University of Wales Institute, Cardiff
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Cardiff Metropolitan University (previously known as UWIC, however, the ‘UWIC’ descriptor will be retained as part of the university’s branding for the foreseeable future) is a university
situated in Cardiff
. It operates from three campuses: Llandaff
on Western Avenue, Cyncoed
, and Howard Gardens
in the City Centre. The university serves over 12,000 students. Previously named University of Wales Institute, Cardiff, it was confirmed on Tuesday, October 11, 2011 that the insitution would change its name to Cardiff Metropolitan University in accordance with the successful application to the Privy Council for change of name made last year. The name change became effective on 1 November, 2011. .
The university offers degree courses in a variety of disciplines. Study is available at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, full-time and part-time, and research opportunities are offered.
Cardiff Metroplitan University has a number of research and enterprise centres, including the Food Industry Centre
, the Welsh Centre for Tourism Research, and the National Centre for Product Design and Development Research.
Under its previous name (the University of Wales Institute, Cardiff or UWIC), the university had its degrees awarded by the University of Wales
. However the University of Wales was criticised in June 2011 after a watchdog's report told the university to review its worldwide college links, with a suggestion from the QAA (Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education) that it should close if it cannot implement recommended changes. After the report by BBC Wales the Welsh Minister for Education, Leighton Andrews said "The university (of Wales) has brought the brand of Wales into disrepute and I think it has let higher education in Wales down and it has let Wales down. It's unacceptable". Consequently UWIC formally ended its association with the University of Wales, and was renamed Cardiff Metropolitan University in October 2011. The university will also now award all of its degrees in its own name.
The university has been independently acclaimed for its academic standards, with its most recent QAA Institutional Report (2008) stating that ‘confidence can be placed in the soundness of the institution's current and likely future management of the quality of its programmes and of the academic standards of the associated awards.’
PDR works to aid the development and adaptation of new processes, tools and techniques for use in new product development.
opened in 1865 as the Cardiff School of Art and is the oldest constituent part of the university. From September 2012 onwards CSAD’s learning & teaching, research and enterprise activities are focus in eight 'subjects': Fine Art, Illustration, Textiles, Artist & Designer Maker, Graphic Communication, Product Design, and Architectural Studies. The School has a number of research groups which have been rated 'World Leading'.
The school was assessed as number 39 of the top 80 destinations to study art and design in the UK by the Guardian
's University Guide in 2010. The postgraduate programme includes an MA (csad) MDes, MFA, and MPhil/PhD which can be taken in any of the Schools subject areas, as well as MA Ceramics, MSc Advanced Product Design. A Professional Doctorate in Ecological Building Practices is taught in conjunction with the Graduate School for the Environment at the Centre for Alternative Technology
.
The School was established in 1951 to provide Initial Teacher Education Training (ITET) provision in Cardiff, and it remains the largest in Wales and one of the largest centres for ITET in the United Kingdom. It has been publicly recognised by Estyn through its inspection process.
Initial Teacher Education and Training courses include: BA Educational Studies (non QTS), BA Youth & Community Education, PGCE Primary (1yr), PGCE Secondary Education
In 2011 the School closed its Humanities courses in Sociology, Criminology, Modern History, Politics and Popular Culture at both undergraduate and post graduate levels. The only Humanities courses remaining in the School and at UWIC from 2011 onwards are those connected with English.
Professional Development courses include: Post Compulsory Education & Training, MA English, Management in the Community Professions.
The Centre for Health Safety & the Environment delivers applied research and consultancy in occupational and personal health and safety, environmental risk management, pollution and health and waste management. It works with industry partners and has a collaborative programme with the School of Professional and Continuing Education at the University of Hong Kong.
The Food Research & Consultancy Unit conducts applied food safety research, with specialist expertise in research on the psychology of food handlers' behaviour. The unit delivers applied research and consultancy in food science, nutrition & health for numerous clients including the Food Standards Agency
, Welsh Assembly Government
and industry.
The Zero2Five Food Industry Centre is a partner in Food Network Wales, and provides consultancy to the Welsh Food Industry and undertakes consultancy services and training programmes for clients in the UK and overseas.
The Wales Centre for Podiatric Studies was established in 1970 for training health care professionals, integrating of theory and evidence-based practice. The Centre uses its own facilities including three large clinics, laboratories, x-ray unit and a private practice facility.
The Wales Applied Health Research Unit acts both independently and in collaboration with other higher education institutions, health and social care providers and the voluntary sector. It provides a team of researchers working in health and social care including psychology, nutrition & dietetics, speech & language therapy, dental technology, housing and community studies.
The Wales Institute for Research into Co-operatives is a national research unit providing basic, strategic and applied research to the social economy, broadly defined as the area covering the relationship between political and social objectives and their economic implementation. The Institute works with industry, commerce and local communities to help to achieve sustainable growth in localities that are vulnerable as a result of factors such as social exclusion, the decline of old industries and the pressures of the international market.
The Welsh Centre for Tourism Research (WCTR) conducts research and consultancy in critical tourism studies, in partnership with universities in the Netherlands
and New Zealand
. Researchers also have links with industry and engage in applied tourism industry research, especially in the areas of tourism advertising and branding, coastal tourism environments, small tourism business innovation, and ITC applications in tourism.
