Memorandum of Agreement

Professor Noel Lloyd, Vice-Chancellor of Aberystwyth University and Ms Jacqui Weatherburn, Principal of Coleg Ceredigion signing the Memorandum of Agreement.

Aberystwyth University and Coleg Ceredigion have signed a new Memorandum of Agreement which builds on the existing partnership that was established between the two institutions in 2000.

The Memorandum of Agreement underlines the commitment of both institutions to fulfil their responsibilities to learners and to the educational, social and economic development of Ceredigion.

New routes will be developed for Coleg Ceredigion students to progress into University, with each student guaranteed an offer via the UCAS application process.

The two institutions are committed to explore a range of opportunities to work together, including the professional development of staff, and the provision of training and access to specialist expertise for local businesses.

The College and the University also plan to enhance the current arrangements for sharing facilities and resources, such as marketing activities and support for information technology networks and accommodation and/or equipment to facilitate student learning.

Professor Noel Lloyd, Vice-Chancellor of Aberystwyth University has welcomed the agreement.
Over the past 10 years the University and Coleg Ceredigion have worked closely together to improve opportunities for those who wish to study in Further and Higher Education.

“The signing of this Memorandum of Agreement is recognition of what has already been achieved and sets out those areas where further collaboration will bring benefits for both institutions and the wider community of Ceredigion and Mid Wales.”

Ms Jacqui Weatherburn Principal of Coleg Ceredigion said:
I am delighted to be signing this Memorandum of Agreement with Aberystwyth University. The College has worked closely with the University for a number of years and this Memorandum further enhances the ongoing partnership between the two institutions, at a time when close partnerships are key to continued growth and development in the education and training sectors.

Aberystwyth University
Established in 1872, Aberystwyth University has 10,210 students (8,386 undergraduates and 1,824 postgraduates) and over 2,100 members of staff. The University is one of the top 5 universities in the UK for student satisfaction in the UK according to the 2010 National Student Survey, and applications for undergraduate courses for 2010/11 were up 14%. It is currently investing £25 million in new teaching and research facilities for the Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences.

Coleg Ceredigion
Coleg Ceredigion is the only further education college in Ceredigion. It operates on two campuses in Aberystwyth and Cardigan and enrols over 700 full time and 2,000 part time students annually. The College offers an extensive range of vocational courses and a portfolio of academic courses for young people and adults over 16 and attracts learners from Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, Carmarthen and Powys. Over the next two years, the College is seeking to develop new programmes in Hairdressing and Beauty Therapies, Sustainable and Green Industries and Heritage Building Skills. Over 200 staff work at the college.

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