University of Wales Institute of Science and Technology

The University of Wales Institute of Science and Technology (UWIST) (Welsh: Athrofa Gwyddoniaeth a Thechnoleg Prifysgol Cymru) was a public university based in the center of the city of Cardiff in Wales. In 1988, it merged with the University College Cardiff which later became Cardiff University.[1]

This article is about the University of Wales Institute of Science and Technology. For the University of Wales Institute, Cardiff, see Cardiff Metropolitan University.
University of Wales Institute of Science and Technology
Welsh: Athrofa Gwyddoniaeth a Thechnoleg Prifysgol Cymru
Former name
Cardiff College of Technology, Welsh College of Advanced Technology
TypePublic
Active1866–1988
Parent institution
University of Wales
PrincipalSir Aubrey Trotman-Dickenson
Location
Cardiff
,
Wales
ColorsWhite and blue

UWIST became a university in 1968 as a constituent member of the University of Wales.[2] Though its origins are older the UWIST is sometimes grouped with other plate glass universities (1960-1992).

History

Origins

The origins of UWIST begin with Schools of Science and Art which was established in 1866 by Cardiff Borough Council to run classes aimed at working people, classes took place at Cardiff Free Library.[3] Between 1900 and 1907 the School was run by the University College of South Wales and Monmouthshire with Viriamu Jones acting as Principal of the Technical School. Control then reverted back to Cardiff Borough Council and a new home Bute Building was opened in 1916 to house the City of Cardiff Technical School.

College of advanced technology
See also: College of advanced technology (United Kingdom)

In 1956 following the publication of a government white paper on technical education, the UK government announced the creation of 10 colleges of advanced technology which would provide advanced work. The Cardiff College of Technology was converted to the Welsh College of Advanced Technology in 1957.[4] Further structural changes occurred and on 1 April 1962 the college became an autonomous institution from the Cardiff Borough Council.

The CAT was awarded university status forming a constituent member of the University of Wales by Royal Charter of 11 December 1967. The charter was presented by the Duke of Edinburgh, Chancellor of the University of Wales, to the Principal of UWIST at a Special Congregation of the University held on 19 April 1968.[5]

Merger

Discussions on the merger of UWIST with University College Cardiff began in the early 1980s. A joint consultative committee chaired by Professor D.G.T. Williams was formed. The merger occurred in 1988 to form the University of Wales College of Cardiff.[6]

Governance

The CAT was governed by a Governing Body and Academic Board, this was replaced in 1968 with a Court, Council, and Senate following the traditional university model.

Chairman of CAT
  • Dr W F Cartwright, nominated by the Department of Education

Presidents

Principals

Registrar
  • Mr F Harris-Jones

Campus

The UWIST was based in the Bute Building and Redwood Building part of the Cathays Park complex in Cardiff, Wales.

Student accommodation was provided at Roy Jenkins Hall amongst others.[7]

Redwood building

Departments
  • Physics
  • Electronics and Electrical Engineering
  • Mathematics
  • Optometry, est 1935[8]
  • School of Architecture
  • Maritime Studies
  • Law
  • Applied Psychology[9]
  • Applied Pharmacology
  • Town Planning
  • Applied Biology
  • Civil Engineering
  • Applied Physics

Notable alumni and academics

Academics

Science
  • Professor David R Williams[10]
  • Professor Emeritus John David Ronald Thomas[11]
  • Professor J.W. Griffiths

References
  1. "Cardiff University: a patchwork of predecessors". Cardiff University. 2016-01-29. Retrieved 2023-04-21.
  2. [a constituent member of the University of Wales. "University of Wales Institute of Science and Technology Act 1968"]. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  3. "Cardiff University: a patchwork of predecessors". Cardiff University. 2016-01-29. Retrieved 2023-04-25.
  4. "Records of Cardiff's Technical Colleges, 1866-1988 - Archives Hub". archiveshub.jisc.ac.uk. Retrieved 2023-04-25.
  5. Annual Report 1967-68. University of Wales Institue of Science and Technology. 1968. p. 5.
  6. Annual Report 1985. University of Wales Institute of Science and Technology. 1985. p. 25.
  7. University, Cardiff. "Roy Jenkins Hall: exterior front, with UWIST signage, 1979-88". {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  8. Millodot, M. (April 1986). "THE GOLDEN JUBILEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF OPTOMETRY AT UWIST, CARDIFF". Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics. 6 (2): 127–128. doi:10.1111/j.1475-1313.1986.tb01131.x.
  9. "UWIST PSYCHOLOGY GRADUATES contacts ALUMNI CARDIFF UNIVERSITY". rockahoola.tripod.com. Retrieved 2023-04-21.
  10. "Professor David R Williams". Cardiff University. Retrieved 2023-04-25.
  11. "John David Ronald Thomas : Development & Alumni Relations , Aberystwyth University". www.aber.ac.uk. Retrieved 2023-04-25.
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