The University of Wales, Newport has been involved in higher education for more than 80 years, and its roots go back even further - to the first Mechanics Institute in Newport, which opened in 1841. Since its birth, the role of the institution has been to serve the local community and particularly those who would not have the opportunity to go on to further education after their initial schooling.

Today, Newport's University is recognised as a leading provider of a diverse and ever-increasing range of courses that are modern, challenging and relevant to the needs of industry, commerce and teacher training - a fact reflected in the high graduate employment record. Graduates have enjoyed success in many fields - in business, in education and particularly in film and animation, where the institution boasts a growing number of award-winning film-makers whose work is gaining a large audience worldwide