An introduction to WREXHAM GLYNDWRUNIVERSITY

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Where is Wrexham Glyndwr University?

North Walesˆ

Where is Wrexham Glyndwr University?ˆ

North Wales named one of the world's best regions by Lonely Planet

FOR ADVENTURE

BEAUTY

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AND HISTORY

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What is Wrexham Glyndwr University?A MODERN EXAMPLE OF A BROAD-BASED, REGIONALUNIVERSITYYoung body with an old head…

• Established in 2008, with precursor institutions dating back to the late 1800s we are now repositioning to be a strong regional player.

• We are Four Schools with a highly diverse portfolio for a small university which reflects our driving ambition to be the ‘University of and for North East Wales in a cross-border region’.

• Research Centres are aligned with the 4 Schools and their industry partners. As a newcomer university, WGU is working to attract increased research funding and finding new international partners.

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Rated as the best in Wales and across the UK for social inclusion.

Wrexham Glyndŵr University is the most socially inclusive university in the UK, according to the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019.

Our student welfare is second to none

What makes Wrexham Glyndwr University stand out?

STUDENTS AS PARTNERS

We work closely with students and have an award-winning Students’ Union:

• NUS Wales 2017: Runner up – Best HE Students’ Union of the year• NUS Wales 2017: Runner up - Education Award• NUS Wales 2016: Winner - Best Small and Specialist Students’ Union

What is Wrexham Glyndwr University?What makes us unique?

An applied focusDriving excellence and research-informed, through the delivery of an employer and industry-led course portfolio, we provide career-ready professionals to support and meet the needs of regional, national and international economies.

Students are at the heart of what we doProviding a vibrant, friendly and supportive community, focused on inspiring each person through personal tutors, to support and meet individuals needs in reaching their potential through academic excellence.

85%OVERALLSTUDENT

SATISFACTION

TOP IN NORTH WALES

FOR GRADUATEEMPLOYABILITY

The Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) 2016

The National Student Survey (NSS) 2016

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ˆWhat makes Wrexham Glyndwr University stand out?

Glyndŵr University in Wrexham ranked one of cheapest in UK to study at

What makes Wrexham Glyndwr University stand out?ˆ

Silver award in the Teaching Excellence Framework which found the institution "encourages high levels of student engagement, technology-enhanced learning and industry relevance in the curriculum".

Awarded for high quality, and significantly and consistently exceeding the baseline quality threshold expected of UK Higher Education:

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The University is one of the top ten risers in the UK having climbed an impressive 24 places in the Guardian University Guide 2019

From the same league table, our Mechanical Engineering course leapt up to 26 places to take the number one spot in the UK for course satisfaction and Education secured second place (up from fourth) for teaching satisfaction. Five subject areas are number one in Wales for teaching satisfaction including Health Professions, Accounting & Finance, Computer Science and Information Services.

What makes Wrexham Glyndwr University stand out?

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Wrexham Glyndwr University CAMPUS 2025 Significant Investment in resources and installations (eg 60 million gbp in a new campus) ensure a continuing quality that offers exceptional learning opportunities.

What makes Wrexham Glyndwr University stand out?

ˆAcademic SchoolsSCHOOL OF

CREATIVE ARTS

Departments• Art & Design• Creative Media Technology• Humanities• Journalism & Media• Performing Arts

SCHOOL OF CREATIVE ARTS

PRIORITYGROWTH SECTORS

Creative & Digital

Tourism & Hospitality

REGIONAL SKILLS & EMPLOYMENT PLAN

AWARDS

Art

Design

Performance Arts

Creative Media Technology

Humanities

STUDY AREAS

Creative FuturesSummer Degree Shows

Ceramics WalesFocus Wales

Llangollen Fringe FestivalDydd Llun Pawb

(Everybody’s Monday)New Designers, London

ADOR ProjectPhD successes

YEAR-ROUND EVENTS

5254565860

Percentage of Final Year UG Students

SCA 1st and 2.1 Bachelor Degree Awards

2013/14 2014/15 2015/16

55.1% 55.9% 59.2%

TOP INAND 12TH IN THEUK FOR ART

Guardian University Guide 2016

WALES

ˆAcademic Schools

SCHOOL OF SOCIAL AND LIFE SCIENCES

Departments• Psychology, Pastoral Sciences and Youth and

Community• Education, Families and Childhood

Studies and Land based Studies• Society, Criminology and Social Work

SOCIAL & LIFE SCIENCES

PRIORITYGROWTH SECTORS

Health & Social CareTourism & Hospitality

REGIONAL SKILLS & EMPLOYMENT PLAN

ACCREDITIONS

Animal & Plant BiologyComplementary Medicine

Education & FamiliesHealth, Psychology

& Social CareSocietySport

STUDY AREAS

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60

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Percentage of Final Year UG Students

