USW Alumni

09/12/2025

🎬 USW Alumni Spotlight: Nucleus Documentary Project

Our alumnus James Thomson is leading an ambitious documentary, Nucleus, exploring the human legacy of nuclear weapons testing. The film follows contributors Diana (Kazakhstan), Alan (UK), and Hinamoeura (French Polynesia) as they navigate the emotional and physical impact of nuclear tests on their communities.

Unlike typical documentaries, Nucleus combines cinematic storytelling, sonic landscapes, and co-created liminal worlds to immerse viewers in the experiences of those affected, while reflecting on humanity’s capacity for resilience, hope, and love in the shadow of nuclear destruction.

The project began as a photography initiative in Newport and has grown into a feature film after years of research and development. James and his team are now seeking support to fund collaborative workshops, production in the UK, French Polynesia, and Kazakhstan, music composition, and editing by award-winning professionals.

You can explore the project, watch the WIP video, and learn more here: https://loom.ly/yFow8vY

We’re proud to celebrate the achievements of our alumni and share this inspiring project. If you’re interested, please take a look and consider sharing with your networks.

09/12/2025

🎬 Sêr USW: Prosiect Dogfenwrol Nucleus

Mae ein alumnus James Thomson yn arwain dogfen fawr a uchelgeisiol, Nucleus, sy’n archwilio etifeddiaeth ddynol profion arfau niwclear. Mae’r ffilm yn dilyn cyfranogwyr Diana (Kazakhstan), Alan (DU), a Hinamoeura (Polynesia Ffrengig) wrth iddynt lywio’r effaith emosiynol a chorfforol o’r profion niwclear ar eu cymunedau.

Yn wahanol i ddogfennau cyffredin, mae Nucleus yn cyfuno naratif ffilm, tirweddau sain, a bydoedd liminal a grëwyd gyda’r cyfranogwyr i roi’r profiad i’r gwylwyr, tra’n myfyrio ar allu dynoliaeth i wrthsefyll, gobeithio a chariad ym mhenumbra dinistr niwclear.

Dechreuodd y prosiect fel menter ffotograffiaeth yng Nghasnewydd ac mae wedi tyfu’n ffilm nodwedd ar ôl blynyddoedd o ymchwil a datblygu. Mae James a’i dîm yn chwilio am gefnogaeth i ariannu gweithdai cydweithredol, cynhyrchu yn y DU, Polynesia Ffrengig a Kazakhstan, cyfansoddi cerddoriaeth, ac olygu gan broffesiynolion gwobrau-enwog.

Gallwch archwilio’r prosiect, gwylio’r fideo WIP, a dysgu mwy yma: https://loom.ly/yFow8vY

Rydym yn falch o ddathlu llwyddiannau ein graddedigion a rhannu’r prosiect ysbrydoledig hwn. Os oes gennych ddiddordeb, ewch i edrych a ystyriwch ei rannu gyda’ch rhwydweithiau.

Nucleus is a hybrid feature documentary unpacking the unending and urgent humanitarian legacy of nuclear weapons testing on our lives.

24/04/2025

🎓🏆 Galw pob Cyn-fyfyriwr Chwaraeon! 🏆🎓

Wyt ti’n cofio’r gemau bythgofiadwy, nosweithiau eiconig yn y bar Undeb, a ffrindiau oes? Mae’n amser ail-fyw’r dyddiau euraidd yn Reunion Chwaraeon Cyn-fyfyrwyr PDC!

📅 12pm, 26 Gorffennaf – 12pm, 27 Gorffennaf 2025 (Aduniad 24 awr – dros nos)
📍 PDC Pontypridd
💰 £86.40 y person (Lleoedd yn gyfyngedig!)
🎓 Croeso i raddedigion PDC, Prifysgol Morgannwg a Pheirianneg De Cymru

Ar gais mawr, dyma 24 awr o hwyl llawn hiraeth yn dod atoch, gan gynnwys:
⚽ Twrnamaint pêl-droed cerdded
📍 Taith o gwmpas Parc Chwaraeon PDC
🍻 Cwis pub thema chwaraeon yn yr Undeb
🍽️ Cinio, swper a diodydd gyda hen gyd-fyfyrwyr
🛏️ Aros dros nos yn neuaddau Treforest
🥓 Brecwast Cymreig llawn cyn mynd adref
👀 A falle ambell wyneb cyfarwydd o’r hen ddyddiau!

Peidiwch â cholli’ch cyfle i ailgysylltu, hel atgofion a dathlu’r hen ddyddiau da – jyst fel roedden nhw! 🥳

🔗 Archebwch eich lle nawr: bit.ly/AduniadGraddedigionChwaraeonPDC

24/04/2025

🎓🏆 Calling all Sports Grads! 🏆🎓

Remember the unforgettable matches, legendary SU nights, and lifelong friendships? It’s time to relive those golden days at the USW Sports Graduate Reunion!

