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The Old College, Aberystwyth Post & Packaging Included This majestic Grade-1-listed building on the Aberystwyth seafront is one of the UK’s great architectural landmarks. It is also the University’s first home. The original painting and copyright have been kindly donated to the Development and Alumni Relations Office (DARO) by Aberystwyth Alumni Philip Huckin Artist: Philip Huckin Philip Huckin is a contemporary artist based in Wales and is known for his evocative landscape paintings and drawings, particularly of Ceredigion. The central theme of Huckin's work is the Ceredigion landscape in Mid Wales, and encompasses its mountains, hills, and coastline. He explores the natural and man-made boundaries that define the area, such as field lines, hedgerows, river valleys, and historical structures like farmsteads and ruins. He finds inspiration in the Ceredigion landscape with its deep cultural history and has learnt Welsh to better understand the place names and cultural significance of the area he depicts. His work includes paintings in acrylic and watercolour, and drawings in graphite, watercolour, pen and pastel. His style captures the light and atmosphere of the Welsh landscape.

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From the first student register in 1872 and early X-ray equipment to works of art, future foods and intelligent robotics, discover fascinating stories from Aberystwyth University’s history through 150 objects. This beautifully illustrated volume features stunning photographs by Rolant Dafis alongside bilingual articles, prose and poetry by staff, students and alumni. Launched on Founders’ Day 14 October 2022 as part of the University’s 150th anniversary celebrations, you can pre-order a copy here for £25 plus postage. Format: hardback, 312 pages, 27x23cm.

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Please note, colours may vary.