Swansea University Alumni Network

Always wanted to be remembered like an Egyptian?

After further demand, the Egypt Centre are now offering Swansea alumni the exclusive opportunity to help complete the ceiling in the newly renovated House of Death gallery at the Egypt Centre, with your names printed in hieroglyphs.

Following its reopening in April 2026 after an extensive renovation, visitors can now explore the newly transformed House of Death gallery at the Egypt Centre. As home to the largest collection of Egyptian antiquities in Wales, the museum offers a unique opportunity to engage with these remarkable displays.

Immortalise yourself, a loved one, or even a pet for £100 per name with all donations going to support further development of our collections. With just 30 spaces still available, we’d encourage you to act soon to avoid missing out.👇
https://www.swansea.ac.uk/alumni/supporting-swansea/egypt-centre-hieroglyphics/

You can read more about the project here
https://egypt.swansea.ac.uk/house-of-death-ceiling/

If you live in the area or are visiting Swansea soon, why not pop down to pay the Egypt Centre a visit! Opening hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10am - 4pm and admission is completely free!

Oes awydd gennych gael eich cofio fel Eifftiwr?

Ar ôl galw pellach, rydym yn cynnig cyfle unigryw i'n helpu i gwblhau'r nenfwd yn Oriel y Tŷ Marwolaeth yn y Ganolfan Eifftaidd gyda'ch enw wedi'i hargraffu mewn hieroglyffau.

Ar ôl ail agor ym mis Ebrill 2026 ar ôl cyfnod o adnewyddu, gall ymwelwyr archwilio oriel y Tŷ Marwolaeth newydd yn y Ganolfan Eifftaidd. Fel cartref i'r casgliad mwyaf o hen bethau Eifftaidd yng Nghymru, mae’r amgueddfa yn cynnig cyfle unigryw i ryngweithio gyda'r arddangosfeydd anhygoel hyn.

Anfarwolwch eich hun, rhywun annwyl, neu hyd yn oed anifail anwes am £100 yr enw gyda phob rhodd yn mynd i gefnogi datblygiad pellach o'n casgliadau. Gyda dim ond 30 lle ar ôl, byddem yn eich annog i weithredu'n fuan i beidio â cholli allan.👇
https://www.swansea.ac.uk/cy/cyn-fyfyrwyr/cefnogwch-abertawe/hieroglyphics-y-ganolfan-eifftaidd/

Darllenwch fwy am y prosiect yma
https://egypt.swansea.ac.uk/house-of-death-ceiling/

Os ydych yn fyw yn yr ardal, neu’n ymweld ag Abertawe yn fuan dewch lawr i ymweld â’r Ganolfan Eifftaidd! Rydym ar agor Dydd Mawrth tan Ddydd Sadwrn 10yb – 4yp ac mae mynediad am ddim!

How lucky are we that this is 🌊💚
Mor ffodus ydyn ni mai dyma ni 🌊💚

Innovation begins with curiosity. 💡

For Gareth Evans, founder of marine lighting company Lumishore, Swansea University provided far more than a degree. From hands-on engineering projects and inspirational lecturers to a transformative year studying in the United States, his experiences helped lay the foundations for a successful global business.

Read how practical learning, ambition and international opportunities helped shape Gareth's career.👇
https://www.swansea.ac.uk/alumni/sail-2026/gareth-evans/

Mae arloesi'n dechrau gyda chwilfrydedd.💡

I Gareth Evans, sefydlydd y cwmni goleuadau morol, Lumishore, rhoddodd Prifysgol Abertawe lawer mwy na gradd iddo. O brosiectau peirianneg ymarferol a darlithoedd llawn ysbrydoliaeth i flwyddyn drawsnewidiol yn astudio yn yr Unol Daleithiau, helpodd ei brofiadau i osod y sylfeini ar gyfer busnes byd-eang llwyddiannus.

