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The crisis over horsemeat in the food chain, food hygiene and new labelling requirements were put under the spotlight at a major conference on Food Safety at the University of Wales, Newport.

The University of Wales, Newport has been chosen as the venue for Magnum Professional Practice: Wales event on 13th and 14th April.

Masters student Steven Keen has released his astonishing film about child slavery and a modern African hero.

An evaluation report on the first phase of the QWEST project led by the University of Wales, Newport was recently undertaken by Cotyledon Community Interest Company (CIC) and Associates.

A University project which uses hyperlocal media to champion the high street is to go on show at a national event.

A researcher and academic from the University of Wales, Newport has been shortlisted for the Asian Women of Achievement Awards for her work across many different sectors.

New business start-ups are flourishing at Newport thanks to support from the Bright Ideas Den at the University.

The University of Wales, Newport recently welcomed comic poet John Hegley to the Caerleon Campus to present awards to the winners of the Annual Writing Competition.

University of Wales, Newport staff who have demonstrated enterprise in their academic practice have been recognised at this year’s Vice Chancellor’s Enterprise Educator Awards.

Staff at the University of Wales, Newport’s Sports Centre have been awarded a grant to help make the University’s Isca Duathlon one of the most accurate and efficient races on the circuit.

Young people from across Gwent came together to learn about the work of Sport Leaders and volunteering organisations at a recent conference hosted by the University of Wales, Newport.

A final year Film & Video student has worked with an international charity in Cambodia to help free girls and young women from sex trafficking.

Masters students from the University of Wales, Newport Business School will once again be working with car parts manufacturer Continental Teves UK in Ebbw Vale, a major local employer.

A calendar featuring iconic images of Newport has raised over £700 for a local children’s charity.

The Blaenau Gwent Learning Zone has been officially opened in partnership with the University of Wales, Newport, Blaenau Gwent Council and UHOVI (Universities Heads of the Valleys Institute).

A conference held by the University of Wales, Newport on Learning Spaces and the Student Experience has received praise from the Welsh Government Education Minister Leighton Andrews.

Artwork by Newport University’s Photographic Art students is now proudly displayed across Pontypool town centre, as part of a major regeneration project.

Student Services at the University of Wales, Newport have developed a website to provide advice and support on men’s health issues.

This week saw Newport’s Computing students take part in the annual Computer Forensic Investigation Mock Trials .

Some of Wales’ most promising students have shown their debating skills in the annual Defence Studies Forum (Wales) event held at the University of Wales, Newport.

Postgraduate student Neil Cairns has won the opportunity to receive business advice from Dragons’ Den star Deborah Meaden as part of a competition to find and accelerate the most promising young businesses in the area.

Boutographies, a renowned photography festival held in the South of France, has specially selected Photographic Art at Newport to showcase some of its best work from the past four years.

Photographic Art graduate Jade Dolby is on a mission to raise awareness of epilepsy after being diagnosed with the condition halfway through her studies.

Dr Bela Arora from the University of Wales, Newport’s Graduate School has been selected by Education Minister Leighton Andrews AM to join the Welsh Government’s working group on Online Digital Learning.

Newport graduate and sailing star Kahla Delahay has won sponsorship to compete in the Europe Class World Championships this summer.

Registration has now opened for this year’s annual Isca Duathlon, taking place on Sunday 7th April at the University of Wales, Newport’s Caerleon Campus.

Newport student Simon Davies was one of only four civil engineering students in Wales to be awarded Jubilee prizes by the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), for his outstanding performance in structural engineering.

A project led by the University of Wales, Newport to help people get back into work has won a Community Learning Award for its work in the South Wales Valleys.

A partnership between the University of Wales, Newport and the University of Glamorgan which helps make higher education more accessible to local people and business has been recognised in this year’s Guardian University Awards.

Education students at the University of Wales, Newport have helped local community groups to encourage more children and young people to visit and get involved, thanks to a project aimed at increasing employability and skills.

An event showcasing routes into careers in the creative industries has been met with great praise from students and staff at the University of Wales, Newport as well as local businesses.

A 30-minute drama written and made by staff and students from Newport Film School has been shortlisted for Best Short Film at the 2013 Celtic Media Awards.

Pupils from seven local high schools have enjoyed taking part in a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) focused civil engineering workshop at the University of Wales, Newport.

The catering team at the University of Wales, Newport are celebrating after achieving the prestigious bronze Food for Life Catering Mark for serving fresh and healthy meals.

Newport’s Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) programmes have excelled again this year, with exam results from the November sitting exceeding national and international averages.

The University of Wales, Newport’s dynamic degree course in Creative Sound and Music has seen great success during the past year.

A group of third year BA (Hons) Film & Video students are appealing for help to create their graduation film based on true events of World War Two.

Ken Grant, Programme Leader for Documentary Photography at the University of Wales, Newport, will exhibit his work in an International photography festival next month.

The BA (Hons) Youth & Community Work team at the University of Wales, Newport has welcomed a visiting lecturer from Belgium to talk to staff and students.

Newport Photography graduate and Students’ Union sabbatical officer Kahla Delahay is appealing for help to compete in a major sailing competition this summer.

Documentary Photography students from the University of Wales, Newport have been working on a project with the theme of money and communities, focusing on issues ranging from economic deprivation to long working hours.

Students from the University of Wales, Newport who have made a film to provide support to young LGBT people will be featured on ITV news tonight at 6pm.

Philip Gross, Professor of Creative Writing at the University of Glamorgan, will visit the University of Wales, Newport tomorrow to give a special poetry talk.

Third-year Film and Video student John Giordano is asking for help to make his graduation film a success.

Staff who worked hard to ensure the University of Wales, Newport could remain open as much as possible during the snow have been given tickets for this weekend’s Six Nations rugby match between Wales and Ireland.

Animation, Documentary and Drama students from the University of Wales, Newport are celebrating 23 nominations for the Ffresh Film Awards 2013.

