The Union also runs the Advice Centre, providing independent support and representation, whether academic, welfare or financial, for students who may find themselves needing extra support while at university. Liberation and Section Officers (LGBT+, BME, Women's, Disabled, Mature, Postgraduate, and International) are elected solely by students who self-define into each respective category, and candidates for these positions must likewise self-define to be eligible to stand. Great kitchen, nice desk space and my bathroom is great.”, “Accommodation is well looked after, issues dealt with simply and quickly. There’s plenty of both university and private housing available, and prices are seen as reasonable. It's broken down into three levels; gold, silver and bronze, and looks at teaching quality, learning environment and student outcomes. Many student reviewers found the university provided pleasant, comfortable accommodation for students to live in. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies. In May 2014 Curtain Call became the first ever university society to perform in the main house of Aberystwyth Arts Centre with their production of Fame which also featured the brief return of Mehdizadeh to the society. Find out more; Care Leavers, Young Carers and Estranged Students. My room is big and bright. There are 2 bathrooms and big kitchen. Aberystwyth University (Welsh: Prifysgol Aberystwyth) is a public research university in Aberystwyth, Wales. They don’t need to be repaid and by combining selected packages together, it is also possible to receive over £40,000! The oldest continuously running society at the University is The Elizabethan Madrigal Singers, the University's Chamber Choir, who were founded in 1950 and continue to perform over sixty years later.[7]. There are over 100 sports clubs and societies, with groups including the Debating Society and the Film Society. These are showcased in the annual Collaborative Projects, Independent Projects, One Acts Festivals, and Film Festivals. Information Services, Aberystwyth University, Hugh Owen Library, Penglais Campus, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3DZ Tel : 01970 622400 Email: is@aber.ac.uk Web Services Study with us Prospective Students; Returning Students; Staff; Why Aber? The rooms were to form part of a memorial to the students from Aberystwyth who died in the First World War, and hosted the new Students' Union. Yr Heriwr (The Challenger) was also established as a separate Welsh-language student paper. Sports Scholarships - £500 per year and free Platinum Club membership of the University Sports Centre. The Societies and sports ranking is decided by students from this institution rating them in a Whatuni review. You can also find two bars, including fresh Starbucks coffee and Nosh Da food, along with a student shop. Departmental awards - Up to £500 per year from the Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science departments. The union was renamed Aberystwyth Guild of Students (Welsh: Urdd Myfyrwyr Aberystwyth) in 1972, after the university's Union merged with the Unions of the College of Further Education, College of Librarianship and the Welsh College of Agriculture. Find out more; Music Scholarships. The union has 5 full-time sabbatical officers, and 13 part-time officers. To learn more about our cookies and how to manage them, please visit ourCookie Policy. During the 1950s, an adjacent house was purchased to be the "Students Union Annexe", as increasing numbers of students came to Aberystwyth. The university, part of the local town affectionately known as “Aber”, forms a vibrant cosmopolitan cultural hub. As part of the university's expansion onto the present site, the first wing of the new Students' Union building on the new Penglais campus was opened in 1970. Entry requirements will vary depending on your course and the university considers each student on an individual basis. Plays produced by the Nomads include A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare, The Duchess of Malfi by John Webster, David Mamet’s Sexual Perversity in Chicago and Alice by Laura Wade. In 1966, student representation on various college committees was introduced, increasing student involvement in college administration.[2]. [2] The use of 10 Laura Place and the Annexe ceased in 1984, when the final stage of the new building on Penglais campus was finished. It hosted the first NUS UK national conference. At the beginning of the 2012 academic year, the three existing student media operations (The Courier, Bay Radio and Aber TV, now Bay TV) merged to form Aberystwyth Student Media, which is to produce integrated media content across all three, along with Online. Curtain Call Musical Theatre Society, founded in 2006, typically produces two large scale shows a year with smaller showcases taking place throughout the year. The Nomadic Players produce, on average, four shows a year. REDUCED OFFERS*  Students and locals get on well in a close-knit community, and it’s recognized as one of the safest places in Wales to be a student. As of 2018, there are 53 sports clubs and 78 societies affiliated to the union. Established in 1948, it has undergone many changes in style and format since then, and for most of the early Noughties was a magazine.

Being a campus University everything is within easy walking distance, meaning little to no travel costs. Support includes health and wellbeing, study advice and financial help. The high number of events organised by the careers service is mentioned by a number of our student reviewers. They also regularly perform full length devised productions at the Arad Goch. I've conducted empirical research as part of my undergrad... We'd like this information so we don't call you by the wrong name. £12,000 over 3 years. Learn new things and enjoy life here in general. As a student on the MA in Literary Studies at Aberystwyth, you will benefit from the University’s superb library and information technology resources and have access to the unrivaled collections of the National Library of Wales, one of the five elite research libraries in the UK. I can't recall a bad day here.”, With excellent support services, Year in Industry degree options and AberForward Internships, the University is passionate about giving students “real-world” experience in preparation for their future careers.

We use cookies to ensure the best user experience and to serve tailored advertising. It is one of the oldest and most active student unions in the UK. Location; Student Life; Awards & Accolades; Study with Us. The entertainment team ensure a busy and full programme of events for the year.