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Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
New uni campus plans as 200 years of teaching ends
Plans are being explored to develop post-16 vocational training at the University of Wales Trinity St David. Despite protests in Lampeter and at the Senedd, the university confirmed in January that 200 years of undergraduate teaching would end in the Ceredigion town, with humanities courses being transferred to Carmarthen in September 2025. The university previously said it was "not viable" to maintain the infrastructure of the campus with just 92 undergraduate students. But plans for skills training at the site have been described as "very, very exciting" by the leader of Ceredigion council. Both University of Wales Trinity St David (UWTSD) and the council have confirmed they are in the "early stages of scoping opportunities" to develop skills and vocational provision at Lampeter. UWTSD said in November 2024 that the Lampeter campus costs £2.7m a year to run and the backlog maintenance and compliance costs for the campus were estimated at £33.5m. 'Long-term decline' in students at troubled university Students may leave uni over plan to move department Universities facing 'massive' financial challenges Almost 6,000 people signed a petition calling on the university to provide a "sustainable future for the historic campus" after it announced plans to move undergraduate teaching. Since March it has been meeting with stakeholders, including the council, to discuss "viable proposals" for the future of the campus. No details have been revealed about what kind of vocational training could be offered. In a joint statement, Bryan Davies, leader of the council, and Emlyn Dole, chairman of UWTSD council, said the work to develop the project was "ongoing". "This represents an exciting opportunity to explore how the university's Lampeter campus can continue to make a significant contribution to the regional economy and to the wider Lampeter community," they said. Mr Dole confirmed the university would retain ownership of the Lampeter campus. He said: "Regionally, it is vital, and it's important that we're front and centre." Mr Davies said the proposed centre was not designed to provide academic courses. "If you're going to draw students in to here it's going to be good for the local economy and for the young people who are perhaps going out of county for their vocational training," he added. The local authority and UWTSD have not revealed any further details about the project, but council cabinet members were asked on 3 June to back the purchase of a "strategic asset" funded through a loan from the Welsh government. The details of the asset have been kept secret and it is not clear whether this relates to the announcement about proposed vocational provision at Lampeter. A report presented at the meeting by Clive Davies, cabinet member for economy, regeneration and carbon management, said "the asset would form part of a wider development, for which a full integrated impact assessment will be produced and considered". Members authorised the purchase of the asset and agreed a further report be received following completion of the legal agreement to purchase it, to provide the public with more detail.
BBC News
12-06-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Lampeter campus plan at University of Wales Trinity St David site
Plans are being explored to develop post-16 vocational training at the University of Wales Trinity St protests in Lampeter and at the Senedd, the university confirmed in January that 200 years of undergraduate teaching would end in the Ceredigion town, with humanities courses being transferred to Carmarthen in September university previously said it was "not viable" to maintain the infrastructure of the campus with just 92 undergraduate plans for skills training at the site have been described as "very, very exciting" by the leader of Ceredigion council. Both University of Wales Trinity St David (UWTSD) and the council have confirmed they are in the "early stages of scoping opportunities" to develop skills and vocational provision at said in November 2024 that the Lampeter campus costs £2.7m a year to run and the backlog maintenance and compliance costs for the campus were estimated at £33.5m. Almost 6,000 people signed a petition calling on the university to provide a "sustainable future for the historic campus" after it announced plans to move undergraduate March it has been meeting with stakeholders, including the council, to discuss "viable proposals" for the future of the details have been revealed about what kind of vocational training could be offered. In a joint statement, Bryan Davies, leader of the council, and Emlyn Dole, chairman of UWTSD council, said the work to develop the project was "ongoing"."This represents an exciting opportunity to explore how the university's Lampeter campus can continue to make a significant contribution to the regional economy and to the wider Lampeter community," they said. Mr Dole confirmed the university would retain ownership of the Lampeter said: "Regionally, it is vital, and it's important that we're front and centre."Mr Davies said the proposed centre was not designed to provide academic courses."If you're going to draw students in to here it's going to be good for the local economy and for the young people who are perhaps going out of county for their vocational training," he added. The local authority and UWTSD have not revealed any further details about the project, but council cabinet members were asked on 3 June to back the purchase of a "strategic asset" funded through a loan from the Welsh details of the asset have been kept secret and it is not clear whether this relates to the announcement about proposed vocational provision at Lampeter.A report presented at the meeting by Clive Davies, cabinet member for economy, regeneration and carbon management, said "the asset would form part of a wider development, for which a full integrated impact assessment will be produced and considered".Members authorised the purchase of the asset and agreed a further report be received following completion of the legal agreement to purchase it, to provide the public with more detail.
Business News Wales
23-04-2025
- Business
- Business News Wales
Lampeter Craft Shop Named Finalist in National ‘High Street Hero' Awards
For the second year running, Lampeter's wool, fabric and craft shop The Snail of Happiness has been shortlisted in the High Street Hero category of Small Business Britain's national awards, the Small Awards. Now in its ninth year, The Small Awards is a nationwide search for the UK's greatest small firms, across all sectors. It is organised annually by Small Business Britain, which champions and supports the nation's 5.5 million small firms. The Snail of Happiness, which opened in 2022, aims to help reduce waste by selling curated preloved craft supplies, as well as new natural fibres for knitters and crocheters and haberdashery and mending tools. The classes and events run at the shop not only give people the opportunity to learn new skills and make friends but also help encourage a circular economy, sustainable crafting and community cohesion. The shop has been selected as one of just eight finalists for the High Street Hero category, which recognises the best business that plays a key role on their local high street and within their community. Co-owner Jan Martin said: 'Thanks to the support of the local community and organisations such as Antur Cymru, we have taken huge steps over the last three years to establish a sustainable business that is now, once again, recognised at a UK-wide level.' This shortlisting follows on from being a finalist in the 2025 Green Growth Awards, and winning the UK Handknitting Association National Window Display competition in 2024. Co-owner Jon Sayer added: 'Once again, we will be flying the flag for Ceredigion and Wales in London in May. Keep your fingers crossed that we are successful this year.' Judged by a panel of industry experts, the winners of all categories, including the overall winner of the Small Business of the Year award, will be announced at an awards ceremony in London on 22 May 2025. This year sponsored by marketing solution Constant Contact, the Small Awards celebrate the successes of Britain's small businesses, with 11 different awards for small firms leading the way across everything from sustainability to digital adoption, and showcasing all types of small businesses including social enterprises, family-owned businesses, sole traders and start-ups. Michelle Ovens CBE, Founder of Small Business Britain, said: 'Every year, the Small Awards celebrate the UK's most inspiring small business owners, who are the heart of their communities, and are fuelling the nation's economic growth. 'The awards are a great opportunity to recognise the success and contributions of so many small businesses – The Snail of Happiness is extremely deserving of being a finalist, and we look forward to celebrating together in May.' Erika Robinson, UK General Manager at Constant Contact, said: 'SMEs represent over 99 per cent of the business population in the UK, so they play a vital role in boosting the British economy, and deserve to have their tenacity and success celebrated. 'Constant Contact is committed to helping small businesses succeed, so we're delighted to support The Small Awards this year and help celebrate the best of British SMEs.'
