Croeso i Brifysgol AberystwythWelcome to Aberystwyth University

Yr Athro / Professor April McMahonIs-Ganghellor | Vice-Chancellor

Established in 1872, we are the oldest university in Wales;

Traditional, research based University with a long history of Excellence in Teaching and Research;

12,000 students from across the UK, Europe and the rest of the World;

Home to the National Library of Wales, one of Britain’s great copyright libraries.

About us

Where are we?

Aberystwyth University

Cardiff Metropolitan University

Glyndŵr University

Swansea Metropolitan University of Wales Trinity St David

Bangor University

Swansea University

University of Wales Newport

Cardiff University

University of Glamorgan

Open University

Four Campuses Penglais Llanbadarn Gogerddan Old College

Student Satisfaction – 3rd in the world in 2012 iGrad international student barometer for student satisfaction, top for ‘best place to be’;

Accommodation – guaranteed accommodation for many beginning students;

Bursaries & Scholarships – a generous number of awards in a range of categories;

Campus University – compact, convenient, minimal daily commuting costs;

Safe & Secure - low crime area, with insurance costs that are substantially less than those in urban areas;

Why Aberystwyth?

Excellence in Teaching - over 70% of students taught in departments graded ‘excellent’ by official assessments of teaching quality.

Commitment - one of highest completion rates of any UK University;

Research - distinguished record of cutting-edge research of international significance;

Bilingualism - at the heart of everything we do, a great foundation for our multicultural society;

Our Environment - one of the most spectacular locations of any university – our landscape is, quite literally, our laboratory.

Art & Art History Biological, Environmental

and Rural Sciences (IBERS) Computer Science Education & Lifelong

Learning English & Creative Writing European Languages Geography and Earth

Sciences History & Welsh History Information Studies

International Politics Law & Criminology Psychology Management & Business Mathematics & Physical

Sciences Sports & Exercise Science Theatre, Film & Television

Studies Welsh

17 Academic Departments

The Governing Body is the Council, chaired by the President / Chancellor;

Managed by the University Executive Group, led by the Vice-Chancellor;

Key committees include Senate and Finance and Strategy Committee;

Currently 3 Faculties, moving over the next year to a new model of departments within Institutes.

How does the University work?

Executive team

Prof April McMahonVice-Chancellor

Rebecca Davies Pro Vice-Chancellor(Students and Staff Services)

Dr Catrin HughesRegistrar and Secretary

Prof Martin JonesPro Vice-Chancellor(Research, enterpriseand engagement)

Prof Aled JonesPro Vice-Chancellor(Welsh language and culture)

Prof John GrattanPro Vice-Chancellor(Student experience and international)

Susan ChambersDirector of HR

Peter CurranDirector of Finance

Lucy HodsonDirector of Planning

Contacting the Vice-Chancellor’s Office:

Call over: First floor, Visualisation Centre, Penglais Campus

E-mail: vice-chancellor@aber.ac.uk or diary@aber.ac.uk

Phone: 01970 62 2002

To contact the Executive

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Nid byd, byd heb wybodaethA world without knowledge is no world at all

Our Values

Aber Students – the heart of our campus Aber Staff – the basis of our excellence Aber Community – collaborating in success

Our People

Creating opportunities; Research with excellence that makes an impact; Teaching that inspires; Engaging the world; Working in partnership; Investing in the future.

Our aims, Strategic Plan 2012-17

Ambitious targets – by 2017 we will…

… and more!

Be an active member of our community; Share your experience and knowledge; Contribute to our consultations; Participate in Staff Development Performance

Reviews; Celebrate your successes; inform our

Communications Team: communications@aber.ac.uk Keep in touch: vice-chancellor@aber.ac.uk

Your contribution

Gweithio gyda’n gilydd Working together

Sue ChambersCyfarwyddwr AD / Director of HR

Team based at the Science Park Heather Hinkin, Deputy Director

of HR 4 management teams HR Website

www.aber.ac.uk/en/hr HR Policies and Procedures

Human Resources

Centre for the Development of Staff and Academic practice (CDSAP) Equality and Diversity – Olymbia Petrou

Liz Merriman Sandra Arnold Val Watson Rhodri Gravell Jo Foley

Leri IMAPS Computer Science Welsh SELL Academic Office Planning Office Health Safety and Environment VC’s office Welsh Language CWP Design and Print Admissions Marketing Finance

Rebecca Kularatne Kim Dyer Susie Smith Lucy Stonebridge Eleri Davies

Dyfi

Law and Criminology DIS SMB IBERS IGES Interpol History and Welsh History Communications DARO International Information Services

Lesley Spees Nia Jones Hannah Jones Annamarie Arden Shereena Lewis

Ystwyth English and Creative Writing TFTS Art European Languages RHS Sports Centre Estates Arts Centre Brynamlwg

Sam Morrison Stephen Johns Lauren Harvey

Rheidol

Institute of Human Sciences CCS Research Office Student Support Childcare Services Human Resources

Staff Development and Performance review process;

E recruiter; HR/Payroll process; Employee Assistance programme.

Developments in 2012/13

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