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  University of Glamorgan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The University of Glamorgan is a university in Treforest, near Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales.
Glamorgan is the first university in Wales (and only the 8th in the whole of the UK) to have been awarded the nationally recognised Investor in People status, the UK's premier award for staff training and development.
The University of Glamorgan is one of the most cutting edge higher educational institutions in the United Kingdom.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/University_of_Glamorgan   (733 words)

  
 NationMaster.com - Encyclopedia: University of Glamorgan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Western Illinois University A university is an institution of higher education and of research, which grants academic degrees at all levels (bachelor, master, and doctor) in a variety of subjects.
Glamorgan or Morgannwg is a maritime traditional county of Wales, UK, and was previously a medieval kingdom or principality.
The University of Glamorgans Student Union is the Student Union for students at University of Glamorgan, Treforest, South Wales, UK.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/University-of-Glamorgan   (1357 words)

  
 GUA - University of Glamorgan - Overview   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The University of Glamorgan is committed to keeping pace with the rapidly changing face of education and has invested heavily in new information communication technology to ensure that staff and students, both campus based and on-line, have access to state-of-the-art learning resources.
Glamorgan is leading the way in the UK higher education sector in developing on-line learning materials which allow students the opportunity to develop new knowledge and skills in an interactive way, while retaining a user-friendly ethos which is a hallmark of the University's on-campus provision.
The University is involved in a number of collaborative ventures, both in the UK and internationally, which focus on new methods of teaching and learning, primarily using on-line techniques, and provide opportunities for the University to share its knowledge and expertise with partners and students around the world.
www.gua.com /guagl/about/innovation.html   (190 words)

  
 University of Glamorgan: Facts and details from Encyclopedia Topic   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
A university is an institution of higher education and of research, which grants academic degrees....
Pontypridd is a town in the county borough of rhondda cynon taff, traditional county of glamorgan, south wales....
Glamorgan is the first university in Wales (and only the 8th in the whole of the UK) to have been awarded the nationally recognised Investor in People status, EHandler: no quick summary.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/U/Un/University_of_Glamorgan.htm   (535 words)

  
 Institutional Review Reports - University of Glamorgan
The University's commercial company, UGCS Limited, provides another means whereby the expertise of the University is made available to the world of industry and commerce, whilst at the same time the experience of that world is used to benefit the vocational base of many of the academic programmes of the University.
A clear strength of the University's quality management systems is the participation of staff from support departments in the work of committees at all levels, in ad hoc groups, in quality assurance procedures and, in general, the close integration of academic and support departments.
The University is particularly conscious of its role and obligations in the Principality.
www.qaa.ac.uk /reviews/reports/institutional/glamorgan/glamorgan.asp   (14499 words)

  
 University of Glamorgan - Uncyclopedia
The University of Glamorgan is a university in Trefffffffffffffforest, near Pontypridd, Wales.
The university is divided into five campuses: a main campus in Treforest, a campus for Law and Nursing students in Glyntaff, a city-center campus in Cardiff, and a spare university campus in Newport.
The university is rumoured to be governed by a load of foals.
uncyclopedia.org /wiki/University_of_Glamorgan   (294 words)

  
 Glamorgan Car Share
University of Glamorgan and Jambusters Limited are obliged to point out that it is the responsibility of each car sharer to take all reasonable safety and security precautions whilst participating in the Car Share scheme.
Neither University of Glamorgan, Jambusters Limited nor any of their subsidiaries accept liability for any direct, indirect, special, consequential or other losses or damages of whatsoever kind arising out of access to, or the use of this website or any information contained in it.
Neither University of Glamorgan nor any of its subsidiaries or affiliates are responsible for the content of any other website, including any website through which you may have gained access to our website or to which you may gain access from our website.
www.glamcarshare.co.uk /x.jsp;jsessionid=1D7A46EAA9F008A5DD997BB970C19164?action=43   (571 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | Wales | University's £35m expansion plan
The University of Glamorgan is launching a £35m development plan, which would see it merge with Merthyr Tydfil College of Further Education.
The university, which has 20,000 students, said the development was part of its drive to expand its presence in the valleys.
Professor David Halton, vice-chancellor of the University of Glamorgan said the merger would enable the college to draw on the skills and resources of the university.
news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/wales/4397138.stm   (417 words)

  
 University of Glamorgan in general - Universities Shopping at dooyoo.co.uk
I studied at Glamorgan University for 4 years before graduating with a 2:1 in Computer Studies and I can truthfully say that it is one of the best in wales.
The university is situated about 20 miles north of Cardiff, which is the capital city of Wales.
Although lots of people insist on giving the University of Glamorgan bad name, i feel that these people have just disregarded it on termsof how stuck up they are.
www.dooyoo.co.uk /universities/university-of-glamorgan-in-general   (311 words)

