Wrexham University unveils its “new and exciting” rebrand

Empowering students to feel they are capable of achieving anything they want to by creating an inclusive and welcoming environment is at the heart of Wrexham University’s mission.

That was the message delivered by Prifysgol Wrecsam/Wrexham University Chancellor Colin Jackson CBE at the university’s external rebrand launch celebration.

As part of the special event, Andy Williams, the Mayor of Wrexham, community members and stakeholders from local colleges, local councillors, the Vice Chancellor’s Welsh Language Community Committee, the NHS and more, gathered at the university to hear more about the purpose of the institution’s rebrand.

During his speech, Colin said: “The rebranding of Wrexham University is an incredibly proud moment, it signifies how far we’ve come.

“Not only is Wrexham now a globally recognised city but our university is a globally-recognised institution.

“Our new and exciting rebrand is key to demonstrating our purpose to prospective and current students – to empower all our students to feel that they are capable of achieving anything they want to by creating an inclusive and welcoming environment.

“That’s at the core of everything we do here in Wrexham.”

From left to right: Dr Leigh Griffin, Chair to the Board of Governors, Colin Jackson CBE, Andy Williams, Mayor of Wrexham.

The special event was delivered in a bilingual format – with Elen Mai Nefydd, Head of Welsh Medium Academic Development, delivering speeches in both Welsh and English.

Elen Mai shared with stakeholders the progress that the University has made in relation to Welsh-medium provision, since its Welsh Language Academic Strategy and Action Plan was rubber-stamped last year.

Key developments include certain degree courses offering bilingual study options, including the Speech and Language Therapy degree and most recently, Professional Policing.

Attendees of the Launch Event

“The Welsh language and culture is rooted in our values and in every aspect of our work,” she said.

“The progress has been monumental already – and we are proud to say that are doing everything we can to prepare our students for the world of work and to meet the demands in Wales and contribute towards the Welsh Government’s ambition of reaching one million Welsh speakers by 2050.

“Welsh opportunities are for all at Wrexham University – and the Welsh language is truly for everybody.”

The overarching aims of the institution’s rebrand is to increase awareness, strengthen identity and in turn, attract more students.

It follows extensive consultation with students, staff and external stakeholders to ensure that the brand truly represents what the University offers and stands for and its ambitions for the future.

Formerly known as Glyndwr University, Wrexham University aims to be a first-choice institution and destination for prospective students – with the goal of making the community, city of Wrexham and the world better through higher education