The European Spreadsheet Risk Group was founded in 1999 by CSM staff in collaboration with staff from HMRC and University of Greenwich. EuSpRIG’s purpose is to raise awareness of the problems associated with the use of spreadsheets in organisations and develop risk reduction techniques. It conducts research in partnership both with industry organisations and with academic institutions.the most famous alumni of school is Vikas Jain who is one of the prominent analysts in financial community globally. The Centre for International Competitiveness was founded in 2007, and focuses on researching and exploring the competitiveness of economies and businesses. It aims to stimulate and disseminate research on competitiveness for business, policy-makers, and academic communities.
is an indoor athletics centre is housed at the university's Cyncoed campus, and was opened in January 2000 by Colin Jackson
OBE. The centre offers multi-sport provision and includes a sports injuries clinic and biomechanics laboratory. It is the only designated ‘High Performance Centre’ in Wales.
The Centre for Performance Analysis conducts performance analysis research and development.
campus since 2005. Over 100 EASB students are currently studying for franchised degrees in subjects including Accountancy, International Hospitality Management, Business and Management Studies and the MBA.
Both the Singapore Ministry of Education and Economic Development Board are supporting the proposed development of a branded building on the EASB campus.
ICBT Campus has expanded their operation in setting up branches island wide. Main branch is located at Mount Lavinia. Other branches are located in Bambalapitiya, Kandy, Matara, Nugegoda, Galle , Negombo, Kollupitiya & Jaffna.
Educational partners of ICBT Campus include Middlesex University UK, Salford University UK, Edexcel UK, University of Wales Institute, Cardiff - UK, Asian Institute of Technology Thailand, Liverpool John Moores University - UK, Sheffield Hallam University - UK and Royal KTH University of Sweden.
The Campus comprises a strong panel of lecturers who are academically as well as professionally qualified and adopt modern and structured coaching methods to provide a vibrant qualification and knowledge to its students.
ICBT Campus is ISO 9001:2000 certified by Det Norske Veritas (Netherlands).
, The Guardian
University League Table 2010, and the Times Good University Guide 2011.
The 2011 Complete University Guide shows that as well as holding onto its top new university in Wales title, the university has also leapt up the league table to be among the top three universities in Wales and among the top ten new universities in the UK.
(RAE 2008) recognised the univerity's success in supporting the development of world class research. It is also the only institution to be ranked in top 10 UK universities in all six areas covered by the Higher Education Academy
's Postgraduate Research Experience Survey. It was ranked as 4th in UK and 1st in Wales
for quality of international student experience.
The Cyncoed campus opened the a campus centre in October 2009, which house the Students' Union, bar and cafe for student, staff and visitor use.
The Student I-Zone opened in October 2010, to provide important information to students from one dedicated location.
The UWIC Foundation has been set up to help advance the work of the university by developing, promoting and encouraging improvements to the quality of teaching and research at the university. It is funded through charitable donations.
in the city centre
, which has 179 beds reserved for students and Victoria Hall
which is located near to the Llandaff Campus and has 198 beds reserved for students.
National coaches for athletics, basketball and weightlifting
This large indoor sporting facility is a venue for many sporting events such as the Welsh Open Taekwon-Do Championships hosted there each year by the United Kingdom Taekwon-Do Association
. The UK Open Taekwon-Do Championships is often held there too.
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University
A university is an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees in a variety of subjects. A university is an organisation that provides both undergraduate education and postgraduate education...
situated in Cardiff
Cardiff
Cardiff is the capital, largest city and most populous county of Wales and the 10th largest city in the United Kingdom. The city is Wales' chief commercial centre, the base for most national cultural and sporting institutions, the Welsh national media, and the seat of the National Assembly for...
. It operates from three campuses: Llandaff
Llandaff
Llandaff is a district in the north of Cardiff, capital of Wales, having been incorporated into the city in 1922. It is the seat of the Church in Wales Bishop of Llandaff, whose diocese covers the most populous area of South Wales. Much of the district is covered by parkland known as Llandaff...
on Western Avenue, Cyncoed
Cyncoed
Cyncoed is a community in the north of the city of Cardiff, capital of Wales. Located in the north east of the city, Cyncoed is one of the most affluent suburbs of Cardiff, and of Wales in general. It has some of the highest property prices in Wales...
, and Howard Gardens
Cardiff School of Art & Design
Cardiff School of Art & Design is one of the five schools that comprise Cardiff Metropolitan University .-About CSAD:...
in the City Centre. The university serves over 12,000 students. Previously named University of Wales Institute, Cardiff, it was confirmed on Tuesday, October 11, 2011 that the insitution would change its name to Cardiff Metropolitan University in accordance with the successful application to the Privy Council for change of name made last year. The name change became effective on 1 November, 2011. .
The university offers degree courses in a variety of disciplines. Study is available at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, full-time and part-time, and research opportunities are offered.
Cardiff Metroplitan University has a number of research and enterprise centres, including the Food Industry Centre
Food Industry Centre
The Food Industry Centre at Cardiff Metropolitan University is a Welsh research and education organisation designed to address issues of food safety and food-related health concerns. Its mission also includes supporting the Welsh food industry...
, the Welsh Centre for Tourism Research, and the National Centre for Product Design and Development Research.
