Volunteering with Discovery, Swansea University's student-led charity changed the lives of Lizzie Alcock and Kritsanaphong Sangraksa. Both pursued work in the charity sector; Lizzie as Discovery's Volunteer Recruitment Officer and Kritsanaphong in Finance for a children's charity.
Swansea University, Swansea, United Kingdom
Shortly after its foundation, the University was established in Singleton Park. At the site's centre was the Abbey, a neo-gothic manor house and former home of The Vivians, Swansea's leading industrial family.
Swansea University, Swansea, United Kingdom
Geraint Owen started as a porter at Fulton House in 1991 eventually becoming a Security Supervisor. He is a first responder including during COVID-19. He has seen his granddaughter graduate from Swansea twice.
Porter's House, Swansea University, Swansea, United Kingdom
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Between 1970-74 David O'Carroll OBE crafted articles for 'Crefft', the student newspaper. The buzz of meeting fortnightly print runs stayed with David in his subsequent career as a civil servant
Swansea University, Swansea, United Kingdom
Kingsley Amis taught English at Swansea from 1949-1961 in the Arts Building which stood on this site. During this time, he wrote his debut novel Lucky Jim. He won the Booker Prize in 1986. Roedd Kingsley Amis yn addysgu Saesneg yn Abertawe rhwng 1949 a 1961 yn Adeilad y Celfyddydau a safai ar y safle hwn. Yn stod yr edeg hon, ysgrifennodd ei nofel gybtaf, Lucky Jim. Enillodd Gwobr Booker ym 1986.
English translation: Kingsley Amis taught English at Swansea from 1949-1961 in the Arts Building which stood on this site. During this time, he wrote his debut novel Lucky Jim. He won the Booker Prize in 1986.
Swansea University, Swansea, United Kingdom
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John S. Fulton became the University's Principal in 1949. Fulton was instrumental in developing the Singleton campus at Swansea University. This included the building of College House, later renamed Fulton House.
Fulton House, Swansea University, Swansea, United Kingdom