Reader in Photography and Fine Art at the University of Wales, Newport, Helen Sear, will hold a major exhibition of her latest work in selected galleries across Wales.

This conference aims to explore the impact of the learning environment on the student experience.

A new film promoting financial issues for students will be launched at the University of Wales, Newport this week.

A conference highlighting how libraries can support people’s health and wellbeing in the community was held at the University of Wales, Newport’s award-winning City Campus this month.

Senior Lecturer in Law at the University of Wales, Newport, Alexandra Dobson, has been appointed co-editor of the International Journal of Law and Management.

A successful scheme supporting budding entrepreneurs at the University of Wales, Newport has been awarded extra funding to help more people start up their own business.

Documentary Photography students at the University of Wales, Newport have spent three months taking pictures of people and groups in a Cardiff suburb to find out what community means to them.

Two Photographic Art graduates from the University of Wales, Newport have been selected for the Aesthetica Art Prize.

Third year Film & Video students are asking the public for their help to make their graduation film a success.

Newport’s Research and Development Unit has welcomed BTEC students from the local area for a taste of university life at the City Campus.

The University of Wales, Newport and its award winning Business School played host to a meeting of the prestigious Cardiff Business Club at the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff this week.

The controversial issues of food safety and the risks of non-compliance will be discussed at a conference held at the University of Wales, Newport next month.

Third year BA (Hons) Film & Video students at the University of Wales, Newport have been able to start making their most ambitious film to date, thanks to a successful fundraising campaign.

Newport Marketing reader, Dr Jonathan Deacon, Chair of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) in Wales, will join CIM UK’s prestigious Board of Trustees.

Students on the BA (Hons) Youth & Community Work degree course at the University of Wales, Newport have visited Georgia as part of an international exchange programme to see what youth work is like in Eastern Europe.

Psychology student Abbie Viveash has been given the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit an African community to see exactly how Oxfam has helped the people there.

Newport – awarded Public Sector Accountancy college of the year by PQ magazine in 2012 – has been awarded CIMA’s Quality Partner approval for yet another year.

MBA students at the University of Wales, Newport seized the opportunity to put their new found knowledge and creativity to the test in an exciting real life project looking at the social media strategy implemented by local housing company the Seren Group.

A Newport photography lecturer has been recognised by an international photography organisation for the quality of her teaching.

Documentary Photography graduate Tom Jenkins has received a top industry award for capturing an unusual image at a football match – judged as the best football photograph of last season.

Students at the University of Wales, Newport have received expert financial advice during Money Week – a range of activities designed to give advice and guidance with their finances.

Photography student Andrei Nacu has won first prize in a national competition – one of 11 awards presented to the University of Wales, Newport for the quality of images submitted.

Masters student Caroline Seyedi has set up a support service for parents of children with autism, thanks to funding from the Bright Ideas Den at the University of Wales, Newport.

More Welsh export companies need foreign language skills than ever before to secure trading contracts abroad, a new study has shown.

A team of filmmakers from the University of Wales, Newport are embarking on their most ambitious project yet – and have just a few weeks left to make the final scenes.

The University of Glamorgan and the University of Wales, Newport have today announced further details of their plans to come together to create a new University in April 2013.

Students and graduates of Film courses at the University of Wales, Newport have benefited from the opportunity to meet established producers from across the UK.

Newport University’s Photographic Art students are set to help restore Pontypool town centre to its former glory as part of a major £2.6million project.

Youth and Community Work students at the University of Wales, Newport are hoping to raise £5,000 for the trip of a lifetime to Africa.

Starting a university course far from home can be a daunting prospect for many young people but a high-tech mobility aid is giving Lucy Jones a new found boost to her confidence and independence.

Inspirational rugby stars Non Evans MBE and Dan Lydiate spoke about the highs and lows of their careers when they paid a visit to Sports students at the University of Wales, Newport.

Antonella Commatteo, who graduated from the BA (Hons) Fashion Design in September, has already secured her dream job across the pond.

Business leaders have called for a definitive marketing strategy for Newport based around sporting successes within the city.

Advertising Design students at the University of Wales, Newport have suggested a unique way to encourage more business investment into the city – renaming Newport.

Photographers from all over the world who started their careers after studying in Newport returned to the University as part of a special alumni celebration.

A new energy management programme could help Welsh businesses transform their consumption of energy.

Research from the Dyscovery Centre at the University of Wales, Newport has played an important part in a national road safety campaign launched today.

FANCY taking a break from the pre-Christmas rush to find out what’s going on in your community and on your local high street?

A special alumni celebration event will be held at the University of Wales, Newport’s City Campus today to mark the centenary of the study of photography in Newport.

Students and graduates working on live business projects have joined Honorary Fellow and Olympic gold medallist Jamie Baulch to help inspire more children to take up sport.

The University of Wales, Newport Business School has hosted a conference to discuss some of the biggest issues facing the marketing industry.

Students at the University of Wales, Newport have been given the opportunity to find out more about their chosen careers, thanks to a recent Placement Fair.

Photographic Art graduate Josephine Sowden has been named as one of the top 40 artists in the UK to watch out for in 2013.

Students and staff on the BA (Hons) Advertising Design course at the University of Wales, Newport are celebrating this week after winning first prize and special commendations at a top advertising event.

This week, the Business School hosted a lecture from Professor, Dr. Andrew St George, the first Visiting Professor within the University’s Centre for Leadership, Business, Innovation and Management Behaviours (CLIMB).

The University of Wales, Newport's degree courses in Advertising Design and Documentary Film & Television have been awarded the Creative Skillset Tick – the industry kitemark of quality.

One of Newport’s most successful Fashion Design graduates has become the first tenant entrepreneur at The Bright Ideas Centre – an enterprise hub to help University of Wales, Newport students and graduates to start their own business.

Students in the second and third year of the BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering and Manufacture were treated to a fantastic factory visit this week, courtesy of Renishaw.