Under its previous name (the University of Wales Institute, Cardiff or UWIC), the university had its degrees awarded by the University of Wales
University of Wales
The University of Wales was a confederal university founded in 1893. It had accredited institutions throughout Wales, and formerly accredited courses in Britain and abroad, with over 100,000 students, but in October 2011, after a number of scandals, it withdrew all accreditation, and it was...
. However the University of Wales was criticised in June 2011 after a watchdog's report told the university to review its worldwide college links, with a suggestion from the QAA (Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education) that it should close if it cannot implement recommended changes. After the report by BBC Wales the Welsh Minister for Education, Leighton Andrews said "The university (of Wales) has brought the brand of Wales into disrepute and I think it has let higher education in Wales down and it has let Wales down. It's unacceptable". Consequently UWIC formally ended its association with the University of Wales, and was renamed Cardiff Metropolitan University in October 2011. The university will also now award all of its degrees in its own name.
The university has been independently acclaimed for its academic standards, with its most recent QAA Institutional Report (2008) stating that ‘confidence can be placed in the soundness of the institution's current and likely future management of the quality of its programmes and of the academic standards of the associated awards.’
Academic Schools
Cardiff Metropolitan University is made up of five academic schools:- Cardiff School of Art & DesignCardiff School of Art & DesignCardiff School of Art & Design is one of the five schools that comprise Cardiff Metropolitan University .-About CSAD:...
- Cardiff School of Education
- Cardiff School of Health Science
- Cardiff School of Management
- Cardiff School of SportCardiff School of SportThe Cardiff School of Sport is a provider of sport, physical education and dance degrees and courses in Wales and the UK.The Cardiff School of Sport is situated on the Cyncoed Campus just outside Cardiff City Centre. The School has international recognition and attracts students from many countries...
Research & Enterprise Centres
Cardiff Metropolitan University's research is organised through a number of research centres, offering applied research and consultancy to business and industry, and to local and national government across the UK and abroad.National Centre for Product Design & Development Research (PDR)
Designated a National Centre of Excellence for Technology & Industrial Collaboration, PDR works in partnership with manufacturing companies, particularly small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) and Government bodies, offering applied research and consultancy in the fields of product design, development and manufacture.PDR works to aid the development and adaptation of new processes, tools and techniques for use in new product development.
Cardiff School of Art & Design
Cardiff School of Art & DesignCardiff School of Art & Design
Cardiff School of Art & Design is one of the five schools that comprise Cardiff Metropolitan University .-About CSAD:...
opened in 1865 as the Cardiff School of Art and is the oldest constituent part of the university. From September 2012 onwards CSAD’s learning & teaching, research and enterprise activities are focus in eight 'subjects': Fine Art, Illustration, Textiles, Artist & Designer Maker, Graphic Communication, Product Design, and Architectural Studies. The School has a number of research groups which have been rated 'World Leading'.
The school was assessed as number 39 of the top 80 destinations to study art and design in the UK by the Guardian
The Guardian
The Guardian, formerly known as The Manchester Guardian , is a British national daily newspaper in the Berliner format...
's University Guide in 2010. The postgraduate programme includes an MA (csad) MDes, MFA, and MPhil/PhD which can be taken in any of the Schools subject areas, as well as MA Ceramics, MSc Advanced Product Design. A Professional Doctorate in Ecological Building Practices is taught in conjunction with the Graduate School for the Environment at the Centre for Alternative Technology
Centre for Alternative Technology
The Centre for Alternative Technology is an eco-centre in Powys, mid-Wales, dedicated to demonstrating and teaching sustainable development. CAT, despite its name, no longer concentrates its efforts exclusively on alternative technology, but provides information on all aspects of sustainable living...
.
Cardiff School of Education
The university's School of Education has over 2000 students supported by over 100 academic and administrative staff. In the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise the School scored an average of 1.100. This put it sixth from bottom in the UK. It had no research at 3* or 4*The School was established in 1951 to provide Initial Teacher Education Training (ITET) provision in Cardiff, and it remains the largest in Wales and one of the largest centres for ITET in the United Kingdom. It has been publicly recognised by Estyn through its inspection process.
Initial Teacher Education and Training courses include: BA Educational Studies (non QTS), BA Youth & Community Education, PGCE Primary (1yr), PGCE Secondary Education
In 2011 the School closed its Humanities courses in Sociology, Criminology, Modern History, Politics and Popular Culture at both undergraduate and post graduate levels. The only Humanities courses remaining in the School and at UWIC from 2011 onwards are those connected with English.
Professional Development courses include: Post Compulsory Education & Training, MA English, Management in the Community Professions.
Cardiff School of Health Sciences
The Centre for Biomedical Research conducts research on the biology of disease with a focus on molecular and cell biology. In addition to research funded by medical charities, government and industry, the centre provides a range of consultancy services to the private sector.The Centre for Health Safety & the Environment delivers applied research and consultancy in occupational and personal health and safety, environmental risk management, pollution and health and waste management. It works with industry partners and has a collaborative programme with the School of Professional and Continuing Education at the University of Hong Kong.
The Food Research & Consultancy Unit conducts applied food safety research, with specialist expertise in research on the psychology of food handlers' behaviour. The unit delivers applied research and consultancy in food science, nutrition & health for numerous clients including the Food Standards Agency
Food Standards Agency
The Food Standards Agency is a non-ministerial government department of the Government of the United Kingdom. It is responsible for protecting public health in relation to food throughout the United Kingdom and is led by a board appointed to act in the public interest...
