New Partnership between University of Wales Trinity Saint David and Aspen UK

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David is delighted to announce a new partnership with Aspen UK.

The new association will mean Aspen UK will host its world-renowned leadership seminars at the University’s Lampeter campus for the next three years.

Aspen UK Seminars bring together leaders from across geographical and generational spectrums, and from across the corporate, political, creative, academic, and third sectors, to discuss, reflect, and debate. The seminars encourage leaders to address their own ideas and values, and to explore effective solutions to pressing social issues.

On formalising the partnership, Aspen UK CEO Penny Richards said:

“We’re so delighted to be bringing our Aspen UK seminars to the University of Wales Trinity Saint David and to Lampeter. We strive to represent the whole of the UK in all we do – with our speakers, participants, fellows and partners, and this new relationship in Wales is a great manifestation of that. We know we will learn a lot from the university, and everyone connected with this partnership.”

The first seminar takes place from 13 to 15 October 2022. As well as the formal seminar sessions, participants from across Wales and the whole of the UK will enjoy a programme of cultural events to showcase the best that Lampeter has to offer, curated by the University.

Gwilym Dyfri Jones, Provost of the University’s Lampeter and Carmarthen campuses said: “The University looks forward to working with Aspen UK and to host their world-renowned leadership seminars.  We are delighted that Aspen UK has chosen to come to our Lampeter campus which will enable participants to benefit from the excellent teaching and learning facilities, as well as the unique campus environment.  Lampeter is a very special place and it is wonderful to welcome new students to the campus during our bicentenary year”.

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About Aspen UK

Aspen UK is part of a global network of Aspen Institutes, which for over 70 years have inspired and empowered leaders around the world.

All our activities provide an environment where participants can learn with and from people who might have fundamentally different views and life experiences. We use the unique Aspen method of text-based and professionally guided conversations which help people reflect on their leadership skills, debate and confront their own ideas and values, and explore effective solutions to pressing social issues.

Our leadership seminars provide space for discussion on potentially polarising topics and encourage attendees to learn with and from other influential leaders from different worlds and beliefs.

Our public events demonstrate the process of understanding another’s perspective. They celebrate the joy of debate, discussion, and disagreement on key topics, while maintaining respect and integrity.

In August 2022 we launched the Rising Leaders Fellowship, bringing together 21 to 35 year old established and emerging leaders, to tackle the most pressing challenges in today’s society. We will welcome 250 Fellows a year, who will benefit from a range of opportunities which strengthen their professional network and skills to lead in a diverse and sometimes polarised environment.

We are committed to building communities of actively engaged and enlightened leaders, inspiring them to work for the common good.

For any queries, please contact Olivier Chapman, Aspen UK’s Director of Seminars on ochapman@aspenuk.org 

Further Information

For more information please contact Arwel Lloyd, Principal PR and Communications Officer, on 01267 676663 / arwel.lloyd@uwtsd.ac.uk