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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.

The BA Early Years Education and Care is designed for those who want to work with, children, families, or in related fields. A strength of the course is its focus on learning from practice and Ken Dicks, a lecturer on the programme, shares how the teaching team’s links help to inform their teaching as well as support projects in the community.