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A risk evaluation aimed at helping protect women from domestic violence is working but could be improved to help more victims, according to researchers.

Swansea University is once again among the top 10 per cent of universities for environmental and ethical issues, according to the latest UK People & Planet University League published by The Guardian.

Dominant baboons rule the troop by day, but at night, they may pay a hidden cost. A new study led by Swansea University has found that higher-ranking baboons get less and more fragmented rest at night than their lower-ranked troop mates.

The thought of walking across a stage to collect a degree would have seemed like an impossible dream to a teenage Ayla Jones.

Swansea University has awarded an honorary degree to the highly esteemed lawyer, academic, and former colleague and friend of the institution, Professor Iwan Davies.

Swansea University has awarded broadcaster and writer Carol Vorderman MBE an Honorary Doctor of Science degree in recognition of her services to broadcasting and STEM education.

Swansea University has presented an honorary degree to Mike Ruddock OBE, in recognition of his exceptional contribution to Welsh rugby and his long-standing connection with the region’s sporting community.

Swansea University has presented Dr Laurent Charlet, an environmental molecular geochemist of global distinction, with the award of an Honorary Doctorate in Engineering (EngD).

Swansea University has awarded an Honorary Fellowship to the chaired bard Professor Tudur Hallam in recognition of his outstanding contribution to Welsh-language literature and culture.

Swansea University has awarded an honorary degree to Richard Neylon, a leading authority on managing major incidents and disputes in hostile and complex environments.

New research has revealed just how valuable local knowledge and communication is when it comes to protecting the world largest freshwater fish in the western Amazon.

Black Friday is here and Christmas is coming – bringing store shelves and websites packed with tempting items plus TV adverts and promotions to get us spending to ensure we have a perfect festive season.

Swansea University’s student volunteering charity, Discovery SVS, is marking 60 years of making a difference—and is inviting the wider community to join the celebrations.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is often seen as a tool to automate tasks and replace humans, but new research from Swansea University challenges this view, showing that AI can also act as a creative, engaging and inspiring partner.

A Swansea University academic has been honoured with the prestigious SEMI Academia Impact Award, recognising his outstanding contributions to semiconductor research, innovation, and industry-academia collaboration in Europe.

Swansea University has been honoured after thousands of park users across the UK voted for their favourite green spaces.

Swansea University has received a major research grant of £215,843 to lead a new study into Jersey’s historic feudal system, exploring how centuries-old traditions of land and law have shaped the island’s identity.

The transformative power of education and the positive role Swansea University played in one woman’s life are among the themes of a new book aimed at inspiring others as they navigate middle age.

As the threat of antibiotic resistance grows, a Swansea University academic has led the development of a novel technology capable of killing some of the most dangerous bacteria known to medicine—with over 99.9% effectiveness against Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa).

Physicists from Swansea University have played the leading role in a scientific breakthrough at CERN, developing an innovative technique that increases the antihydrogen trapping rate by a factor of ten.

A new study has revealed that artificial intelligence can now generate images of real people that are virtually impossible to tell apart from genuine photographs.

People diagnosed with a gambling disorder are significantly more likely to die by suicide, according to new research led by Swansea University – marking a major step forward in understanding gambling-related harm.

A glacier on the Eastern Antarctic Peninsula has experienced the fastest recorded ice loss in modern history, according to a landmark study co-authored by Swansea University.

In his centenary year, Richard Burton’s granddaughter will be in Swansea to provide a unique personal perspective on the legendary actor next week.

A new study led by Swansea University has revealed a new way to potentially treat certain autoimmune diseases by targeting a protein that helps regulate energy production in immune cells.

Progress is continuing on the new home of Swansea University’s South Wales Miners’ Library with a video revealing just how it is taking shape.

A Swansea University volcanologist is set to explore one of Earth’s most mysterious underwater landscapes as part of a groundbreaking international expedition off the coast of Japan.

Children with additional learning needs (ALN) are being left behind in Wales’s climate and sustainability education—despite national promises to make environmental learning part of every child’s experience—according to a new report from Swansea University and Keep Wales Tidy.

A new Swansea University study using population-scale data, has revealed insights into how people use health and care services in their final year of life and highlights the need for better identification and support for people needing palliative care

Three vibrant new murals now brighten Ynys Street in Port Talbot, capturing the town’s past, present, and imagined future—through the eyes of over 200 local children.

A Swansea University researcher has received a Health and Care Research Wales Doctoral Fellowship award for his work to explore the safety of medicines.

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) has appointed Swansea University’s Amira Guirguis as its new Chief Scientist.

The first dual degree programme allowing students to study at both Swansea and in Canada is marking its 10^th anniversary, and stems from a partnership of nearly forty years between Swansea University and Trent University in Ontario.

Swansea University has been awarded University of Sanctuary status for the welcome and support it offers to people displaced from their homes by conflict.

Researchers in Swansea have been awarded a £1.2 million grant to create a blood test for more effective treatment of conditions such as stroke.

Swansea University has led an international team of marine scientists and practitioners—spanning 18 countries—in calling for urgent reform to the licensing and regulation of marine and coastal restoration projects.

Dr Rowan Williams, former Archbishop of Canterbury and one of the UK’s most respected public thinkers, will deliver this year’s Illtyd David Human Rights Memorial Lecture at Swansea University.

Why do some animals use bright colours to warn off predators while others opt to camouflage themselves to avoid attack? To find out more, ecologists from around the world have collaborated on a major new study looking at what has led to the evolution of one strategy over another.

The Welsh Institute of Physical Activity, Health and Sport (WIPAHS), through a team led by Swansea University researchers, has developed Wales’ 2025 GoPA! Country Card—a key snapshot of the nation’s movement trends, revealing an increase in physical activity among adults.

A research project, funded by Health and Care Research Wales, has revealed academic achievements for children in care can vary significantly based on their care experiences.

A Swansea University study has uncovered the intense emotional and operational strain experienced by emergency ambulance staff across the UK during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Award-winning Swansea University spin-out company Bionema Group Ltd has been awarded a major funding boost from Innovate UK.

Swansea University has achieved a prestigious Fairtrade University and College Award in 2025, recognising the university for championing ethical consumption and trade justice over the past two years.

Keza O’Neill’s ‘The Man on the Train’ has been crowned the winner of the 2025 Rhys Davies Short Story Competition.

Groundbreaking research by Swansea University, commissioned by the newly launched 1001 Critical Days Foundation, has revealed two to three babies lose their fathers to suicide every week across the UK.

A new research project is being highlighted on World Suicide Prevention Day as it aims to transform understanding of self-harm and suicide among children and young people, particularly those in contact with social care and explore ways in which vulnerable young people can be better supported.

The Royal Institution’s high-energy Explosive Food and Fired Up shows are among the headline events at this year’s Swansea Science Festival, which returns this October half-term.

Swansea University will be playing a key role in the first new UK-wide scientific study of babies in a quarter of a century.

Secretary of State for Wales Jo Stevens visited Swansea University’s Simulation & Immersive Learning Centre (SUSIM) to gain first-hand insight into the groundbreaking work of the National Institute for Sport & Health (NISH).

New research from Swansea University reveals how personal values, social ties, and the body’s ability to regulate stress shape mental wellbeing and psychological distress as people grow older.

A new evidence review undertaken by Swansea University academics to better understand the menopause-related experiences and needs of Autistic people, has revealed significant gaps in knowledge, support, and healthcare provision, and identifies a need for targeted resources and interventions.

UKRI Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) has awarded more than £1m to a research team from Swansea and Aberystwyth universities to lead the Welsh Election Study 2026 (WES 2026), a four-year project that will provide high-quality, impartial survey data on political attitudes and voting behaviour in Wales.

A striking new collection of writing and artwork has been published, celebrating the proud, personal, and diverse voices of LGBTQ+ people across Wales.

Swansea University has announced the return of the Children’s and Young People’s Literature Festival, taking place on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 October 2025 at Swansea’s National Waterfront Museum.

A Swansea sociologist has been honoured by the journal Current Sociology, published by the International Sociological Association, for his new research into self-optimisation, which is a term for ideas and practices aimed at continuous enhancement of the self.  Examples range from self-help books and podcasts to self-tracking devices, nutritional supplements and cosmetic surgery.

A Swansea University expert researching how to improve teaching skills among healthcare professionals has won a travel scholarship from The Worshipful Livery Company of Wales, which will allow him to share his findings internationally.

