The original location
The University was originally based in an old coaching inn called the Penrhyn Arms. In 1903, the city of ÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏÌúËãÅÌ donated a 10-acre site overlooking the city atÌýPenralltÌýfor a new building, and substantial sums of money were raised by local people to help meet the cost.ÌýÌý
The foundation stone was laid in 1907, and four years later in 1911 the main building was opened, together with some arts and social science buildings and part of the Library.Ìý
The Science Departments remained in the Penrhyn Arms for another fifteen years. In 1926 they moved to new purpose-built accommodation which had been constructed with the assistance of funds raised by the North Wales Heroes Memorial.Ìý
Images of the past
ÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏÌúËãÅÌ todayÌý
Today, we have over 10,000 students andÌýaroundÌý2,000 members of staff. ÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏÌúËãÅÌ is committed to providing teaching of the highestÌýstandard, conducting research of the highest quality, taking good care of its students and playing a full role in the wider community ofÌýWales.Ìý
Read the full historyÌý
You can read more about the history of the University in a book written by former Registrar, Dr David Roberts. ÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏÌúËãÅÌ, 1884 – 2009Ìýis available to buy online and in bookshops.ÌýÌý
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