, Welsh Assembly Government
Welsh Assembly Government
The Welsh Government is the devolved government of Wales. It is accountable to the National Assembly for Wales, the legislature which represents the interests of the people of Wales and makes laws for Wales...
and industry.
The Zero2Five Food Industry Centre is a partner in Food Network Wales, and provides consultancy to the Welsh Food Industry and undertakes consultancy services and training programmes for clients in the UK and overseas.
The Wales Centre for Podiatric Studies was established in 1970 for training health care professionals, integrating of theory and evidence-based practice. The Centre uses its own facilities including three large clinics, laboratories, x-ray unit and a private practice facility.
The Wales Applied Health Research Unit acts both independently and in collaboration with other higher education institutions, health and social care providers and the voluntary sector. It provides a team of researchers working in health and social care including psychology, nutrition & dietetics, speech & language therapy, dental technology, housing and community studies.
Cardiff School of Management
The Institute for Social Innovation (ISI) acts as an umbrella organisation for various streams of work within the Cardiff School of Management (CSM). At present there are three main Centres of research activity: The Welsh Centre for Tourism Research, The Wales Institute for Research into Cooperatives, and EUSPRIG – the spread sheet risk research centre. In addition, research groups focusing on management in higher education and the pedagogy of business and management education have been established. In the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise the Business and Management entry for the School scored an average of 1.350. This was the second lowest average for a Business and Management entry in the UKThe Wales Institute for Research into Co-operatives is a national research unit providing basic, strategic and applied research to the social economy, broadly defined as the area covering the relationship between political and social objectives and their economic implementation. The Institute works with industry, commerce and local communities to help to achieve sustainable growth in localities that are vulnerable as a result of factors such as social exclusion, the decline of old industries and the pressures of the international market.
The Welsh Centre for Tourism Research (WCTR) conducts research and consultancy in critical tourism studies, in partnership with universities in the Netherlands
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
and New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
. Researchers also have links with industry and engage in applied tourism industry research, especially in the areas of tourism advertising and branding, coastal tourism environments, small tourism business innovation, and ITC applications in tourism.
The European Spreadsheet Risk Group was founded in 1999 by CSM staff in collaboration with staff from HMRC and University of Greenwich. EuSpRIG’s purpose is to raise awareness of the problems associated with the use of spreadsheets in organisations and develop risk reduction techniques. It conducts research in partnership both with industry organisations and with academic institutions.the most famous alumni of school is Vikas Jain who is one of the prominent analysts in financial community globally. The Centre for International Competitiveness was founded in 2007, and focuses on researching and exploring the competitiveness of economies and businesses. It aims to stimulate and disseminate research on competitiveness for business, policy-makers, and academic communities.
Cardiff School of Sport
National Indoor Athletics CentreNational Indoor Athletics Centre
The National Indoor Athletics Centre is an indoor track and field athletics sports venue in the Cyncoed area of Cardiff, capital of Wales. It is sited on the Cardiff Metropolitan University Campus and is one of the main facilities used by Welsh Athletics, which organises the Cardiff branch of the...
is an indoor athletics centre is housed at the university's Cyncoed campus, and was opened in January 2000 by Colin Jackson
Colin Jackson
Colin Ray Jackson CBE is a British former sprint and hurdling athlete who specialised in the 110 metres hurdles. Over his career representing Great Britain and Wales he won an Olympic silver medal, became world champion three times, went undefeated at the European Championships for 12 years and...
OBE. The centre offers multi-sport provision and includes a sports injuries clinic and biomechanics laboratory. It is the only designated ‘High Performance Centre’ in Wales.
The Centre for Performance Analysis conducts performance analysis research and development.
History
- 1865 - The School of Art opened in the Old Free Library Building, St Mary's Street.
- 1900- School of Art moved to the Technical Buildings in Dumfries Place.
- 1940 - (circa) Cardiff College of Food Technology and Commerce opened at Crwys Road.
- 1949 - The School of Art moved to The Friary.
- 1950 - Cardiff Training College opened at Heath Park.
- 1954 - Llandaff Technical College opened at Western Avenue, home to health sciences, design and engineering students.
- 1962 - Cardiff Training College moved to Cyncoed, now home to the Schools of Education and Sport.
- 1965 - The College of Art (as the Cardiff School of Art and Design was then called) moved to a new Campus in Howard Gardens.
- 1966 - Cardiff College of Food Technology and Commerce moved to a new Colchester Avenue Campus, home to management, business, leisure, hospitality, tourism and food students.
- 1976 - The four colleges merged to form South Glamorgan Institute of Higher Education.
- 1990 - Name changed to Cardiff Institute of Higher Education in preparation for Incorporation.
- 1992 - The Institute joined the University of Wales as an autonomous body, no longer under the jurisdiction of the county council.
- 1993 - Teaching Degree Awarding Powers (TDAPs) granted by the Privy Council. The Institute was given the power to award its own degrees in August but placed the powers in abeyance, choosing instead to strengthen the links with the University of Wales.
- 1996 - Granted University College status within the University of Wales and named the University of Wales Institute, Cardiff (UWIC).