Entrepreneur Nathan Wyburn visited the University of Wales, Newport this week to inspire other young people to achieve their business goals.

The University of Wales, Newport has become the first university in Wales to offer a Bachelor of Engineering degree course in Fire Safety Engineering.

Newport’s University has launched a new programme of graduate internships for its students who graduated this year.

Weeks of hard work paid off for the University of Wales, Newport’s Advertising Design students when they presented their creative projects to design agency Sequence.

One of the University’s most successful alumni, writer and film director Kirk Jones, has returned to Newport to help inspire other young filmmakers.

A charity calendar produced by the University of Wales, Newport in partnership with the South Wales Argus celebrates the creative talents of local amateur photographers.

The University’s Graduate School has gone from strength to strength since it opened just over a year ago, offering an inspiring facility for research colleagues to share ideas.

The University of Wales, Newport will host the Newport Chartist Convention on Saturday 3rd November at its City Campus.

An interactive video screening created against the backdrop of the second Gulf War will open in Newport this week.

Part time Civil Engineering students who have excelled in their studies have received awards from the University of Wales, Newport in recognition of their achievements.

The University of Wales, Newport has hosted a visit from Icelandic colleagues as part of a scheme to draw comparisons of counselling provision in the two countries.

The QWEST (Quality, Work, Employability, Skills and Training) project led by the University of Wales, Newport is now being delivered throughout Merthyr Tydfil as well as other areas of the Heads of the Valleys region.

A former student of the University of Wales, Newport has been named as the University’s Graduate Entrepreneur of the Year 2012.

Work by third year Fine Art students from the University of Wales, Newport is on display at the Riverfront Theatre and Arts Centre this week.

New students on the Fashion design and Photography for Fashion & Advertising programmes kicked the year off to a spectacular start once again with another successful up-cycling project with two local clothing companies

The University has backed calls from St John Ambulance Wales for all Welsh universities to keep defibrillators on campus, along with staff trained to use them.

Ambitious graduates keen to make their mark in business have benefited from the GO Wales Freelancer Academy at the University of Wales, Newport.

A lecture from critically acclaimed author and journalist Oliver Bullough on the political and cultural troubles of the Caucasus region of Europe will take place at the University of Wales, Newport this week.

A new leadership programme developed for public service directors by the University of Wales, Newport launches today.

International film festival Soundtrack returns to Newport next month, offering two days packed with free screenings, expert panels and Q&A sessions at the University’s City Campus.

A new film about the indigenous people of Peru by Documentary Film Gradate, Heidi Brandenburg is nearing completion.

Graduates and staff from the University of Wales, Newport’s Design courses are celebrating after winning three top awards at this year’s Cardiff Design Festival.

The University Bus Service, UniGo, which is operated by Newport Transport and provides one of the best value student bus services in the UK, has been shortlisted for a national award.

Creative professionals on the Skillset Academi+ Production Accounting course delivered by the University of Wales, Newport are set to benefit from placements at the BBC.

Three Newport students have kick-started their careers in filmmaking by producing a promotional film for the Newport Food Festival, which is taking place this weekend (6th and 7th October).

Having already completed over 1,600 miles of his epic 2,012 mile BRIT 2012 Challenge walk, Phil Packer MBE began the Welsh leg of his journey at the University of Wales, Newport this week.

New research into prosecutions against company directors reveals that it is those who lead small companies who most often fall foul of the law.

A project led by the University of Wales, Newport to help people in Welsh communities to get back into work has now expanded to another region of South Wales.

Newport should look East as well as to opportunities in the West as part of its ongoing regeneration, according to the Chairman of Newport Unlimited.

For one brother and sister, this year has been particularly special, with each overcoming their own obstacles to achieve success.

Last Saturday saw City Campus host the 1st Documentary Film & Television alumni reunion.

A collaboration between Newport students on a number of programmes and two local organisations to highlight environmental issues and showcase some incredible fashion designs launched this week.

A brand new counselling service for some of the hardest to reach communities in South East Wales will launch on Wednesday.

With enrolment for the new academic year in full swing at Newport University, for one local woman, queuing with her enrolment forms yesterday was a lot of fun.

The University of Wales, Newport has celebrated the achievements of around 150 children and young people at the fourth Children’s University Awards Graduation Ceremony.

The University of Wales, Newport’s Business School will again sponsor Wales’ Fast Growth 50 Awards which recognises and celebrates the fastest growing firms within the Welsh economy.

International students starting at the University of Wales, Newport were treated to an open-top bus tour of the city this week.

A group of recent Fine Art graduates from the University of Wales, Newport will launch their first exhibition today since leaving university.

Courses run by the University in collaboration with Skillset Academi+ are among the first in the UK to receive the industry seal of approval.

A proud new father and his three-day-old baby boy were certainly the centre of attention at this year’s graduation ceremonies.

Mature student Wendy Boycott became one of the University’s oldest alumni when she graduated at the weekend.

Students in Newport caught the bus more than 178,000 times in the past year, new figures reveal.

The University of Wales, Newport has today honoured Father Mark Soady, former Chaplain of the institution, for his dedication and commitment to all staff and students at the University.

The University of Wales, Newport has today honoured Caroline Sheen, Gwent-born musical theatre and television star, for her talent and commitment to South East Wales.

The University's Dyscovery Centre has published a report commissioned by the Welsh Government on children with dyslexia.

The University of Wales, Newport has today honoured Richard Parks, former International rugby player and adventurer, for his inspirational work for charity and commitment to South East Wales.

The University of Wales, Newport has today honoured Colin Thomas, award-winning documentary filmmaker, for his commitment and support to the region and the University.

The University of Wales, Newport this morning honoured Charles and Patricia Lester, internationally-renowned fashion designers, for their contribution to the cultural development of South East Wales and their support for the University.

