In this blog post, Andy Penaluna shares his personal perspectives on the valuable contributions that Arts and Humanities graduates can bring to interdisciplinary enterprises. “I consider myself very fortunate to have been taught to be a designer. I learned to see alternative viewpoints, consider what others may think, see ways to connect new knowledge and […]
Category Archives: UWTSD Stories
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Apr
Apr
UWTSD’s MADE Cymru has welcomed new intern Ben Deere, a second year Illustration student studying at University of Wales Trinity Saint David to its team. Ben will be working closely with MADE Cymru’s teaching team to produce visuals for the Innovation Management and Upskilling for Industry 4.0 courses. Images, animations and video are often used to communicate and explain some of the key […]
Stories, UWTSD Stories
Interview to Andew Bowen, participant in the AHEH project and graduate from the UWTSD
04
Feb
Feb
Andrew Bowen is a participant in the AHEH project and one of two Fine Art graduates from the University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) to have won places on the Artists Benevolent Fund’s Step Change Fellowship Programme. The programme provides sponsorship funding to help graduates who have experienced disadvantages through social, economic or cultural […]
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Dec
Dec
Elisha Hughes is a former participant is the AHEH project and one of two Fine Art graduates from the University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) to have won places on the Artists Benevolent Fund’s Step Change Fellowship Programme. The programme provides sponsorship funding to help graduates who have experienced disadvantages through social, economic or […]
27
Nov
Nov
In this film, we meet Sian Clarke, creator of Styled by Sian, a personal stylist service. We hear about Sian’s journey from graduating in Surface Pattern Design at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David to setting up her successful personal stylist business. Website: styledbysian.co.uk
10
Aug
Aug
We met Sammy Jones, English Literature Graduate, for an interesting interview about her story. During the interview Sammy shared her story of becoming a freelance Editor. Her path included short term casual work after graduation before a ‘pivotal’ moment, working at Rife magazine. Sammy talked about the challenges and difficulties in finding her ideal role, […]
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Jul
Jul
We met Yolanda Rendón Guerrero, a researcher at the Assistive Technologies Innovation Centre. In the following video, Yolanda discusses her journey from graduating with a degree in Architecture, via Fab Labs to become a researcher at ATiC. We learn how she has been able to apply her creative skills to work with companies to support […]
24
Jul
Jul
We met Jamie Panton, video-maker extraordinaire. In the following video, Jamie discusses his journey from graduation to developing his free-lance film-making career. We hear about the challenges and successes and top tips for students wanting to turn their degree into a career.
Stories, UWTSD Stories
UWTSD rises to the challenge of helping the NHS and local communities to fight coronavirus
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May
May
Staff and students at University of Wales Trinity Saint David are using their innovative skills, knowledge and research to help the NHS and local communities to fight coronavirus. Artists and designers from the University’s Swansea College of Art have turned their creativity to help the national fight against Covid-19. They have teamed up with children’s […]
07
May
May
Coronavirus has forced us to redefine how we work and how we engage with other businesses. Yet whilst larger organisations have been slower to adapt to shifts in demand, it has been the small business who has taken the lead in evolving and reacting to the world’s pandemic. Smaller businesses have been able to transform […]