Philosophy at Lampeter

Philosophy at The University of Wales, Trinity Saint David Our students are from a wide range of academic backgrounds.

The University has a long and distinguished tradition of Philosophy provision dating back to 1827, when St David’s College offered its first students courses in logic and metaphysics. Philosophy is now delivered by a dedicated team working in the new School of Cultural Studies, following the creation of University of Wales, Trinity
Saint David in 2010. The current Philosophy team provides a rich b

alance between the different traditions, styles and subjects of Philosophy. The small class sizes allows for the development of personal and informal relationships between staff and students: such relationships are fundamental to philosophical dialogue and
conducive to student satisfaction, but unfortunately are all too rare in academic life today. A variety of teaching methods contributes to the breadth of scope of the undergraduate degree in Philosophy at Trinity Saint David, with seminars, tutorials, workshop sessions, and the more traditional lectures, as well as more modern methods utilising the internet and other e-learning facilities. The Philosophy team is friendly and supportive, and is renowned for providing a welcoming, stimulating, and socially enriching environment for the new student. The University is noted for the support it offers to students from non-traditional backgrounds, and those who are returning to study after a long break from formal education. There is a high proportion of mature students, who bring their life-experiences to discussions and debates. Philosophy is taught on the Lampeter campus. Lampeter is located in one of the most beautiful parts of the country, surrounded by rolling green hills and home to the rare red kite. At the same time, it is only 13 miles from the sea where seals
and dolphins are a regular sight. Due to our location, the costs of living in Lampeter are lower than in many other parts of the country. This means that your student loan goes further in Lampeter. Even though Lampeter is not a large city, there is plenty of student-centred entertainment and activities, both on campus and in town. The MSN website places Lampeter in the top ten university towns in the UK. The local police force, Dyfed-Powys, regularly report the lowest crime rates in the country with both personal and household crime levels half the average for England and Wales. The sense of personal safety that this brings means that you have more time and energy to concentrate on enjoying life.

19/04/2024

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18/04/2024

Royal Institute of Philosophy Local Partners UWTSD (Lampeter ) present Philosophical Conversations

All talks are kindly funded by the Royal Institute of Philosophy.

ALL WELCOME! Staff, students and members of the public. Please forward to colleagues and friends!

Tuesday 23 April, 6 – 7.30 pm

Dr Giovanna Miolli (University of Padua)‘Why do we need a feminist metaphilosophy?’

Tuesday 30 April 2024, 6 – 7.30pm

Emeritus Prof. Robin Attfield (Cardiff University), ‘The Ethics of the Climate Crisis and the Case of a Law Against Ecocide’*

I hope you can make it.

Best wishes

Rebekah

Zoom links for both talks:

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15/06/2023

MINI-REUNION (UPDATE)!

We're exciting to announch that, in addition to the main Lampeter Reunion in July, Lampeter will also be hosting a mini-reunion between the Tuesday 29th - Thursday 31st August for anyone who was a Lampeter student between 2015 - 2023!

The schedule of events is roughly as follows (some times may tweak slighly):

Tues 29th
• 14:00 - 16:00: Registration
• 17:00: BBQ and drinks on meadow

Wed 30th
• 14:00 - 15:00: University Update talks, followed by session on archives
18:00: Dinner in Refectory
19:00: Social

Thurs 31st
• 11:00: Event ends

There are a variety of booking options available, from B&B and Full-Board through to booking for individual meals/events. A free option to book attendance but not partake in any of the meals or require accommodation will also be available soon.

More details can be found at the link below, and if there are any questions, please get in touch with us at [email protected] 😃.

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25/05/2023

Thanks to Jane and Natalie for providing food last night at Swami Nemi's talk. Very interesting talk and a good eve. Thanks all for coming and supporting.

27/04/2023

UWTSD to Host Coaching & Mentoring Conference 2023 The University of Wales Trinity Saint David’s Wales Academy for Professional Practice and Applied Research (WAPPAR) hosts its third one-day Conference on

21/04/2023

ALL WELCOME! Staff, student and members of the public.

Free refreshments in the Founders library at 5.45 for the following talk. Then, after the event, we will be going to the Black Lion for drinks. Hope you can join us!

April 25th
Location: Founders’ Library, Old Bld.

Prof. Andy Hamilton, Durham University, UK
‘Artistic Freedom and Cultural Appropriation’

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Royal Institute of Philosophy Talks, Lampeter Branch
University of Wales Trinity St David
Lampeter Philosophy Colloquium, 2022-2023

The next talk is on Campus but we will hook up to Zoom too from the room. If you can though, please join us in the Founders Library at 6pm.

All talks are kindly funded by the Royal Institute of Philosophy.

ALL WELCOME! Staff, student and members of the public.

Free refreshments in the Founders library at 5.45. Then, after the event, we will be going to the Black Lion for drinks. Hope you can join us!

April 25th
Location: Founders’ Library, Old Bld.

Prof. Andy Hamilton, Durham University, UK
‘Artistic Freedom and Cultural Appropriation’

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