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Making waves since 1920 • UK top 25 university • World-class research • Superb student experience • #SwanseaUni • Yn Gymraeg @prif_abertawe •
Swansea, UK 🏴
Joined August 2009
We are deeply saddened by the death of Brian Mfula, lecturer in Mental Health Nursing, who sadly lost his battle with Covid-19 yesterday. Professor Ceri Phillips, head of the College of Human and Health Sciences, pays tribute to Brian on behalf of the University.
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🎉 We’ve done it again! 🎉. Swansea Uni has been named University of the Year by @whatuni for a second time! 🏆 . Huge thanks to our students and staff who’ve helped make this happen 💙.#SwanseaUni #WUSCA
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Truly honoured to have conferred @HillaryClinton with an honorary doctorate today. #HRCSwanseaUni
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📢Join us for the inaugural Hillary Rodham Clinton Global Challenges Summit convened by @HillaryClinton which brings together world-leading experts, inspirational thinkers and household names to discuss the world’s most pressing issues.🌍.➡️
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Has anyone seen #Quiz?. We have our own this Wednesday 29th April, with a guest appearance from the magnificent @michaelsheen! No coughing, please 😉. Donate:
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.@HillaryClinton has been inaugurated to Swansea University’s honorary fellowship. #HRCSwanseaUni #Proud
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“Women’s rights are human rights. Human rights are women’s rights.”. This year’s annual @Urdd Peace and Goodwill Message has been written by #SwanseaUni students. Take a moment to listen to their powerful message. #Heddwch2021
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🎉 We’re thrilled to have been ranked 24th in the Guardian University Guide!. Climbing up from 31, this is our highest ever rank in the Guide and puts us top in Wales. Thank you to everyone whose hard work contributed to this success 💙. #SwanseaUni.
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Joining @HillaryClinton in conversation at the Global Challenges Summit will be @JMDBarroso, @gavi Board Chair, former Prime Minister of Portugal and former President of the @EU_Commission. Join us at the Summit:
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🎓 Kirsty Hill, who was born with multiple disabilities and battled back from life-changing brain surgery in 2015, is celebrating today after graduating with a Distinction in her Master’s degree.
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🇪🇺 Hundreds of EU students and staff contribute to our thriving international community here at Swansea. We value each and every one of them. We will continue to do so, whatever happens. That’s why we’re proud to fly the EU flag 💙.#SwanseaUni #WeAreInternational
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Here's what our **fantastic** staff have just gathered from our labs and donated to Singleton Hospital NHS teams 🧑⚕️🏥. ✅100,000 gloves .✅Masks.✅Aprons.✅Goggles. Well done @SwanseaMedicine @swanscience @SUEngineering. Heroes all! . #covid19UK #NHSThankYou ♥️
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We're celebrating a hat-trick in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019! 🎉. Ranked in the UK top 30 ✅. Runner-up for the overall University of the Year title ✅. Crowned Welsh University of the Year (again!) ✅. Read more:
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We're pleased to announce that #SwanseaUni will be open and ready to teach online and in person at the start of the new academic year. The health and safety of our students and staff is our top priority and we'll provide further info in the coming weeks.
