Welsh Universities Working with Industry

Dr Cris ArnoldHead of Learning and TeachingCollege of EngineeringSwansea University

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Four-way partnership

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EMPLOYERSCHOOL /

FE HE

STUDENT

The traditional approach is linear with limited interaction between partners

This is no longer suitable

Four-way partnership

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SCHOOLFE HE

EMPLOYER

STUDENT

A much better approach is an overlappingpartnership at allstages

Better meets needs of all partners

Partnership ExampleMaterials Academy

Has developed over the last 20 years Meaningful interaction at all levels Flexible approach Collaborations with Tata, Afon Tinplate, Akzo Nobel, BASF,

Crown Packaging, Harris-Pye, Jaguar Land-Rover, Metamet, Murco, Novelis, Royal Mint, Valero, Vector, Weartech and others

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Materials Academy

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Outreach & Public Engagement

Work-based Learning

Undergraduate

Masters

EngD

Materials: Live!

METaL

FT: SU / PT: TSDS

Coated

STRIP

Work Based Learning

Flexible modules in a wide range of Engineering Over 20 modules available, mainly at Level 4 Delivery mode is generally short, intensive delivery with

on-line and distance-learning support

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Foundation Degrees

CUSP: Colleges and University Skills Partnership Gower College Swansea / Neath Port Talbot College /

Pembrokeshire College / Coleg Cambria FdEng programmes in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical

& Electronic Engineering, Process Operations & Maintenance and Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering

All schemes undergoing professional body accreditation

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CUSP Aims

To develop and implement an innovative and flexible higher education and training system within Wales

To offer a wide range of learning opportunities across all areas of Technology and Business, but with an initial focus on Engineering

To be responsive to the needs of learners and employers To ensure effective use of resources for learner benefit

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Coleg Cambria Partnership

Collaboration between Swansea University, Coleg Cambria, Airbus UK & Supply-chain companies

Foundation Degree with BEng articulation Advantages to all partners

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Coleg Cambria Partnership

Delivery modes include Day-release at Coleg Cambria, Work-based learning modules, Local delivery by SU staff in North Wales, intensive practical activities at Swansea and distance learning support.

We are keen to explore opportunities to extend this approach to other industrial partners

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Collaborations within Degrees Year placements Final year projects Summer placements: WoW / SPIN / Santander Bursaries Collaborative MSc projects: ATM programme Collaborative MRes and PhD projects: KESS & POWIS

programmes

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R&D Collaborations

Aims are to use expertise in University sector across Wales to the benefit of the Welsh economy

Utilises the combined facilities and academic knowledge of all the Welsh Universities

Wide range of opportunities from A4B research projects, Knowledge Transfer Centres & Networks, TSB projects

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ASTUTE Partnership

Partnership between Swansea, Aberystwyth, Bangor, Cardiff, Cardiff Metropolitan, Glyndŵr, University of South Wales and University of Wales Trinity Saint David

Has assisted 250 enterprises across Wales in the last four years

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Welsh Universities Working with Industry

Thank-you for your attention

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