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University News
- Project helping to reduce burn casualties in Nepal 31/07/2020
- Swansea University’s Academi Hywel Teifi contributes to AmGen programme 31/07/2020
- £6 million award to drive next-generation solar technology into new applications 26/07/2020
- University innovation team helping to develop high-tech dementia aid 24/07/2020
Web Team 12:20 PM
Posted In: Misc
Canvas is Here!
Today marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Swansea University with Canvas officially becoming our digital learning platform. It seems fitting that we welcome this pivotal transformation as we celebrate our Centenary year. Swansea University has a proud heritage of learning and teaching excellence, and Canvas will serve as a catalyst to further modernise and enhance the university experience for all our students and staff. (more…)
Student Communications Officer 10:14 AM
Posted In: Messages
Blackboard Has Been Retired
As of 5pm on July 31st 2020, Swansea University officially transitioned from Blackboard to the Canvas learning platform.
A static repository of previous course materials are located within the module archive. This is located in the Canvas navigation menu once logged in. (more…)
Student Communications Coordinator 09:00 AM
Posted In: Messages
Request & Collect is now open!
If you need a book and it is not available electronically, you can now request it in iFind, the Library catalogue, and collect it from Bay, Singleton Park or Saint David’s Park Libraries. Simply place the request and once Library staff have picked it from the shelves, you will receive an email notice telling you it is available and when and how to collect it.
Please note, libraries are only open for collection of items at specified times. Full details and current opening hours are available at https://swansea.ac.uk/library/covid19
Student Communications Coordinator 11:41 AM
Posted In: Misc
Our New Digital Learning Platform!
As you know Blackboard is being switched off on the 31/07/20 and Canvas will become our new digital learning platform.
Academic content previously hosted on Blackboard is being stored in our university “Module Archive” which is now live and is directly accessible from the Canvas platform navigation menu. (more…)
Student Communications Coordinator 01:22 PM
Posted In: Campus News, Messages, Misc
“My degree saved me” – Natalie beats cancer to graduate
Natalie Jarvis, 27, escaped domestic abuse and has now overcome breast cancer. This week she graduates from Swansea University. In her own words, this is Natalie’s story.
Like every journey, there is always a beginning.
My upbringing was traumatic. I lost my father at the age of eight and my mother had her own demons that she was battling on a regular basis.
Student Communications Coordinator 12:40 PM
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