How much does it cost to live in Wrexham?
There are lots of things to think about before choosing which university you want to apply to. Is the course there what you've been looking for? What are the facilities like? How close is it to home? ...
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Going to university throws you into having to live independently, potentially for the first time. A key component to everyday student life is that sometimes you need to deal with the boring stuff like...
How to spend 48-hours in Wrexham
If you're planning to visit us for an open day or fancy a look at what life could be like while studying at WGU, we've compiled all the info you need on where to go and what to see in Wrexham. From re...
Lecturer Blog: Local History Month
The Importance of Local and Community History The popularity of TV programmes such as Who Do you Think you Are? and the more recent A House Through Time demonstrate the fascination we all have with un...
7 fascinating facts about Wrexham
It's often referred to as the unofficial capital of North Wales, but how much do you really know about Wrexham? From ghostly sightings and hidden bunkers to fossil forests and world-leading festivals,...
Hollywood star visits Wrexham Glyndwr University
Hollywood icon Rob McElhenney has paid a surprise visit to the university campus, stopping for a chat and photos with the Marketing, Communications and Recruitment staff. The ‘It’s Always Sunny in Phi...
Welcome to Wrexham - from humble city to toast of Tinseltown
If you haven't yet heard much about Wrexham, type it into Google and take a look at the results. You might just be surprised at what you see. Visits from Hollywood royalty? Check. An astronaut we...
Names Around Campus – Who Were They?
So many names are familiar to us from walking around Wrexham Glyndŵr University campus. While you might know where the Nick Whitehead Theatre is, do you know who he was? Here’s a who’s who of some of ...
From Hollywood to Wrexham: WGU's Star Connections
So, it looks like our University might be getting a new neighbour – with Ryan Reynolds revealed as a potential bidder for our football club, Wrexham AFC – right next door to our campus. The Deadpool s...
Discovering History on Our Doorsteps
May is Local and Community History Month, and with the instruction to ‘stay local’ ringing in our ears for most of the past year, it’s likely that, like us, you’ve engaged with your immediate vicinity...