TransformatLab has returned to Wales this week. Nine European creative graduates selected for this year’s intensive cross-platform development training scheme are refining their projects and preparing to pitch them to Channel 4 and others.

A Psychology lecturer has been recognised for his exceptional hard work and commitment to his students by being chosen for the Chairman’s Award from the University of Wales, Newport.

A West End star, an award-winning filmmaker and a former rugby international will be bestowed with Honorary Fellowships by the University of Wales, Newport this week.

Whether it’s music and media, or technology and games design that you want to study, Newport’s University is offering two brand new Foundation Degrees in these creative subjects starting in September.

Four graduates from the University of Wales, Newport have been selected to show their work at a new exhibition starting next week.

The University of Wales, Newport is working in partnership with Coleg Gwent, Blaenau Gwent Council and UHOVI (Universities Heads of the Valleys Institute) to support the Blaenau Gwent Learning Zone which opens to students in September.

Three recent graduates from Newport’s Documentary Photography course are celebrating this summer after achieving individual successes.

QWEST has become the first in the country to receive approval from the Education Training Standards (ETS), for its curriculum levels 1-3 in Community Development.

The University of Wales, Newport is gearing up for a busy Clearing process which begins on A-Level results day on Thursday.

The University of Wales, Newport has become one of the first 10 universities in the UK to commit to working towards a greener higher education sector.

As the sun shines down on this year’s National Eisteddfod, the University of Wales, Newport has plenty to keep visitors to its stand entertained.

BTEC Sports Students from Newport High School visited Caerleon Campus recently for a University Sports Taster Day.

A Caerphilly company working in partnership with the University of Wales, Newport has been recognised for the significant support given to its staff to return to learning.

A major study undertaken by the Acting Vice Chancellor of the University of Wales, Newport has identified ways in which businesses can increase their exports to global markets.

Just one year after graduating from the University of Wales, Newport’s Documentary Film & Television course, two filmmakers continue to reap the benefits of their hard work with another nomination for a top award.

A prestigious award recognising the University of Wales, Newport’s environmental and ethical policies has been presented by Caroline Lucas MP, Leader of the Green Party in England and Wales.

Library staff from across South East Wales came to the University to learn more about the use of e-books and the digital devices available to library users.

Two of this year’s Fashion Design graduates are already making waves in the fashion industry, with interest from design companies across the UK and beyond.

Former education student Rich Pitman has signed a five-book deal to write a children’s fantasy series.

The cost of studying full time is set to be made easier with the £3million bursary scheme from Newport’s University.

A new Foundation degree in Learning Technology offered at the University of Wales, Newport is set to equip students with the skills to contribute to the regeneration of the Welsh economy.

The concept of bankers being forced to adhere to a code of practice has been highlighted by Labour party leader Ed Miliband – just days after a similar idea was put forward at a conference held at the University of Wales, Newport.

Newport Accounting student and Paralympic gold medal winner Liz Johnson hopes to defend her gold medal in the London 2012 games – thanks to hard work and sponsorship.

The Single Honours BSc (Hons) Psychology degree programme at the University of Wales, Newport has been successfully accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).

The University of Wales, Newport today marked the centenary of the beginning of building works at Caerleon Campus, 100 years to the day since the laying of the main building’s cornerstone.

The University’s School of Sport, Health & Applied Social Sciences have helped raise over £1,000 for Welsh children’s cancer charity LATCH.

Pupils from schools across South Wales visited the University of Wales, Newport for an exciting course designed to inspire their future careers in engineering.

Welsh Government Minister for Environment and Sustainable Development, John Griffiths officially opened Newport University’s new allotments – "Student Digs" this week in Caerleon.

Design students at Newport have topped off another successful year by seeing their work exhibited at the prestigious Design and Art Direction (D&AD) New Blood graduate exhibition.

Practising psychologists, counsellors and therapists visited the University of Wales, Newport for a major conference to explore the challenges of working with vulnerable young people.

The University of Glamorgan and the University of Wales, Newport have begun exclusive talks aimed at integrating the two institutions for a new University in South Wales.

A conference hosted by the Business Accountability & Responsibility Centre (BARC) at Newport Business School this week is set to discuss the future of Welsh business.

A team of archaeologists from University of Wales, Newport is excavating ancient trackways near Lodge Hill in Caerleon.

A computer game by five recent graduates of the University of Wales, Newport is set to hit the Windows Phone marketplace next week.

Newport University has teamed up with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) to train more accountancy and finance professionals in Wales.

Fashion Design student Beth Jones is drawing to comparisons to Julien Macdonald after being asked to join fashion house Karen Millen as a "design protege".

The University of Wales, Newport has paid tribute to actor Victor Spinetti who has died at the age of 82.

Newport University’s Business School is delighted to support the Canmol: Wales Marketing Awards as sponsor of the New Marketer of the Year Award.

Newport Sport Studies student Gareth Winmill was last week honoured with an Inspire Wales Award in Cardiff City Hall.

The achievements of staff at the University of Wales, Newport have been recognised at this year’s CELT (Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching) Awards.

The talent of Newport’s Fashion Design graduates shone in this year’s Graduate Fashion Week – the biggest event of its kind in the world.

Leading politicians, lawyers, accountants, academics and other professionals will explore ways in which businesses can be more accountable for their actions in a conference next month.

Nine European creative graduates selected for this year’s TransformatLab travelled from far and wide to attend the first week of the scheme at the University of Wales, Newport today (Monday 11 June).

A new facility that encourages and promotes research has been opened at the University’s Caerleon Campus.

Three Computer Games Design graduates have told how creating a revolutionary game in their final year has launched their successful careers in the industry.

Students from the world-renowned Documentary Film & Television course at the University of Wales, Newport have won a top entertainment award from the Royal Television Society.

The University of Wales, Newport welcomed over 150 pupils from Lodge Hill Junior School recently as part of its Funky Fitness Fortnight initiative.

The University of Wales, Newport is offering the community a unique chance to see the work of its graduating students during half term week.

