2024Critical shortages in cancer treatment resources across ex-Soviet Union countries, new Lancet study shows
A new study led by Oxford University and involving Swansea University has found that the treatment of cancer in twelve former Soviet Union countries is being impacted by shortages and inconsistencies in equipment and staff.
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November 7, 2024Welsh Secretary launches new £4.5m biotechnology hub at Swansea University
The Secretary of State for Wales, Jo Stevens, officially launched the Natural Products BioHUB (NP BioHUB) at Swansea University on Thursday 7 November.
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November 7, 2024Tanya Pengelly wins 2024 Rhys Davies Short Story Competition with ‘emotionally breathtaking’ tale written in memory of late father
Welsh-born writer Tanya Pengelly has won the 2024 Rhys Davies Short Story Competition for her story, ‘A Dictionary of Light’, which was written in memory of her father.
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November 6, 2024Link-up with University experts puts local healthcare technology firm on path to further success
A collaboration with Swansea University experts has helped a local healthcare technology company move closer to their goal of revolutionizing patient care, by improving their research and ability to innovate, and securing a further £50,000 award to advance current technologies.
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November 4, 2024Toddlers, Tech and Talk: groundbreaking study into how children under three use technology
A major study, the first of its kind, has revealed key insights into the extent to which children under three years old have access to digital technology in the home, how they use it and how it supports their language development.
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November 1, 2024Prostate cancer diagnosis initiative co-developed by Swansea University celebrated at NHS Wales Awards
Swansea University’s work to help improve the diagnosis of prostate cancer has been recognised at this year’s NHS Wales Awards.
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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 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).