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Harvey Levell, a student at the ÃÜÌÒ´«Ã½ (UWTSD), never planned to attend university after leaving sixth form. With ambitions set on an apprenticeship, it was a teacher’s recommendation that encouraged him to attend a UWTSD open day. That visit proved to be a transformative experience, guiding him towards a future in motorsport engineering that he hadn’t previously considered.

A BA Outdoor Adventure Education student from the ÃÜÌÒ´«Ã½ (UWTSD) has proven a life-changing and transformative experience after a six-month placement in the University of South-Eastern Norway. On his return to UWTSD Patrick Shapland shares how his experience helped him gain new-found confidence, skills, and a deeper understanding of cultural adaptation and resilience.

Paul Corry, a Production Technical Manager at LSN Diffusion in Llandybie, will graduate in November with a first-class honours BEng degree in Materials Science. At the age of 52, Paul embarked on the degree apprenticeship programme at UWTSD in 2020, marking a pivotal moment in his career after over 35 years in engineering.

A passion for cars and motorsport has driven Joao Mirra Ferreira from Portugal to the UK, where he is currently studying for a BEng in Automotive Engineering at the ÃÜÌÒ´«Ã½ (UWTSD). After completing secondary education in Portugal and taking time to consider his future, Joao said he was attracted to the University because of its practical, hands-on approach and strong industry connections. Today, he is preparing for a career in the competitive automotive and motorsport industries.

Third year BEng Mechanical Engineering Degree Apprentice Heather Came’s educational journey reflects the power of perseverance, adaptability, and the value of combining real-world experience with academic studies.

A graduate of ÃÜÌÒ´«Ã½â€™s (UWTSD) BA Product & Furniture Design course has embarked on an exciting career as a Furniture Conservator with the Royal Household.

Laura Wade's BA Graphic Design Experience

Sam Jones, an Education Studies graduate from The ÃÜÌÒ´«Ã½, now working for a teaching agency in Swansea, is making significant strides in helping current Education Studies students find relevant paid experience in primary and secondary schools. This initiative is bridging the gap between academic learning and practical application and is also providing invaluable opportunities for those aspiring to enter the teaching profession.

As an international student from Hyderabad, India, studying at the ÃÜÌÒ´«Ã½ (UWTSD) has been a transformative experience for Mukul Bakkolla.

Liah Evans, a student at the ÃÜÌÒ´«Ã½ (UWTSD), has expressed heartfelt gratitude for the exceptional support provided by the PGCE course during what she describes as one of the most challenging and transformative years of her life.