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

2. 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.

3. 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

4. Four Campuses
Penglais
Llanbadarn
Gogerddan
Old College

5. Why Aberystwyth?
Student Satisfaction – 3rd in the world in 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;

6. 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.

7. 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

8. 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.

9. 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

10. To contact the Executive
Contacting the Vice-Chancellor’s Office: Call over: First floor, Visualisation Centre, Penglais Campus or Phone:

11. .
Nid byd, byd heb wybodaeth A world without knowledge is no world at all

12. Our Values

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

14. 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.

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

16. 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:
Keep in touch:

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

18. Human Resources Team based at the Science Park
Heather Hinkin, Deputy Director of HR
4 management teams
HR Website
HR Policies and Procedures
Centre for the Development of Staff and Academic practice (CDSAP)
Equality and Diversity – Olymbia Petrou

19. 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

20. 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

21. 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

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

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

24. Diolch
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