School News
GOOGLE EARTH SHOWS CLIMATE CHANGE IN ACTION
16/11/2009
The University of Wales, Newport has produced a new learning resource that explores the use of Google Earth as a tool in exploring the impact of Climate Change on the planet.
16/11/2009
The University of Wales, Newport has produced a new learning resource that explores the use of Google Earth as a tool in exploring the impact of Climate Change on the planet.
THE ‘JOHN PEEL OF POETRY’ JUDGES BUDDING WRITER'S COMPETITION
5/11/2009
One of Britain’s most acclaimed writers and broadcasters, Ian McMillan, who has been called the ‘John Peel of Poetry’, will be one of the judges at the now established University of Wales, Newport Writing Competition in March next year.
5/11/2009
One of Britain’s most acclaimed writers and broadcasters, Ian McMillan, who has been called the ‘John Peel of Poetry’, will be one of the judges at the now established University of Wales, Newport Writing Competition in March next year.
RECLAIMING KING ARTHUR IN THE DIGITAL AGE
12/10/2009
A new video produced by the University of Wales, Newport, aims to bring to life the legend of King Arthur, by examining historic evidence and the literary tradition which points to Gwent as the home of this famous character.
12/10/2009
A new video produced by the University of Wales, Newport, aims to bring to life the legend of King Arthur, by examining historic evidence and the literary tradition which points to Gwent as the home of this famous character.
LECTURER LIZ TAKES MUSIC THERAPY TO BETHLEHEM ORPHANS
13/8/2009
The power of music as a therapeutic aid for young children with emotional and behavioural difficulties will be demonstrated at an orphanage in Bethlehem by a lecturer from the University of Wales, Newport.
13/8/2009
The power of music as a therapeutic aid for young children with emotional and behavioural difficulties will be demonstrated at an orphanage in Bethlehem by a lecturer from the University of Wales, Newport.
TRAINEE TEACHERS HELP NEWPORT YOUNGSTERS STAGE CIRCUS SHOW
6/8/2009
The flying trapeze and tightrope walking were two of the circus skills taught to youngsters from Newport by members of the NoFitState Circus with the help of students from the University of Wales, Newport who are training to be teachers.
6/8/2009
The flying trapeze and tightrope walking were two of the circus skills taught to youngsters from Newport by members of the NoFitState Circus with the help of students from the University of Wales, Newport who are training to be teachers.
NEWPORT SCIENTIST DISCUSSES SEVERN BARRAGE ON 'RIVERS' TV PROGRAMME
5/8/2009
The impact of the proposed Severn Barrage on the environment in the Severn Estuary will be discussed on the new prime time BBC series ‘Rivers’ by an expert in coastal geography from the University of Wales, Newport this weekend.
5/8/2009
The impact of the proposed Severn Barrage on the environment in the Severn Estuary will be discussed on the new prime time BBC series ‘Rivers’ by an expert in coastal geography from the University of Wales, Newport this weekend.
WORKING TO IMPROVE LEARNING AND TEACHING FOR ADULT LEARNERS
22/7/2009
Adult literacy teachers from all over the world came together to share and develop ideas and practice at the annual RaPAL (Research and Practice in Adult Literacy) conference which was held in Wales for the first time and hosted by the University of Wales, Newport.
22/7/2009
Adult literacy teachers from all over the world came together to share and develop ideas and practice at the annual RaPAL (Research and Practice in Adult Literacy) conference which was held in Wales for the first time and hosted by the University of Wales, Newport.
FROM SOUTH WALES TO NEW SOUTH WALES - NEWPORT ACADEMICS HEAD DOWN UNDER
29/6/2009
Links between universities in Australia and Wales are being forged by five academics from the University of Wales, Newport who are travelling down under as a result of having papers accepted by a prestigious international Higher Education Conference being held in Darwin.
29/6/2009
Links between universities in Australia and Wales are being forged by five academics from the University of Wales, Newport who are travelling down under as a result of having papers accepted by a prestigious international Higher Education Conference being held in Darwin.
CONFERENCE WILL EXPLORE HISTORY OF WOMEN’S ROLE IN POLITICAL AND RELIGIOUS REFORM
25/6/2009
A major international conference on women’s role in challenging legal, social and economic injustices throughout history will be held at the Caerleon campus of the University of Wales, Newport on Saturday 4th July 2009.
25/6/2009
A major international conference on women’s role in challenging legal, social and economic injustices throughout history will be held at the Caerleon campus of the University of Wales, Newport on Saturday 4th July 2009.
FROM ROMAN INVADERS TO AIR RAIDS - NEW CITY CAMPUS SITE IS RICH IN HISTORY
5/5/2009
When students start arriving at the new City Campus of the University of Wales Newport when it is completed next year, they will be following in the footsteps of diverse groups of people – including prehistoric hunters, tribes of warriors and Roman soldiers– who have been drawn to this area of the river bank for millennia.
5/5/2009
When students start arriving at the new City Campus of the University of Wales Newport when it is completed next year, they will be following in the footsteps of diverse groups of people – including prehistoric hunters, tribes of warriors and Roman soldiers– who have been drawn to this area of the river bank for millennia.
WALES’ NATIONAL POET PRAISES PRIZE-WINNING WRITERS
24/4/2009
A play set in a Christmas cracker factory and poems reflecting the world as seen through a sundial were among the winning entries praised by the National Poet of Wales, Gillian Clarke, when she presented prizes for the best stories, poems and scripts in a competition organised by the University of Wales, Newport.
