New atrium key to unlocking vast potential of Old College

28 March 2024

A new entrance and atrium at the rear of the Old College will unlock the vast potential of the historic grade 1 listed building according to Lyn Hopkins from project architects Lawray.

The Old College mosaic

29 November 2023

Described as a “blot” and “unfortunate” by detractors in the latter part of the 1800s, the mosaic on the southern-most wing of Aberystwyth University’s Old College has become a defining feature of the iconic Gothic Victorian building.

Old College project to honour Enigma code-breaker

A seminar room in Aberystwyth University’s Old College will be dedicated to the memory of a former student who contributed to breaking the Enigma code during the Second World War.

Redevelopment of St Michael’s Church car park gets underway

02 October 2023

Work will commence this week to redevelop the car park at St Michael’s Church in Aberystwyth as part of ambitious plans to breathe new life into Old College.

Restoration work begins on the Old College

12 June 2023

The restoration stage of the Old College project is set to get underway as work begins on the building’s stonework, windows and storm-damaged roof.