Darllenwch sut gwnaeth dysgu ymarferol, uchelgais a chyfleoedd rhyngwladol helpu i lywio gyrfa Gareth.👇
https://www.swansea.ac.uk/cy/cyn-fyfyrwyr/sail-2026/gareth-evans/

🪷The flowers around Singleton Abbey are still blossoming, despite months without rain, bringing us plenty of joy and happiness.
Let’s make the most of this summer and enjoy every sunny moment - who knows what autumn might have in store for us!🌞



🪷Mae’r blodau o gwmpas Abaty Singleton yn dal i flodeuo, er gwaethaf misoedd heb law, gan ddod â digon o lawenydd a hapusrwydd i ni.
Gadewch i ni wneud y gorau o’r haf hwn a mwynhau pob eiliad – pwy a ŵyr beth all fod o’n blaenau yn yr hydref!🌞

💭Can you recognise this study room? Have you ever studied here? Share your story in the comments below.👇



💭Allwch chi adnabod yr ystafell astudio hon? Ydych chi erioed wedi astudio yma? Rhannwch eich stori yn y sylwadau isod.👇

🌿 From PhD researcher to sustainability entrepreneur.

Swansea alumna Dr Rhiannon Rees transformed academic research into a business tackling one of the world's biggest environmental challenges. As co-founder of PlantSea, she is developing innovative seaweed-based alternatives to traditional packaging, helping reduce our reliance on plastics.

Rhiannon credits her Swansea experience with giving her the confidence, research skills and entrepreneurial mindset needed to turn a bold idea into a growing business.

Read her inspiring story in SAIL 2026.👇
https://www.swansea.ac.uk/alumni/sail-2026/rhiannon-rees/

🌿O ymchwilydd PhD i entrepreneur cynaliadwyedd.

Trawsnewidiodd y gyn-fyfyrwraig o Brifysgol Abertawe, Dr Rhiannon Rees, ymchwil academaidd yn fusnes, gan fynd i'r afael ag un o heriau amgylcheddol mwyaf y byd. Fel cyd-sylfaenydd PlantSea, mae hi'n datblygu deunyddiau amgen arloesol sy'n seiliedig ar wymon y gellir eu defnyddio yn hytrach na phecynnau traddodiadol, gan helpu i leihau ein dibyniaeth ar blastigion.

Mae Rhiannon yn rhoi'r clod i'w phrofiad o Brifysgol Abertawe am roi'r hyder, y sgiliau ymchwil a'r meddylfryd entrepreneuraidd iddi y mae eu hangen i droi syniad beiddgar yn fusnes sy'n tyfu.

Darllenwch ei stori llawn ysbrydoliaeth yn SAIL 2026.👇

https://www.swansea.ac.uk/cy/cyn-fyfyrwyr/sail-2026/rhiannon-rees/

During our July Graduation ceremonies, we were proud to award Honorary Fellowships to an inspiring group of individuals whose achievements, leadership and service have made a lasting impact across their professions, communities and Swansea University.🎓

Mike West, Peter Jones & Eric Reynolds – Founders of Discovery SVS, whose vision for student volunteering has inspired generations to make a difference in their communities.

David Williams KC – Swansea alumnus, King's Counsel and University patron, recognised for his distinguished legal career and unwavering support of the University.

Bleddyn Phillips – Former Chair of Council, honoured for his exceptional leadership and dedicated service to Swansea University.

Janet Ashdown – Engineering alumna and international energy leader, recognised for an outstanding career and for inspiring future engineers.

Patricia Kinane OBE – Broadcasting pioneer whose work helped bring globally successful television formats to audiences around the world.

Kev Johns MBE – Beloved entertainer, broadcaster and community champion, celebrated for decades of service to Welsh entertainment, sport and community life.

Robert Bismuth – Technology entrepreneur and alumnus, recognised for his achievements in software engineering and his continued support of innovation and research.

Congratulations to each of our new Honorary Fellows on this well-deserved recognition. 👏

Yn ystod ein seremonïau graddio ym mis Gorffennaf, roedden ni’n falch o wobrwyo Cymrodoriaethau er Anrhydedd i grŵp o unigolion llawn ysbrydoliaeth y mae eu cyflawniadau, eu harweinyddiaeth a’u gwasanaeth wedi cael effaith hirhoedlog ar draws eu proffesiynau, eu cymunedau a Phrifysgol Abertawe.🎓

Mike West, Peter Jones ac Eric Reynolds – Sefydlwyr Discovery SVS, y mae ei gweledigaeth ar gyfer myfyrwyr sy’n gwirfoddoli wedi ysbrydoli cenedlaethau i wneud gwahaniaeth yn eu cymunedau.

David Williams Cwnsler y Brenin – cyn-fyfyriwr o Brifysgol Abertawe, Cwnsler y Brenin ac un o noddwr y Brifysgol, wedi’i gydnabod am ei yrfa gyfreithiol nodedig a’i gymorth diwyro i’r Brifysgol.