A former Paralympic athlete who has won gold, silver and bronze medals for Great Britain and a former World champion badminton player visited the University of Wales, Newport this week to help inspire future young sporting stars.

A student at the University of Wales, Newport is set to travel to Ghana to create an astonishing film about child slavery and a modern African hero.

The University of Wales, Newport has appointed Professor Stephen Hagen as Acting Vice Chancellor.

The University of Wales, Newport regrets to report the death of one of its students, Vithuran Sathiyaseelan, who passed away yesterday (Tuesday, 29 May).

The University of Wales, Newport has been recognised for its environmental and ethical policies.

The University Sports Centre’s continuous endeavour to delivering the highest of standards has received recognition with the achievement of a mark of quality.

Staff and students from the University were rewarded for going the extra mile at Newport’s first Student Experience Staff Awards.

Former Newport Fashion Design student and Team Elite runner, Melanie Stephenson was centre stage in Cardiff on Friday as she ran the last leg of the day’s Olympic Torch relay.

A Sports student from the University of Wales, Newport will carry the Olympic Torch through a Monmouthshire village today (25 May).

Budding fashion designers have been put through their paces on a live business project as part of the University of Wales, Newport’s Bright Ideas Graduate Programme.

A leading lawyer in the field of regulatory crime has been appointed as Visiting Fellow for the Business Accountability and Responsibility Centre (BARC) at the University of Wales, Newport.

With the London 2012 Olympics just weeks away, the University of Wales, Newport is to host its own Primary School Olympic and Paralympic Games from 28 – 31 May.

As most of Wales was being battered by wild weather, students and staff from the Fashion Design and Photography for Fashion and Advertising courses spent their weekend working on one of the largest collaborations in the history of the department.

Newport student and former SU President, Rhys Bain is celebrating after beating off challengers from the University of Glamorgan in a world record, curry eating attempt.

National Assembly Presiding Officer Rosemary Butler AM visited the University of Wales, Newport's City Campus yesterday to launch a unique drive to get more people in Wales involved in the political process.

The University of Wales, Newport has been awarded a Big Lottery grant of almost £500,000 to provide a free community counselling service to the most vulnerable people in the city.

The University of Wales, Newport has hosted an agents symposium to welcome delegates from China and Pakistan – two of its most significant recruitment markets for international students.

This article by the University of Wales, Newport’s visiting professor to the Business Accountability and Responsibility Centre (BARC), David Travers QC, was recently published in the Western Mail Business supplement.

Dr Peter Noyes is to leave his post as Vice Chancellor of the University of Wales, Newport.

A widening access initiative that provides opportunities promoting social and economic inclusion for marginalised groups from across SE Wales to attend university has received high praise at an international conference.

Two new plays written and staged by students at the University of Wales, Newport will be showcased in a double bill in the city this weekend.

City Campus and all its facilities are now fully open to staff, students and visitors.

A radical shift in the way that the behaviour of company directors is regulated is required, according to a leading barrister in regulatory law.

Sports Coaching student Anton Aro is celebrating winning gold at the BUCS Cycling Track Championships.

A former University of Wales, Newport documentary photography student has visited the city to celebrate 100 years of photography.

The University of Wales, Newport was delighted to welcome Poet Simon Armitage to the Caerleon Campus to present awards followed by a special public appearance.

Writing in the Institute of Welsh Affairs journal, Agenda, Newport’s Pro Vice-Chancellor for Regional and International Development, Chris O’Malley sets out how reconfiguration of the Higher Education sector can be of benefit to all.

In the latest Welsh History Month essay, Dr Madeleine Gray reveals all about Ysbyty Ifan in the foothills of Snowdonia

Students from Newport University’s multi award winning BA documentary film course are celebrating a double success.

An international conference featuring high calibre academics is taking place at the University this week to discuss issues such as organ donation, equal rights and terrorism.

The University’s annual Isca Duathlon took place last Sunday, with competitors from across the country attending the now well established competition.

In the latest Welsh History Month essay, Professor Ray Howell argues why Lodge Hill in Caerleon was a crucial location in the development of modern Wales

The University of Wales, Newport has topped the nomination tables in this year’s British Student Film Festival, with three students bagging more nominations between them than any other University.

Two lecturing staff from the University of Wales, Newport’s Faculty of Arts & Business have recently returned from a visit to China in which they delivered a series of lectures and a ‘creativity workshop’ with Chinese students.

It is said that there are a few things that every city needs – as well as a cathedral and a football team, a University is definitely one of them.

30 sports students from Coleg Gwent’s Usk campus recently took part in an Enterprise Challenge day organised and hosted by the University of Wales, Newport and the First Campus project.

The comfort, dignity and care received by hospital patients could be transformed thanks to a Fashion lecturer at the University of Wales, Newport.

Four photography students from the University of Wales, Newport are celebrating after winning the University’s Reginald Salisbury Travel Award.

Residents of 1980s Newport were reunited last night at the launch of an exhibition of photographs from across the decade.

The Design for Ageing Well project, a Research group comprising academics from across a number of Universities and led by Jane McCann from the University of Wales, Newport will showcase their developments at a conference in London later this month.

The £13.4m QWEST (Quality Work, Employability, Skills and Training) project, led by the University of Wales, Newport, has been given the go ahead to continue for two more years

The Newport Survey – in which Documentary Photography students documented the cultural, economic and social life of the city, took place through the decade and was marked each year with an exhibition in the town.

Newport Lecturer, Simon Fenoulhet, from the University’s School of Film, Photography and Digital Media will this month receive a Creative Wales Award from the Arts Council for Wales.

As Wales prepares for the Grand Slam decider on Saturday, sports students from across the University have been achieving some phenomenal successes on the field.

The Children’s Commissioner for Wales, Keith Towler today visited Newport to see the work that Counselling Teams from the University of Wales, Newport are doing to support Newport City Council’s activity

International Students studying a range of different courses at the University of Wales, Newport have come together to launch an exhibition showcasing their work to a range of industry professionals, fellow students and local people.

