Swansea University
Recent News About Swansea University
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Swansea University researcher receives award for work on healthcare teaching standards
Dr Ross Davey, a researcher at Swansea University's Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences, has received an award from the Worshipful Livery Company of Wales to support his work on improving teaching skills among future healthcare...
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Emeritus Professor Tudur Hallam awarded Eisteddfod Chair for emotional poetry
Emeritus Professor Tudur Hallam has been awarded the prestigious Eisteddfod Chair for his awdl, a long poem written in strict metre.
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Swansea University researchers develop synthetic sugar particle that blocks Covid-19 infection
Researchers from Swansea University, in collaboration with Freie Universität Berlin and Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, have developed a synthetic particle designed to block Covid-19 infection.
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Study finds platelets store DNA fragments, opening new paths for early cancer detection
A recent study led by the University of Oxford and published in Science has found that platelets can capture and store fragments of DNA circulating in the blood, including mutated DNA linked to cancer.
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Sliteye shark recorded for first time in Chagos Archipelago by Swansea University-led team
The sliteye shark (Loxodon macrorhinus) has been observed for the first time in the Chagos Archipelago, according to recent findings from a research team led by Swansea University.
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Swansea University study identifies genetic markers linked to severe bacterial sepsis
Researchers at Swansea University have made progress in understanding why certain strains of E. coli are more likely to cause severe sepsis, a life-threatening condition that can lead to organ failure.
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Swansea University adds new language options and strengthens ties with schools
Swansea University has expanded its language offerings, allowing students in the BA Modern Languages programme to study Catalan, Italian, and Portuguese from beginners’ level.
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Study finds timing matters more than number in judging partner's sexual history
A new international study led by Swansea University has found that people are more likely to judge a potential partner’s sexual history based on when their past encounters occurred, rather than just the total number of partners.
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Experts identify complex factors behind childhood entry into out-of-home care
A new review published in the Children and Youth Services Review Journal examines the factors that influence why children enter out-of-home care, such as foster or residential placements.
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Swansea University supports feasibility study on regional waterway corridor
The Centre for Heritage Research and Training (CHART) at Swansea University has collaborated with the Swansea Community Boat Trust to explore the development of a blue/green waterway corridor in the Swansea Valley, stretching from Clydach to Port...
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Study links longer schooling with reduced midlife hospital visits
A recent study published in the European Journal of Public Health has found a link between staying longer in school and fewer hospital visits during midlife.
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Swansea University honors alumnus Olufolahan Olumide for contributions to engineering
Originally from Lagos, Nigeria, Olufolahan Olumide embarked on his academic journey at Swansea University in the 1960s after receiving a scholarship from Shell-BP Nigeria Ltd.
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Swansea University honors alumnus Prof Yi Min Xie for engineering achievements
Professor Yi Min 'Mike' Xie, a prominent figure in engineering and an alumnus of Swansea University, has been recognized for his contributions to the field.
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Olympic cyclist Elinor Barker receives honorary award from Swansea University
Born and raised in Cardiff, Elinor Barker began her journey to the top of world cycling at age 10 when she joined the Maindy Flyers Cycling Club.
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Swansea University awards honorary degree to former Wales Women's rugby captain
The former Wales Women’s rugby captain, Siwan Lillicrap, was awarded an honorary Master of Science degree by Swansea University.
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University runners claim corporate challenge title at half marathon
The four fastest members of Team Swansea, a group of colleagues, students, and alumni from Swansea University, won the Corporate Challenge at this year's Half Marathon.
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Swansea graduate overcomes adversity to achieve degree in Egyptology
Karen, a 25-year-old from Neath, has achieved her dream of earning a degree in Egyptology and ancient history.
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University receives Green Flag Award for exceptional green spaces
The University has been recognized with the Green Flag Award and Green Flag Community Award by Keep Wales Tidy, joining a record 315 sites to receive this honor.
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Graduate aims to influence housing policy after overcoming homelessness
In 2014, Mark Eaton-Lees, originally from Wolverhampton and a former recruitment worker, left his job to pursue his dream of opening a scuba diving center in Devon.
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Wolfson Foundation funds major upgrade at Swansea University's Egypt Centre
The Wolfson Foundation has announced funding for the redevelopment of The House of Death gallery at the Egypt Centre.