Swansea University has helped uncover a surprising new role for platelets—one that could significantly advance early cancer detection.

The sliteye shark has been recorded for the first time on the Great Chagos Bank, the world’s largest coral atoll structure—marking a major advance in understanding the geographic range of this near-threatened species.

New insights provided by Swansea University’s award-winning SAIL Databank have helped shape future operational strategy by Welsh ambulance services.

Tudur Hallam, Emeritus Professor in the Department of Welsh at Swansea University, has been awarded the Chair at the 2025 National Eisteddfod in Wrexham.

Groundbreaking research led by a Swansea University academic has revealed a synthetic glycosystem — a sugar-coated polymer nanoparticle — that can block Covid-19 from infecting human cells, reducing infection rates by nearly 99%.

Researchers, funded by the Health and Care Research Wales Faculty, have successfully identified biomarkers in both the host and bacteria that could help diagnose sepsis early and potentially save lives and cut NHS costs.

More languages are now available to students at Swansea, with the addition of Catalan, Italian and Portuguese to the main degree programme, at the same time as a new link with the Association for Language Learning has been set up: two signs that show languages are thriving at Swansea University.

A major international study has found that when it comes to choosing a long-term partner, people across the globe consider not just how many sexual partners someone has had, but also when those encounters took place.

New research suggests that staying in school is associated with fewer hospital appointments in midlife.

New research has shed light on the many different factors that lead to children entering out-of-home care in high-income countries.

Swansea University experts are lending their support to an ambitious scheme to revive the waterways of the city’s industrial past.

Swansea University has awarded an honorary master of arts (MA) degree to Olympic gold medallist Elinor Barker MBE, in recognition of her outstanding achievements and contribution to international cycling.

Swansea University has conferred an honorary doctorate in engineering on Olufolahan Olumide, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to engineering, architecture, and global enterprise over a remarkable 50-year career.

Swansea University has conferred an Honorary Award upon internationally renowned engineer and distinguished alumnus, Professor Yi Min Xie, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the field of structural optimisation and engineering innovation.

Swansea University has presented an honorary degree to former Wales Women’s rugby captain Siwan Lillicrap, in recognition of her outstanding contribution to Welsh rugby.

After years of extraordinary personal and academic challenges, from caring for three generations of her family to living with undiagnosed dyslexia, Karen Armitage has graduated from Swansea University.

After surviving 40 nights sleeping in the back seat of his car, one man has graduated with first-class honours from Swansea University—and now he’s using his lived experience to help transform housing policy.

The Wolfson Foundation has awarded a £100,000 grant to the Egypt Centre at Swansea University.

The combined speed and determination of staff and students at Swansea University claimed a prestigious honour at this year’s Swansea Half Marathon.

Magellanic penguins are smarter ocean travellers than previously thought, according to a new study involving researchers from Swansea University’s Animal Movement Lab. The findings reveal that these penguins use tidal currents not only to return home more efficiently, but also to forage for food along the way.

Technology developed at Swansea University has won funding to help deliver better battery systems to Sub-Saharan Africa.

Swansea University is once again flying the prestigious Green Flag at both its campuses.

A book by a Swansea expert in intelligence and US foreign policy has been awarded the 2024 Neustadt Prize for the best book in the field of US government and politics.

In a tail-wagging celebration at the Palace of Westminster, a four-legged champion named Achilles has made history as the UK’s very first School Dog of the Year.

Hywel Dda University Health Board and Swansea University are extending their partnership to help improve the health and well-being of communities in south-west Wales after signing a new agreement.

Swansea University students have given positive feedback across all aspects of their university experience in the latest National Student Survey (NSS), published on 9 July 2025.

Swansea University has welcomed the Tánaiste Simon Harris TD and First Minister of Wales Eluned Morgan MS, to the Bay Campus for a special showcase of pioneering research projects that highlight the strength of collaboration between Ireland and Wales.

Swansea University, Novel Engineering Consultants Ltd (Novel), and Airbus Endeavr Wales—a unique initiative between the Welsh Government and Airbus Defence and Space—are collaborating on a groundbreaking research initiative to strengthen aerospace systems against cyberattacks.

A Swansea University academic has been awarded a prestigious Churchill Fellowship to explore a growing global movement in education: introducing dogs into the classroom.

At this year’s Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol Awards Ceremony, it was announced that Dr Non Vaughan Williams, Senior Lecturer in Digital Media at Swansea University, won the Celebrate Your Lecturer award.

Swansea and Loughborough Universities have joined forces on a pioneering mission to transform solar power in space by developing lightweight cadmium telluride (CdTe) solar cells on ultra-thin glass - a game-changing technology set to revolutionise energy systems for satellites and space-based manufacturing.

A landmark transnational education (TNE) arrangement to establish a Joint Education Institute (JEI) has been agreed between Swansea University and Nanjing Tech University (NJTU), China, that will deliver a range of degree programmes and is the largest of its kind for Swansea.

A new board game called Legless in London, based on research completed at Swansea University, which brings disability culture and history to life in a significant and accessible way, has been announced as a winner at the 2025 Games for Change Awards in New York.

The Royal Society of Chemistry has announced that a Swansea researcher is one of the winners of its 2025 prizes in Research and Innovation, which celebrate exceptional people advancing the chemical sciences across industry and academia.

The shortlist for the prestigious Rhys Davies National Short Story Competition 2025 has been announced. 

Aerospace students put their skills to the test in a competition aimed at highlighting their technological talents – and once again Swansea University lifted the top prize.

Eight outstanding researchers from Swansea University have been selected for the 2025 Welsh Crucible, an award-winning programme for developing the future research leaders of Wales.

Earth scientists, including a researcher now based at Swansea University, have uncovered evidence of rhythmic surges of molten mantle rock rising from deep within the Earth beneath Africa.

Swansea University and Children in Wales have launched a new initiative aimed at highlighting and protecting the needs of babies.

Wales has driven innovation for centuries—from copper pioneer Robert Morris to tech titan Sir Terry Matthews. Now, a new book is set to inspire the next generation of innovators shaping the region’s future.

In a landmark global study, scientists have uncovered far greater diversity and flexibility in mosquito feeding patterns than previously thought, challenging long-held assumptions about how the disease-carrying insects select their hosts.

When uncertainty began to mount over the future of Port Talbot’s Tata Steelworks, Jason Bailey saw it as just the push he needed to make a major career change.

A groundbreaking £22 million project led by Swansea University aims to revolutionise the UK’s steel supply chain, enhancing both the physical infrastructure and national security.

New research by Swansea University and Cambridge University has revealed the causes and devastating impacts of delays – that can last decades - in diagnosing lupus, an auto-immune condition.

Swansea University has climbed six places to reach its highest-ever position in the prestigious QS World University Rankings 2026, securing 292^nd place and cementing its status among the world’s top 300 universities.

While many people pride themselves on never forgetting a face, it’s just not so easy for others. Now researchers at Swansea University are examining why it can also be more difficult for some individuals to recognize the faces of people from racial groups different to their own.

Swansea University has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Finn School of Business and Tourism in Thailand that will pave the way for their students to join the BSc Global Business Management programme. 

Swansea University has been ranked 36^th in the world for its contribution to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), according to the latest Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings, published on 18 June 2025.

Swansea University has been awarded £3m by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) to lead a major new project that will explore how nature can help cities adapt to climate change.

Just how effective protected areas are at safeguarding habitats and the species that live within them is the focus of a new Swansea University study.

A Swansea University plastic surgeon who combines teaching and groundbreaking research with his clinical duties has been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours list.

A Swansea University academic has been awarded an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours list for his services to British heritage in Rome.

A Swansea University academic has been recognised for his pioneering work shaping the study of health data in the UK.

A Swansea University clinician has been selected as Health and Care Research Wales national Specialty Lead to help shape future research.

An international clinical trial, led in the UK by Swansea’s Joint Clinical Research Facility (JCRF), has found that semaglutide tablets – best known as the active ingredient in some weight-loss treatments – can ‘significantly’ help reduce the risk of heart attacks in adults who have type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular and/or chronic kidney disease.

Academics will investigate how citizens, civil society organisations and policymakers are collaborating to tackle some of society’s most pressing problems.

Swansea University and the University of Limerick have formed a pioneering research partnership to drive innovation in battery technology, collaborating on a project supported by the Wales-Ireland Research Alliance Award.

