Trinity College, Carmarthen
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Trinity University College was a university college in Carmarthen
, Wales
. In 2010, it merged with the University of Wales, Lampeter
to become the new University of Wales, Trinity Saint David.
The college's name was changed from Trinity College to Trinity University College in February 2009.
with the intention of forming a new university in Wales. The decision was taken in April 2009 for the merger to go ahead. The name for the newly merged institution would be University of Wales Trinity Saint David
. The Welsh Assembly Government announced a £14.03m investment in the newly merged institution in October 2008. The merger formally took place in July 2010.
countryside.
The campus is also home to the Halliwell Theatre; this is regarded as the premier conference suite in Carmarthen.
There is, traditionally, plenty of private sector accommodation for students in Carmarthen itself.
courses. Teacher training, however, is still a main part of the college's tradition.
and Barry John
, singers Stuart Burrows
and Rhys Meirion
, Pam Evans, founder of Peace Mala
and writers Gwyn Morgan
and John Owen
. Former lecturers include Raymond Garlick
and Carwyn James
.
Carmarthen
Carmarthen is a community in, and the county town of, Carmarthenshire, Wales. It is sited on the River Towy north of its mouth at Carmarthen Bay. In 2001, the population was 14,648....
, Wales
Wales
Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain, bordered by England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its west. It has a population of three million, and a total area of 20,779 km²...
. In 2010, it merged with the University of Wales, Lampeter
University of Wales, Lampeter
University of Wales, Lampeter is a university in Lampeter, Wales. Founded in 1822 by royal charter, it is the oldest degree awarding institution in Wales and may be the third oldest in England and Wales after Oxford and Cambridge...
to become the new University of Wales, Trinity Saint David.
History
Trinity College was founded in 1848 as an Anglican college in an attempt to remedy the lack of higher education institutions in Wales. After the University of Wales, Lampeter, the college is the oldest higher education institution in Wales although, unlike Lampeter, Trinity did not possess degree-awarding powers until December 2008 and has never awarded research degrees. TUC awards University of Wales degrees.The college's name was changed from Trinity College to Trinity University College in February 2009.
Merger with University of Wales Lampeter
On 14 December 2008, it was announced that Trinity was in merger talks with LampeterUniversity of Wales, Lampeter
University of Wales, Lampeter is a university in Lampeter, Wales. Founded in 1822 by royal charter, it is the oldest degree awarding institution in Wales and may be the third oldest in England and Wales after Oxford and Cambridge...
with the intention of forming a new university in Wales. The decision was taken in April 2009 for the merger to go ahead. The name for the newly merged institution would be University of Wales Trinity Saint David
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
The University of Wales, Trinity Saint David is a collegiate university in South West Wales, comprising the Lampeter campus and the Carmarthen campus....
. The Welsh Assembly Government announced a £14.03m investment in the newly merged institution in October 2008. The merger formally took place in July 2010.
Location
The college is situated on a single campus on the outskirts of Carmarthen. It is a small site that centres around the original building (Old College pictured). Various new buildings have been constructed around the site. Despite this, the campus retains a scenic look with landscaped gardens, rolling greens and panoramic views of the surrounding CarmarthenshireCarmarthenshire
Carmarthenshire is a unitary authority in the south west of Wales and one of thirteen historic counties. It is the 3rd largest in Wales. Its three largest towns are Llanelli, Carmarthen and Ammanford...
countryside.
The campus is also home to the Halliwell Theatre; this is regarded as the premier conference suite in Carmarthen.
Students' Union & Facilities
The Students' Union is located near the centre of the campus and is a surprisingly large building considering the overall size of the college. The union facilities include the Unity nightclub, @ttic bar and shop. Other than the union, students have a range of sports facilities including a gymnasium and swimming pool that are all located on the campus. The Merlin Restaurant (Ty Bwyta Myrddin) serves fresh and hot food to catered halls students.Accommodation
There are four halls of residence at the college. Tower, Non and Myrddin halls accommodate undergraduate students in catered accommodation. Archbishop Noakes hall is usually reserved for returning undergraduates in their final year or for postgraduate students.There is, traditionally, plenty of private sector accommodation for students in Carmarthen itself.
Courses
Originally concerned with training teachers, the college expanded in the 1980s and now offers a wide range of courses from the traditional subjects of Theology, History and English to newer subjects such as Advertising and Tourism. During the 1990s, the college was given permission to offer postgraduate MAMaster of Arts (postgraduate)
A Master of Arts from the Latin Magister Artium, is a type of Master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The M.A. is usually contrasted with the M.S. or M.Sc. degrees...
courses. Teacher training, however, is still a main part of the college's tradition.
Alumni
Former students include rugby players Dewi BebbDewi Bebb
Dewi Iorwerth Ellis Bebb was a Welsh rugby union player who won thirty four caps for Wales as a wing.Dewi Bebb was the son of the Welsh historian Ambrose Bebb. Educated at Friars School, Bangor, he later studied at Trinity College, Carmarthen, and Cardiff Teacher Training College. He made his...
and Barry John
Barry John
Barry John is a former Welsh rugby union fly-half who played, during the amateur era of the sport, in the 1960s and early 1970s. John began his rugby career as a schoolboy playing for his local team Cefneithin RFC before switching to first-class west Wales team Llanelli RFC in 1964...
, singers Stuart Burrows
Stuart Burrows
Stuart Burrows - OBE is a Welsh operatic tenor.-Biography:The Cilfynydd-born singer scaled the peaks of musical distinction during his lengthy career which saw him give up teaching to pursue a new life on the opera stage...
and Rhys Meirion
Rhys Meirion
Rhys Meirion is a Welsh opera and concert singer.Meirion was born in Porthmadog, Gwynedd. He worked as a primary school headteacher at Ysgol Pentrecelyn near Ruthin before leaving in 1997 to study opera at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London...
, Pam Evans, founder of Peace Mala
Peace Mala
Peace Mala , is an organisation based in Morriston in Swansea, Wales dedicated to fostering inter-cultural and inter-faith tolerance through the manufacture, distribution and wearing of a symbolic mala whose beads represent various faiths.The organisation's aims are "promotion of understanding,...
and writers Gwyn Morgan
Gwyn Morgan (writer)
Gwyn Morgan is a Welsh-language author.-Background and career:Born and raised in Trecynon near Aberdare, as the only son of Gilbert and Margaret Morgan....
and John Owen
John Owen (author)
John Owen was a children's author and director and is best known for his Welsh teen television drama “Pam fi Duw” , a series of books and TV programs which he wrote and directed...
. Former lecturers include Raymond Garlick
Raymond Garlick
Raymond Garlick was an Anglo-Welsh poet and editor. Garlick was born in London, but grew up in Llandudno, and studied English literature at the University of Wales, Bangor. Whilst there, he converted to Roman Catholicism, although no longer a practising Catholic...
and Carwyn James
Carwyn James
Carwyn Rees James was a Welsh rugby union player and coach. He won two Welsh international caps but is most famous for his coaching achievements for both Llanelli and the British Lions.-Personal history:...
.