Natural landmarks · South Wales
University of Glamorgan
Also known as: Prifysgol Morgannwg
In or near Treforest.
University of Glamorgan — a university in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Trefforest · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
University of Glamorgan is a university located in wales-south, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.
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Official information
Oriel y Bont is an art gallery located at the University of Glamorgan, showcasing a variety of exhibitions and collections. The gallery is fully accessible and offers a café for visitors.
Place summary
The University of Glamorgan is an educational institution located in South Wales. It offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses across various disciplines. The university is known for its commitment to research and community engagement.
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Background
History
The University of Glamorgan was founded in 1913 as the South Wales and Monmouthshire School of Mines, a School of Mines based in Trefforest, Pontypridd, serving the large coal mining industry in the South Wales Valleys. The school was owned and funded by the major Welsh coal owners, through a levy of one tenth of a penny on each ton of coal produced by the companies involved. The school was taken over by Glamorgan County Council during the Depression, The Glamorgan College of Education in Barry merged with Glamorgan Polytechnic merged and it was re-named the Polytechnic of Wales in 1975, before being awarded university status as the University of Glamorgan in 1992. In 2007, "ATRiuM", a new…
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- Coordinates
- 51.5892, -3.3272
- District
- Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Parish
- Pontypridd Town
- Postcode
- CF37 1DL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Pontypridd
- Phone
- 01443 480480
- Established
- 1913
- Nearest railway station
- Trefforest — 0.3 km
- Opening
- Monday to Friday from 10am – 5pm
- Official site
- gallery.southwales.ac.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q1143242 (CC0)
- wikipedia: University of Glamorgan (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Treforest
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Crawshay Obelisk SW of Castle Bridge
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is University of Glamorgan?
- University of Glamorgan is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF37 1DL), in the parish of Pontypridd Town.
- What is University of Glamorgan?
- University of Glamorgan — a university in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to University of Glamorgan?
- The nearest railway station is Trefforest, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF37 1DL.
- When was University of Glamorgan built?
- Built or established in 1913.
- Is University of Glamorgan free to visit?
- Yes, University of Glamorgan is free to enter.
- How do I get to University of Glamorgan?
- The nearest railway station is Trefforest, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF37 1DL.