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Business News Wales
3 days ago
- Business
- Business News Wales
UWTSD Students Named WorldSkills UK Finalists
University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) computing students Luke Redmore, a Digital Degree Apprenticeship student in Software Engineering, and Rehan Joseph, a BSc Computer Networks and Cyber Security student, have been selected as finalists in the WorldSkills UK National Finals 2025. UWTSD's Tamzin Brewer, a junior technician at the University's Centre for Advanced Batch Manufacturing (CBM Wales) and Lloyd Thomas a trainee CNC machinist at Safran seats, who is being supported by the university's Advanced Manufacturing Skills Academy, have also been named as finalists in the CNC competition. Their selection comes as UWTSD prepares to act as one of the official host venues for the national finals of the competition this November. WorldSkills UK is a high-profile celebration of vocational and technical excellence. The competition brings together top-performing students and apprentices from across the country to compete in industry-specific challenges judged by leading professionals. 'Being selected is a huge honour and a testament to the talent, dedication, and support available here at UWTSD,' said Luke Redmore, who is currently completing his software engineering placement within the UK Civil Service. 'At first, I wasn't sure I belonged. I'm 'just' a software engineer, but my lecturer saw potential in me and encouraged me to go for it. The confidence I've gained through this process has been life-changing.' Luke, aged 21, from Neath, who joined UWTSD through a digital degree apprenticeship route, described his journey as one of personal and professional growth, overcoming imposter syndrome and pushing himself outside his comfort zone. 'UWTSD's blend of real-world experience with academic learning was exactly what I needed,' he said. Meanwhile, Rehan Joseph, aged 20, from Swansea, who has just completed his first year studying Computer Networks and Cyber Security, said the competition has helped sharpen his focus on career goals. 'I've always been curious about how networks and systems operate behind the scenes. Competing in the WorldSkills UK National Finals in the Network Infrastructure Technician category is a huge moment for me. It's confirmed I'm on the right path, and it's motivated me to aim even higher.' Rehan credits the University's supportive academic environment for helping him build confidence and technical ability at an early stage in his degree. 'Preparing for WorldSkills has made me think and work like a professional. I'm very grateful to my lecturers for pushing me to realise what I'm capable of,' he said. As part of the event, the university will welcome competitors, experts, and visitors from across the UK to its Swansea Waterfront campus, supporting the delivery of industry-relevant challenges and championing skills education. Dr Mark Cocks, Dean of the University's Wales Institute of Science and Art, said: 'This is a proud moment for UWTSD. To see our students named once again as finalists in the WorldSkills UK National Finals is a reflection of their talent, hard work, and the dedication of our academic and support teams. It also speaks volumes about the quality of education and real-world preparation we offer. 'Hosting the national finals further highlights our commitment not just to academic excellence, but to leading the way in skills development across the UK. It's an incredible opportunity for our students, our staff, and for the wider community to showcase the power and potential of vocational and technical education.'
