Swansea University

"Although it is many months since I left Swansea University. This place is utterly ghastly. Some staff are treated appallingly, while others are given every opportunity which they do not deserve. There is a definitive culture of nepotism that I have experienced first-hand. Some staff are treated terribly and are on short term contracts, while others are promoted without just cause. The bullying among staff is endemic and it is altogether an utterly depressing place to work. One particular individual is Prof David Worsley who has a large ego and runs things with a high degree of partisanship. To prove this, just take a look at some of the poor academic track records of Engineering Prof’s Dave Penny (h-index 5) Prof Cameron Pleydell-Pierce (h-index 2) and Prof James Sullivan (h-index 4), yet they are all Full Professors. With extremely poor and questionable publication records, yet they have still become full-Professors. Why you may ask? Well it is because they are friends of Dave Worsley who has had them unjustly promoted. But these people don’t realise that they are just a laughingstock, because they have not earned these titles. The system is totally unfair and unjust for others who do put the work in. They play this green renewable energy card every five minutes, yet continue to back and support the largest polluter in the Wales (nearby Tata Steel). Hypocrites they all are. I have heard nightmare stories from other staff of how Professors will bully more junior staff, including Professor Martin Bache, who is a particularly nasty and corrosive bully. He bullied my colleague so much that she still suffers from depression because of it. Avoid this unfair, hypocritical and poor excuse for a University. It is not worth the time of day."

"Singleton campus is the older style of campus, but in a good setting and has a nice feel. Not the most vibrant if campuses and facilities are limited. But is a solid University and has much to offer."

"I cannot over estimate how beautiful this univetsity is. Situated in a beautiful city that has an award for outstanding natural beauty. It is one of the most diverse universities I have visited(and I have visited a few). The university has 2 campuses and this is the singleton campus. It is home to courses that aren't management, engineering or computer science related. If you are looking for a university that is passionate about giving you a nice blend between outstanding academic performance and impeccable student life, then I must recommend Swansea University as a destination you wont regret."

"Good university, good connections. Just beside Singleton Park and Hospital. Opposite Swansea Bay. Not far from City Centre or even Mumbles and Gower."