One of the leading experts on Italian organised crime will be in Newport this week to discuss his fascinating research on the history and hidden cultures of mafia families and Italy’s criminal past.

The University is holding an information evening on it’s part time, Foundation Degree in Business Practice.

Loserville was written and directed by BAFTA award winning filmmaker and lecturer at Newport, Peter Watkins Hughes and stars Denise Welch and Alexandra Roach recently seen as the young Margaret Thatcher in the Meryl Streep Thatcher biopic ‘The Iron Lady’.

Three graduates of Newport’s Fashion Design course showed in London Fashion week last week.

New research, to be unveiled on St David’s Day, will showcase the key role that Welsh emigrants to the US played in the creation of the country.

Following the resounding success of its first Creative Industries Fair held in Caernarfon in 2010, CULT Cymru is set for its next high profile event.

Fashion Design and Photography for Fashion & Advertising students had the trip of a lifetime when they went to New York for 5 days earlier this month.

The University has been named as the best public sector Accountancy College in Britain.

Newport Student, Craig Atwell will captain the Welsh Student Rugby team as they take on England at Twickenham Stoop this evening.

Senior Lecturer, Sue Williamson looks at what's really behind our feelings of love.

Film, games and animation students from University of Wales, Newport are celebrating amazing success at the Ffresh Student Film Festival 2012.

University of Wales, Newport Graduate, Asif Kapadia’s international hit film, Senna scooped two awards at last night’s BAFTAs in London.

A group of Fashion Design and Photography for Fashion and Advertising Students from the University of Wales, Newport are heading back to Wales on Sunday after spending a week soaking up the sights of New York Fashion Week.

BLAENAU Gwent’s brand new television channel is looking for help to solve a local history riddle.

BBC Radio One DJ Huw Stephens has praised the courses and facilities at Newport University after visiting students on the Creative Sound and Music course.

Professor Stephen Hagen, Deputy Vice Chancellor of the University will take part in a study which could help Small Businesses across Wales and the UK tap into billions of bounds of trade by better engaging with international markets.

Newport University’s Film School have achieved 28 nominations in this year’s festival, hosted by the University’s City Campus, and the Riverfront Theatre and Arts centre.

The University's award winning Business School has again been short-listed for the PQ Accountancy Magazine awards, University of Wales, in the category ‘Public Sector Accountancy College of the Year’.

Recent Newport Advertising Graduate, Ryan Waring is heading down under after accepting a job as designer for Hothouse Interactive in Sydney, Australia.

The Communities of Blaenau Gwent have their very own on-demand TV channel with the launch of 3VTV today (Tuesday).

Receiving his doctorate in September, Iestyn Jones now works as an archaeologist and visiting lecturer in Medieval History at Newport.

Newport Advertising Design students started their new term this week with a series of inspirational talks from Welsh designers and business owners as part of the annual ‘Creative Futures’ event at the city campus.

The Children Who built Victorian Britain, a BBC4 history programme broadcast last year has been nominated for Best History Production in the 2012 History Makers Awards.

Newport students recently celebrated their success at the Newport Design Centre’s first event since its launch, late last year.

Creative Futures 2012 will bring together a wide range of experts, artists and business people to offer advice and training in finding jobs or setting up businesses in the Creative Industries.

FFRESH, the Student Moving Image festival of Wales has now announced nominations for a further three categories, with students from Newport University’s Film School again dominating the shortlists.

Animators, documentarians and drama film students from the University's acclaimed Film School are celebrating an unprecedented 22 nominations for the Ffresh Film Festival 2012.

From February 2012, Skillset Academi+ will be offering creative professionals the opportunity to develop their technical or business skills, network with industry professionals and improve their employment prospects.

The exhibition The Silent Village is an innovative presentation of the events in connection with the tragic fate of the village of Lidice.

If you’ve ever made a fashion faux pas or had a clothing crisis then help is at hand from Blaenau Gwent’s new television channel, 3VTV.

The next generation of teachers in Wales have gone back to the classroom with Dwr Cymru Welsh Water to gain a better understanding of environmental issues and activities for the benefit of their future pupils.

Fashion students sought after by designers before they even graduate!

Staff and students from Newport’s University are looking forward to a tasty treat on Saturday with the first ever Newport Food Festival which takes place at venues across the City Centre.

Two top photography students at Newport University’s School of Film, Photography and Digital Media have been awarded significant bursaries to support their final year of study.

The Deputy Vice Chancellor of Newport University delivered a keynote lecture to over 65 Romanian academics and business leaders last Friday, from his office on the banks of the River Usk.

Staff at the University are celebrating after a recent graduate of the BA(Hons) Advertising Design programme was awarded first prize in the ‘Best Advertising Campaign’ category of Welsh Graduate of the Year at the Cardiff Design festival.

Newport’s University has today announced more details of its bursary and support plans for students studying in the city from next year.

A group of Newport youngsters will see their work on the big screen at the Riverfront Theatre on Thursday following a successful project at Newport University.

Newport’s University will tomorrow (Friday) launch a brand new centre, based at its City Campus to bring together the work of staff and postgraduate research students in the field of Design.

Newport students will this week be offered the chance to understand more about volunteering and work placements with the launch of a programme led by Newport’s University designed to encourage learners to engage with the voluntary sector.

From the start of next month until November 18, existing students and recent graduates from the University of Wales, Newport who have recently started their own company can apply for a scholarship from the Trust worth up to £5,000.

The University of Wales, Newport has today responded to the consultation on the Future Structure of Higher Education in Wales, currently being undertaken by the Welsh Government.

Former University of Wales, Newport Documentary Photography student Matt Dunham has been awarded the top prize in the UK Picture Editors Guild Awards

The University of Wales, Newport’s City Campus today received its prestigious RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architecture) Award for the striking and innovative nature of its design.

