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American poet Sasha Debevec-McKenney has been announced as the winner of the world’s largest and most prestigious literary prize for young writers – the Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize – for her debut collection Joy Is My Middle Name.
The centre, a UKRI investment funded through the government's Gambling Levy, will direct world-leading research on how to tackle and prevent gambling harms.
Saltmarshes in south Wales support fish at nearly three times the density of unvegetated estuarine shores, according to new Swansea University research.

A new study has revealed the staggering extent of historical degradation in Welsh estuaries and coasts, challenging modern conservationists to rethink how they restore the nation’s marine environments.
Bionema Group Ltd , a Swansea University spin-out specialising in biological crop protection and sustainable agriculture, has been awarded the King’s Award for Enterprise : Sustainable Development 2026.
A new study of the British Isles’ coastal ecosystems has revealed that nitrogen enrichment is significantly reducing the abundance and variety of marine life.
Six Swansea University academics are among the new entrants to the Learned Society of Wales’ Fellowship.
Following an extensive and thorough procurement exercise Swansea University and Swansea Council have entered into an agreement with Freedom Leisure to operate the sport and leisure facilities at Swansea Bay Sports Park (SBSP).
Two-thirds of people in Wales are unclear about major changes to the Senedd voting system ahead of the upcoming election, according to new public polling.
Swansea University researchers have been awarded £102,949 by BRACE Dementia Research to investigate a stomach hormone's role in a potential new dementia treatment.
A permanent memorial sculpture has been unveiled at Swansea University’s Singleton Park campus to recognise the invaluable contributions of individuals who donate their bodies to medical education and research.
Swansea University has launched a new collaborative PhD project with the UK Sports Institute (UKSI) , the UK’s leading provider of science, medicine, technology and engineering services to Olympic and Paralympic sports.
New research from Swansea University has identified significant delays and diagnostic barriers affecting rheumatology patients in Wales.
A Swansea University student has secured a major new scholarship worth more than £100,000 to further his studies.
A new international partnership led by Swansea University is being launched to develop affordable, next-generation all-perovskite tandem solar cells for African climates, supporting long-term energy access and local manufacturing opportunities across East Africa.
It is with great sadness that we learned of the recent passing of Professor Peter Stead; Swansea University alumnus, former staff member, Honorary Fellow and founder of the Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize.
Swansea University student mentors have been recognised for the outstanding support they have provided to school pupils.
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