- 1999 - National Indoor Athletic Centre opened at the Cyncoed Campus.
- 2003 - Became a Constituent Institution of the University of Wales.
- 2004 - Launch of the FE2HE-UWIC Consortium:an FE/HE partnership established with Barry, Bridgend, Coleg Glan Hafren and Ystrad Mynach FE colleges, with St David’s College joining in 2009.
- 2006 - London School of CommerceLondon School of CommerceLondon School of Commerce is an Associate College of the Cardiff Metropolitan University, . London School of Commerce is fully accredited by Accreditation Service for International Colleges and is a member of Education UK. LSC was one of the first hundred colleges in the UK to be granted the...
became an Associate College. - 2008 - Awarded for a record fifth time by the Cabinet Office the Charter Mark (for excellence in Public Service) and also recognised by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) for the high quality of academic procedures.
- 2009 - Launch of the UWIC Foundation to advance the highest quality of teaching and research. The opening of the Food Industry Centre at Llandaff with a multi purpose Campus Centre to be unveiled at Cyncoed in the Autumn.
- 2010 - In October the new building for the Cardiff School of Management opened in Llandaff with the closure of the Colchester Avenue campus. Also at Llandaff, the refurbished campus centre and the new i-zone reception areas were opened.
- 2011 - In June the new Learning Centre on the Llandaff campus was officially opened. In October UWIC formally ended its association with the University of Wales and was renamed Cardiff Metropolitan University
London School of Commerce
London School of Commerce (LSC) is an Associate College of the university and the relationship dates back to 2004; they deliver MBA, BA Business Studies, MSc Management Consultancy, MSc Hospitality/Tourism Management, BSc/MSc in Computing, Research degrees and an International Foundation Programme to over 6000 students across 130 countries.East Asia School of Business (EASB)
The East Asia School of Buiness has delivered the university's programmes at its SingaporeSingapore
Singapore , officially the Republic of Singapore, is a Southeast Asian city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, north of the equator. An island country made up of 63 islands, it is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the...
campus since 2005. Over 100 EASB students are currently studying for franchised degrees in subjects including Accountancy, International Hospitality Management, Business and Management Studies and the MBA.
Both the Singapore Ministry of Education and Economic Development Board are supporting the proposed development of a branded building on the EASB campus.
Arab Academy for Science and Technology
In 2009 the university entered into a partnership with the Arab Academy for Science and Technology (AAST) , Egypt. Students at AAST are studying for franchised degrees in Marketing Management, Accounting and Finance, Economics and the MBA.Superior Institutions of Science and Technology
Cardiff Metropolitan University programmes are also delivered at the Superior Institutions of Science and Technology (SIST), Morocco. Students at SIST can study for degrees in Marketing Management, Business and Management Studies, Tourism Management and the MBA.International University College
Since 2009 the International University College (IUC), Bulgaria have delivered the university's degrees in in International Business Management, Business Information Systems, Hospitality Management and the MBA.Westminster International College Malaysia
WIC is an Associate College and the relationship dates back to 2008 they deliver MBA, BA Business Studies.International College of Business and Technology(ICBT)
Set up in 2000, this is one of the leading tertiary education providers in Sri Lanka with the largest number of students in the private sector higher education category. Popularly known as ICBT Campus, it delivers Certificate, Diplomas, pre University programs, Undergraduate programs , Masters level programs including Doctorate level programs in association with some of the best Universities and educational service providers in UK, Australia, Thailand, India and Sweden.ICBT Campus has expanded their operation in setting up branches island wide. Main branch is located at Mount Lavinia. Other branches are located in Bambalapitiya, Kandy, Matara, Nugegoda, Galle , Negombo, Kollupitiya & Jaffna.
Educational partners of ICBT Campus include Middlesex University UK, Salford University UK, Edexcel UK, University of Wales Institute, Cardiff - UK, Asian Institute of Technology Thailand, Liverpool John Moores University - UK, Sheffield Hallam University - UK and Royal KTH University of Sweden.
The Campus comprises a strong panel of lecturers who are academically as well as professionally qualified and adopt modern and structured coaching methods to provide a vibrant qualification and knowledge to its students.
ICBT Campus is ISO 9001:2000 certified by Det Norske Veritas (Netherlands).
Academic ranking
As of 2010 the university is ranked as ‘Wales’ top new university’ by all four major university guides – The Sunday Times University Guide, 2011 Complete University Guide published in the The IndependentThe Independent
The Independent is a British national morning newspaper published in London by Independent Print Limited, owned by Alexander Lebedev since 2010. It is nicknamed the Indy, while the Sunday edition, The Independent on Sunday, is the Sindy. Launched in 1986, it is one of the youngest UK national daily...
, The Guardian
The Guardian
The Guardian, formerly known as The Manchester Guardian , is a British national daily newspaper in the Berliner format...
University League Table 2010, and the Times Good University Guide 2011.
