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Successful Writers' Day at the Dylan Thomas Centre
Mon, 13 Dec 2010 16:20:00 GMT
The creative writing departments of Swansea University and Trinity University College, Carmarthen, in conjunction with the Dragon Innovation Partnership, recently held a successful day of discussions and readings to a packed out audience at the Dylan Thomas Centre.
This was the first time such an event had been held outside the University, and it provided an opportunity for students and the wider community of Swansea and Carmarthen to enjoy a day of discussion about writing and publishing, to learn more about the creative writing departments of both universities, and to meet with key figures in the industry.
The event featured prominent names from the publishing industry in Wales, including Dominic Williams from Parthian Books and Gwen Davies from Alcemi Press, as well as Euan Thorneycroft from AM Heath, who told delegates about about his role as top London agent. The established poet and singer-songwriter Paul Henry finished the day with a special music and poetry performance, followed by a book signing.
The organiser of the event, Dr. Fflur Dafydd of Swansea University said:
“It really was wonderful to see the academic community and wider communities of Swansea and Carmarthen brought together by this event, and the audience was a wonderful combination of aspiring and published writers, book lovers and critics, as well as those interested in the more commercial side of publishing.
“Hopefully delegates will have made useful contacts during the day, which will help give them a start in the publishing world.
“We’re now hoping to be able to run this as an annual event.”
The event was sponsored by the Dragon Innovation Partnership, and also featured key contributions from the staff of the creative writing departments of both universities – Professor Stevie Davies, Dr. Jeni Williams, Dr. Fflur Dafydd, and Nigel Jenkins – who talked about their own experiences of publishing in Wales and beyond.
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Events
Dragon2Dragon – Linking Wales with China
The Dragon Innovation partnership invites you to spend an afternoon learning about development, innovation and training opportunities with China.
Date: 28th June 2011
Time: 12:00 – 17:00
Venue: The Dragon Hotel, Swansea
The event invites speakers from Wales and China to discuss a range of opportunities for developing economic, educational and cultural links between our two countries. The event will appeal to businesses, social enterprises, cultural groups, universities and individuals interested in the opportunities for collaboration and growth between our two countries.
Speakers will include:
Gary Davies - Director, European & External Affairs Welsh Government
“Why Wales should link with China for business and training opportunities”
Virginia West - Director, Wales International Consortium
“How Welsh Universities are maximising the opportunities for links with China”
Tian Xiaogang - Minister Counsellor of Education Section, Chinese Embassy
“Developing Educational Links between Wales and China”
China Business Speaker TBC
A speaker will be on hand to overview the benefits and support to business linking with China.
Swansea Metropolitan University Brian Griffiths - Head of International Office
“Educational opportunities & challenges -Swansea Metropolitan University’s footprint & development opportunities in one of the most rapidly growing industries worldwide; The Creative Industries.”
Swansea University Weixi Xing – Research Development Officer
“R&D and innovation support for businesses wishing to link with China and development of a China international Standards Centre at Swansea University”
University of Wales, Trinity St David Wang Yanru (China Youth University - Business Project)
“Recent Developments in Entrepreneurship Education in China”
To register for the event please email:
researchandinnovation@swansea.ac.uk or Call 01792 606060
We hope you will be able to join us for this informative event with plenty of networking opportunities. As always, there is no charge for attending the event and Lunch will be included. The mid afternoon break will include a cultural performance. Registration is essential.
Universities; Opening Doors to Business
Did you know by working with a University your organisation could gain access to a wide range of opportunities and resources? Including:
- Collaboration Funding
- Graduate placements
- Knowledge and expertise
- Research & Innovation
- Training and Consultancy
- Access to state of the art equipment and technology
- And much more.....
Drop into Parc-Y-Scarlet’s on the 23rd June between 10am-3pm and find out how working with Universities could help your business.
Swansea Metropolitan University, Swansea University and University of Wales Trinity St David (The Dragon Innovation Partnership) together with the Welsh Government Regional Centre Service will for the first time bring together all their projects, initiatives and funding opportunities under one roof.
Come along at any time throughout the day and speak directly to up to 25 different project & initiatives.
The Welsh Government Regional Centre Service will also be available to give impartial information and guidance in the areas of general business management, HR /Equality and diversity, and environmental management.
Why not bring us a challenge, idea or offering and explore what possibilities are available to your business by working with a University.
Date: Thursday 23rd June 2011
Time: Open event running from 10am -3pm
Venue: Quinnell Room, Parc Y Scarlet’s, Llanelli
There is no charge to attend this walk in event. For more information and to pre-register your attendance please contact Nicola Powell on 01792 481163 or at nicola.powell@smu.ac.uk