University of Glyndwr, details of Glyndwr university

Glyndwr

University ranking

• 2010  100
• 2009  n/a

History

• Glyndwr University formed in July 2008 when the North East Wales Institute of Higher Education (NEWI) gained university status.
• The university traces its roots to 1887 when the Wrexham School of Science and Arts was formed from miners' Whisky Money, a tax on beer and spirits.
• Higher education followed in 1892 and three colleges formed NEWI in 1975, before Glyndwr University was created.

Location and Transport

• The main Wrexham campus is a short walk from Wrexham town centre.
• The Flintshire campus is set in 91 hectares of landscaped gardens at the Welsh College of Horticulture, accessible by car and bus.
• Excellent road and rail links connect Wrexham with Manchester and Liverpool in under an hour, and there are direct train services to Cardiff and London.

Accommodation

• Students can live on campus in the Student Village or Plas Coch Hostel or choose from one of three off-campus accommodation options.
• All rooms on campus have broadband connections and round-the-clock security.
• The cost of living on campus – from as little as £53 per week – is one of the lowest in the UK.
•  A register of privately owned accommodation can be accessed through the Glyndŵr University website.
• For more information on accommodation at Glyndwr, click here.

Entry standards

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• Usually 200 UCAS points for an honours degree; 100 points for a foundation degree.
• Those with no formal qualifications are also encouraged to apply.

Bursaries and Scholarships

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  Student mixA bursary of up to £1,000 is offered to all full-time undergraduates (based on three different levels according to family household income).
• Excellence Scholarships of £1,000 are available for students presenting 300 points and applying through UCAS by the 15 January deadline.
• Glyndwr University graduates can benefit from a scholarship of £1,000 per annum to study full time on a Masters or PhD programme.
• All Welsh domiciled students receive a Welsh Assembly Fee Remission Grant of £1,890.
• Gifted athletes and others may be eligible for a Sports Bursary.
• In line with Frank Buttle Trust accreditation, a scholarship is available to qualifying care leavers of £1,000 per year of study.
• More information on bursaries and scholarships at Glyndwr here. 

• More than 6,300 students from across the world.
• Men 50%: women 50%.
• Home 74%: overseas 26%.
• State school intake 100%.
• Student/staff ratio 19.5:1.

Course flexibility

• More than 150 programmes are on offer. For a full list visit the website. 
• Programmes are modular, allowing students to study topics from other subject areas of interest.

Teaching standards

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• Commended by the QAA for the ready access students have to academic and personal support, and the commitment of staff to enhancing the students' learning experience.
• 100% history and nursing student satisfaction in National Student Survey 2008.

Research standards

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• The university has eight research centres, including the Centre for Applied Internet Research and the Materials Science Research Centre.
• Three university research groups are based at OpTIC Technium – Polymers, Photovoltaics and a Centre for Modern Optics.
• The university awards Masters and PhDs of the University of Wales.

Academic strengths

• The North Wales School of Art and Design has an international reputation for innovation and excellence. Its students have won prestigious D&AD awards and the Macmillan book prize.

Student facilities, including Library and Computing

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• Voted 'Best in Wales for student satisfaction' (i-Graduate Wales Student Barometer 2007).
• Shortlisted for the Outstanding Support for Disabled Students award at the 2008 Times Higher Education Awards.
• On-campus facilities include a state-of-the-art recording studio, a community radio station, Calon FM and a Chinese Medicine Clinic.
• Thirteen computer suites and wireless internet access across the Wrexham campus.

Disability Services

• For details on the disability services at Glyndwr, telephone +44(0)1978 293056,  email or visit the website.

Students’ Union

• The Students' Guild is run by students for students. Its building has everything you'd expect – a bar, careers centre, welfare advice centre and more.
• For further information on the Students' Union at Glyndwr, click here.

Sport

• Glyndwr University's sports centre, on the Wrexham campus, is home to a six badminton court-sized sports hall, fitness suite and dance studio.
• It's also home to the international-standard North Wales Regional Hockey Stadium, plus an all-weather sports pitch.
• Students can join clubs for sports ranging from cricket to triathlon.
• Click here for more information on sport at Glyndwr.

Recent/prospective new builds

• A new £3-m Performing Arts and Conference Centre opens early 2009. Facilities include a 320-seat theatre and advanced AV equipment.
• Work starts soon on a new Design, Technology and Media Centre, purpose built for the creative industries.
• Both facilities are part of an overall £40-m investment in the campus

Availability of part-time work

• A wealth of employment opportunities exist in and around Wrexham.
• There are opportunities to work for the university as Student Ambassadors, engaging with potential and prospective students.
• The Student Job Shop, located in the Careers Centre, helps those studying at the university find suitable work in the local area.

For further information

• www.glyndwr.ac.uk
• sid@glyndwr.ac.uk 
• Glyndwr University, Plas Coch Campus, Mold Road, Wrexham LL11 2AW
• +44 (0)1978 293439
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