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Marking the placing of the final slate on the turrets of South Seddon of Old College, 5 March 2025. Left to right; Jon Greenough (Greenough & Sons); Neil Cains (Andrew Scott Ltd); Matthew Dyer (Austin Smith Lord), Jim O’Rourke (Aberystwyth University) and Calum Duncan (Andrew Scott) stand next to the new finial on the main South Seddon turret of Aberystwyth University’s Old College.
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Final slate placed on South Seddon turrets

Renovation of the distinctive turrets on the southern end of Old College is nearing completion as work on the ambitious project to breathe new life into the grade 1 listed building takes a significant step forward.

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Dr Rhidian Lawrence (left) during his days as a PhD student in the Physics Department at Aberystwyth University. Also pictured are Bryn Price (seated) and standing left to right, Emyr Evans, Emyr Winstanley and Dan Rees.

Old College to recognise former student as ambitious project receives major funding boost

An Aberystwyth graduate who began his academic career in the Old College and whose work was recognised by NASA, is set to have a state-of-the-art cinema named after him in the building.

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Current view of the Quad ceiling from above, showing the wooden doors that could be opened for ventilation on hot days.

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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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.

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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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.

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 Old College fire: much of the northern wing of the building was destroyed by the fire on the night of 8/9 July 1885.

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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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.

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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