To mark this year’s Children’s Day, Swansea University’s Nigerian alumni network organised a free medical outreach event in Abuja, Nigeria, delivering healthcare services to more than 1,000 residents in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

A team of international scientists have tracked over 100 marine megafauna species – including sharks, whales, turtles and seals - identifying the most critical locations in our global oceans for improving marine conservation efforts, in new research involving Swansea University.  

Swansea University is among the first partner members of a new national network for women entrepreneurs.

Chelsea and West Ham may be Premier League rivals from opposite sides of London, but one thing they have in common is that for both clubs, getting their men’s first teams in the best possible physical shape is in the hands of Swansea sports science graduates.

Swansea University and Space Forge, pioneers in space-based advanced materials manufacturing and return technology, have signed a major deal, making the company the first to be physically hosted in the Centre for Integrative Semiconductor Materials (CISM), where it will undertake cutting-edge work in manufacturing in microgravity - the near-weightless conditions found in space.

Swansea University has staged a major incident training exercise for final-year paramedic students at its Singleton Campus, which also involved staff and members of the Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust (WAST), in a simulated factory explosion scenario resulting in multiple casualties.

Researchers at Swansea University have discovered that baboons walk in lines, not for safety or strategy, but simply to stay close to their friends.

A groundbreaking new study offers unprecedented insights into the incel (involuntary celibate) community, uncovering critical facts that challenge prevailing stereotypes and expand our understanding of this controversial subculture.

Technocamps, Swansea University’s flagship STEM outreach programme, is celebrating a double win at the SheCanCode STEM Educator Awards, taking home top honours in Not-For-Profits in STEM Education and STEM Role Model.

Swansea University School of Management has earned business accreditation from AACSB, the world's largest network and global standard-setting body for business education.

Leaders from one of Canada’s top universities, which has been exchanging students with Swansea in a thriving partnership for over 30 years, have visited campus to discuss how best to develop further ties.

Researchers are developing a cutting-edge blood test that measures clot formation and breakdown from a single sample, which has the potential to improve patient treatment and reduce pressure on the NHS.

Swansea University has helped launch an award-winning educational video series that brings Icelandic eruptions into school classrooms, offering students a deeper understanding of volcanic forecasting and hazard management.

Palestinian author Yasmin Zaher has been revealed as the winner of the world’s largest and most prestigious literary prize for young writers – the Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize – for her debut novel, The Coin, marking 20 years of this global accolade.

The countdown is on for this year’s Swansea Half Marathon and eager participants are busy training for the big day on Sunday, June 8.

Swansea University is launching a £2m research initiative with the Wales-based National Data Exploitation Centre (NDEC), part of global technology leader Thales, to strengthen the cyber resilience of interconnected systems, including those in transport.

Swansea University is hosting GwyddonLe science pavilion at the Urdd Eisteddfod, which takes place in 2025 at Margam Park between 26-31 May.

Swansea University has unveiled its brand-new Global Lounge, a vibrant space designed to bring students together, celebrate diversity, and create a welcoming community for all.

Swansea University is once again hosting a special walk to raise suicide awareness – and hopes a change of date will encourage even more people to come along this year.

Students aiming to become mental health nurses can now fit their studies around their lives, thanks to a new flexible course at Swansea University.

Three researchers from Swansea University have been appointed as Health and Care Research Wales’ Senior Research Leaders, providing leadership and acting as ambassadors and advocates for health and care research in Wales over the next three years. 

As urban development continues to creep further into Earth’s oldest and most diverse rainforests, a Swansea University-led study reveals native and invasive small mammals aren't just adapting to their changing habitats—they may also be sharing their microbes.

More female athletes believe it is fair (43%), rather than unfair (36%) for athletes with a DSD – difference in sex development - to be included in the female category for contact sports like rugby and non-contact sports reliant on physical capacity like sprinting, a new study shows.

Researchers at Swansea University have discovered a way to use mirrors to dramatically reduce the quantum noise that disturbs tiny particles – a breakthrough that might seem magical but is rooted in quantum physics.

Seven people from Swansea University are among the new Fellows of the Learned Society of Wales.

Higher education leaders from across the UK met at Swansea University to discuss the key issues and challenges facing the sector.

A new research collaboration between Swansea University and King’s College London has been awarded a prestigious Medical Research Council project grant to improve outcomes for people living with drug-resistant epilepsy.

Swansea University and Vodafone have taken their collaboration to the next level with the signing of a new collaboration agreement and the leasing of office space in the University’s cutting-edge Institute of Life Sciences (ILS).

Swansea University has been awarded a Technician Commitment Impact Award to recognise the progress made against its self-assessment and action plan over the last three years.

New research led by Swansea University will help scientists predict where and when animals will move, a task which is becoming more urgent, given the current rapid pace of global change.

A family patisserie has teamed up with a biotech start-up company to recycle waste from cake-cutting into bacteria-based products which tackle pollution in agriculture and water. The unlikely match-up of the two Welsh companies was made by Swansea University experts.

An edible soap that tastes of beans on toast is now hitting the headlines as it raises awareness of hygiene poverty, with a little help from Swansea University expertise.

Swansea University has reaffirmed its status as one of the UK's leading academic institutions for generating spinout companies, according to the latest Spotlight on Spinouts report by data analytics firm Beauhurst, published in March 2025.

Swansea University is once again gearing up for one of the most eagerly anticipated Welsh Varsity which returns on Wednesday 9 April at Cardiff’s iconic Principality Stadium, backed by the generous support of key sponsors Compass Group, Mitie, UK Flooring Direct, and Graham.

In a groundbreaking step towards preventing antibiotic-induced hearing loss, a Swansea University academic has been awarded £125,000 from the Academy of Medical Sciences.

Welsh researchers are working with healthcare professionals and leaders to improve understanding of why it takes so long for patients to be handed over from ambulances to hospital emergency departments. 

Scientists at Swansea University have embarked on a groundbreaking study to examine whether cold water immersion (CWI) therapy can alleviate post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Swansea University has been awarded almost £60,000 by the Equality Diversity and Inclusion Caucus (EDICa), supported by UKRI and the British Academy, to lead a pioneering project aimed at improving workplace conditions for women academics with mental health conditions (MHCs).

A new study has revealed how being cut off from using digital technology is creating additional obstacles for people with criminal histories in Wales, limiting their ability to access vital support services, find employment, and build social connections.

Swansea University is playing a key role in the latest call to action laying out the critical steps governments must take to save the world’s forests.

Swansea University is launching the world’s first MSc in Marine Restoration which will equip graduates with the skills they need to tackle one of the biggest environmental challenges of our time - restoring ocean ecosystems.

Wales’s National Centre for Suicide Prevention and Self-Harm Research has been launched, marking a significant milestone in addressing one of the nation’s most pressing public health challenges.

With 24 races across 21 countries in 5 different continents, Formula 1 is a multi-billion pound sport attracting a global fanbase of around 750 million. This makes it the most popular annual sporting series in the world.

Researchers at the Centre for Integrated Semiconductor Materials (CISM) at Swansea University have made a significant breakthrough in semiconductor research by establishing the first 4-inch thin film gallium oxide (Ga₂O₃) capability in the UK.  

The results of the first-ever large scale analysis of child physical abuse (CPA) hospitalisations have revealed important insights into trends across five European countries.

A new biography is set to reveal more about the man who inspired and transformed Richard Burton from his humble roots to stage and screen stardom.

A Swansea University project to improve understanding of fish behaviour in Welsh rivers and seas has received a £657,000 funding boost.

A team of Swansea civil engineering students secured first place in a prestigious competition to design and build a bridge entirely made from household recyclable materials.

A study by Swansea University has highlighted the urgent need for support for families facing child-to-parent abuse (CPA).

A Swansea University research team has shared their research into East and South-East Asian (ESEA) communities’ engagement with Anti-Racist Wales Action Plan to mark UN Day for Elimination of Race Discrimination on 21st March.

The shortlist for the world’s largest and most prestigious literary prize for young writers – the Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize – is announced today featuring six extraordinary, emerging voices, including three debuts, whose writing experiments with form, structure and style to explore identity, gender, grief and sexuality.

A biotransformer toilet that converts human waste into biofuel was the winning idea in the Swansea round of “Invent for the Planet”, an international design competition for student inventors.

Healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) are a major global challenge, made worse by the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance. These infections not only compromise patient safety but also place immense financial strain on healthcare systems.

Swansea University will be the first stop in Wales on a nationwide tour commemorating 200 years of braille, helping to highlight how this tactile system of raised dots empowers people with sight loss.

Health and wellbeing experts at Swansea University are sharing the importance of physical activity for everyone, regardless of age, race, or gender.

With the UEFA Women's Euro just a few months away, attention continues to grow around women’s football. Now new research involving Swansea University is focusing on female professional footballers and the levels of lactate they produce during exercise.

Swansea has been named the safest city for students in Wales, according to a study by the trusted and independent Complete University Guide (CUG).

Swansea University’s Centre for Integrative Semiconductor Materials (CISM) is a partner in the new SAFEPOWER project, which aims to transform energy systems by creating new Medium-Voltage Direct Current (MVDC) converters, designed to be small, eco-friendly, secure, and competitive to create a cleaner and more energy-efficient future.

Swansea University’s mathematics PhD student Xavier Crean is set to share his research with MPs eager to understand the latest scientific and technological advances.

The earliest known poetry about Merlin, referred to as Myrddin in Welsh, has been made accessible to the public for the first time and reveals that, contrary to popular belief, he was not a wizard but a poet and a prophet deeply interested in the natural world.

Swansea University is playing a key role in a new collaborative network dedicated to tackling the global challenges posted by microbial biofilms.

Undergraduate students from disadvantaged backgrounds have an opportunity to spend this summer getting priceless hands-on experience in research in artificial intelligence (AI) at Swansea University’s computer science department.

Swansea University has launched a new initiative to help enhance language students’ future career prospects.

Swansea University and QA Higher Education partner to deliver flexible degree programmes in London from September 2025.

Swansea University Events team have won a prestigious Green Tourism Award, reflecting their achievements in making their operations more sustainable. 

Thirteen British-born victims of the Nazis’ war on disabled people, known to the regime as ‘life unworthy of life’, are being honoured in a special exhibition at Swansea University.

Students gain cutting-edge cleanroom skills at CISM.

Irish armed forces involved in UN peacekeeping duties have been trained by a Swansea expert in how best to protect cultural sites and artefacts in conflict zones.  

Following its success as a project at Swansea University, Oriel Science is entering an exciting new phase as an independent charity, unlocking fresh opportunities for growth and innovation.

A collaborative research team involving Swansea University has examined the policy framework around the participative rights of children in Welsh primary schools, publishing their findings in a new policy briefing.

Health and Care Research Wales and British Heart Foundation (BHF) have announced a significant £3m agreement to support cardiovascular research in Wales through funding for the National Cardiovascular Research Network (NCRN).

A pioneering new theatre project, created with help from Swansea University, has been bringing joy, laughter, and meaningful social connection to care homes in South Wales.

Swansea University has welcomed a new Pro-Vice-Chancellor Executive Dean to its senior leadership team, with responsibility for the University’s Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Science.

As Europe’s biggest economy, Germany is home to major companies from Adidas to Lidl, Haribo to Hugo Boss, Bosch to Birkenstock, and Volkswagen to BMW, offering a world of career opportunities to German-speakers – this was the message to local school pupils who attended a recent German careers roadshow at Swansea University. 

Self-healing asphalt roads, made from biomass waste and designed with the help of artificial intelligence (AI), could offer a promising solution to the UK's pothole problem, which is estimated to cost £143.5 million a year.

Swansea University sport scientists have been helping the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) to develop its new safeguarding policy, which will support the community and professional game across Wales.

SAIL Databank at Population Data Science at Swansea University will receive £4,551,338 of sustainability funding in a major funding announcement by Health and Care Research Wales.

A Swansea expert in substance misuse and drug detection has been appointed to the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs, which makes recommendations to the UK government on the control of dangerous or otherwise harmful drugs.

The hugely popular Welsh Varsity event will make a triumphant return to the Welsh capital on Wednesday 9 April 2025, bringing the fiercest university rivalry back to Cardiff.

Swansea University has played a key role in the launch of a groundbreaking augmented reality (AR) app that brings the rich history of Margam Castle to life.

A Swansea University team that supports south Wales companies with launching green business ideas – turning waste plastic from beaches into new products for example – have revealed that they have helped 22 different companies, supporting the launch of 7 new and improved products and services.

The longlist for the world’s largest and most prestigious literary prize for young writers – the Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize – is announced today, with authors hailing from across the world including the UK, Palestine, India, the Netherlands, and Ireland.

A new study has revealed that managing eye conditions through enhanced optometric services at local optometrists, rather than relying solely on hospital eye services (HES), can significantly reduce patient wait times and lower costs for the NHS.

A study led by Swansea University has indicated that showing people a counter-advertising video increased their resistance to gambling advertisements.

A special film screening of Natalie McGrath's acclaimed play The Beat of Our Hearts will be held in the Museum of Cardiff at 11am on Saturday 8 February, marking LGBTQ+ History Month.

A world expert on wildfires, Professor Stefan Doerr, has given a public lecture at Swansea University about his work, marking 70 years of the University’s geography department.

Two Swansea University academics have been appointed to the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2029 People, Culture and Environment (PCE) pilot panels.

The judging panel for this year’s edition of the world’s largest and most prestigious literary prize for young writers – the Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize – is shared today, ahead of the longlist announcement on Thursday 23 January.

While retracing the steps of the famous expeditions that reconnoitred the northern route to Mount Everest more than 100 years ago, a Swansea University academic has helped document dramatic environmental and cultural changes in the region.

A new Swansea University-led project has been awarded £3m to develop and manufacture sustainable perovskite solar modules (PSM) in Africa, empowering local communities and promoting sustainable energy.

School pupils in Wales and Canada could potentially benefit from better protection against the sun in the future, thanks to a new transatlantic partnership.

A risk evaluation aimed at helping protect women from domestic violence is working but could be improved to help more victims, according to researchers.

Swansea University is once again among the top 10 per cent of universities for environmental and ethical issues, according to the latest UK People & Planet University League published by The Guardian.

Dominant baboons rule the troop by day, but at night, they may pay a hidden cost. A new study led by Swansea University has found that higher-ranking baboons get less and more fragmented rest at night than their lower-ranked troop mates.

The thought of walking across a stage to collect a degree would have seemed like an impossible dream to a teenage Ayla Jones.

Swansea University has awarded an honorary degree to the highly esteemed lawyer, academic, and former colleague and friend of the institution, Professor Iwan Davies.

Swansea University has awarded broadcaster and writer Carol Vorderman MBE an Honorary Doctor of Science degree in recognition of her services to broadcasting and STEM education.

Swansea University has presented an honorary degree to Mike Ruddock OBE, in recognition of his exceptional contribution to Welsh rugby and his long-standing connection with the region’s sporting community.

Swansea University has presented Dr Laurent Charlet, an environmental molecular geochemist of global distinction, with the award of an Honorary Doctorate in Engineering (EngD).

Swansea University has awarded an Honorary Fellowship to the chaired bard Professor Tudur Hallam in recognition of his outstanding contribution to Welsh-language literature and culture.

Swansea University has awarded an honorary degree to Richard Neylon, a leading authority on managing major incidents and disputes in hostile and complex environments.

New research has revealed just how valuable local knowledge and communication is when it comes to protecting the world largest freshwater fish in the western Amazon.

Black Friday is here and Christmas is coming – bringing store shelves and websites packed with tempting items plus TV adverts and promotions to get us spending to ensure we have a perfect festive season.

Swansea University’s student volunteering charity, Discovery SVS, is marking 60 years of making a difference—and is inviting the wider community to join the celebrations.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is often seen as a tool to automate tasks and replace humans, but new research from Swansea University challenges this view, showing that AI can also act as a creative, engaging and inspiring partner.

A Swansea University academic has been honoured with the prestigious SEMI Academia Impact Award, recognising his outstanding contributions to semiconductor research, innovation, and industry-academia collaboration in Europe.

Swansea University has been honoured after thousands of park users across the UK voted for their favourite green spaces.

Swansea University has received a major research grant of £215,843 to lead a new study into Jersey’s historic feudal system, exploring how centuries-old traditions of land and law have shaped the island’s identity.

The transformative power of education and the positive role Swansea University played in one woman’s life are among the themes of a new book aimed at inspiring others as they navigate middle age.