  
 Aimhigher: University of Glamorgan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
In April 1975 it merged with the Glamorgan College of Education at Barry and was re-designated as the Polytechnic of Wales.
Following the decision to allow polytechnics to adopt the university title, the Polytechnic became the University of Glamorgan on 1 September 1992.
To be a premier UK modern university and to advance, within the wider international Higher Education context, the economic, social and cultural priorities of Wales.
www.aimhigher.ac.uk /universities___colleges___hei/wales/university_of_glamorgan.cfm   (265 words)

  
 icWales - Plagiarism fears over online sites   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
According to academics at the University of Glamorgan, more and more students at UK universities are turning to commercial sales sites to both buy and sell dissertations and essays on the web.
University academics are encouraged to enter all work submitted by students into the TurnitinUK system to help in the detection of plagiarised work in the future.
Many universities hold the intellectual property rights of their assignments, making it illegal for them to be sold by an individual without permission.
icwales.icnetwork.co.uk /0100news/0200wales/tm_objectid=15374472&method=full&siteid=50082&headline=plagiarism-fears-over-online-sites-name_page.html   (744 words)

  
 Law School - University of Glamorgan
Glamorgan’s Law School is dynamic, with a steadily growing profile and a reputation for high-quality legal education.
Speaking at the University of Glamorgan last night (8th December), Lord Carlile of Berriew QC, independent reviewer of the Terrorism Act 2000, called for a different approach in the way terrorists are dealt with in the UK.
The University of Glamorgan is a dynamic institution with an exceptional...
www2.glam.ac.uk /law   (178 words)

  
 Open College of the Arts - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
It is an accredited partner college of the University of Glamorgan and also has affiliations with the Open University.
The College offers a Diploma in Higher Education -- Creative Arts which is awarded by the University of Glamorgan once the required number of credits have been accumulated.
This United Kingdom university, college or other education institution article is a stub.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Open_College_of_the_Arts   (165 words)

  
 School of Care Sciences - University of Glamorgan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The School of Care Sciences at the University of Glamorgan is an institution dedicated to producing first class health care professionals.
The popularity of studying nursing at Glamorgan is due to the continued close communication with local trusts.
Gaynor Bear, known to her friends as GB, visited the University of Glamorgan this week, May 11th, as part of her UK tour on behalf of the Pink Fund for Cancer Research.
www.glam.ac.uk /socs   (192 words)

  
 University of Glamorgan Centre - Press Releases   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The University of Glamorgan’s Professor Mark Brake of the Centre for Astronomy and Science Education will speak at a Specialist Discussion Meeting of the Royal Astronomical Society at their Head Quarters, Burlington House in London on Friday, 12...
The University of Glamorgan is rapidly developing into one of the leading institutions for professional lighting in the UK.
The University of Glamorgan has announced a unique partnership with Hilton Hotels which will facilitate the running of leading MBA courses at the Cardiff hotel.
www.ugcs.co.uk /news/releases   (433 words)

  
 University of Glamorgan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The University of Glamorgan is seeking a site of 80,000 sq ft in Cardiff to expand its media studies department.
University of Glamorgan's UGCS health and safety operation has been acquired in a management buy-out, securing 30 jobs, and will trade as Corporate Health & Safety Solutions.
The University of Glamorgan is linking up with Virgin, Hewlett Packard and Young Enterprise Wales to launch an online college dedicated to teaching entrepreneurship.
www.ukbusinesspark.co.uk /unn31316.htm   (104 words)

  
 University of Glamorgan Christian Union: Main Index   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Coming to university can be a scary time because for many people they are moving out of their comfort zones.
It is a time of transition for most students and for Christians it can be a really challenging time where their faith is really put to the test.
Glamorgan CU are legally independent from the University of Glamorgan.
www.doive.net /cu   (136 words)

  
 University of Glamorgan, inTouch
We hope that you will be successful in gaining the grades you are seeking for entry to university, and look forward to confirming your place here when you meet the conditions for entry.
The university wide scholarship scheme is more generous than the school’s approach so I am sure you will welcome the increased opportunities that it offers.
inTouch is a group weblog published at the University of Glamorgan’s School of Computing for those interested in software, security, systems and study.
intouch.weblog.glam.ac.uk   (875 words)

  
 EducationGuardian.co.uk | Higher | Glamorgan University
In 2005 Glamorgan announced the launch of a £35m development plan which will include a new state-of-the-art campus in Cardiff, as well as upgrading many existing buildings on its campus at Pontypridd (20 minutes from Cardiff).
The new campus in Cardiff will be located in the city centre and will be home to the new Cardiff School of Creative Industries from September 2007.
The student population at Glamorgan is over 21,000.
education.guardian.co.uk /higher/universityguide/profile/story/0,,486094,00.html   (233 words)

