Often referred to as the Gateway between England and Wales, the City of Newport stands on the banks of the River Usk and is located about 12 miles from Cardiff. Newport is the third largest city in Wales, covering a geographical area of nearly 75 square miles and has a multi-cultural population of over 140,000.
The City has a rich and vivid history which stems back over 2,000 years. With origins dating back to the Bronze Age, the City has been privileged to witness so many landmark events which has shaped Newport and far beyond.
Newport is currently undergoing a new development programme worth about £2 billion. More information about the regeneration of Newport is available.
Here at the University, our ambitious plans include a multi-million pound new City Campus. More information about the new City Campus is available at the City Campus page.
The University is part of the One Newport alliance. One Newport is the city’s Local Service Board where the leaders of local public, private and third sector organisations work together to ensure services are effective, focused on local people and improve the quality of life in the city.