University of Wales

The University of Wales, established in 1893, was a federal institution that underwent significant structural changes. In 2010, it was recommended that Wales consolidate its higher education institutions into six universities. Consequently, the University of Wales began a formal merger process with Swansea Metropolitan University and the University of Wales Trinity Saint David.1

Cardiff, the capital city of Wales, is located on the Bristol Channel at the mouth of the River Taff. Its origins are believed to stem from the Welsh name Caer-Taff, meaning "Fort on the Taff". The city's expansion was significantly driven by the development of coal and iron ore mines in the late 18th century, transforming it into a major port and exporter of coal. Cardiff was officially recognized as the capital of Wales in 1955 and is now a key administrative, cultural, and commercial center.2