Collections and Heritage

Read about the Objects of Abership, an exciting new project looking into the History and Collections of Aberystwyth University. This research will become part of the new gallery spaces at the Old College. 

You can watch recorded webinars on the history of Old College:

• "Hateful the man who loves not the country that nurtured him", Dr Calista Williams. Hear about the history of the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth’s fundraising expedition to North America in 1890.
• "Objects of Abership with Cara Cullen and Julie Archer". Hear about Aberystwyth University’s research into its History and Collections for the exciting new galleries at Old College.
• "Tales of the Unexpected: sharing stories from the University Archive", Julie Archer. Take a peek into the University Archive. We’ll look at some of the people and events that have been brought to light, and to life, by items in the collection.
• "From the College by the Sea to the College on the Hill – with a few stops along the way", Elgan Davies. This is the story of how the College by the Sea became the College on the Hill.

Watch more webinars on the history of Aberystwyth University.