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Students on the Childhood, Youth and Education Studies programmes at UWTSD recently took part in an inspiring Graduate Stories event as part of their annual Employability Week (20th-24th January). The event brought together six graduates who shared where life has taken them since finishing their degrees. From recruitment and HR to youth work and entrepreneurship, the event showcased diverse career journeys and was packed with advice, insights, and plenty of inspiration.

Ashley Macdonald, a recent graduate of the ���Ҵ�ý (UWTSD) with a BA in Early Years Education and Care, is celebrating his remarkable achievement and sharing his inspiring journey into education.

The ���Ҵ�ý (UWTSD) recently celebrated Wales Outdoor Learning Week 2025 with a series of practical, outdoor-based learning experiences designed to inspire both university students and local school pupils.

Katrina Peters
BA Early Years Education and Care

Kayleigh Cowdery
Youth Work and Social Education

Emily Morgan
Early Years Education and Care (BA Hons)

Gemma Clarke and Joanne Maguire are two graduates of UWTSD’s BA Early Years Education and Care who transitioned from primary school Teaching Assistants to making a real difference in social care. Now working in Swansea’s Early Help Hub, they never imagined their degree would open doors beyond the classroom.

At the ���Ҵ�ý (UWTSD), we believe that international experiences are key to shaping confident, compassionate, and globally minded graduates. In this article, Kath Griffiths, UWTSD’s International Regional Manager, explores the importance of Taith, Wales’s international learning exchange programme and how it is transforming lives across the university community by opening up life-changing opportunities for students and staff alike.

On February 11, UWTSD Tourism and Events students will host the annual award winning ITT Future You Wales Event at Swansea Arena. This year the event will include a Digital Conference taking delegates from Wales to the World, showcasing careers in Travel, Tourism, Events, Festivals, Hotels, Hospitality, Gastronomy as well as Sport, Music, Performing Arts and Business.

Abi Penny, Senior Lecturer in Motorsport Engineering at UWTSD, is on a mission to break down barriers for women in motorsport. With nearly two decades of hands-on experience and teaching, Abi is passionate about inspiring the next generation of female engineers in an industry that’s rapidly evolving. In this article, she says that with support and ambition, engineering is for everyone, and the future is brighter than ever.