  
 Jobs Editorial | Rise | School report: University of Glamorgan
The university has scored a dozen teaching "excellents" from the Quality Assurance Agency, the higher education watchdog.
Its masters in equal opportunities is catching the eye of major companies as the issue of workforce diversity is now firmly on the corporate agenda.
Glamorgan's MPhil in writing is the only distance learning part-time masters programme currently available.
jobsadvice.guardian.co.uk /rise/story/0,14371,1441159,00.html   (303 words)

  
 Learn English In Wales   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The University of Glamorgan is located just 20 minutes from Cardiff, one of Europe’s fastest growing and most vibrant cities and only two hours from London.
The University offers a variety of English Language courses to prepare you for University life either at the University of Glamorgan or another University in the UK.
University of Wales Aberystwyth - University of Wales Bangor - Cardiff University - CELT - Cardiff College International
www.englishinwales.org.uk /school06.htm   (153 words)

  
 Going on-line at the University of Glamorgan: the transformation from traditional to virtual campus | The Higher ...
The University of Glamorgan Business School franchises courses to 6 Further Education colleges in Wales.
However, the University of Glamorgan has recently joined the Global University Alliance, which provides modules via the web, without local college or tutor support.
This discussion paper aims to share the experience of the University of Glamorgan and to stimulate a debate to learn from others who have experience of on-line delivery and using a managed learning environment such as Blackboard, both for campus based and distance learning students.
www.business.ltsn.ac.uk /resources/reflect/conf/2001/marriott/index.html   (417 words)

  
 MSc in Procurement - UK university Master of Science
The Glamorgan Business School is the largest Business School in Wales, 16th largest in the UK and is among only 20 UK Business Schools to have received Excellent ratings from the Government's Teaching Quality Assessment body.
The University was categorised as being in the top six UK Universities in the field of purchasing and supply chain management.
The University of Glamorgan Bosch Chair in Purchasing and Supply became operational on 30th November 1998, with a mission to promote and deliver purchasing and supply management, and education and training to meet the needs of....
www.procurementmasters.co.uk   (1788 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | Wales | Super-university merger off
Talks between the University of Glamorgan and the University of Wales Institute Cardiff (Uwic) were called off on Tuesday.
That proposal would see Cardiff University and the University of Wales College of Medicine (UWCM) becoming a joint institution with 39,000 students.
With an annual budget of £250m, the new Cardiff University would be the biggest higher education institution in Wales.
news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/wales/3328905.stm   (362 words)

  
 University of Glamorgan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
All say that their initial motivation to use the Internet had been the result of practical tasks, either by university projects or work placements where the type of task/work necessitated the use of Internet sources.
Students were introduced to the Internet at school, through friends or at university.
Students use the Internet mainly for email, then for university projects and finally for design and presentation of information.
www.well.ac.uk /casestud/bihanpapen1.htm   (428 words)

  
 H-Soz-u-Kult / Tagungsberichte / British-GDR Relations, 1949-1989/90
John Sandford's (University of Reading) appraised the relationship between the GDR and the British peace movement in the 1980s, focusing on the Stasi-led campaign against END (European Nuclear Disarmament).
Mike Dennis (University of Wolverhampton) appraised GDR studies in Britain until 1989, placing particular emphasis on the development of the historiography since the late 1960s and academics' inability to anticipate the collapse of East Germany.
Central to her argument was the view that the British government secretly used religion during the 1960s in a bid to prop up the regime, rather than undermine it while the after shocks of the Cuban missile crisis continued to resonate in Cold War Europe.
hsozkult.geschichte.hu-berlin.de /tagungsberichte/id=210&count=204&recno=1&type=tagungsberichte&sort=datum&order=down   (1122 words)

  
 Cambridge University v Glamorgan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Glamorgan (342-4 dec and 220-4 dec) bt Cambridge Univ (270-5 dec and 121) by 171 runs
OWEN PARKIN soon dispelled any thoughts Cambridge University might have had of scoring 293 in four hours when he captured wickets in his first, third and fifth overs to leave the students in disarray at 12 for three.
Glamorgan will therefore rely on their pace attack, but if Waqar Younis and Steve Watkin suffer injury they have capable understudies in Parkin, Simon Jones and Gary Butcher, who took the last four wickets in eight overs.
www.cricinfo.com /db/ARCHIVE/1998/ENG_LOCAL/UNIV/CAMB-UNIV_GLAM_UNIV_13-15MAY1998_MR.html   (331 words)

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