Trinity College, Carmarthen

Infobox University
name = Trinity College, Carmarthen
native_name = Coleg y Drindod, Caerfyrddin


established = 1848 (Incorporated 2005)
chancellor = HRH the Prince of Wales
principal = Medwin Hughes
city = Carmarthen
country = Wales, UK
address = Carmarthen
Carmarthenshire SA31 3EP.
students = 2,515cite web |url=http://www.hesa.ac.uk/holisdocs/pubinfo/student/institution0506.htm |title=Table 0a - All students by institution, mode of study, level of study, gender and domicile 2005/06 |work=Higher Education Statistics Agency online statistics |accessdate=2007-04-06]
undergrad = 1,990
postgrad = 410
other = 120 FE
affiliations = University of Wales
website = http://www.trinity-cm.ac.uk/

Trinity College, Carmarthen ( _cy. Coleg y Drindod, Caerfyrddin) is a university college in Carmarthen, West Wales. It was formerly a constituent college of the University of Wales, but following structural changes in the University in September 2007, it is now an accredited institution.

History

Trinity College was founded in 1848 as an Anglican college in an attempt to remedy the lack of higher education institutions in Wales. After the University of Wales, Lampeter, the college is the oldest higher education institution in Wales, although unlike Lampeter, Trinity has never possessed its own degree awarding powers. This role is played by the federal University of Wales, of which Trinity became a full constituent member in 2005.

Location

The college is situated on a single campus on the outskirts of Carmarthen. It is a small site that centres around the original building (Old College "pictured"). Various new buildings have been constructed around the site. Despite this the campus retains a scenic look with landscaped gardens, rolling greens and panoramic views of the surrounding Carmarthenshire countryside.

The campus is also home to the Halliwell Theatre; this is regarded as the premier conference suite in Carmarthen.

Students' Union & Facilities

The Students' Union is located near the centre of the campus and is a surprisingly large building considering the overall size of the college. The union facilities include the "Unity" nightclub, "@ttic" bar and shop. "Unity" is open on Monday, Wednesday and Friday (hosting Monday Madness, Kaos and Funky Friday theme nights respectively). "@ttic" is open all week from 10.00am until 11.00pm and boasts cheap drinks, two pool tables and a balcony terrace.

Other than the union, students are treated to a range of sports facilities including a gymnasium and swimming pool that are all located on the compact campus.

There is also the Merlin Restaurant ("Ty Bwyta Myrddin") that serves fresh and hot food to catered halls students.

Accommodation

There are four halls of residence at the college. "Tower", "Non" and "Myrddin" halls accommodate undergraduate students in catered accommodation. "Archbishop Noakes" hall is usually reserved for returning undergraduates in their final year or postgraduate students.

There is traditionally plenty of private sector accommodation for students in Carmarthen itself.

Courses

Originally concerned with training teachers, the college expanded in the 1980s and now offers a wide range of courses from the traditional subjects of Theology, History and English to newer subjects such as Advertising and Tourism. During the 1990s the college was given permission to offer postgraduate MA and PhD courses. Teacher training, however, is still a main part of the college's tradition.

Alumni

Former students include rugby players Dewi Bebb and Barry John, singers Stuart Burrows and Rhys Meirion, Pam Evans, founder of Peace Mala, film director Jack Price, sporting legend Llyr 'Bulb' Lewis and Writers Gwyn Morgan Sion Tomas Owen. Former lecturers include Raymond Garlick, Jo Mazelis and Carwyn James.

References

ee also

*List of universities in Wales