This event at the University of Wales, Newport will see a variety of legal experts present their own perspective on the law and the contributions will then be scrutinised and debated amongst the group.

The Welsh Government Education Minister, Leighton Andrews AM today opened an academic conference looking at the teaching and learning of politics and international relations.

The University of Wales, Newport is pleased to join other universities in Wales on the public register of charities.

The University of Wales, Newport has this morning honoured broadcaster Sarah Dickins and award winning hat-maker Alsion Tod with Honorary Fellowships as part of the 2011 Graduation ceremonies.

The University of Wales, Newport today honoured the team behind its award winning City Campus with a collective Honorary Fellowship as part of Graduation ceremonies 2011.

The University of Wales, Newport has this morning honoured Hayley Parsons, Founder and Chief Executive of Gocompare.com with an honorary fellowship.

The University of Wales, Newport has today honoured David Morgan OBE, former President of the International Cricket Council for his dedication and success in his field.

A milliner, an insurance supremo, the former head of world cricket and the team behind the University’s award winning City Campus will be bestowed with Honorary Fellowships by the University of Wales, Newport this week.

International award winning filmmaker Christopher Morris has been appointed to the role of Professor of Practice, Documentary Film at the University of Wales, Newport.

An actor making a film about the Jewish history of a Welsh community for a new television channel is appealing for help in finding archive material.

Laura who works as a Management Accountant, achieved 6th place in the world for her overall performance in the CIMA Strategic Level examinations and came 10th out of 4,701 in her CIMA Financial Strategy paper.

The University of Wales, Newport is gearing up for a busy Clearing process which begins on A-Level results day on Thursday.

The University of Wales, Newport has launched a new course as part of the Universities Heads of the Valleys Institute (UHOVI).

Fr Mark Soady, who is currently Chaplain to the University of Wales, Newport, and priest-in-charge of All Saints church in Brynglas, is to leave Newport at the end of the year to become Vicar of Abergavenny and Rector of Llanwenerth.

Dr Helen Sear, reader in fine Art and Photography at the University of Wales, Newport’s European Centre for Photographic Research has won a prestigious fine art medal at this year's National Eisteddfod held in Wrexham.

18 aspiring graduates recently attended the GO Wales Freelancer Academy Course at the City Campus.

Two Newport graduate films have been short listed for the prestigious 2011 Grierson British Documentary Awards, for the category of Best Student Documentary.

The University of Wales, Newport has launched its first mobile app, across a variety of platforms including iPhone and Android.

The tiny border town of Hay-on-Wye is steadily establishing itself as a Mecca for film-makers and cinema fans with its growing film festival, and this year documentary films from the world-renowned Newport Film School will play a starring role.

The First Minister, Carwyn Jones AM and Falklands veteran Simon Weston OBE today launched a new course at the University of Wales, Newport designed to support the rehabilitation of people with visual impairment.

The Higher Education Funding Council for Wales (HEFCW) has today approved the University of Wales, Newport’s Tuition Fee Plan for 2012/13.

A group of BA(Hons) Advertising Design students have been selected to exhibit their work at the prestigious Design and Art Direction (D&AD) ‘New Blood’ exhibition in London this weekend.

Newport’s University Robotic football Team were last night treated to an exclusive performance of the Welsh National Anthem, by the BBC National Chorus of Wales.

A team from the 2012 UK Paralympic cycling squad will spend next week in South Wales taking part in Ras De Cymru (Race of Wales) 2011.

Every day next week, The University will host an innovative new event for local business people. Entitled, “Lunch and Learn,” the free events are designed to fit into the lunch breaks of local people.

Antonella Arndell has just completed her second year in BA Fashion Design here at the University of Wales, Newport. She has been offered a graduate placement with world famous fashion designer, Julien Macdonald.

Two academics from Newport’s University took part in the recent Hay Festival.

This morning saw the first meeting of a new business event for Newport. “The Forum,” a collaboration between the University of Wales, Newport’s Business School, Darwin Gray, Kilsby williams and Effective Communications.

The opening night of the University of Wales, Newport Graduate Show 2011 took place at the City Campus on Friday night and was a huge success.

For nine hand-picked media graduates, the creative and physical journey from Wales to Budapest to Paris begins next week as the exclusive Transform@Lab cross-platform development programme is brought to life.

The University of Wales, Newport has endorsed this week’s UK-wide celebration of Higher Education, known as Universities Week.

The University of Wales, Newport was today proud to welcome former Poet Laureate Sir Andrew Motion to their new, award winning City Campus for a special public performance.

Final year fashion students from Newport’s University have wowed the crowds at the prestigious London Graduate Fashion Week, where the University is exhibiting the students final collections to top industry professionals and designers.

Therapeutic experts from the University of Wales, Newport have welcomed the first National Music Therapy Week, taking place from the 6th to the 10th June.

The work of Fashion students at the University of Wales, Newport has been showcased at the Riverfront Theatre in a stunning fashion show as part of Newport’s Graduate Shows 2011.

The University of Wales, Newport has today released its tuition fee plan for 2012/13, after submitting the plan to the Funding Council, HEFCW, yesterday.

Fashion students from the University of Wales, Newport have been recognised for their focus on business skills and entrepreneurial abilities following a ceremony at the award winning City Campus.

The design of the University of Wales, Newport’s new City Campus has been recognised in the prestigious RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) architectural awards.

Blaenau Gwent AM Alun Davies has paid tribute to an award-winning learner who has combined university study with bringing up two children and running his own business in Ebbw Vale – all while registered blind!

Monday 9 May is Europe Day and to celebrate QWEST will be promoting the day with activities in Blaenau Gwent, which is where its Head Quarters are based.

The best up and coming music talent from the University of Wales Newport’s School of Art Media and Design will be showcased at the Riverfront Theatre on the 6th and 7th of May at Creative Sound & Music 011.