Business News Wales
19-07-2025
- Business
- Business News Wales
WS Marketing and UWTSD Announce Partnership for Welsh Awards
PR, marketing and events agency WS Marketing has announced a sponsorship agreement with the University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) for the 2025 Welsh Law Awards, South Wales Business Awards and Welsh Fitness Awards. The agreement gives the university's students hands-on experience in helping to manage and deliver the awards. Wesley Skene, Founder of WS Marketing, said: 'We are delighted to announce this sponsorship agreement with the University of Wales Trinity Saint David. To have one of the leading Welsh universities on board for 2025 is something we are incredibly proud of. However, the opportunity to provide students with industry leading work experience and networking opportunities is fantastic. University of Wales Trinity Saint David students are always of the highest academic rigour and to create opportunities for them to develop contacts and real-time CPD before graduation is a key goal of ours.' Dr Bronwen Williams JP MStJ, Academic Director at UWTSD's Swansea School of Law, said: 'Swansea Law School (SLS) is based at the SA1 Waterfront campus and offers three pathways of programmes: Law, Criminology and Emergency Services at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels of study. 'We offer the traditional LLB Law and LLB Law & Legal Practice routes into law, as well as the LLB Law with Criminology programme. These programmes develop students' skills in the foundations of law and help prepare them for a career in legal practice and the wider legal profession. 'Swansea Law School works closely with law firms in Wales to maintain relevancy of content and professional practice input into the modules, and to provide work experience and placement opportunities for the students. SLS is proud to be the only university in Wales to be able to offer the Welsh Legal Apprenticeship in collaboration with our college partners, CILEx, and law firms and legal departments across the whole of Wales. 'UWTSD Swansea Law School is delighted to be the feature sponsor of the Welsh Law Awards, which showcases the best of legal representation in Wales and celebrates those legal professionals who go above and beyond to support their clients through their legal issues. We are particularly delighted to be able recognise an outstanding student with the inaugural Student of the Year award.' Robyn Griffiths MBA, PGCE, FHEA – BA Business Management Programme Manager, said: 'UWTSD's Swansea Business School's cutting edge, vibrant SA1 Waterfront campus, offers a diverse and dynamic portfolio of programmes designed to support learners at every stage of their professional and academic journey. From entry-level qualifications such as the Certificate of Higher Education in Employability Skills, to undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Business Management and Accounting and professional qualifications such as CIPD, and even doctoral study; we pride ourselves on offering a truly holistic and flexible business education experience. 'At the heart of our approach is a commitment to applied learning. We work closely with industry to ensure that our teaching is grounded in the real world, whether that's through expert-led modules, tailored work placement opportunities, or our integration of digital technologies to future-proof our graduates' skills. We combine traditional academic rigour with an unwavering dedication to pastoral care, small class sizes, and open-door policies, enabling us to deliver a personalised, supportive learning environment. 'Swansea Business School is extremely proud to be the feature sponsor of the South Wales Business Awards, an event that celebrates the very best of entrepreneurship, leadership, and innovation across the region. As part of this year's celebration, we are also delighted to recognise a Swansea Business School Student in the Student of the Year award. For us, it's not just about achievement, it is about widening participation and the potential that is realised when the right challenge meets the right support and is given the right opportunities.'
Business News Wales
11-07-2025
- Automotive
- Business News Wales
Lecturer Invited to 10 Downing Street for Championing Women in Motorsport
Abi Penny Abi Penny, a Senior Lecturer in Motorsport Engineering at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David's Swansea Waterfront campus (UWTSD), was invited to 10 Downing Street to celebrate 75 years of Formula 1 and the remarkable contributions of women in motorsport through the Girls on Track UK programme. The reception at the Prime Minister's residence recognised members of the Girls on Track UK community, an initiative by Motorsport UK aimed at encouraging and supporting young women to pursue careers in motorsport, from engineering and design to media and race-day operations. Abi's invitation reflects her significant impact in promoting gender equality in motorsport and engineering education, the university said. With nearly two decades of experience, she has become a leading advocate for inclusion in a traditionally male-dominated industry. 'To be recognised at Number 10 alongside such inspiring women from across the UK motorsport community is an honour I will never forget,' said Abi, who lives in Swansea. 'Motorsport has been my lifelong passion, and it's incredibly rewarding to help create opportunities for the next generation of female engineers. Through initiatives like Girls on Track and our work at UWTSD, we are showing young girls that this exciting, innovative industry is for everyone.' As one of the very first institutions to launch a dedicated BEng in Motorsport Engineering – celebrating its 25th anniversary last year, UWTSD has played a pioneering role in shaping motorsport education. The programme boasts a growing number of female students, now reaching 10% representation, double the historic average. Abi's work with Girls on Track UK, alongside her academic leadership at UWTSD, has been instrumental in challenging outdated stereotypes and supporting young women to thrive in a high-performance, fast-paced sector. 'We are incredibly proud of Abi and the work she does to break down barriers in motorsport,' said Dr Mark Cocks, Dean of the University's Wales Institute of Science and Art. 'Her invitation to 10 Downing Street is a well-deserved recognition of her dedication, advocacy, and impact, not only in engineering education but also in empowering the next generation of women in STEM.' The Girls on Track UK reception highlighted the UK's global leadership in motorsport, an industry that contributes £16 billion to the economy and supports over 50,000 jobs nationwide. Abi Penny's presence at the event marked a significant moment for both UWTSD and for the wider mission to create a more inclusive and representative future for motorsport.
