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Croeso i Brifysgol AberystwythWelcome to Aberystwyth University
Yr Athro / Professor April McMahonIs-Ganghellor | Vice-Chancellor
Established in 1872, we are the oldest university in Wales;
Traditional, research based University with a long history of Excellence in Teaching and Research;
12,000 students from across the UK, Europe and the rest of the World;
Home to the National Library of Wales, one of Britain’s great copyright libraries.
About us
Where are we?
Aberystwyth University
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Glyndŵr University
Swansea Metropolitan University of Wales Trinity St David
Bangor University
Swansea University
University of Wales Newport
Cardiff University
University of Glamorgan
Open University
Four Campuses Penglais Llanbadarn Gogerddan Old College
Student Satisfaction – 3rd in the world in 2012 iGrad international student barometer for student satisfaction, top for ‘best place to be’;
Accommodation – guaranteed accommodation for many beginning students;
Bursaries & Scholarships – a generous number of awards in a range of categories;
Campus University – compact, convenient, minimal daily commuting costs;
Safe & Secure - low crime area, with insurance costs that are substantially less than those in urban areas;
Why Aberystwyth?
Excellence in Teaching - over 70% of students taught in departments graded ‘excellent’ by official assessments of teaching quality.
Commitment - one of highest completion rates of any UK University;
Research - distinguished record of cutting-edge research of international significance;
Bilingualism - at the heart of everything we do, a great foundation for our multicultural society;
Our Environment - one of the most spectacular locations of any university – our landscape is, quite literally, our laboratory.
Art & Art History Biological, Environmental
and Rural Sciences (IBERS) Computer Science Education & Lifelong
Learning English & Creative Writing European Languages Geography and Earth
Sciences History & Welsh History Information Studies
International Politics Law & Criminology Psychology Management & Business Mathematics & Physical
Sciences Sports & Exercise Science Theatre, Film & Television
Studies Welsh
17 Academic Departments
The Governing Body is the Council, chaired by the President / Chancellor;
Managed by the University Executive Group, led by the Vice-Chancellor;
Key committees include Senate and Finance and Strategy Committee;
Currently 3 Faculties, moving over the next year to a new model of departments within Institutes.
How does the University work?
Executive team
Prof April McMahonVice-Chancellor
Rebecca Davies Pro Vice-Chancellor(Students and Staff Services)
Dr Catrin HughesRegistrar and Secretary
Prof Martin JonesPro Vice-Chancellor(Research, enterpriseand engagement)
Prof Aled JonesPro Vice-Chancellor(Welsh language and culture)
Prof John GrattanPro Vice-Chancellor(Student experience and international)
Susan ChambersDirector of HR
Peter CurranDirector of Finance
Lucy HodsonDirector of Planning
Contacting the Vice-Chancellor’s Office:
Call over: First floor, Visualisation Centre, Penglais Campus
E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]
Phone: 01970 62 2002
To contact the Executive
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Nid byd, byd heb wybodaethA world without knowledge is no world at all
Our Values
Aber Students – the heart of our campus Aber Staff – the basis of our excellence Aber Community – collaborating in success
Our People
Creating opportunities; Research with excellence that makes an impact; Teaching that inspires; Engaging the world; Working in partnership; Investing in the future.
Our aims, Strategic Plan 2012-17
Ambitious targets – by 2017 we will…
… and more!
Be an active member of our community; Share your experience and knowledge; Contribute to our consultations; Participate in Staff Development Performance
Reviews; Celebrate your successes; inform our
Communications Team: [email protected] Keep in touch: [email protected]
Your contribution
Gweithio gyda’n gilydd Working together
Sue ChambersCyfarwyddwr AD / Director of HR
Team based at the Science Park Heather Hinkin, Deputy Director
of HR 4 management teams HR Website
www.aber.ac.uk/en/hr HR Policies and Procedures
Human Resources
Centre for the Development of Staff and Academic practice (CDSAP) Equality and Diversity – Olymbia Petrou
Liz Merriman Sandra Arnold Val Watson Rhodri Gravell Jo Foley
Leri IMAPS Computer Science Welsh SELL Academic Office Planning Office Health Safety and Environment VC’s office Welsh Language CWP Design and Print Admissions Marketing Finance
Rebecca Kularatne Kim Dyer Susie Smith Lucy Stonebridge Eleri Davies
Dyfi
Law and Criminology DIS SMB IBERS IGES Interpol History and Welsh History Communications DARO International Information Services
Lesley Spees Nia Jones Hannah Jones Annamarie Arden Shereena Lewis
Ystwyth English and Creative Writing TFTS Art European Languages RHS Sports Centre Estates Arts Centre Brynamlwg
Sam Morrison Stephen Johns Lauren Harvey
Rheidol
Institute of Human Sciences CCS Research Office Student Support Childcare Services Human Resources
Staff Development and Performance review process;
E recruiter; HR/Payroll process; Employee Assistance programme.
Developments in 2012/13
Thank YouThank YouDiolch
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