The 2011 Complete University Guide shows that as well as holding onto its top new university in Wales title, the university has also leapt up the league table to be among the top three universities in Wales and among the top ten new universities in the UK.
| 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Times Good University Guide | 67th | 76th | 85th | 75th | 61st | 51st | 45th | 54th | 65th |
| Guardian University Guide | 57th | 65th | 77th | 76th | - | 121st | 96th | ||
| Sunday Times University Guide | 87th | 85th= | 87th= | 91st | 87th= | 88th | |||
| The Complete University Guide | 59th | 65th | 65th | 74th | |||||
| The Daily Telegraph | 74th |
Other recognition
The results of the 2008 Research Assessment ExerciseResearch Assessment Exercise
The Research Assessment Exercise is an exercise undertaken approximately every 5 years on behalf of the four UK higher education funding councils to evaluate the quality of research undertaken by British higher education institutions...
(RAE 2008) recognised the univerity's success in supporting the development of world class research. It is also the only institution to be ranked in top 10 UK universities in all six areas covered by the Higher Education Academy
Higher Education Academy
The Higher Education Academy is an independent organisation in the United Kingdom that supports higher education institutions with strategies for the development of research and evaluation to improve the learning experience for students.-History:...
's Postgraduate Research Experience Survey. It was ranked as 4th in UK and 1st in Wales
Wales
Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain, bordered by England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its west. It has a population of three million, and a total area of 20,779 km²...
for quality of international student experience.
New developments
Since 2007, £50 million pounds has been invested in estate developments. In May 2009 the £5million Food Industry Centre - Zero2Five at the Llandaff Campus opened. UWIC's £20 million Cardiff School of Management building officially opened in October 2010 at the Llandaff site. Student facilities, learning centres and the provisions within have also been updated.The Cyncoed campus opened the a campus centre in October 2009, which house the Students' Union, bar and cafe for student, staff and visitor use.
The Student I-Zone opened in October 2010, to provide important information to students from one dedicated location.
The UWIC Foundation has been set up to help advance the work of the university by developing, promoting and encouraging improvements to the quality of teaching and research at the university. It is funded through charitable donations.
Accommodation
Cardiff Metopolitan University has student accommodation available close to its campuses in Cyncoed and at Plas Gwyn. The university also has agreements with private residences such as Tŷ Pont HaearnTŷ Pont Haearn
Tŷ Pont Haearn is a tall residential building in Cardiff, Wales. The 21-storey building comprises 17 floors of 144 student flats on top of a four storey public car park. Tŷ Pont Haearn is the joint-fifth tallest building in Cardiff.-Construction:...
in the city centre
Cardiff city centre
Cardiff city centre is the central business district of Cardiff, Wales. The area is tightly bounded by the River Taff to the west, the Civic centre to the north and railway lines and two railway stations - Central and Queen Street - to the south and east respectively...
, which has 179 beds reserved for students and Victoria Hall
Victoria Hall Limited
-Background:Victoria Hall is a company providing Student Accommodation. It is part of the O'Flynn Group, a privately owned property and construction company. Using a model developed in Cork in the 1990s, Victoria Hall was formed in 1996 to develop the student accommodation branch of the company and...
which is located near to the Llandaff Campus and has 198 beds reserved for students.
Sport
The university's sporting Roll of Honour includes over 300 International performers from 30 different sports. The Roll includes:- 7 Captains of the Welsh Rugby Team
- 15 British LionsGreat Britain national rugby league teamThe Great Britain national rugby league team represents the United Kingdom in rugby league football. Administered by the Rugby Football League , the team is nicknamed "The Lions" or "Great Britain Lions"....
- 7 National Rugby Coaches
- 25 Netball Internationals
- International Gymnastics Coaches who produced British Internationals for every Commonwealth, European, World and Olympic championship from 1976–1992
- Technical Directors for GB Gymnastics, English Swimming and the England and Wales Cricket BoardEngland and Wales Cricket BoardThe England and Wales Cricket Board is the governing body of cricket in England and Wales. It was created on 1 January 1997 combining the roles of the Test and County Cricket Board, the National Cricket Association and the Cricket Council...
National coaches for athletics, basketball and weightlifting
- 7 Welsh, 2 English, 1 Scottish and 1 Irish squash internationals
Sports teams
- UWIC RFCUWIC RFCUWIC Rugby Football Club is a Welsh rugby union team currently playing in the WRU Division One West. They are a modern university team. UWIC RFC are a feeder club for Cardiff Blues.-Notable former players:Inclusion criteria: Attained international caps...
- UWIC Inter Cardiff F.C.UWIC Inter Cardiff F.C.UWIC Inter Cardiff F.C. are a Welsh football club. Their name is inspired by Internazionale The club is currently in the Welsh Football League Division Three, though they have played as high as the League of Wales...
- UWIC Archers
- UWIC Gaelic Football Club
National Indoor Athletics Centre
This large indoor sporting facility is a venue for many sporting events such as the Welsh Open Taekwon-Do Championships hosted there each year by the United Kingdom Taekwon-Do Association
United Kingdom Taekwon-Do Association
The United Kingdom Taekwon-Do Association was established in 1967 by Korean taekwondo grandmaster Ki Ha Rhee, at that time a 5th dan black belt. This was the start of taekwondo in the UK. The UKTA continues to this day although several groups have splintered from it over the years...
. The UK Open Taekwon-Do Championships is often held there too.
Notable alumni
Arts- Neil JacksonNeil JacksonNeil Jackson is an English actor and writer who has appeared in several television series and films, but is probably best known for his role as Marcus on Blade: The Series and Sasha on Make It or Break It. His screenwriting credits include the film The Passage directed by Mark Heller and released...