As the threat of antibiotic resistance grows, a Swansea University academic has led the development of a novel technology capable of killing some of the most dangerous bacteria known to medicine—with over 99.9% effectiveness against Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa).

Physicists from Swansea University have played the leading role in a scientific breakthrough at CERN, developing an innovative technique that increases the antihydrogen trapping rate by a factor of ten.

A new study has revealed that artificial intelligence can now generate images of real people that are virtually impossible to tell apart from genuine photographs.

People diagnosed with a gambling disorder are significantly more likely to die by suicide, according to new research led by Swansea University – marking a major step forward in understanding gambling-related harm.

A glacier on the Eastern Antarctic Peninsula has experienced the fastest recorded ice loss in modern history, according to a landmark study co-authored by Swansea University.

In his centenary year, Richard Burton’s granddaughter will be in Swansea to provide a unique personal perspective on the legendary actor next week.

A new study led by Swansea University has revealed a new way to potentially treat certain autoimmune diseases by targeting a protein that helps regulate energy production in immune cells.

Progress is continuing on the new home of Swansea University’s South Wales Miners’ Library with a video revealing just how it is taking shape.

A Swansea University volcanologist is set to explore one of Earth’s most mysterious underwater landscapes as part of a groundbreaking international expedition off the coast of Japan.

Children with additional learning needs (ALN) are being left behind in Wales’s climate and sustainability education—despite national promises to make environmental learning part of every child’s experience—according to a new report from Swansea University and Keep Wales Tidy.

A new Swansea University study using population-scale data, has revealed insights into how people use health and care services in their final year of life and highlights the need for better identification and support for people needing palliative care

Three vibrant new murals now brighten Ynys Street in Port Talbot, capturing the town’s past, present, and imagined future—through the eyes of over 200 local children.

A Swansea University researcher has received a Health and Care Research Wales Doctoral Fellowship award for his work to explore the safety of medicines.

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) has appointed Swansea University’s Amira Guirguis as its new Chief Scientist.

The first dual degree programme allowing students to study at both Swansea and in Canada is marking its 10^th anniversary, and stems from a partnership of nearly forty years between Swansea University and Trent University in Ontario.

Swansea University has been awarded University of Sanctuary status for the welcome and support it offers to people displaced from their homes by conflict.

Researchers in Swansea have been awarded a £1.2 million grant to create a blood test for more effective treatment of conditions such as stroke.

Swansea University has led an international team of marine scientists and practitioners—spanning 18 countries—in calling for urgent reform to the licensing and regulation of marine and coastal restoration projects.

Dr Rowan Williams, former Archbishop of Canterbury and one of the UK’s most respected public thinkers, will deliver this year’s Illtyd David Human Rights Memorial Lecture at Swansea University.

Why do some animals use bright colours to warn off predators while others opt to camouflage themselves to avoid attack? To find out more, ecologists from around the world have collaborated on a major new study looking at what has led to the evolution of one strategy over another.

The Welsh Institute of Physical Activity, Health and Sport (WIPAHS), through a team led by Swansea University researchers, has developed Wales’ 2025 GoPA! Country Card—a key snapshot of the nation’s movement trends, revealing an increase in physical activity among adults.

A research project, funded by Health and Care Research Wales, has revealed academic achievements for children in care can vary significantly based on their care experiences.

A Swansea University study has uncovered the intense emotional and operational strain experienced by emergency ambulance staff across the UK during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Award-winning Swansea University spin-out company Bionema Group Ltd has been awarded a major funding boost from Innovate UK.

Swansea University has achieved a prestigious Fairtrade University and College Award in 2025, recognising the university for championing ethical consumption and trade justice over the past two years.

Keza O’Neill’s ‘The Man on the Train’ has been crowned the winner of the 2025 Rhys Davies Short Story Competition.

Groundbreaking research by Swansea University, commissioned by the newly launched 1001 Critical Days Foundation, has revealed two to three babies lose their fathers to suicide every week across the UK.

A new research project is being highlighted on World Suicide Prevention Day as it aims to transform understanding of self-harm and suicide among children and young people, particularly those in contact with social care and explore ways in which vulnerable young people can be better supported.

The Royal Institution’s high-energy Explosive Food and Fired Up shows are among the headline events at this year’s Swansea Science Festival, which returns this October half-term.

Swansea University will be playing a key role in the first new UK-wide scientific study of babies in a quarter of a century.

Secretary of State for Wales Jo Stevens visited Swansea University’s Simulation & Immersive Learning Centre (SUSIM) to gain first-hand insight into the groundbreaking work of the National Institute for Sport & Health (NISH).

New research from Swansea University reveals how personal values, social ties, and the body’s ability to regulate stress shape mental wellbeing and psychological distress as people grow older.

A new evidence review undertaken by Swansea University academics to better understand the menopause-related experiences and needs of Autistic people, has revealed significant gaps in knowledge, support, and healthcare provision, and identifies a need for targeted resources and interventions.

UKRI Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) has awarded more than £1m to a research team from Swansea and Aberystwyth universities to lead the Welsh Election Study 2026 (WES 2026), a four-year project that will provide high-quality, impartial survey data on political attitudes and voting behaviour in Wales.

A striking new collection of writing and artwork has been published, celebrating the proud, personal, and diverse voices of LGBTQ+ people across Wales.

Swansea University has announced the return of the Children’s and Young People’s Literature Festival, taking place on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 October 2025 at Swansea’s National Waterfront Museum.

A Swansea sociologist has been honoured by the journal Current Sociology, published by the International Sociological Association, for his new research into self-optimisation, which is a term for ideas and practices aimed at continuous enhancement of the self.  Examples range from self-help books and podcasts to self-tracking devices, nutritional supplements and cosmetic surgery.

A Swansea University expert researching how to improve teaching skills among healthcare professionals has won a travel scholarship from The Worshipful Livery Company of Wales, which will allow him to share his findings internationally.

Swansea University has helped uncover a surprising new role for platelets—one that could significantly advance early cancer detection.

The sliteye shark has been recorded for the first time on the Great Chagos Bank, the world’s largest coral atoll structure—marking a major advance in understanding the geographic range of this near-threatened species.

New insights provided by Swansea University’s award-winning SAIL Databank have helped shape future operational strategy by Welsh ambulance services.

Tudur Hallam, Emeritus Professor in the Department of Welsh at Swansea University, has been awarded the Chair at the 2025 National Eisteddfod in Wrexham.

Groundbreaking research led by a Swansea University academic has revealed a synthetic glycosystem — a sugar-coated polymer nanoparticle — that can block Covid-19 from infecting human cells, reducing infection rates by nearly 99%.

Researchers, funded by the Health and Care Research Wales Faculty, have successfully identified biomarkers in both the host and bacteria that could help diagnose sepsis early and potentially save lives and cut NHS costs.

More languages are now available to students at Swansea, with the addition of Catalan, Italian and Portuguese to the main degree programme, at the same time as a new link with the Association for Language Learning has been set up: two signs that show languages are thriving at Swansea University.

A major international study has found that when it comes to choosing a long-term partner, people across the globe consider not just how many sexual partners someone has had, but also when those encounters took place.

New research suggests that staying in school is associated with fewer hospital appointments in midlife.

New research has shed light on the many different factors that lead to children entering out-of-home care in high-income countries.

Swansea University experts are lending their support to an ambitious scheme to revive the waterways of the city’s industrial past.

Swansea University has awarded an honorary master of arts (MA) degree to Olympic gold medallist Elinor Barker MBE, in recognition of her outstanding achievements and contribution to international cycling.

Swansea University has conferred an honorary doctorate in engineering on Olufolahan Olumide, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to engineering, architecture, and global enterprise over a remarkable 50-year career.

Swansea University has conferred an Honorary Award upon internationally renowned engineer and distinguished alumnus, Professor Yi Min Xie, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the field of structural optimisation and engineering innovation.

Swansea University has presented an honorary degree to former Wales Women’s rugby captain Siwan Lillicrap, in recognition of her outstanding contribution to Welsh rugby.

After years of extraordinary personal and academic challenges, from caring for three generations of her family to living with undiagnosed dyslexia, Karen Armitage has graduated from Swansea University.

After surviving 40 nights sleeping in the back seat of his car, one man has graduated with first-class honours from Swansea University—and now he’s using his lived experience to help transform housing policy.

