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![Left to right: Mathew Dyer, Austin-Smith:Lord (Conservation Architecture and Interiors); Lyn Hopkins, Lawray (Architects), Andrea James, Director of Estates, Facilities and Residences, Aberystwyth University; and Dylan Green, Asbri Planning.](/en/oldcollege/news/news-article/IMG_3362-b-199x98.jpg)
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.
Read article![An artist’s impression of an exhibition in the Old Hall of the Old College, which will form part of the Community, Culture and Hospitality zone.](/en/oldcollege/news/news-article/11.-Old-Hall_Yr-Hen-Neuadd_AUG21-(1)-200x111.jpg)
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.
Read article![The Old College fire: much of the northern wing of the building was destroyed by the fire on the night of 8/9 July 1885.](/en/oldcollege/news/news-article/Top-photo-WEB-200x115.jpg)
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.
Read article![The Old College fire: much of the northern wing of the building was destroyed by the fire on the night of 8/9 July 1885.](/en/oldcollege/news/news-article/Top-photo-WEB-1-200x115.jpg)
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.
Read article![Left to right: Lyn Hopkins from Lawray Architects; Shaun Davies, Senior Project Manager with Andrew Scott Ltd; Jim O’Rourke, Old College Project Manager and Professor Anwen Jones, Aberystwyth University Executive Lead on the Old College Project at the site of the new King Street entrance and atrium, and an impression of the new atrium.](/en/oldcollege/news/news-article/Llun-cyfuniad-web-200x112.jpg)
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.
Read articleThe 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.
Read article![Left to right: Hannah Green from St Michael’s Church, Nia Davies and Jim O’Rourke from the Old College Project and Craig Williams from Anderw Scott Ltd, principal contractor on the Old College project, at St Michael’s Church car park.](/en/oldcollege/news/news-article/St-Michael's-car-park-works-web-200x113.jpg)
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.
Read article![Cardigan based heritage carpenter Gary Davies (left) and Leighton Brown, Project Manager with Andrew Scott Ltd with one of the original windows from the Georgian Villas. The Old College features 664 windows, set in stone, steel and wooden frames.](/en/oldcollege/news/news-article/DSC_2365b-200x113.jpg)
Restoration work begins on the Old College
The restoration stage of the Old College project is set to get underway as work begins on the building’s stonework, windows and storm-damaged roof.
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Nia Davies, Old College: Co-ordinating Officer, Development and Alumni Relations Office, Aberystwyth University , Penglais, Aberystwyth, SY23 3FL UK
Tel: +44 (0) 1970 62 8692 Email: nid@aber.ac.uk