Collections and Heritage

Over the years we have been working with our collections and community to uncover the incredible stories of Aberystwyth University to share with visitors to the historic Old College. Some of these can be found within our recent publication Ceiniogau'r Werin/The Pennies of the People, where we explore the history of the University through 150 objects. 150th Anniversary Publication  : About Us , Aberystwyth University. Check Old College social media for updates relating to the project, including our collections and exhibition spaces.

You can watch recorded webinars on the history of Old College:

• "Hateful the man who loves not the country that nurtured him", Dr Calista Williams. Hear about the history of the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth’s fundraising expedition to North America in 1890.
• "Objects of Abership with Cara Cullen and Julie Archer". Hear about Aberystwyth University’s research into its History and Collections for the exciting new galleries at Old College.
• "Tales of the Unexpected: sharing stories from the University Archive", Julie Archer. Take a peek into the University Archive. We’ll look at some of the people and events that have been brought to light, and to life, by items in the collection.
• "From the College by the Sea to the College on the Hill – with a few stops along the way", Elgan Davies. This is the story of how the College by the Sea became the College on the Hill.

Watch more webinars on the history of Aberystwyth University.