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Overcoming brain surgery and multiple disabilities to not only achieve her dream, but to secure a first-class degree and Master's distinction. This is Kirsty's story - a true inspiration 💚. #SwanseaGrad
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🎓 Keeping Faith star @TeamEveMyles swapped her trademark yellow coat for a cap and gown today as she received an honorary award. Llongyfarchiadau, Eve! 🖤.#SwanseaGrad #EveMyles
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As part of our James Callaghan Memorial Lecture Series, @HillaryClinton will join our vice-chancellor, Professor Paul Boyle, in a webinar to discuss resilience, recovery and the role of universities in a post-Covid world. 📅 Jul 16.🕟 4.30pm. To register:
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We’re proud to announce that we will present @HillaryClinton with an Honorary Doctorate at the Bay Campus next month. #HRCSwanseaUni
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We're delighted to be ranked 31st in the Guardian Good University Guide 2019 - making us the top university in Wales! 🔝..#GdnUniGuide2019 #SwanseaUni
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At yesterday's world leaders panel at the @HillaryClinton Global Challenges Summit, former prime minister of Finland, @alexstubb, set out three things we need to be doing to solve the global climate crisis. @WalesDotCom .@WelshGovernment
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We couldn’t be prouder of our final year medical students who are joining the NHS workforce early in the fight against Covid-19 💙. 👉 #SwanseaUni #NHS
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🌍 We’re proud to announce that the @HillaryClinton Global Challenges Summit will be opened by current and former world leaders. 🔹 @fmwales .🔹 @katrinjak .🔹 @instituteGC .🔹 @EJSCenter.🔹 @maellensirleaf .🔹 @alexstubb . ➡️
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🤝 We are delighted to announce that #SwanseaUni will be the new front of shirt sponsor for @SwansOfficial ahead of the forthcoming 2020-21 season. 👉
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World’s first smart #vaccine patch being developed by Swansea researchers. ✅Gives #COVID vaccine and. ✅Measures patient’s response. 📺Watch @BBCNews report: Funded @WelshGovernment, led by @SU_engIMPACT, which is part-funded by @wefowales .🏴🇪🇺.
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How do we bridge the digital divide? How should we be planning for the AI revolution? And how can we deploy digital technology for social benefit?. Join us at the Global Challenges Summit to find out:.➡️
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How can we achieve a fairer, more equal world? . Our panel looks to answer some of the big questions on the role of governments, businesses and individuals in making the progress we need. Join us at the @HillaryClinton Global Challenges Summit:
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We've always been an outward-looking community and value our links with Europe and beyond. We're still committed to being an open and inclusive place to work and study, and welcome future students, staff and partners from across Europe. We value each and every one of them 💙
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🎓We're delighted to have awarded @SwansOfficial legend @LeeTrundle10 with an honorary degree, recognising his enduring legacy and impact on Swansea and its community. ➡️ #Swans #Swansea
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🎓 We’re immensely proud to have awarded an honorary degree to comedian, actor, writer and political activist @eddieizzard. 👉 .#SwanseaGrad
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🎓 @HillaryClinton will join our first cohort of Hillary Rodham Clinton Global Challenges scholars at their virtual graduation ceremony later today. We're incredibly proud of what they've achieved here at #SwanseaUni and wish them every success for the future ✨ . 📸 | 2019
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A single mum of seven who left school with no qualifications is celebrating today after gaining a degree from Swansea University. 🎓. In her own words, this is Gemma's story. ♥️
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WE DID IT ! WE PLEDGED IT AND WE WON the #Santander Cycles University Challenge and the #bikes4swansea bike share hire scheme will be coming to #Swansea. Thanks to all those helped to get us to the top of the #crowdfunding table
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⚠️"We are on the precipice of a disaster for research and innovation in Wales"⚠️. Swansea Vice Chancellor calls on UK Government for urgent support, as end of #EU funding threatens:. ❌240 highly skilled jobs.❌50 research projects. ➡️#LevellingUp #Brexit
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⚽ We're pleased to announce that we have renewed our front of shirt sponsorship with @SwansOfficial for the forthcoming 2021-22 season. ➡️ #SwanseaUni #Swans
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Firefighters from @mawwfire have successfully extinguished the fire at the Bay Campus which was contained within Engineering Central. No persons have been reported inside the building. The campus is operating normally. Thank you to the firefighters for their swift response.
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After a nail-biting 80 minutes, Swansea take the win! 🙌. 🟢 44 - 28 🔴. #WelshVarsity #SwanseaUni
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🎉 Great news! We’ve been ranked the top university in Wales for a second year running in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020. ➡️ #GoodUniGuide #SwanseaUni
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We are deeply saddened by the loss of our dear friend Gerallt Davies MBE who passed away earlier this week. Professor Paul Boyle, vice-chancellor, pays tribute to Gerallt on behalf of the University.
