ÃÜÌÒ´«Ã½

Susan McCormack, a Doctor of Professional Practice (DProf) student at the ÃÜÌÒ´«Ã½ (UWTSD), is undertaking research to support veterans' mental health during their transition to civilian life.

Students from the ÃÜÌÒ´«Ã½ (UWTSD) geared up to compete in the highly anticipated Formula Student Racing Finals on Tuesday 16th July, that took place at the iconic Williams F1 Headquarters.

The ÃÜÌÒ´«Ã½ (UWTSD) welcomed 11 teams of sixth-form students from seven schools across South West Wales for a special Engineering Education Scheme Wales (EESW) event.

UWTSD and TWI Technology Centre (Wales) Celebrate Success at Prestigious Awards Ceremony
Researchers at the ÃÜÌÒ´«Ã½ (UWTSD) and TWI Technology Centre (Wales) have won two prestigious awards at the British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing (BINDT)'s 61st Annual Conference, held at The Telford Conference Centre earlier this month.

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.

Academics at UWTSD’s Centre for Education will be presenting their research at the British Educational Research Association (BERA) annual conference to be held in Manchester this week.

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.