Time of India
03-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Chef classes at Kolkata airport lounge to sweeten travel memories
Kolkata: Passengers travelling through Kolkata airport on Thursdays can now learn a recipe of some culinary delight from a master chef at the Kolkata airport lounge. This comes as an initiative undertaken by the Kolkata airport to elevate the passenger experience by introducing such activities on the airport premises. On Thursday, Chef Rango Mukherjee gave a live demonstration of "Kolkata's Tawa Veg Pulao," a flavourful and vibrant dish that reflects the region's diverse culinary heritage. The show hosted at the airport lounge piqued the curiosity of several travellers, both women and men. You Can Also Check: Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata "This special culinary session has been curated exclusively for Kolkata airport and aims to offer an engaging and enriching experience to passengers and stakeholders alike. We hope these weekly masterclasses become a signature passenger engagement initiative at the airport," an airport official said. Chef Mukherjee, a culinary strategist and brand consultant, is known for merging his MBA-driven business insights with innovative gastronomic concepts. Trained at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, Mukherjee also serves as the treasurer of the Eastern India Culinary Association (EICA), actively contributing to regional culinary growth, chef development, and knowledge-sharing initiatives. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo The chef will conduct such sessions at the Kolkata airport lounge every Thursday and bring new recipes, techniques, and insights to travellers and food enthusiasts. "The initiative focuses on creating memorable experiences that go beyond travel," another official added.
Business News Wales
26-06-2025
- Science
- Business News Wales
Swansea's Former Woolworths Building at Centre of £3m Research Project
The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) is playing a leading role in a major new UK-wide project that has secured £3 million in funding from the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC). The project, Retrofitting for the Future: Nature-Based Solutions for Climate Adaptation, brings together a consortium of academic and societal partners to explore how biophilic design – working with nature rather than against it – can help urban areas adapt to the intensifying impacts of climate change. The four-year transdisciplinary project, which is one of only three selected across the UK through the AHRC's new Mission Awards, will investigate how older urban buildings and public spaces can be reimagined as sustainable, liveable places that promote human and ecological well-being. The project's flagship case study is the transformation of Swansea's former Woolworths building, now The Biome, into the UK's first retrofitted 'living building', integrating housing, commercial, community and education spaces with nature at its core. Dr Jeremy Smith, Dean of the Institute of Education and Humanities from University of Wales Trinity Saint David, said: 'This award reflects the bold, collaborative thinking required to address the climate and nature emergencies. I'm especially proud of UWTSD's leadership in this work, which brings the arts, humanities, and sciences together with civic and community partners to explore how we can make urban life healthier, greener and more resilient. This is not only about buildings – it's about people, place, and the futures we're building together.' The research team at UWTSD will lead key strands of the project focusing on the cultural, social, ecological, and policy dimensions of biophilic retrofitting. Working in close collaboration with industry, housing, health, education and policy partners, the team will identify and overcome the technical, regulatory and behavioural barriers that hinder the adoption of nature-based solutions in cities. Dr Luci Attala, Deputy Executive Director of the UNESCO-MOST BRIDGES global coalition and Associate Professor in Anthropology at UWTSD, added: 'Retrofitting for the Future aligns with Wales's Well-being of Future Generations Act and the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. We urgently need to rethink the way we live in cities not just structurally, but emotionally and ecologically. Our research is grounded in co-creation and lived experience, ensuring that the voices of residents, creatives, and communities shape the future of urban living. This project offers a blueprint for how we can retrofit not just our buildings, but our relationships with nature, each other, and the systems that govern us.' The consortium includes University College London, Swansea University, Hacer Developments, Pobl Group, Natural Resources Wales, and the City and County of Swansea Council, along with a range of local and international partners.
