Swansea College of Art

Swansea College of Art at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) is pleased to announce ADNABOD, the 2025 MA Contemporary Dialogues exhibition, opening to the public on Friday 5 December at Stiwdio Griffith. Showcasing the work of this year’s postgraduate cohort, the exhibition invites audiences to experience a compelling exploration of identity, memory and the unseen narratives that shape contemporary life.

Students from the BA Graphic Design course at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) took part in an inspiring Changemakers employability event this month, titled “Building Your Personal Brand for Sustainable Employment.”

University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) Fine Art lecturer Holly Slingsby and Swansea-based artist Vivian Ross-Smith are set to co-curate Swansea Performance Weekend, a four-day celebration of live performance and moving image at the city’s Glynn Vivian Art Gallery, running from 20 to 23 November 2025.

Georgia McKie, Programme Manager for Surface Pattern and Textiles at Swansea College of Art, UWTSD, is passionate about preparing students for the realities of the creative industries. In this article, she explores how industry collaboration enriches creative education, develops future-ready graduates, and celebrates the recent partnership between Swansea College of Art and iconic British brand Laura Ashley.

The BA Illustration course at University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD)'s Swansea College of Art, welcomed 22 foundation and third-year students from Gower College Swansea for a hands-on taster day focused on anthropomorphic illustration.

University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) apprentice Toby Britton-Watts has been shortlisted for the prestigious Heritage Crafts ‘Trainee of the Year’ Award 2025, recognising outstanding commitment and skill in preserving the UK’s traditional craft heritage.

Students from the Surface Pattern and Textiles course at Swansea College of Art, University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD), are embarking on an exciting new collaboration with iconic British brand Laura Ashley, launched in celebration of what would have been the designer’s 100th birthday.

Professor Sue Williams, Programme Manager of Fine Art: Studio Site & Context at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David’s (UWTSD) Swansea College of Art, will showcase her work as part of Portrait and Power, a major exhibition opening at the National Library of Wales from 1 November 2025 to 30 May 2026.

Three Swansea College of Art, University of Wales Trinity Saint David’s (UWTSD) graduates have been shortlisted for the Global Creative Graduate Showcase 2025, the world’s largest online platform celebrating emerging creative talent.

Vibhor Sharma, Senior Lecturer in Automotive and Transport Design at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD), has co-authored a new paper analysing the evolving trends in aftermarket car customisation, an industry where drivers modify and personalise vehicles after purchase.

A graduate of University of Wales Trinity Saint David's Swansea College of Art has had her work launched by major British brand, Laura Ashley and displayed at their new flagship store.

Two students from the University of Wales Trinity Saint David’s BA (Hons) Graphic Design programme have achieved international recognition, winning Silver Awards at the prestigious Creative Conscience 2025 Awards. The competition, which celebrates creativity for social and environmental change, attracts entries from across the globe, making this double success an outstanding achievement for the students and the university.

The Dynevor Building at UWTSD’s Swansea College of Art is renowned as a vibrant hub of creativity, housing many of the university’s art and design undergraduate and post graduate courses. Now, the spotlight turns to the exceptional skills of its technician demonstrators, as they present an exhibition showcasing their artistry, expertise, and passion for making.

Swansea College of Art welcomed back Architectural Stained Glass alumni from the class of 1985, reconnecting old friends and artistic journeys.

Students from the University of Wales Trinity Saint David’s (UWTSD) Swansea College of Art have collaborated with iconic lighting brand Anglepoise as part of its 90th anniversary celebrations. Their innovative designs will be showcased at a high-profile exhibition during the London Design Festival 2025, taking place from September 13 to 21.

UWTSD Swansea College of Art Fine Art lecturer and artist Holly Slingsby is presenting new work in Elsewhere, Here, a group exhibition in Cork, Ireland, organised by elysium studios, Swansea.

University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) Illustration graduate Ellie Loren has been recognised as one of the Top 10 UK Graduates to Watch in 2025 by the Association of Illustrators (AOI) – the UK’s leading body for the industry.

UWTSD’s Swansea College of Art is proud to celebrate the remarkable achievements of its final year students at the second week of New Designers 2025 in London, one of the UK’s most prestigious showcases of emerging creative talent.

The BA Illustration course at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David’s (UWTSD) Swansea College of Art, has welcomed 40 students from Wuhan University of Technology as part of the wider UWTSD Chinese Summer School, an initiative designed to offer international students a dynamic and immersive experience in UK higher education.

Katie Rees, a BA (Hons) Graphic Design graduate from Swansea College of Art at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD), has been honoured with The Old Dy’vorians Association President Prize at the university’s graduation ceremony held at Swansea’s Brangwyn Hall.

Congratulations to UWTSD Swansea College of Art BA Illustration graduate Nancy Akuffobea, whose striking mural unveiled in the heart of the city centre outside the University’s Dynevor Building, is already bringing bold colour and cultural richness to public space and marking a major milestone in a deeply personal and powerful creative journey. 

A once unremarkable concrete wall at Woodland Trust’s Brynau Farm in Neath has been transformed into a vibrant and inspiring piece of art, thanks to Ellie Jones, who graduates today with a BA in Illustration from the Swansea College of Art, University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD). 

Congratulations to UWTSD student Lewis Parry who graduates today with a BA in Product and Furniture Design. A mid-century-inspired chair designed by Lewis has already captured attention not only for its elegant craftsmanship but also for the remarkable story behind its creation, culminating in a presentation to Westminster Abbey itself.

Final year students from the University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD)’s Surface Pattern Design and Textiles programme are celebrating after making an impact at New Designers 2025, one of the UK’s leading graduate design showcases.

Graphic Design students at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) are celebrating the successful launch of a new social campaign for Elsie & Marj, a lifestyle and gifting brand inspired by family heritage and meaningful storytelling.

Swansea College of Art at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David is excited to announce Llifo (Flowing), the 2025 Art and Design Professional Doctorate Degree Show, opening with a special evening preview on Tuesday, June 24, from 5 to 8pm at Stiwdio Griffith, Dynevor Campus.

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) is proud to announce that Stacey Poultney, a renowned artist and glass practitioner based at Swansea College of Art, has been selected to exhibit his work in Mirage: Glass in the 4th Dimension, an extraordinary exhibition presented by London Glassblowing in partnership with the Contemporary Glass Society (CGS).

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) is delighted to announce the launch of the Swansea Stained Glass Online Archive, a newly digitised and searchable collection of hundreds of stained glass panels created by students at Swansea College of Art over the past five decades.

A once unremarkable concrete wall at Woodland Trust’s Brynau Farm in Neath has been transformed into a vibrant and inspiring piece of art, thanks to Ellie Jones, a student of Illustration at the Swansea College of Art, University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD).

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) proudly hosted the Residuum International Conference 2025 from May 12 to May 16, at the Fforwm Building, Swansea Waterfront campus and online. This visionary event brought together scholars, artists, and design practitioners from across the globe, including speakers from China, Romania, Africa, Sweden, and the UK, to explore the future of art and design through immersive technology and cross-cultural discussions.

MA Contemporary Dialogues Exhibition

Join us for our Swansea College of Art, UWTSD, open day on 29 November, 2025.

Swansea College of Art Summer Degree Shows 2025