Swansea local bags £10,000 cash prize in SPAR Spinner Winner Easter event
A Swansea local has won an incredible £10,000 in a ‘Spinner Winner’ competition run by the food convenience store SPAR. The competition, known for its focus on money-saving opportunities, was launched this Easter following the success of the ‘Yule Spinner…
Archaeologist Howard Carter’s artwork now on display at The Egypt Centre
A rare painting by Howard Carter, the renowned archaeologist who discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun, has gone on display at Swansea University’s Egypt Centre. On loan from the Egypt Exploration Society (EES), the watercolour features a relief from the Chapel…
Innovative quilt project brings new mums together to share feeding experiences
A unique project led by Swansea University is recording and sharing new mothers’ complicated feelings around feeding their babies. The varied experiences of mums involved have now been preserved and form an integral part of the Maternal Guilt Quilt project…
Researchers at Swansea University Conduct World’s largest study on facial scarring and mental health
Researchers at Swansea University have completed the world’s largest study of the link between facial scarring and anxiety and depression. Professor Iain Whitaker and his colleagues (pictured above) found that people with facial scars are more likely to suffer from…
Study examines the devastating impact of loneliness on Autistic people
New research has revealed just how acutely Autistic people experience loneliness contradicting the stereotype that they avoid seeking meaningful social relationships. Loneliness negatively affects physical and mental health in both neurotypical and neurodivergent individuals and rates of loneliness are up…
Plans to develop a new Menopause Clinic announced during special Swansea University event
Swansea University recently held an event highlighting how the University is taking on menopause, featuring a special announcement on the launch of a ‘menopause café’ and plans to develop its very own Menopause Clinic. Taking place at the Taliesin Arts Centre on…
National Eye Health Week: Swansea’s Sana hospital launches cataract patient information evenings
Mario Saldanha, founder and senior ophthalmic consultant at Sana, also shares his 10 top tips for cataract patients This National Eye Health Week (September 18-24), Swansea’s specialist private hospital Sana is launching a series of free cataract information evenings to…
Swansea Council Welcomes TEDxSwansea to Brangwyn Hall
Across the world, independently organised Tedx events are known for high quality speakers, original “ideas worth spreading” and engaging their local communities – and the community and Swansea council are firmly behind this exceptional event. TEDxSwansea, last in the city…