Croeso i Brifysgol Aberystwyth Welcome to Aberystwyth University Yr Athro / Professor April McMahon Is-Ganghellor | Vice-Chancellor

About us 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.

Where are we? Bangor University Glyndŵr University Aberystwyth University Open University Swansea Metropolitan University of Wales Trinity St David University of Glamorgan University of Wales Newport Cardiff University Swansea University Cardiff Metropolitan University

Four Campuses Penglais Llanbadarn Gogerddan Old College

Why Aberystwyth? 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;

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.

17 Academic Departments 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

How does the University work? 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.

Executive team Prof April McMahon Vice-Chancellor Rebecca Davies Pro Vice-Chancellor (Students and Staff Services) Dr Catrin Hughes Registrar and Secretary Prof Martin Jones Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research, enterprise and engagement) Prof John Grattan Pro Vice-Chancellor (Student experience and international) Susan Chambers Director of HR Prof Aled Jones Pro Vice-Chancellor (Welsh language and culture) Lucy Hodson Director of Planning Peter Curran Director of Finance

To contact the Executive 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

. Nid byd, byd heb wybodaeth A world without knowledge is no world at all

Our Values

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

Our aims, Strategic Plan 2012-17 Creating opportunities; Research with excellence that makes an impact; Teaching that inspires; Engaging the world; Working in partnership; Investing in the future.

Ambitious targets – by 2017 we will… … and more!

Your contribution 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

Gweithio gyda’n gilydd Cyfarwyddwr AD / Director of HR Working together Sue Chambers Cyfarwyddwr AD / Director of HR

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

Leri Liz Merriman Sandra Arnold Val Watson Rhodri Gravell Jo Foley 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

Dyfi Rebecca Kularatne Kim Dyer Susie Smith Lucy Stonebridge Eleri Davies Law and Criminology DIS SMB IBERS IGES Interpol History and Welsh History Communications DARO International Information Services

Ystwyth Lesley Spees Nia Jones Hannah Jones Annamarie Arden Shereena Lewis English and Creative Writing TFTS Art European Languages RHS Sports Centre Estates Arts Centre Brynamlwg

Rheidol Sam Morrison Stephen Johns Lauren Harvey Institute of Human Sciences CCS Research Office Student Support Childcare Services Human Resources

Developments in 2012/13 Staff Development and Performance review process; E recruiter; HR/Payroll process; Employee Assistance programme.

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