Description of the contract
The University of South Wales (USW) is a major player in UK higher education. With campuses in Cardiff, Pontypridd (Treforest) and Newport, the University is renowned for its partnerships with major employers. These partnerships are one of the many reasons that 95% of our students are in employment or further study within six months of graduating. The focus of this feasibility study will be the Treforest campus.
USW Treforest is surrounded by green open spaces. Our students say they love the warm and friendly welcome and community atmosphere, as well as the convenience of living and studying in the same place. Treforest reflects the University’s history and its ambitions. Within Treforest students can find everything they need in one place - halls of residence, the library and sport centre, cafés and bars to eat and drink.
The University of South Wales has four faculties:
• Faculty of Computing, Engineering, and Science (the academic area in which this study is focused)
• Faculty of Business and Society
• Faculty of Creative Industries
• Faculty of Life Sciences and Education
The Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science is led by the Faculty Dean and Pro Vice-Chancellor, Professor Paul Harrison. The Faculty comprises three schools:
• Computing and Mathematics
• Engineering
• Applied Sciences
This study is focused on the space requirements for the schools and Computing and Mathematics, and Engineering.
The School of Computing and Mathematics offers a suite of courses ranging from foundation year to Masters in areas ranging from cyber security to data science. We have developed maths and computing courses in consultation with businesses and professional bodies, equipping students with essential skills and experience in order to gain employment when they graduate. We also engage in high-quality research activities, covering a variety of disciplines which informs our teaching and ensures students obtain the right knowledge and skills that reflect the needs of the rapidly changing industry.
The School of Engineering, offers a full range of undergraduate courses in engineering subjects including aerospace, civil, mechanical, and electrical and electronic. The School encompasses a range of high-quality research activities, covering a variety of disciplines. These include areas such as Wireless and Optoelectronics Research and Innovation, Medical and Signal Processing, Energy, and Advanced Control and Networking. Our academics who are involved in these activities bring up-to-date knowledge into the classroom to benefit our students
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