The Wolfson Foundation has awarded a £100,000 grant to the Egypt Centre at Swansea University.

The combined speed and determination of staff and students at Swansea University claimed a prestigious honour at this year’s Swansea Half Marathon.

Magellanic penguins are smarter ocean travellers than previously thought, according to a new study involving researchers from Swansea University’s Animal Movement Lab. The findings reveal that these penguins use tidal currents not only to return home more efficiently, but also to forage for food along the way.

Technology developed at Swansea University has won funding to help deliver better battery systems to Sub-Saharan Africa.

Swansea University is once again flying the prestigious Green Flag at both its campuses.

A book by a Swansea expert in intelligence and US foreign policy has been awarded the 2024 Neustadt Prize for the best book in the field of US government and politics.

In a tail-wagging celebration at the Palace of Westminster, a four-legged champion named Achilles has made history as the UK’s very first School Dog of the Year.

Hywel Dda University Health Board and Swansea University are extending their partnership to help improve the health and well-being of communities in south-west Wales after signing a new agreement.

Swansea University students have given positive feedback across all aspects of their university experience in the latest National Student Survey (NSS), published on 9 July 2025.

Swansea University has welcomed the Tánaiste Simon Harris TD and First Minister of Wales Eluned Morgan MS, to the Bay Campus for a special showcase of pioneering research projects that highlight the strength of collaboration between Ireland and Wales.

Swansea University, Novel Engineering Consultants Ltd (Novel), and Airbus Endeavr Wales—a unique initiative between the Welsh Government and Airbus Defence and Space—are collaborating on a groundbreaking research initiative to strengthen aerospace systems against cyberattacks.

A Swansea University academic has been awarded a prestigious Churchill Fellowship to explore a growing global movement in education: introducing dogs into the classroom.

At this year’s Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol Awards Ceremony, it was announced that Dr Non Vaughan Williams, Senior Lecturer in Digital Media at Swansea University, won the Celebrate Your Lecturer award.

Swansea and Loughborough Universities have joined forces on a pioneering mission to transform solar power in space by developing lightweight cadmium telluride (CdTe) solar cells on ultra-thin glass - a game-changing technology set to revolutionise energy systems for satellites and space-based manufacturing.

A landmark transnational education (TNE) arrangement to establish a Joint Education Institute (JEI) has been agreed between Swansea University and Nanjing Tech University (NJTU), China, that will deliver a range of degree programmes and is the largest of its kind for Swansea.

A new board game called Legless in London, based on research completed at Swansea University, which brings disability culture and history to life in a significant and accessible way, has been announced as a winner at the 2025 Games for Change Awards in New York.

The Royal Society of Chemistry has announced that a Swansea researcher is one of the winners of its 2025 prizes in Research and Innovation, which celebrate exceptional people advancing the chemical sciences across industry and academia.

The shortlist for the prestigious Rhys Davies National Short Story Competition 2025 has been announced. 

Aerospace students put their skills to the test in a competition aimed at highlighting their technological talents – and once again Swansea University lifted the top prize.

Eight outstanding researchers from Swansea University have been selected for the 2025 Welsh Crucible, an award-winning programme for developing the future research leaders of Wales.

Earth scientists, including a researcher now based at Swansea University, have uncovered evidence of rhythmic surges of molten mantle rock rising from deep within the Earth beneath Africa.

Swansea University and Children in Wales have launched a new initiative aimed at highlighting and protecting the needs of babies.

Wales has driven innovation for centuries—from copper pioneer Robert Morris to tech titan Sir Terry Matthews. Now, a new book is set to inspire the next generation of innovators shaping the region’s future.

In a landmark global study, scientists have uncovered far greater diversity and flexibility in mosquito feeding patterns than previously thought, challenging long-held assumptions about how the disease-carrying insects select their hosts.

When uncertainty began to mount over the future of Port Talbot’s Tata Steelworks, Jason Bailey saw it as just the push he needed to make a major career change.

A groundbreaking £22 million project led by Swansea University aims to revolutionise the UK’s steel supply chain, enhancing both the physical infrastructure and national security.

New research by Swansea University and Cambridge University has revealed the causes and devastating impacts of delays – that can last decades - in diagnosing lupus, an auto-immune condition.

Swansea University has climbed six places to reach its highest-ever position in the prestigious QS World University Rankings 2026, securing 292^nd place and cementing its status among the world’s top 300 universities.

While many people pride themselves on never forgetting a face, it’s just not so easy for others. Now researchers at Swansea University are examining why it can also be more difficult for some individuals to recognize the faces of people from racial groups different to their own.

Swansea University has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Finn School of Business and Tourism in Thailand that will pave the way for their students to join the BSc Global Business Management programme. 

Swansea University has been ranked 36^th in the world for its contribution to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), according to the latest Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings, published on 18 June 2025.

Swansea University has been awarded £3m by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) to lead a major new project that will explore how nature can help cities adapt to climate change.

Just how effective protected areas are at safeguarding habitats and the species that live within them is the focus of a new Swansea University study.

A Swansea University plastic surgeon who combines teaching and groundbreaking research with his clinical duties has been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours list.

A Swansea University academic has been awarded an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours list for his services to British heritage in Rome.

A Swansea University academic has been recognised for his pioneering work shaping the study of health data in the UK.

A Swansea University clinician has been selected as Health and Care Research Wales national Specialty Lead to help shape future research.

An international clinical trial, led in the UK by Swansea’s Joint Clinical Research Facility (JCRF), has found that semaglutide tablets – best known as the active ingredient in some weight-loss treatments – can ‘significantly’ help reduce the risk of heart attacks in adults who have type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular and/or chronic kidney disease.

Academics will investigate how citizens, civil society organisations and policymakers are collaborating to tackle some of society’s most pressing problems.

Swansea University and the University of Limerick have formed a pioneering research partnership to drive innovation in battery technology, collaborating on a project supported by the Wales-Ireland Research Alliance Award.

To mark this year’s Children’s Day, Swansea University’s Nigerian alumni network organised a free medical outreach event in Abuja, Nigeria, delivering healthcare services to more than 1,000 residents in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

A team of international scientists have tracked over 100 marine megafauna species – including sharks, whales, turtles and seals - identifying the most critical locations in our global oceans for improving marine conservation efforts, in new research involving Swansea University.  

Swansea University is among the first partner members of a new national network for women entrepreneurs.

Chelsea and West Ham may be Premier League rivals from opposite sides of London, but one thing they have in common is that for both clubs, getting their men’s first teams in the best possible physical shape is in the hands of Swansea sports science graduates.

Swansea University and Space Forge, pioneers in space-based advanced materials manufacturing and return technology, have signed a major deal, making the company the first to be physically hosted in the Centre for Integrative Semiconductor Materials (CISM), where it will undertake cutting-edge work in manufacturing in microgravity - the near-weightless conditions found in space.

Swansea University has staged a major incident training exercise for final-year paramedic students at its Singleton Campus, which also involved staff and members of the Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust (WAST), in a simulated factory explosion scenario resulting in multiple casualties.

Researchers at Swansea University have discovered that baboons walk in lines, not for safety or strategy, but simply to stay close to their friends.

A groundbreaking new study offers unprecedented insights into the incel (involuntary celibate) community, uncovering critical facts that challenge prevailing stereotypes and expand our understanding of this controversial subculture.

Technocamps, Swansea University’s flagship STEM outreach programme, is celebrating a double win at the SheCanCode STEM Educator Awards, taking home top honours in Not-For-Profits in STEM Education and STEM Role Model.

Swansea University School of Management has earned business accreditation from AACSB, the world's largest network and global standard-setting body for business education.

Leaders from one of Canada’s top universities, which has been exchanging students with Swansea in a thriving partnership for over 30 years, have visited campus to discuss how best to develop further ties.

Researchers are developing a cutting-edge blood test that measures clot formation and breakdown from a single sample, which has the potential to improve patient treatment and reduce pressure on the NHS.

Swansea University has helped launch an award-winning educational video series that brings Icelandic eruptions into school classrooms, offering students a deeper understanding of volcanic forecasting and hazard management.

Palestinian author Yasmin Zaher has been revealed as the winner of the world’s largest and most prestigious literary prize for young writers – the Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize – for her debut novel, The Coin, marking 20 years of this global accolade.

The countdown is on for this year’s Swansea Half Marathon and eager participants are busy training for the big day on Sunday, June 8.

