“Dod yn ôl at fy nghoed”: To return to my trees
The Welsh proverb, “dod yn ôl at fy nghoed” literally translates as, “to return to my trees”, and means, “to return to a balanced state of mind”. This proverb...
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Career-ready skills you will build at Wrexham University
As you may already know, the UK job market is highly competitive. Hence, as you prepare to embark on your university journey, it's crucial to recognise the importance of gaining practical skills that ...
Transitioning from Student to Graduate to Employee: Accessing Support Along the Way
Transitioning from a student to a graduate is an exciting but daunting life event. Becoming a graduate for some means securing a graduate job, pursing self-employment and embracing the challenges that...
“You are never too old to study” – A mature student’s experience at Wrexham University
“In July 2017, there was a special event on the forecourt of Wrexham Museum, with stalls from various local organisations and groups. I was on my volunteering duties at Wrexham Museum at the tim...
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Ways to manage your physical, mental, and emotional health at university
In today’s fast-paced society, many of us get so wrapped up in academic pressures, work commitments, and social ties that we neglect our health and well-being. We think that taking our dog for a...
From problem solving to innovation - Why study Engineering?
Recently I was at a Further Education college in Cheshire talking to students at an event. After the normal conversation about whether I have met Ryan Reynolds and Rob McIlhenny (I haven’t) and ...
The evolution of the gaming industry – A lecturer’s perspective
We asked Rachel Rowley, Lecturer in Computing and Games at Wrexham University, to provide insights from her firsthand experiences as a woman in the gaming industry. She also shares the compelling reas...
What is a nurse?
‘What is a nurse?’ As any experienced nurse will tell you, answering this question is not as easy as it sounds! I don’t mean this because of the recent pandemic, strikes, or very wel...
My experience of studying and working as a female in sport
Growing up, I was very sporty and very active. I was in every team in school, boys and girls teams, and football was my main passion. That was the route I wanted to go down. Unfortunately, ...
Adult Nursing, Children’s Nursing and Mental Health Nursing: What are the differences?
So, you’re thinking about studying a Nursing degree at university, but may not be quite sure of which course to choose.To help you make your decision, we have outlined the key differences betwee...
