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- In 1970 the college became a polytechnic – a tertiary educational institution offering higher diplomas, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. Glamorgan Polytechnic merged with the Glamorgan College of Education in Barry and was re-designated as the Polytechnic of Wales in 1975.
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Three years later it changed its name to Glamorgan College of Education. The Glamorgan College of Education in Barry merged with Glamorgan Polytechnic merged and it was re-named the Polytechnic of Wales in 1975, before being awarded university status as the University of Glamorgan in 1992.
Jan 10, 2022 · The old Townhill campus educational establishment, known as many names through the years - including Swansea Institute and Swansea Metropolitan University - is being torn apart as plans press ahead...
- Robert Dalling
In 1976 the three institutions came together to form the West Glamorgan Institute of Higher Education. In 1992 the institution was renamed Swansea Institute of Higher Education and became an independent Higher Education Corporation away from local authority control.
The National Archives' catalogue. ED - Records created or inherited by the Department of Education and Science, and of related bodies. Division within ED - Records of the Welsh Department and...
- Subsubseries within ED 217
In 1970 the college became a polytechnic – a tertiary educational institution offering higher diplomas, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. Glamorgan Polytechnic merged with the Glamorgan College of Education in Barry and was re-designated as the Polytechnic of Wales in 1975.
During the mid 20th century, The Glamorgan College of Education located in the town, was at the heart of the internationally renowned Barry Summer school. The Barry Summer School espoused pioneering new approaches to art and education and attracted pupils and iconic artists from all over the world. These included Tom Hudson, George Brecht ...
It had previously been known as the West Glamorgan Institute of Higher Education, which itself had been formed in September 1976 from the amalgamation of three colleges, the origins of which date back to the mid-19th century.