Swansea University is launching a £2m research initiative with the Wales-based National Data Exploitation Centre (NDEC), part of global technology leader Thales, to strengthen the cyber resilience of interconnected systems, including those in transport.

Swansea University is hosting GwyddonLe science pavilion at the Urdd Eisteddfod, which takes place in 2025 at Margam Park between 26-31 May.

Swansea University has unveiled its brand-new Global Lounge, a vibrant space designed to bring students together, celebrate diversity, and create a welcoming community for all.

Swansea University is once again hosting a special walk to raise suicide awareness – and hopes a change of date will encourage even more people to come along this year.

Students aiming to become mental health nurses can now fit their studies around their lives, thanks to a new flexible course at Swansea University.

Three researchers from Swansea University have been appointed as Health and Care Research Wales’ Senior Research Leaders, providing leadership and acting as ambassadors and advocates for health and care research in Wales over the next three years. 

As urban development continues to creep further into Earth’s oldest and most diverse rainforests, a Swansea University-led study reveals native and invasive small mammals aren't just adapting to their changing habitats—they may also be sharing their microbes.

More female athletes believe it is fair (43%), rather than unfair (36%) for athletes with a DSD – difference in sex development - to be included in the female category for contact sports like rugby and non-contact sports reliant on physical capacity like sprinting, a new study shows.

Researchers at Swansea University have discovered a way to use mirrors to dramatically reduce the quantum noise that disturbs tiny particles – a breakthrough that might seem magical but is rooted in quantum physics.

Seven people from Swansea University are among the new Fellows of the Learned Society of Wales.

Higher education leaders from across the UK met at Swansea University to discuss the key issues and challenges facing the sector.

A new research collaboration between Swansea University and King’s College London has been awarded a prestigious Medical Research Council project grant to improve outcomes for people living with drug-resistant epilepsy.

Swansea University and Vodafone have taken their collaboration to the next level with the signing of a new collaboration agreement and the leasing of office space in the University’s cutting-edge Institute of Life Sciences (ILS).

Swansea University has been awarded a Technician Commitment Impact Award to recognise the progress made against its self-assessment and action plan over the last three years.

New research led by Swansea University will help scientists predict where and when animals will move, a task which is becoming more urgent, given the current rapid pace of global change.

A family patisserie has teamed up with a biotech start-up company to recycle waste from cake-cutting into bacteria-based products which tackle pollution in agriculture and water. The unlikely match-up of the two Welsh companies was made by Swansea University experts.

An edible soap that tastes of beans on toast is now hitting the headlines as it raises awareness of hygiene poverty, with a little help from Swansea University expertise.

Swansea University has reaffirmed its status as one of the UK's leading academic institutions for generating spinout companies, according to the latest Spotlight on Spinouts report by data analytics firm Beauhurst, published in March 2025.

Swansea University is once again gearing up for one of the most eagerly anticipated Welsh Varsity which returns on Wednesday 9 April at Cardiff’s iconic Principality Stadium, backed by the generous support of key sponsors Compass Group, Mitie, UK Flooring Direct, and Graham.

In a groundbreaking step towards preventing antibiotic-induced hearing loss, a Swansea University academic has been awarded £125,000 from the Academy of Medical Sciences.

Welsh researchers are working with healthcare professionals and leaders to improve understanding of why it takes so long for patients to be handed over from ambulances to hospital emergency departments. 

Scientists at Swansea University have embarked on a groundbreaking study to examine whether cold water immersion (CWI) therapy can alleviate post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Swansea University has been awarded almost £60,000 by the Equality Diversity and Inclusion Caucus (EDICa), supported by UKRI and the British Academy, to lead a pioneering project aimed at improving workplace conditions for women academics with mental health conditions (MHCs).

A new study has revealed how being cut off from using digital technology is creating additional obstacles for people with criminal histories in Wales, limiting their ability to access vital support services, find employment, and build social connections.

Swansea University is playing a key role in the latest call to action laying out the critical steps governments must take to save the world’s forests.

Swansea University is launching the world’s first MSc in Marine Restoration which will equip graduates with the skills they need to tackle one of the biggest environmental challenges of our time - restoring ocean ecosystems.

Wales’s National Centre for Suicide Prevention and Self-Harm Research has been launched, marking a significant milestone in addressing one of the nation’s most pressing public health challenges.

With 24 races across 21 countries in 5 different continents, Formula 1 is a multi-billion pound sport attracting a global fanbase of around 750 million. This makes it the most popular annual sporting series in the world.

Researchers at the Centre for Integrated Semiconductor Materials (CISM) at Swansea University have made a significant breakthrough in semiconductor research by establishing the first 4-inch thin film gallium oxide (Ga₂O₃) capability in the UK.  

The results of the first-ever large scale analysis of child physical abuse (CPA) hospitalisations have revealed important insights into trends across five European countries.

A new biography is set to reveal more about the man who inspired and transformed Richard Burton from his humble roots to stage and screen stardom.

A Swansea University project to improve understanding of fish behaviour in Welsh rivers and seas has received a £657,000 funding boost.

A team of Swansea civil engineering students secured first place in a prestigious competition to design and build a bridge entirely made from household recyclable materials.

A study by Swansea University has highlighted the urgent need for support for families facing child-to-parent abuse (CPA).

A Swansea University research team has shared their research into East and South-East Asian (ESEA) communities’ engagement with Anti-Racist Wales Action Plan to mark UN Day for Elimination of Race Discrimination on 21st March.

The shortlist for the world’s largest and most prestigious literary prize for young writers – the Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize – is announced today featuring six extraordinary, emerging voices, including three debuts, whose writing experiments with form, structure and style to explore identity, gender, grief and sexuality.

A biotransformer toilet that converts human waste into biofuel was the winning idea in the Swansea round of “Invent for the Planet”, an international design competition for student inventors.

Healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) are a major global challenge, made worse by the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance. These infections not only compromise patient safety but also place immense financial strain on healthcare systems.

Swansea University will be the first stop in Wales on a nationwide tour commemorating 200 years of braille, helping to highlight how this tactile system of raised dots empowers people with sight loss.

Health and wellbeing experts at Swansea University are sharing the importance of physical activity for everyone, regardless of age, race, or gender.

With the UEFA Women's Euro just a few months away, attention continues to grow around women’s football. Now new research involving Swansea University is focusing on female professional footballers and the levels of lactate they produce during exercise.

Swansea has been named the safest city for students in Wales, according to a study by the trusted and independent Complete University Guide (CUG).

Swansea University’s Centre for Integrative Semiconductor Materials (CISM) is a partner in the new SAFEPOWER project, which aims to transform energy systems by creating new Medium-Voltage Direct Current (MVDC) converters, designed to be small, eco-friendly, secure, and competitive to create a cleaner and more energy-efficient future.

Swansea University’s mathematics PhD student Xavier Crean is set to share his research with MPs eager to understand the latest scientific and technological advances.

The earliest known poetry about Merlin, referred to as Myrddin in Welsh, has been made accessible to the public for the first time and reveals that, contrary to popular belief, he was not a wizard but a poet and a prophet deeply interested in the natural world.

Swansea University is playing a key role in a new collaborative network dedicated to tackling the global challenges posted by microbial biofilms.

Undergraduate students from disadvantaged backgrounds have an opportunity to spend this summer getting priceless hands-on experience in research in artificial intelligence (AI) at Swansea University’s computer science department.

Swansea University has launched a new initiative to help enhance language students’ future career prospects.

Swansea University and QA Higher Education partner to deliver flexible degree programmes in London from September 2025.

Swansea University Events team have won a prestigious Green Tourism Award, reflecting their achievements in making their operations more sustainable. 

Thirteen British-born victims of the Nazis’ war on disabled people, known to the regime as ‘life unworthy of life’, are being honoured in a special exhibition at Swansea University.

Students gain cutting-edge cleanroom skills at CISM.

Irish armed forces involved in UN peacekeeping duties have been trained by a Swansea expert in how best to protect cultural sites and artefacts in conflict zones.  

Following its success as a project at Swansea University, Oriel Science is entering an exciting new phase as an independent charity, unlocking fresh opportunities for growth and innovation.

A collaborative research team involving Swansea University has examined the policy framework around the participative rights of children in Welsh primary schools, publishing their findings in a new policy briefing.