- Lee Campbell
- David EmanuelDavid Emanuel (fashion designer)David Emanuel is a Welsh fashion designer who is, perhaps, best known for having designed the wedding dress worn by Diana, Princess of Wales in 1981.-Early years:Born and brought up in Bridgend , David Emanuel excelled in music...
- Ross LovegroveRoss LovegroveRoss Lovegrove is an industrial designer, perhaps best known for his work on the Sony Walkman.- Biography :He studied at Manchester Polytechnic , graduating with a First Class BA in Industrial Design in 1980 and then went to the Royal College of Art, London in 1983 where he completed his master of...
- Julien MacdonaldJulien MacDonaldJulien Macdonald OBE is a Welsh fashion designer.Born in Merthyr Tydfil, Macdonald attended Cyfarthfa High School in Merthyr Tydfil. Macdonald was taught knitting by his mother, and soon became interested in design...
- Tim FreemanTim FreemanTim J. Freeman is a small business owner and Republican politician from the U.S. state of Oregon. In 2008, he was elected to the Oregon House of Representatives representing District 2, which encompasses portions of Douglas, Jackson, and Josephine counties, including the cities of Canyonville,...
- Phil CarradicePhil CarradicePhil Carradice , is a Welsh writer and broadcaster.Carradice was born in Pembroke Dock. He was educated at Cardiff College of Education and Cardiff University, and became a teacher and social worker. After several years as head of Headlands Special School in Penarth, near Cardiff, he retired from...
Media
- Roy NobleRoy NobleRoy Noble OBE, DL, O.St.J is a Welsh radio and television broadcaster.-Biography:Noble was born in Brynamman in the Amman Valley of Carmarthenshire, the only son of coal miner Ivor Noble and his wife Sadie...
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- Michael BuerkMichael BuerkMichael Duncan Buerk is a BBC journalist and newsreader, most famous for his reporting of the Ethiopian famine on 23 October 1984, which inspired the Band Aid charity record.-Early life:...
- Simon FowlerSimon FowlerSimon Fowler is the lead vocalist and acoustic guitarist in Ocean Colour Scene.-The Fanatics:Simon Fowler commenced his music career as the lead singer and songwriter for Birmingham band The Fanatics, which consisted of Simon Fowler , Damon Minchella , Paul Wilkes and Caroline Bullock...
- John InverdaleJohn InverdaleJohn Inverdale , is an English radio and television broadcaster who works for the BBC, mainly covering sporting events.-Biography:...
- Phil SteelePhil SteelePhil Steele is an American sportswriter and analyst who focuses exclusively on college and professional football. He currently writes a column for the Orlando Sentinel, and is considered a "highly respected prognosticator" within the sports media...
- Rick O'SheaRick O'SheaRick O'Shea is an Irish radio personality. He was born in Drimnagh, Dublin 12 and attended and later University College Dublin . He is a DJ on RTÉ 2fm.-Radio:...
- Rachel RiceRachel RiceRachel Rice is a Welsh actress and model. She is most well known for competing in and later winning the television series Big Brother 9 in the United Kingdom. She has a degree in English and Drama, and is now a fully qualified teacher....
- Jill DandoJill DandoJill Wendy Dando was an English journalist, television presenter and newsreader who worked for the BBC for 14 years. She was murdered by gunshot outside her home in Fulham, West London; her killer has never been identified....
- Sue LawleySue Lawley- Early life and education:Born in Sedgley, Staffordshire, England and brought up in the Black Country, she was educated at Dudley Girls High School and graduated in modern languages from the University of Bristol and some time later started her career at the BBC in Plymouth...
- Ken FollettKen FollettKen Follett is a Welsh author of thrillers and historical novels. He has sold more than 100 million copies of his works. Four of his books have reached the number 1 ranking on the New York Times best-seller list: The Key to Rebecca, Lie Down with Lions, Triple, and World Without End.-Early...
- Richard JenkinsRichard JenkinsRichard Dale Jenkins is an American stage, film, and television actor. After beginning his career in theatre, Jenkins made his film debut in 1974, and appeared in supporting roles in numerous film productions in the 1980s and the 1990s. His breakthrough came in the 2000s for playing the deceased...
- Phil CarradicePhil CarradicePhil Carradice , is a Welsh writer and broadcaster.Carradice was born in Pembroke Dock. He was educated at Cardiff College of Education and Cardiff University, and became a teacher and social worker. After several years as head of Headlands Special School in Penarth, near Cardiff, he retired from...
Sport
- Nicky PiperNicky PiperNicky Piper MBE is a retired Welsh super middleweight and light heavyweight boxer from Ely, Cardiff. His career was at its peak in the 1990s becoming the Commonwealth Light-heavyweight champion in 1995. He was trained by Charlie Pearson and self managed...
- Hugh MorrisHugh MorrisHugh Morris is the current managing director of England cricket, and a former Welsh cricketer, who played in three Tests for England in 1991...
- Gareth CooperGareth CooperGareth Cooper is a former Wales international rugby union player who plays at scrum-half for the Cardiff Blues. He is renowned for his darting breaks from rucks.-Career:...
- Gareth EdwardsGareth EdwardsGareth Owen Edwards CBE is a former Welsh rugby union footballer who played scrum-half and has been described by the BBC as "arguably the greatest player ever to don a Welsh jersey"....
