Images and Plans

Once complete in 2026, Old College will comprise 143 rooms across seven floors and six interconnected, accessible ‘zones’.  Creating a beacon of opportunity for the University, its students, staff, visitors, the local community and the whole of Wales.  

With thanks to AMP Digital, the interiors of these remarkable historical buildings were captured as 3D scans before work began on this transformational project. 

Click on the links to view these vast 3D spaces in the Old College (South and North) and Y Cambria.

The images below offer a preview of the plans for the Old College.  
For further details, see our Old College Look Book.

 

World of Knowledge

This will blend public engagement activities through its Science Centre, gallery and cinema with an exhibition showcasing the history of the University. The zone includes a set of safe inclusive spaces for young people and flexible study spaces for our students. A dedicated Moot Court will also feature in this space, transforming the educational experiences and employability of Law and Criminology students.  

Community, Culture, Hospitality  

This space will be a hub for exhibitions from the University’s own collections, touring exhibitions and community activities, providing a stunning venue for ceremonies and events in the Library. This zone will also include the initial 31 rooms of Aberystwyth’s only 4-star hotel.   

 

Meetings & Dialogue

Home to the Centre for Dialogue, bringing together researchers and members from the community, politics and business, as equal partners, to develop approaches which tackle societal challenges.  The Centre will be a space for discussion and debate for:

  • Clubs, societies and external youth organisations
  • Local, national, and international conferences

Enterprise & Innovation

Offering 12 fully equipped units for start-up businesses, which will be able to access support from the University’s subject-matter experts. These spaces will: 

  • Encourage new start-ups 
  • Inspire and empower individuals to start their own business 
  • Boost the local economy 

Atrium & Function Room

A new main entrance to Old College will be created through two Georgian villas opposite the pier, with a coffee bar and restaurant. Perched atop the villas, a function room for up to 200 guests will offer stunning sea views.  

Y Cambria

This will complete the hotel, offering a further 29 4-star rooms alongside a restaurant, as well as flexible meeting and activity spaces.  

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