Health and Care Research Wales and British Heart Foundation (BHF) have announced a significant £3m agreement to support cardiovascular research in Wales through funding for the National Cardiovascular Research Network (NCRN).

A pioneering new theatre project, created with help from Swansea University, has been bringing joy, laughter, and meaningful social connection to care homes in South Wales.

Swansea University has welcomed a new Pro-Vice-Chancellor Executive Dean to its senior leadership team, with responsibility for the University’s Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Science.

As Europe’s biggest economy, Germany is home to major companies from Adidas to Lidl, Haribo to Hugo Boss, Bosch to Birkenstock, and Volkswagen to BMW, offering a world of career opportunities to German-speakers – this was the message to local school pupils who attended a recent German careers roadshow at Swansea University. 

Self-healing asphalt roads, made from biomass waste and designed with the help of artificial intelligence (AI), could offer a promising solution to the UK's pothole problem, which is estimated to cost £143.5 million a year.

Swansea University sport scientists have been helping the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) to develop its new safeguarding policy, which will support the community and professional game across Wales.

SAIL Databank at Population Data Science at Swansea University will receive £4,551,338 of sustainability funding in a major funding announcement by Health and Care Research Wales.

A Swansea expert in substance misuse and drug detection has been appointed to the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs, which makes recommendations to the UK government on the control of dangerous or otherwise harmful drugs.

The hugely popular Welsh Varsity event will make a triumphant return to the Welsh capital on Wednesday 9 April 2025, bringing the fiercest university rivalry back to Cardiff.

Swansea University has played a key role in the launch of a groundbreaking augmented reality (AR) app that brings the rich history of Margam Castle to life.

A Swansea University team that supports south Wales companies with launching green business ideas – turning waste plastic from beaches into new products for example – have revealed that they have helped 22 different companies, supporting the launch of 7 new and improved products and services.

The longlist for the world’s largest and most prestigious literary prize for young writers – the Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize – is announced today, with authors hailing from across the world including the UK, Palestine, India, the Netherlands, and Ireland.

A new study has revealed that managing eye conditions through enhanced optometric services at local optometrists, rather than relying solely on hospital eye services (HES), can significantly reduce patient wait times and lower costs for the NHS.

A study led by Swansea University has indicated that showing people a counter-advertising video increased their resistance to gambling advertisements.

A special film screening of Natalie McGrath's acclaimed play The Beat of Our Hearts will be held in the Museum of Cardiff at 11am on Saturday 8 February, marking LGBTQ+ History Month.

A world expert on wildfires, Professor Stefan Doerr, has given a public lecture at Swansea University about his work, marking 70 years of the University’s geography department.

Two Swansea University academics have been appointed to the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2029 People, Culture and Environment (PCE) pilot panels.

The judging panel for this year’s edition of the world’s largest and most prestigious literary prize for young writers – the Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize – is shared today, ahead of the longlist announcement on Thursday 23 January.

While retracing the steps of the famous expeditions that reconnoitred the northern route to Mount Everest more than 100 years ago, a Swansea University academic has helped document dramatic environmental and cultural changes in the region.

A new Swansea University-led project has been awarded £3m to develop and manufacture sustainable perovskite solar modules (PSM) in Africa, empowering local communities and promoting sustainable energy.

School pupils in Wales and Canada could potentially benefit from better protection against the sun in the future, thanks to a new transatlantic partnership.

The British Science Association (BSA) has awarded an Honorary Fellowship to Swansea University’s Professor Tom Crick MBE.

Swansea University has celebrated the launch of an on-the-ground presence in Malaysia with a reception held in Kuala Lumpur.

Researchers from Swansea and Deakin Universities have found that marine animals across mammals, birds and reptiles swim at similar relative depths when travelling and not feeding to save energy.

In a heart-wrenching yet inspiring tale of resilience, a woman has graduated following the tragic death of her husband just weeks before she was set to return to her studies after maternity leave.

A family can now celebrate a collective academic achievement - four doctors who all graduated from Swansea University. A full house!

Swansea University has awarded an honorary degree to Brian Rhys Davies OBE, CEO of Sport Wales, in recognition of his remarkable contributions to sport and his continued support for innovation in the region.

Swansea University has awarded an honorary doctorate to Welsh wildlife biologist, filmmaker, presenter, and explorer Lizzie Daly.

Swansea University has conferred an honorary award upon Peter Gough OBE, a distinguished figure in the field of conservation.

A Swansea University academic has helped produce an important new resource, the first of its kind, aimed at helping people with type 1 diabetes use their prescribed automated insulin delivery (AID) systems during physical exercise, empowering them to lead safer, active lives.

Swansea University has presented an honorary award to Malcolm Jones MBE, a distinguished graduate whose exceptional career has established him as one of the leading physicists of our time.

Swansea University has joined the Welsh Government and Keep Wales Tidy to form a new partnership that will help better understand how climate change and sustainability education can be delivered to pupils with additional learning needs (ALN).

Swansea University has awarded Swansea City Legend Lee Trundle with an honorary degree.

Swansea University has presented Joelle Drummond with an honorary Master of Arts degree in recognition of her remarkable achievements as a trailblazing entrepreneur and her significant contributions to industry, ethics, and sustainability. 

A new Swansea University-led initiative, the first of its kind in the United Kingdom, is giving schools free expert guidance on how to introduce dogs to create calmer and more positive learning environments that are safe for pupils and dogs.

A nursing degree top-up programme which has just started is the first of many benefits set to grow from a new partnership between Swansea University and Uniciti, an international education hub in Mauritius, which has just been officially launched. 

They may seem simple and old-fashioned, but food cans are high-tech wonders, researchers have revealed, as they detailed the scientific testing used for modern food cans to ensure they do their job safely and effectively.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The length of your fingers may hold a vital clue to your drinking habits, according to a new study.

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.

A Swansea University student had a unique experience capturing images of a rare bird during an educational trip to Borneo.

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. 

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.

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.

Subjects across the academic spectrum at Swansea University have been ranked among the world’s best in a new league table.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Secretary of State for Wales, Jo Stevens, officially launched the Natural Products BioHUB (NP BioHUB) at Swansea University on Thursday 7 November.

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. 

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.

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.

Swansea University’s work to help improve the diagnosis of prostate cancer has been recognised at this year’s NHS Wales Awards.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 10^th anniversary.

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.

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.

Swansea University will play a key role in new healthcare and data science partnership between the UK and Singapore.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Swansea University has once again joined forces with PAPYRUS to host a beach walk to help raise suicide awareness.

The much-anticipated Swansea Science Festival is back, promising an exhilarating journey into the fascinating world of science this October half-term.

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.

Over 200 experts in pest management gathered at Swansea University from 2-4 September for a major conference to encourage innovation in the field.

Swansea University has been named The Times and The Sunday Times’ Welsh University of the Year 2025.

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.

The 2024 shortlist for the prestigious Rhys Davies National Short Story Competition is announced today, Thursday 19 September.

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.

Swansea University has once again been named the top university in Wales, according to The Guardian University Guide 2025.

Swansea University Cycles are getting ready to hit the road, once again offering an easy and affordable way to travel across the city.

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. 

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.

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.

Virtually all multicellular organisms on Earth live in symbiotic associations with very large and complex microbial communities known as microbiomes.

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.

Swansea University is to work as part of a collaboration to tackle global climate emissions by exploring a different approach to constructing tall buildings.

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.

An ancient Egyptian coffin has returned to Swansea after a painstaking 26-year project to bring it back to life.

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.

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.

An international research team has unveiled a pioneering AI tool designed to measure national happiness levels in real time.

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.

Swansea University experts have played a key role in new research highlighting wildfire activity and the role climate change has played in causing them.

Swansea University has again secured the prestigious Green Flag Award which recognises excellence in grounds management and development.

A new study has revealed important information about how a patient’s testosterone level can help protect them from severe Covid-19.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

Dr Rebecca Cliffe has been awarded an honorary degree from Swansea University in recognition of her groundbreaking work in sloth conservation.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Autistic people often experience difficulties with social communication but now a new book by a Swansea University expert aims to improve understanding between neurotypes.

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.

Swansea University is proud to sponsor Y Babell Lên (The Literary Pavilion) at the Rhondda Cynon Taf National Eisteddfod between 3-10 August 2024.

A rare tunic is now back on display at Swansea University’s Egypt Centre after two years of extensive restoration work.