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A new roof for the Old College Quad

The Quad, the beating heart of Aberystwyth University’s Old College, is set to have a new glass roof as work on the grade 1 listed building redevelopment gathers momentum.

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Bequest boost for physics research at Aberystwyth University

An Aberystwyth graduate whose work was recognised by NASA has bequeathed over £720,000 to his former university to support research and the Old College project.

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Prestigious design award for Old College project

The designs that are transforming the home of Wales’s first University College into a major cultural and creative centre have been recognised at major awards ceremony in London.

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Public invited to share thoughts on the branding of Old College project

As construction work gathers pace on site, award winning creative studio Elfen has been commissioned to look at the values the project represents and develop ideas for a brand identity for the Old College project.

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The Cambrian News and Meirionethshire Standard report on the fire

During the night of 8/9 July 1885 the Old College was ravaged by fire, leaving only the Principal’s residence, Castle House, and the south wing unscathed.

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Traces of the great fire of 1885 revealed by Old College work

Remnants of the great fire that destroyed much of Aberystwyth University’s Old College have been uncovered as work to restore the Grade 1 listed building gathers pace.

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New atrium key to unlocking vast potential of Old College

A new entrance and atrium at the rear of the Old College will unlock the vast potential of the historic grade 1 listed building according to Lyn Hopkins from project architects Lawray.

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Old College project to honour Enigma code-breaker

A seminar room in Aberystwyth University’s Old College will be dedicated to the memory of a former student who contributed to breaking the Enigma code during the Second World War.

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The Old College mosaic

Described as a “blot” and “unfortunate” by detractors in the latter part of the 1800s, the mosaic on the southern-most wing of Aberystwyth University’s Old College has become a defining feature of the iconic Gothic Victorian building.

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Redevelopment of St Michael’s Church car park gets underway

Work will commence this week to redevelop the car park at St Michael’s Church in Aberystwyth as part of ambitious plans to breathe new life into Old College.

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