Fulbright scholars visit Aberystwyth University
Eight of the United States’ brightest students are visiting Aberystwyth University as part of a pioneering new Summer Institute which will introduce them to the culture, history, politics and landscape of Wales. Three universities across Wales were appointed by the prestigious US-UK Fulbright Commission to run the first Wales Fulbright Institute and the students have already embarked on their journey through Wales, starting at Cardiff University. From the capital city, they travelled up to Bangor University where they stayed for a fortnight and they have now arrived in Aberystwyth where they will be spending their final two weeks. During their time in Aberystwyth, they will look at Wales and its relationships with the wider world and begin to think about different ways Wales is facing up to the challenges of the future. Dr Marc Welsh, Academic Director for the Fulbright Summer Institute, said: “The historic links between Wales and the USA are more extensive than many people think as a ...