24/4/2009
A play set in a Christmas cracker factory and poems reflecting the world as seen through a sundial were among the winning entries praised by the National Poet of Wales, Gillian Clarke, when she presented prizes for the best stories, poems and scripts in a competition organised by the University of Wales, Newport.
RESEARCH PROJECT REVEALS HOW THE INTERNET HAS TRANSFORMED THE LIVES OF NEWPORT’S SENIOR CITIZENS
22/4/2009
Loneliness and social isolation are things of the past for a group of senior citizens in Newport who have had their lives transformed by a community project which has equipped them with free computers and the skills to surf the internet and communicate with each other using the latest online technology.
22/4/2009
Loneliness and social isolation are things of the past for a group of senior citizens in Newport who have had their lives transformed by a community project which has equipped them with free computers and the skills to surf the internet and communicate with each other using the latest online technology.
NEWPORT’S YOUNG LEARNERS SET TO BE MOST “EMOTIONALLY INTELLIGENT"
9/4/2009
The importance of incorporating emotional intelligence into approaches to education, and a new sex and relationship toolkit were two of the topics discussed at the Emotional Intelligence in Education Conference held at the University of Wales, Newport.
9/4/2009
The importance of incorporating emotional intelligence into approaches to education, and a new sex and relationship toolkit were two of the topics discussed at the Emotional Intelligence in Education Conference held at the University of Wales, Newport.
DISABLED STUDENT’S CHARITY CYCLE RIDE FROM LAND’S END TO JOHN O’GROATS
1/4/2009
A student who has difficulty walking because she was born with a bone missing in her leg is all set to cycle 1,000 miles from Land's End to John O'Groats for the Sparkle Appeal charity which will enable children with a range of disabilities in South Wales to access treatment under one roof.
1/4/2009
A student who has difficulty walking because she was born with a bone missing in her leg is all set to cycle 1,000 miles from Land's End to John O'Groats for the Sparkle Appeal charity which will enable children with a range of disabilities in South Wales to access treatment under one roof.
NEWPORT LECTURER DISCUSSES SEVERN BARRAGE ON TV’S ‘COUNTRYFILE’
25/3/2009
The impact of the proposed Severn Barrage on archaeological sites in the Severn Estuary will be discussed on the BBC’s ‘Countryfile’ by an expert in oceanography from the University of Wales, Newport this weekend.
25/3/2009
The impact of the proposed Severn Barrage on archaeological sites in the Severn Estuary will be discussed on the BBC’s ‘Countryfile’ by an expert in oceanography from the University of Wales, Newport this weekend.
WALES NATIONAL POET PRESENTS PRIZES TO WRITERS
24/3/2009
Budding writers from south Wales will be presented with prizes for their poems and short stories by one of the UK’s top poets at a celebration of prose and verse at the University of Wales, Newport this Thursday (26th March).
24/3/2009
Budding writers from south Wales will be presented with prizes for their poems and short stories by one of the UK’s top poets at a celebration of prose and verse at the University of Wales, Newport this Thursday (26th March).
RESEARCH TAKES STUDENTS ON LIFE-CHANGING TRIP TO HELP INDIA’S PEOPLE PORTRAYED IN “SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE” FILM
9/2/2009
Newport students who visited India were so affected by what they saw of the people there - whose plight is highlighted in the BAFTA-winning and Oscar- nominated film ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ - that some are determined to go back and help those who live in extreme poverty.
9/2/2009
Newport students who visited India were so affected by what they saw of the people there - whose plight is highlighted in the BAFTA-winning and Oscar- nominated film ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ - that some are determined to go back and help those who live in extreme poverty.
HELPING THE 25% OF WELSH ADULTS WITH LITERACY PROBLEMS INTO WORK AND EDUCATION
20/1/2009
A quarter of Welsh people have difficulty with reading and writing and over half are unable to do basic arithmetic – which presents considerable problems for those who provide services to members of the public. Researchers at the University of Wales, Newport have developed a new interactive toolkit to solve this problem – and help people with literacy and numeracy problems to overcome barriers to work and education.
20/1/2009
A quarter of Welsh people have difficulty with reading and writing and over half are unable to do basic arithmetic – which presents considerable problems for those who provide services to members of the public. Researchers at the University of Wales, Newport have developed a new interactive toolkit to solve this problem – and help people with literacy and numeracy problems to overcome barriers to work and education.
KATHAKALI COMES TO CAERLEON
25/11/2008
The world’s foremost Indian dance drama company flew 5000 miles from India to perform their unique combination of ritualistic visual artistry at the Caerleon campus of the University of Wales, Newport.
25/11/2008
The world’s foremost Indian dance drama company flew 5000 miles from India to perform their unique combination of ritualistic visual artistry at the Caerleon campus of the University of Wales, Newport.
DYLAN THOMAS PRIZE WRITER’S WORDS INSPIRE STUDENTS
7/11/2008
A young writer who is competing to win one of the world’s biggest literary prizes spent a day at Newport’s University spreading words of inspiration to creative writing students.
7/11/2008
A young writer who is competing to win one of the world’s biggest literary prizes spent a day at Newport’s University spreading words of inspiration to creative writing students.