📅 12pm, 26 July – 12pm, 27 July 2025 (24-hour reunion – overnight)
📍 USW Pontypridd
💰 £86.40 per person (Spaces are limited!)
🎓 USW, University of Glamorgan and Polytechnic of Wales graduates all invited

By popular demand, we’re bringing you 24 hours of nostalgia-packed fun, including:
⚽ Walking football tournament
📍 Tour of the Sports Park
🍻 Sports-themed pub quiz at the SU
🍽️ Lunch, dinner & drinks
🛏️ Overnight stay at Treforest halls
🥓 Full Welsh breakfast to round things off
👀 Maybe even a surprise appearance from your favourite lecturers...

Don’t miss your chance to reconnect, reminisce, and celebrate the good times – just like old times! 🥳

🔗Book your place now: bit.ly/USWSportsGraduateReunion

24/03/2025

Join us for the 2025 Wales Women in STEM Conference, a bespoke event designed to raise aspirations and empower . Connect with like-minded professionals, gain valuable insights, and build a supportive network to help you thrive.

Keynote Speakers:
🙎‍♀️ Dr. Louise Bright – Founder, Wales Women in STEM Network
👩‍🎓 Bethan Baldwin – Leadership Trainer & Career Coach
👩‍💼 Andrea Byrne – ITV/BBC Presenter & Communication Expert

What to Expect:
✅ Inspiring talks on leadership, confidence & career growth
✅ Practical sessions on overcoming imposter syndrome & presenting with impact
✅ Launch of the STEM Career Roadmap to support women entering AI, Cyber & Data
✅ Insights on how to become a STEM Ambassador and inspire future generations

Secure your spot to be part of the movement to elevate women in today:

Join us for an inspiring day at the Wales Women in STEM Conference, where we aim to raise aspirations and empower women in STEM and beyond!

24/03/2025

Ymunwch â ni ar gyfer Cynhadledd Menywod Cymru mewn STEM 2025 – digwyddiad unigryw wedi'i gynllunio i godi dyheadau a grymuso . Cysylltwch â phroffesiynolion o'r un feddylfryd, ennill mewnwelediadau gwerthfawr, a meithrin rhwydwaith cefnogol i’ch helpu i lwyddo.

Siaradwyr Allweddol:
🙎‍♀️ Dr. Louise Bright – Sylfaenydd Rhwydwaith Menywod Cymru mewn STEM
👩‍🎓 Bethan Baldwin – Hyfforddwraig Arweinyddiaeth & Hyfforddwraig Gyrfa
👩‍💼 Andrea Byrne – Cyflwynydd ITV/BBC & Arbenigwraig Cyfathrebu

Beth i’w Ddisgwyl:
✅ Sgyrsiau ysbrydoledig ar arweinyddiaeth, hyder & twf gyrfa
✅ Sesiynau ymarferol ar oresgyn syndrom dwyllwr & cyflwyno gyda hyder
✅ Lansiad y Map Ffordd Gyrfa STEM i gefnogi menywod sy’n mynd i mewn i AI, Seiber & Data
✅ Mewnwelediadau ar sut i ddod yn Llysgennad STEM ac ysbrydoli'r genhedlaeth nesaf

Sicrhewch eich lle a byddwch yn rhan o'r mudiad i godi menywod mewn heddiw

Ymunwch â ni am ddiwrnod llawn ysbrydoliaeth ac ysgogiad yng Nghynhadledd Menywod mewn STEM Cymru 2025!

06/02/2025

🌟 Buddion Cyn-fyfyrwyr yn Aros Amdanoch! 🌟

Dim ond dechrau eich cysylltiad gydol oes â hashtag yw graddio o Brifysgol De Cymru! Fel cyn-fyfyriwr PDC, mae gennych fynediad i ystod o fuddion a gostyngiadau unigryw sydd wedi'u trefnu i gefnogi eich gyrfa, eich astudiaeth bellach a’ch twf personol.

✨ Meddwl am astudiaethau ôl-raddedig? Efallai eich bod yn gymwys ar gyfer ein Gostyngiad Cyn-fyfyrwyr

📚 Angen mynediad at adnoddau? Cewch fynediad parhaus i'r llyfrgell i gefnogi eich dysgu a'ch datblygiad.

💼 Chwilio am gefnogaeth gyda’ch gyrfa? Mae ein Tîm Gyrfaoedd yma i'ch helpu gyda chyfleoedd gwaith, datblygu sgiliau a rhwydweithio.

🏛️ Trefnu digwyddiad? Cewch ostyngiadau arbennig ar logi cyfleusterau PDC.

🎉 Hefyd, cewch ystod o ostyngiadau sydd ar gael i'n cymuned o gyn-fyfyrwyr!

🔗 https://www.southwales.ac.uk/cy/cyn-fyfyrwyr/buddion/

28/01/2025

🎓 Attention USW Graduates! 🎓

We want to stay connected and continue supporting you as you progress in your career! 🌟

If you're a recent graduate of the University of South Wales, now is the perfect time to update your details with us. This ensures you don’t miss out on exclusive alumni opportunities, industry insights, networking events, and much more!

