Whilst the development programme heralds a new era for Swansea University,  the recognition of the role that Welsh heritage and culture has on attracting both local and international students has been firmly acknowledged. Through consultation with students, staff and St Modwen it was agreed that the student residence buildings should be named after our famous Welsh Castles and the Princes and Princesses of Wales. There are over 400 castles in Wales with many castles such as Dinefwr and Carreg Cennen dating as far back as the 12^th Century, built to last by Lord Rhys, one of Wales’ first Princes of Wales.

Ceinwen Cloney, the President of Swansea University’s Student’s Union said: “Honouring Welsh history through the naming of the residences is a great way to inspire new students to learn more about the rich culture of Wales.’’

The residences are being built around stunning courtyards which connect each of the buildings providing a true community feel. The architecture of the student residences also reflects the ‘Castle’ themes with detail such as archways and balconies. Another similarity is that historically Castles were built at strategic locations next to the sea, students living at the Bay Campus will be able to enjoy sweeping views and access the beach from their own doorstep.

Ceinwen added: “Having seen the plans and the current building works going on, students are set to have an amazing space to live at the new Bay Campus.”

Students will be allowed to apply for accommodation at the Bay and Park Campus from January 2015.

The names of the thirteen residences are: Cadell, Cardigan, Carreg Cennen, Dinefwr, Dolbadarn, Dryslwyn, Emlyn, Ewloe, Pen y Bryn, Gruffydd, Gwenllian, Llywelyn Fawr and Manorbier.       

Swansea University Bay Campus

The new £450m Bay Campus scheme will be delivered for Swansea University, by land owner and UK’s leading regeneration specialist, St. Modwen, at the 65 acre former BP Transit site on the eastern approach into Swansea.  It will have the distinction of being one of the few global universities with direct access onto a beach and its own seafront promenade. The new Bay Campus will provide academic, student accommodation and research space, the latter being in a series of agreements with international and national companies. St. Modwen is developing the Bay Campus, with contractor VINCI Construction UK and Swansea University’s framework contractor Leadbitter, a Bouygues UK company. Work started on site in May 2013, with full student occupation due in 2015.  Visit www.swan.ac.uk/campus-development  

St. Modwen Properties PLC

St. Modwen is the UK’s leading regeneration specialist. The company operates across the full spectrum of the property industry from a network of seven offices, a residential business and through joint ventures with public sector and industry leading partners.

The Company is focussed wholly upon regeneration with an outstanding 25 year track record of adding value by managing schemes through the planning process, remediating contaminated land and active asset management and development.

With extensive experience in dealing with complex and challenging sites, St. Modwen has a land bank of more than 5,800 net developable acres and is focused on the long-term development of commercial property and residential land.

St. Modwen’s extensive national portfolio includes; the £2bn regeneration of New Covent Garden Market, London; the £1bn transformation of Longbridge, Birmingham and the on-going regeneration of over 2,500 acres of former industrial land in South Wales. For further information, visit www.stmodwen.co.uk