SLS 1st and 2.1 Bachelor Degree Awards

2013/14 2014/15 2015/16

58.1% 64.7% 64.4%

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SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCE, COMPUTING & ENGINEERING

Courses in…• Computing• Engineering and Applied Science• Science and Environment

APPLIED SCIENCE, COMPUTING & ENGINEERING

PRIORITYGROWTH SECTORS

Energy & EnvironmentAdvanced Manufacturing

of Materials

Construction

REGIONAL SKILLS & EMPLOYMENT PLAN

ACCREDITIONS

Applied Science

Built Environment

Computing

Engineering

STUDY AREAS

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Percentage of Final Year UG Students

ASCE 1st and 2.1 Bachelor Degree Awards

2013/14 2014/15 2015/16

55.4% 65.6% 79.8%

ˆWhat is Wrexham Glyndwr University?

NORTH WALES BUSINESS SCHOOL

Courses in…• Business• Finance• Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism• Human Resource Management• Marketing

Professional Recognition - OUR COURSES ARE ACCREDITED BY:

NORTH WALES BUSINESS SCHOOL

PRIORITYGROWTH SECTORS

Business & Management

Tourism & Hospitality

REGIONAL SKILLS & EMPLOYMENT PLAN

ACCREDITIONS

BusinessMarketingHospitalityAccountingEnterprise

Retail

STUDY AREAS

NWBA ProjectDelivering a business management skills

and knowledge solution for North Wales in close collaboration with our FE/HE peers.

COLLABORATIVE

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Percentage of Final Year UG Students

NWBS 1st and 2.1 Bachelor Degree Awards

2013/14 2014/15 2015/16

21.3% 40.3% 55.7%

WREXHAM GLYNDWR UNIVERSITY - RESEARCHˆ

• A joint centre with Airbus delivering research and teaching• Major thrust low cost, low energy, low cycle time manufacture of

composites• Close links to the High Value Manufacturing Catapult• 6 Projects jointly with the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre with

Boeing including two funded by the High Value Manufacturing Catapult• Links to OpTic to develop composite mirrors

ADVANCED COMPOSITES TRAININGAND DEVELOPMENT CENTRE

• Commercial exploitation arm of Wrexham Glyndwr University• Design, Assembly and Integration of ultra-precision engineering sub-

systems for client applications, including:• Opto-Mechanical Systems• Actuation Systems• Structural Design and Analysis• Pressure and Vacuum Vessel Design including Cryogenic Systems• Machine Design

GLYNDWR INNOVATIONS LTD.OPTIC RESEARCH CENTRE

More than 90% of our electrical engineering, materials and computer science research is of ‘international significance’, whilst areas of our media research were described as ‘world-leading’. REF 2014

OUR RESEARCH PROFILE

Research Centres embedded within the Schools:

The Centre for Applied Science, Engineering and ComputingThe centre’s focus is on applied research and producing results which can be applied in a wide-range of industry sectors.

The Centre for ManagementFocusing on evidence-based research that supports the social and economic development of north Wales.

The Centre for Media, Arts and DesignThe centre aims to foster collaboration between stakeholders and encourage interdisciplinary working between areas of expertise within Wrexham Glyndwr University.

The Centre for Social and Life SciencesStaff and students within the centre produce academic and practice-led research outputs.

Our International Strategy• Partnership with international institutions and employers to work in

creating flexible, industry-aware, highly employable graduates.

HOW• Transnational education – in-country delivery

– UG (Bachelors) & PG (Masters)– Franchise or Validation– Dual awards or Single Awards– Option of Progression to UK

• Study in the UK– Students benefit from our strong employer links and facilities

Existing partnerships

• More than 1000 students across 16 partners.

• Wide spectrum of subjects including:

• Business• Engineering• Computing• Health

GOING GLOBAL – OUR INTERNATIONAL REACH

UNIVERSITY AT A GLANCE