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QWEST Employability Project evaluatedAn 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. Education Minister praises Newport researchA 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 goes on show to transform townArtwork by Newport University’s Photographic Art students is now proudly displayed across Pontypool town centre, as part of a major regeneration project. Spotlight on Men’s HealthStudent Services at the University of Wales, Newport have developed a website to provide advice and support on men’s health issues. |
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Engineering student recognised for excellenceNewport 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. UHOVI wins Guardian University Award for widening accessA 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 give community groups a helping handEducation 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. Photography project tackles important community issuesDocumentary 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. Newport students appear on ITV News 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. |
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The Money Doctors are backA new film promoting financial issues for students will be launched at the University of Wales, Newport this week. Students capture community life through a lensDocumentary 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. Taking Responsibility for Food SafetyThe 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. Newport Students Give Valuable Lesson to Seren GroupMBA 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. |
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National success for Photography studentPhotography 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. Preferred Name Announced For New UniversityThe 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. |
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‘The Tick’ helps students select the bestThe 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. Fashion graduate moves in to entrepreneurial centreOne 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. Iconic Images of Newport 2013 CalendarA charity calendar produced by the University of Wales, Newport in partnership with the South Wales Argus celebrates the creative talents of local amateur photographers. |
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Employability project expands furtherThe 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. Lecture tells of troubled European cornerA 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. Soundtrack Film Festival returns to NewportInternational 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. UniGo nominated for UK Bus AwardsThe 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. Filmmakers get a taste of future careersThree 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). |
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Mother and Daughter enrol togetherWith 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. Former University chaplain honouredThe 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. University honours Caroline SheenThe 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. Award-winning filmmaker honouredThe University of Wales, Newport has today honoured Colin Thomas, award-winning documentary filmmaker, for his commitment and support to the region and the University. University honours Charles and Patricia LesterThe 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 returns to WalesTransformatLab 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. Honorary Fellowships 2012A 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. |
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The Blaenau Gwent Learning Zone opens in SeptemberThe 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. Newport at the National EisteddfodAs the sun shines down on this year’s National Eisteddfod, the University of Wales, Newport has plenty to keep visitors to its stand entertained. Expert study advises on business growthA 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. Film graduates nominated for another great accoladeJust 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. |
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Exploring the digital age of readingLibrary 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. Politics echoes idea from Newport conferenceThe 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. Minister opens Newport ‘student digs’Welsh Government Minister for Environment and Sustainable Development, John Griffiths officially opened Newport University’s new allotments – "Student Digs" this week in Caerleon. |
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Beth has designs on following JulienFashion Design student Beth Jones is drawing to comparisons to Julien Macdonald after being asked to join fashion house Karen Millen as a "design protege". Hard work and dedication pays offThe 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. Making businesses more accountableLeading 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. Transformatlab 2012 comes to NewportNine 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). Documentary film students win top awardStudents 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. Sporting heroes inspire stars of the futureA 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. |
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NUTS about Accreditation!The University Sports Centre’s continuous endeavour to delivering the highest of standards has received recognition with the achievement of a mark of quality. Former Newport student Mel ends torch legFormer 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. Newport hosts Primary School OlympicsWith 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. Collaboration at its bestAs 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. Praise for Newport's widening access 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. |
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Taking responsibility in businessA radical shift in the way that the behaviour of company directors is regulated is required, according to a leading barrister in regulatory law. University hosts Poet Simon ArmitageThe University of Wales, Newport was delighted to welcome Poet Simon Armitage to the Caerleon Campus to present awards followed by a special public appearance. Hands on Higher EducationWriting 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.
Ideals and Reality in Social EthicsAn 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. |
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Creative Thinking in ChinaTwo 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.
With the City every step of the wayIt 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. Newport’s international student work goes on displayInternational 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. Mafia story comes to NewportOne 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.
Newport Film School drama to be screened on BBCLoserville 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’. |
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From Newport to New York – and back!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. Newport students returning from New York Fashion WeekA 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.
Newport gets FfreshNewport 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. |
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Creative Futures on show at Newport UniversityCreative 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. Newport Secures 6 more FFRESH nominationsFFRESH, 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.
New Skillset Academi+ short course programmeFrom 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. |
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Newport Does it AgainFollowing the successful Newport Does the Cardiff Design Festival in October, which also saw the launch of the Newport Design Centre, last week saw the event ‘Newport Does it again’ – a portfolio surgery held at City Campus.
Wales Rugby boss optimistic for futureNewport University’s latest meeting of its Forum Business Network heard from Roger Lewis, Group Chief Executive of the WRU. The man at the helm of the Welsh rugby says his job is still far from over despite global success both on and off the pitch.
Brand new route for Unigo customersNewport Bus, who provide the Unigo service to students and staff at Newport University have launched a brand new route between Monmouth and Newport, including the towns of Raglan and Usk.
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Newport Graduate recognised for Advertising DesignStaff 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 Design Centre launchesNewport’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 to host volunteering fairNewport 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.
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City Campus receives its RIBA AwardThe 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.
University honours Hayley ParsonsThe University of Wales, Newport has this morning honoured Hayley Parsons, Founder and Chief Executive of Gocompare.com with an honorary fellowship.
University honours David Morgan OBEThe 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.
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Laura is 6th in world for Management AccountingLaura 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.
Newport Chaplain to be Vicar of AbergavennyFr 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. Newport Lecturer wins prestigious Eisteddfod medalDr 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. |
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HEFCW approval of Newport Fee Plan The Higher Education Funding Council for Wales (HEFCW) has today approved the University of Wales, Newport’s Tuition Fee Plan for 2012/13.
Robots take Chorus anthem to TurkeyNewport’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. ‘Lunch and Learn’ at Newport’s City CampusEvery 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’s in FashionAntonella 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. First Meeting of ‘The Forum’ at Newport’s City CampusThis 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. |
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The journey starts for Transform@Lab participantsFor 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. Newport announces 2012/13 Fees PlanThe University of Wales, Newport has today released its tuition fee plan for 2012/13, after submitting the plan to the Funding Council, HEFCW, yesterday.
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City Campus wins prestigious RIBA AwardThe 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.
QWEST Celebrates Europe Day 2011Monday 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 Future Sound of MusicThe 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. |
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The Mo Wilson Memorial Award for Documentary PhotographyThe 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. Newport students team up with CathedralStudents 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.
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Top e-action from Welsh schools celebratedMinister 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.
Welsh Grassroots Rugby Reaches Out To The WorldA 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. Plaque unveiled to the late Professor James LustyThe 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.
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New skills boost for Blaenau Gwent, Torfaen and CaerphillyAn £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 Newport Film Students Scoop Top AwardsAnimators, 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. |
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Media Academy Boosts Industry PanelMedia 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. Newport researcher wins top awardDr 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. |
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Newport Film School one of the best in the worldThe 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.
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Chartism reborn in modern Newport musicalA 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. |
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Newport’s University Awards FellowshipsSeven 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. Expert Seal of Approval for Newport’s Film CourseThe 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. Newport Graduates Create Festival BuzzSeveral 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. |
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