The University of Wales, Newport will play host to the final Assembly Elections “Leaders' Debate” at the brand-new City Campus on the banks of the River Usk.

The University of Wales, Newport is proud to announce that it will join in partnership with the estate of the acclaimed photographer, and former student, Mo Wilson to offer an award for excellence in documentary photography.

In a bid to help its students get ahead in the employment race, the University of Wales, Newport has joined the University Partnerships Scheme from video recruitment specialist Meet The Real Me.

Four graduates of Newport’s internationally famous film school have been announced in the nominations for BAFTA Cymru Awards, 2011.

Students from the University of Wales, Newport are working with Newport cathedral to showcase their work and help to improve the look of the building while repair work takes place.

Newport film students have once again been nominated for the National Royal Television Society Student Awards to be held in London in May.

Newport’s University City Campus will play host to an exciting showcase of environmentally sustainable activities this Saturday 26th March.

Members of the Sports Centre at the University of Wales, Newport including students, staff and local people this weekend completed the gruelling South Wales Three Peaks Trial.

Minister for Education, Leighton Andrews will today join the University of Wales, Newport to celebrate the innovative use of Information Technology in schools across South Wales.

The University of Wales, Newport’s brand new City Campus will be formally opened by entrepreneur and businessman, Sir Terry Matthews today (Wednesday).

Speaking ahead of the launch of the new City Campus, the University’s Vice Chancellor, Dr Peter Noyes has promised the people of the Gwent valleys that the effect of the new Campus will be felt beyond the city of Newport.

A collection of photographs to celebrate grassroots rugby in Wales was unveiled by Wales international Shane Williams at the Millennium Stadium on the eve of Wales’ 2011 RBS 6 Nations Championship clash with Ireland.

Newport West Assembly Member and Deputy Presiding Officer of the National Assembly, Rosemary Butler AM, will this Friday host a dinner at the University of Wales, Newport’s Caerleon Campus.

Two final year, Ba (Hons) Photographic Art Students from the University of Wales, Newport are celebrating after being presented with an international prize by Jonathan Ross.

Registration has now opened for this year’s annual Isca Duathlon, due to be held on Sunday 17th April 2011

The University this afternoon paid tribute to the late Professor James Lusty, Former Vice Chancellor of the University after a plaque in his memory was unveiled at the new City Campus by his wife Jackie.

Newport Business School is celebrating for the second year running after the work of the School was recognised at the PQ Magazine Accountancy Awards ceremony in London.

Delivering a lecture last night at the University of Wales, Newport’s City Campus, Baroness Shirley Williams of Crosby spoke of the possibility of a miracle unfolding in the Middle East and North Africa.

An £8m initiative seeking to improve the skills and employment prospects of 6,000 people living across three south east Wales counties has been announced by the Minister for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills, Leighton Andrews AM

Animators, documentarians and fiction students from Newport Film School are celebrating their success at the 2011 Ffresh Student Moving Image Festival of Wales, a competition open to all Welsh University film courses and students.

Skillset Media Academy Wales has announced the first ever exchange between its lead partner, Newport Film School and Columbia College, Chicago.

Grassroots rugby across Wales is being celebrated in a permanent photographic display which has been unveiled at the Millennium Stadium.

Animation students at Newport’s University are looking forward to seeing their work featured across the UK on BBC FOUR next week, after completing an exciting collaboration with BBC Cymru Wales.

The head of the International Film School Wales, part of Newport University, has spoken of a tremendously exciting year for film and television industry in Wales

The city of Newport is celebrating an historic day as students at the University of Wales, Newport move in to the brand new City Campus today (Monday).

Sixth form students from across South Wales and Gloucestershire were left inspired by the experiences of polar explorer Alan Chambers MBE and award-winning inventor Emily Cummins at a conference organised by Newport Business School.

Students and Lecturers from the University of Wales, Newport will be heading to Bethlehem this week to bring relief and support to socially and economically deprived Palestinian children.

Media students and graduates at the University of Wales, Newport stand to benefit from increased expertise as nine new media professionals join the Industry Panel at Skillset Media Academy Wales.

Dr Helen Sear, Senior Research Fellow in Photography at the University of Wales, Newport has recently been awarded a Creative Wales Major Award from the Arts Council of Wales.

The University of Wales, Newport was recently awarded a Prince of Wales Innovation Scholarship (POWIS) by striking an innovative partnership with the University of Wales Global Academy, in cooperation with Sony UK’s Technology Centre.

The Newport Film School at the University of Wales, Newport has been officially recognised on the international stage for the quality of its students, staff and the films it produces at an industry conference held in Barcelona.

Students at Newport’s University are receiving expert advice on making their money go further during a groundbreaking week of activities.

Two University of Wales, Newport documentary film graduates Lauren Muchan and Jo Sharp found themselves rubbing shoulders with the movers and shakers of the documentary film world

Yesterday saw the official launch of UHOVI, the groundbreaking Higher Education initiative for the Heads of the Valleys region.

A classic tale of divided loyalties, betrayal and love, will reinvent one of the most significant episodes of Newport’s history as a new musical wows audiences at the Riverfront.

Seven figures from the worlds of sport, business, social reform, academia and the arts will be bestowed Honorary Fellowships by the University of Wales, Newport during three days of Graduation Ceremonies taking place from 9 – 11 September.

The partners of Ryder Cup players were today treated to a stunning fashion show, showcasing the designs of University of Wales, Newport’s brightest young fashion designers.

The BA (Hons) Film and Video course at the University of Wales, Newport has recently received coveted SKILLSET accreditation – making it the only course in Wales with this industry stamp of approval and only the second in the UK.

International visitors and golf fans enjoying the Ryder Cup this autumn will be able to experience Caerleon’s Roman past using 21st Century Technology.

Several graduates from the University of Wales, Newport’s film and animation degree courses are in the running for festivals wins this autumn with an impressive number of films selected for competition.