MBE - Lynn DaviesLynn DaviesLynn Davies CBE was a member of the Cardiff Amateur Athletic Club and captain of the British Olympic long jump team in 1964....
CBE - Alex JonesAlex Jones (cricketer)Alexander John Jones is a Welsh cricketer. Jones is a right-handed batsman who bowls left-arm medium pace. He was born at Bridgend, Glamorgan and educated at Cowbridge Comprehensive School....
, cricketer - Ryan JonesRyan JonesRyan Paul Jones is a Welsh international rugby union player who plays at number eight for the Ospreys. He is able to cover blindside flanker and second row; he played second row in his younger days as he was kept out of his preferred number 8 role by Gareth Delve.-Early life:Jones played junior...
- JJ Williams
- Ben EvansBen EvansFor the fictional Sunset Beach character see Ben Evans Ben Evans is a former international Wales rugby union player. A prop, he has played for Ospreys, Cardiff Blues and Calvisano. He currently plays for Jersey Rugby Football Club.-External links:*...
- John DevereuxJohn Devereux (rugby)John Anthony Devereux is a Welsh former dual-code rugby football international. In 1989 he toured with the British and Irish Lions and at the time played club rugby union for Bridgend...
- Ian BarkerIan BarkerIan McClelland Barker is an Australian barrister and Queen's Counsel. He was the first Solicitor-General of the Northern Territory and is a former president of the NSW Bar Association. -Early life:...
- Non EvansNon EvansNon Evans MBE is a Welsh sportswoman who has competed internationally in four different sports, rugby union, judo, weightlifting and freestyle wrestling.-Rugby:...
- Gable GarenamotseGable GarenamotseGable Garenamotse is a Botswana long jumper who has won two silver medals at the Commonwealth Games....
- Kieran CrawfordKieran CrawfordKieran Crawford is a Welsh rugby union player. A hooker, he plays his club rugby for Bedwas RFC.After spending 5 seasons at the Welsh regional side Newport Gwent Dragons, Crawford was released from his contract at the end of the 2007/08 season after making 30 appearances...
- Gerald DaviesGerald DaviesThomas Gerald Reames Davies CBE is one of the acknowledged greats of Welsh rugby, playing for the side between 1966 and 1978.-Biography:...
CBE DL - David RichardsDavid RichardsDavid Richards may refer to:*David Richards , former NFL offensive lineman*David Richards , British general*David Richards , former CEO of the ICC...
CBE - Steve TomlinsonSteve TomlinsonSteven Charles Benjamin Tomlinson is a Barbadian born former Welsh cricketer. Tomlinson was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm medium-fast. He was born in Bridgetown, Barbados....
Businesspeople and entrepreneurs
- David EvansDavid Evans-Politicians:* David Ellicott Evans , U.S. Representative from New York, 1827* David Evans , British businessman and Conservative politician, MP 1987–1997...
- Mike Thomas
- Robin FletcherRobin FletcherRobin Anthony Fletcher DSC was a British field hockey player who competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics.He was a member of the British field hockey team, which won the bronze medal. He played all three matches as forward....
- Nick WilliamsNick WilliamsNick Williams is a rugby union player who played for Munster in the Magners League and Heineken Cup for 2 seasons. Williams won 19 caps for Munster and scored 4 tries, including a hat-trick against the Newport Gwent Dragons. He previously played for North Harbour in the Air New Zealand Cup and for...
- Alun MichaelAlun MichaelAlun Edward Michael is a British Labour Co-operative politician, who has been the Member of Parliament for Cardiff South and Penarth since 1987. He was formerly First Minister of Wales and leader of the Welsh Labour Party from 1999 to 2000.-Education:Michael was born at Bryngwran Anglesey, son of...
- Brian HancockBrian HancockBrian Hancock is a Welsh politician and member of Plaid Cymru. He was the Welsh Assembly Member for Islwyn for the Assembly's first term .-Background:...
- Ben SladeBen SladeBen Slade - full name Benjamin Rory Slade - was a lead presenter of the cult BBC Network children's magazine programme, Why Don't You? He joined the series in 1988 as a member of the Cardiff presenting team wearing his trademark flat cap...
- Faazil Ibrahim
- Fayaz Ameer
- Henry EngelhardtHenry EngelhardtHenry Allan Engelhardt is the founder and Chief Executive of Admiral Group, one of the United Kingdom's leading insurers.-Career:Chicago-born Henry Engelhardt was educated at the University of Michigan...
CBE - Phil DaviesPhil DaviesPhil Davies is a Welsh former rugby union footballer of the 1980s and 90s.-Rugby career:Davies played his club rugby for Llanelli and enjoyed a distinguished 46 cap career for Wales between 1985 and 1995...
- Paul Williams OBE
- Gillian ClarkeGillian ClarkeGillian Clarke is a Welsh poet, playwright, editor, broadcaster, lecturer and translator from Welsh.-Life:Clarke was born in Cardiff and brought up in Cardiff and Penarth, though for part of the Second World War she was in Pembrokeshire...
External links
- Cardiff Metropolitan University – Official website
- Cardiff Metropolitan University Students' Union – Official website
- London School of Commerce - An associate college website
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