Bleddyn Phillips – Cadeirydd y Cyngor gynt, wedi’i anrhydeddu am ei arweinyddiaeth ragorol a’i wasanaeth ymroddedig i Brifysgol Abertawe.

Janet Ashdown – cyn-fyfyriwr Peirianneg ac arweinydd ynni rhyngwladol, wedi’i chydnabod am ei gyrfa ragorol ac am ysbrydoli peirianwyr y dyfodol.

Patricia Kinane OBE – Arloeswr darlledu y mae ei gwaith wedi helpu i ddod â fformatau teledu sy’n llwyddiannus yn fyd-eang i gynulleidfaoedd ledled y byd.

Kev Johns MBE – Hoff ddiddanwr, darlledwr a hyrwyddwr cymunedol, wedi’i ddathlu am roi degawdau o wasanaeth i adloniant, chwaraeon a bywyd cymunedol Cymru.

Robert Bismuth – Entrepreneur technoleg a chyn-fyfyriwr, wedi’i gydnabod am ei gyflawniadau mewn peirianneg feddalwedd a’i gymorth parhaus ym meysydd arloesi ac ymchwil.

Llongyfarchiadau i bob un o’n Cymrodorion Er Anrhydedd am y gydnabyddiaeth haeddiannol hon. 👏

Calling all Swansea alumni, who are based or travelling to Hong Kong!🇭🇰

The Swansea Hong Kong Alumni Chapter is delighted to invite you to our first Hong Kong Alumni Business Reception. Join us for an evening of networking with fellow alumni and professionals from a range of industries in a relaxed and friendly setting.

📅 Date: 21 August 2026
🕕 Time: 6.00 pm – 9.00 pm
📍 Venue: FWD Premier Business Center, 26/F, 1 Peking Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon

Please register using the link below👇
https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=a4fffeca-bd15-451a-8fd5-dd127b3a5810&envId=p-aSQSvGAju0OGaqciStk5-w&zone=eur&dm_t=0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0



Yn galw ar holl gyn-fyfyrwyr Abertawe, sy’n byw yn Hong Kong neu'n teithio i’r rhanbarth!
Mae’n bleser gan gangen cyn-fyfyrwyr Abertawe Hong Kong eich gwahodd i'n derbyniad busnes cyntaf i gyn-fyfyrwyr yn Hong Kong. Ymunwch â ni am noson o rwydweithio â chyn-fyfyrwyr a gweithwyr proffesiynol o amrywiaeth o ddiwydiannau mewn awyrgylch hamddenol a chyfeillgar.

📅 Dyddiad: 21 Awst 2026
🕕 Amser: 6.00pm – 9.00pm
📍 Lleoliad: FWD Premier Business Center, 26/F, 1 Peking Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon

Cofrestrwch drwy ddilyn y ddolen isod👇
https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=a4fffeca-bd15-451a-8fd5-dd127b3a5810&envId=p-aSQSvGAju0OGaqciStk5-w&zone=eur&dm_t=0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0

⛷️ What started with a chance meeting on their first day at Swansea University became a global business.

Alumni Nick Marsden and Aaron McLaughlin turned their love of skiing into OOSC Clothing, a vibrant and sustainable skiwear brand now recognised around the world. From university friendships and ski society trips to building a business committed to recycled materials, their journey is a reminder that great ideas often start with shared passions.

Discover how Swansea helped shape their entrepreneurial adventure👇
https://www.swansea.ac.uk/alumni/sail-2026/oosc/

⛷️ Daeth yr hyn a ddechreuodd fel cyfarfod ar hap ar eu diwrnod cyntaf ym Mhrifysgol Abertawe yn fusnes byd-eang.

Trodd y cyn-fyfyrwyr, Nick Marsden ac Aaron McLaughlin, eu cariad at sgïo yn OOSC, sef brand dillad sgïo bywiog a chynaliadwy sydd bellach yn adnabyddus ledled y byd. O gyfeillgarwch yn y Brifysgol a theithiau gyda'r gymdeithas sgïo i feithrin busnes sy'n ymrwymedig i ddefnyddio deunyddiau a ailgylchwyd, mae eu taith yn ein hatgoffa bod syniadau gwych yn aml yn dechrau gyda diddordebau cyffredin.

Darganfyddwch sut mae Prifysgol Abertawe wedi llywio eu hantur entrepreneuraidd👇
https://www.swansea.ac.uk/cy/cyn-fyfyrwyr/sail-2026/oosc/