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🎖 Congratulations to @lappinscott, who was at Buckingham Palace earlier today to collect her OBE for services to Microbiology and the Advancement of Women in Science and Engineering. 👏
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We're saddened to hear of the death of Professor Stephen Hawking. He visited the Maths Department here at Swansea Uni on 30 June 1984, and gave the inaugural lecture at the Taliesin Arts Centre. He was kind enough to sign our visitors' book. #StephenHawking
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Our Software Engineering student @DavidNSims is making 3D printed face shields to help the NHS and frontline workers 💙.
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🎉 We’re thrilled to announce that we’re ranked 6th for overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey! . Read more: . #SwanseaUni #NSS2020
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🎉 ConGRADulations to our new @SwanseaMedicine graduates Akeem and Natalie on their engagement! 🎓💍💘.#SwanseaGrad #SheSaidYes
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Alan Curtis - a @SwansOfficial legend in every sense of the word. Wishing you all the best in retirement, Curt! 👏
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We’re deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Hywel Francis. He made a long-standing contribution to Swansea University — as an undergraduate, Professor of Continuing Education, and most recently as an honorary fellow. We send our condolences to Hywel’s family and friends.
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🏴 Llongyfarchiadau to our graduate and honorary fellow @AlunWynJones who’ll become Wales’ most capped rugby player of all time when he leads the team against England on Sunday. #HWFN #ENGvWAL
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@BantshireUni Could we receive the results of the next rankings under an embargo so that our designer can get our graphics done in advance, please? . #TWSUR .#SecondIsStillTopThree
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✨Gold for Swansea! ✨.We’ve has achieved a gold rating, the highest rating possible, in the national Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework (TEF). #TEF #SwanseaUni
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If you’ve never had an encounter with a goose on Singleton Park Campus, are you really one of our students? . These guys can’t wait to welcome new and current students back in September! . #OurSwansea
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We are aware of a fire in Engineering Central at the Bay Campus. The fire service is in attendance. We’ll provide further updates when we can.
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THREAD: . We have taken the decision to suspend all face-to-face teaching delivered via lectures and seminars from Monday 23 March until the end of the semester on Friday 1 May.
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You love to see it. 😍. The 🆕 @SwansOfficial home and away kits for the 2020-21 season worn by our very own @SwanseaUniFC and @SUFC_LADIES players!. Pre-order here -
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We are deeply saddened by the death of Her Majesty The Queen. After a lifetime spent dedicated to service, her loss will be felt around the world. Our thoughts are with the royal family, to whom we offer our deepest condolences.
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We’re looking forward to welcoming @HillaryClinton to the Bay Campus today, where she will join Professor Elwen Evans, head of @Swansea_Law, @LauraMcAllister and @Kirsty_Williams for a panel discussion entitled #GutsyWelshWomen.
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We are delighted that The Prince of Wales @ClarenceHouse has recorded a very special message for us as we celebrate our centenary. Watch the address in full:.➡️ #Swansea2020
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🌈 On #InternationalNursesDay, we thank each and very one of you for your tireless work and dedication, not only now but in the days, weeks and years to come. ♥️. #IND2020
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🏉 Congratulations to @SwanseaUniRFC, who have won promotion to @BUCSSuperRugby - the highest level of university Rugby Union! 👏. Well done, boys! You’ve done #SwanseaUni proud - magnificent achievement. 💚
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🎉 We're thrilled to announce that we're ranked joint 32nd in the 2021 @compuniguide – our highest ever position in the guide!. ➡️ #SwanseaUni #cug2021
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🏥 All of our third year midwifery students and 101 paramedic students are lending their support to frontline NHS colleagues in the fight against coronavirus 💙. 👉 #NotAllHeroesWearCapes.#SwanseaUni
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One year on, we remember the tragic loss of so many lives, and our thoughts are with those grieving for loved ones. As we reflect upon the pandemic’s deep toll, we look forward, with hope and compassion, to brighter times ahead 💛. #DayOfReflection #OneYearOn
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🎓 It was a pleasure to welcome @HillaryClinton to the university today, where she led a seminar with the first recipients of the @Swansea_Law Global Challenges Scholarship. More 👉
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We are pleased to announce that #SwanseaUni will offer a rent reduction to students in university halls who have been asked to remain at home and not return to Swansea due to Covid-19 restrictions. 1/2
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It’s official! #SwanseaUni is postcard perfect! 😍. This isn’t our winning entry, but we’ve made it as a thank-you to everyone who voted for us in the #HigherEducationPostcard World Cup! Diolch! 😊
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𝗔𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀 𝗠𝗕𝗘 🙌. @SwansOfficial great Alan Curtis has been awarded an MBE in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List. Congratulations, Curt!