🔗 https://lnkd.in/edt-nZf6

By updating your contact information, you’ll be part of a vibrant community that spans across industries, countries, and careers. Whether you’re looking for career advice, connections, or just want to hear about the latest happenings at USW, we’re here for you for life after graduation💙

28/01/2025

🎓 Sylw i Raddedigion PDC! 🎓

Rydyn ni eisiau parhau i gysylltu â chi a’ch cefnogi wrth i chi symud ymlaen yn eich gyrfa! 🌟

Os ydych chi’n raddedig diweddar o Brifysgol De Cymru, dyma’r amser perffaith i ddiweddaru eich manylion gyda ni. Bydd hyn yn sicrhau nad ydych chi’n colli unrhyw gyfleoedd cyn-fyfyrwyr unigryw, mewnwelediadau diwydiant, digwyddiadau rhwydweithio, a llawer mwy!

🔗 https://lnkd.in/e-7wN2Vu

Drwy ddiweddaru eich gwybodaeth gyswllt, byddwch chi’n rhan o gymuned fywiog sy’n ymestyn ar draws diwydiannau, gwledydd, a gyrfaoedd. P’un ai ydych chi’n chwilio am gyngor gyrfa, cysylltiadau, neu eisiau clywed am y digwyddiadau diweddaraf yn PDC, rydym yma i chi ar ôl i chi raddio 💙

23/01/2025

🎓 Welcome to the USW Alumni Community! 🎓

Graduation is not the end of your journey with us – it’s the beginning of a lifelong connection. As you celebrate your incredible achievement this week, we’re thrilled to welcome you into the USW Alumni family. 🌟

Being part of this global network comes with some amazing benefits:
✨ Exclusive Discounts - everyone loves a discount and as a USW graduate you may have access to money off postgraduate study, professional training courses and more.
✨ Career Support - access dedicated career advice, resources, and networking opportunities after graduation.
✨ USW Facilities - stay connected to campus life with access to USW libraries and more.
✨ Alumni Events & News

Be the first to hear about inspiring events and stories from fellow graduates making their mark on the world. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re here to cheer you on. 💼🎨🌍

Don’t forget to stay connected:
✅ Update your details on the alumni portal to make the most of your benefits: https://lnkd.in/g3bWeMxh
✅ Follow us on Instagram to stay in the loop with updates, opportunities, and events: https://lnkd.in/eYwsManT

Once again, congratulations on this milestone – you’ve earned it! 🎉

23/01/2025

🎓 Croeso i Gymuned Cyn-fyfyrwyr PDC! 🎓

Dydy graddio ddim yn golygu diwedd eich taith gyda ni - mae'n ddechrau cysylltiad gydol oes. Wrth i chi ddathlu eich cyflawniad anhygoel yr wythnos hon, rydym wrth ein bodd yn eich croesawu i deulu Cyn-fyfyrwyr PDC. 🌟

Mae bod yn rhan o'r rhwydwaith byd-eang hwn yn cynnwys buddion anhygoel:
✨ Disgowntiau Unigryw
Mae pawb wrth eu bodd â disgownt ac fel graddedigion PDC efallai y bydd gennych fynediad at astudiaethau ôl-raddedig, cyrsiau hyfforddiant proffesiynol, a mwy, am bris llai.
✨ Cymorth Gyrfa
Cewch fynediad at gyngor gyrfa, adnoddau a chyfleoedd rhwydweithio pwrpasol ar ôl graddio.
✨ Cyfleusterau PDC
Arhoswch mewn cysylltiad â bywyd campws gyda mynediad i lyfrgelloedd PDC a mwy.
✨ Newyddion a Digwyddiadau i Gyn-fyfyrwyr

Byddwch y cyntaf i glywed am ddigwyddiadau a straeon ysbrydoledig gan gyd-raddedigion sy'n gadael eu holion ar y byd. Lle bynnag y bydd eich taith yn mynd â chi, rydyn ni yma i'ch annog. 💼🎨🌍

Peidiwch ag anghofio cadw mewn cysylltiad:
✅ Diweddarwch eich manylion ar y porth cyn-fyfyrwyr i wneud y gorau o'ch buddion: https://lnkd.in/gbGgFTdw
✅ Dilynwch ni ar Instagram am y wybodaeth, cyfleoedd a digwyddiadau diweddaraf: https://lnkd.in/gn4m-UZ9

Unwaith eto, llongyfarchiadau ar y garreg filltir hon – rydych chi’n ei haeddu! 🎉

20/01/2025

📢 Alumni Spotlight: Building USW’s Future

USW alumni are leading the way in constructing our new Computing, Engineering, and Technology building on Treforest Campus.

Father-and-son duo Chris and Callum Murray, alongside other BAM staff, are bringing this state-of-the-art facility to life, featuring cutting-edge labs, a flight simulator, and VR capabilities.

🎓 Chris Murray (Quantity Surveying, 2002):
"Working with the University after all these years has been so rewarding."

🎓 Callum Murray (Surveying):
"It’s inspiring to be part of a project that will shape the future for USW students."

🎓 Alumni like Sophie Hawker (Law, 2010) and Kingsley Davies (Project Management, Construction) also return to USW in this exciting project.

Read the full story here ➡ https://www.southwales.ac.uk/news/2025/january/usw-alumni-help-to-build-new-computing-engineering-and-technology-facility/