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“I knew I might die before my degree finished but at least I was going to die trying.”. Natalie escaped domestic abuse and overcame breast cancer to finish her degree and graduate this week. In her own words, this is Natalie’s story. ♥️. 👉
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Congratulations / Llongyfarchiadau to @SwanseaUni pro-vice chancellor Hilary Lappin-Scott, awarded an OBE for services to microbiology and the advancement of women in science. #NewYearsHonours
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Thank you to everyone who attended our visit day. We hoped that you had a surprisingly ‘earth moving’ experience! Have a safe trip home #earthquake.
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🌌 @ProfBrianCox and Lyn Evans' Into the Future: The Universe and the Next 100 Years event at #SwanseaSciFest is now fully booked — but don't worry if you didn't manage to book a spot, you can catch it on Facebook Live. 📆 Sunday 25th.🕢 7.30pm .💻
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🎉 Great news! We've been ranked top in Wales in the Guardian University Guide for the second year running, and have maintained our rank at 31st in the UK. Full story:.👉
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🎉 Congratulations to our @SwanseaMedicine Graduate Entry Medicine students who graduate today! . We’re proud of each and every one of you 💙. #SwanseaUni #NHSheroes
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We're delighted to have awarded @SwansOfficial legend, Alan Curtis, with an Honorary Degree
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We’re proud to announce that we’ve been shortlisted for three @timeshighered awards, including University of the Year!.#THEAwards
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This is just wonderful 💗. We're now producing **5000 litres of hand sanitiser a week** to support #NHSheroes 👩⚕️🩺🏥. To our amazing team from across the Uni, and the partners who helped us make it happen - thank you. 🙏. Watch 👇
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.@HillaryClinton returned to #SwanseaUni over the weekend to discuss future collaboration with @Swansea_Law. ⚖️
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"Swansea got a thumbs up for being a very personal, helpful, attentive university who did their very best to make distressed students feel better". Great to hear our work being recognised by Vanessa Feltz & Clare Merchant, Chief Exec of UCAS. ▶️ 1:07:00.
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🎉 We’re celebrating the achievements of the Class of 2020 today!. We’re proud of each and every one of you and look forward to welcoming you back in person for your graduation ceremony when it’s safe to do so. Llongyfarchiadau! . #SwanseaGrad
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🏴 We’re immensely proud of our graduate @AlunWynJones and the Wales squad. Llongyfarchiadau, bois! .🏉🏆🙌.#GrandSlamChampions #WALvIRE.
"We're a proud nation and I think we showed that over the last nine weeks". Captain Alun Wyn Jones on Wales' #SixNations Grand Slam triumph #WALvIRE . More here 👉
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🌍 Since graduating with an MSc in International Relations in 2012, @AyodejiOsowobi has founded the Stand to End Rape Initiative (STER) and has been a vocal advocate and campaigner to end gender-based violence. Read more about Oluwaseun's inspiring work:.
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📢@Ospreys, Wales and Lions rugby star James Hook becomes Swansea University attack coach! 🏉🏴🏆. Welcome @hookjameshook! .
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🎉 Congratulations to everyone getting their results today! We're proud of each and every one of you 💙. Let us know how you've done!. #SwanseaUni
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We're immensely proud to have awarded an honorary degree to five-time Paralympic champion, @EllieSimmonds1. #SwanseaUni
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We are proud to be the top uni in Wales in @guardian University league tables 2019 - up 14 places to 31st
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It's Varsity day! 🏆. Good luck to everyone taking part! May the best uni win! 😜.🏴💚🙌.#GWA18 #WelshVarsity
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“When we fail children, we fail ourselves, and we fail as a society”. #ChildrensRightsAreHumanRights #HRCSwanseaUni
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