Swansea University, situated in Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom, is a renowned public research institution. Established in 1920, it was chartered as University College of Swansea, becoming the fourth college of the University of Wales. In 1996, the University of Wales Swansea underwent a name change due to structural changes within the University of Wales. The adoption of the title Swansea University took place on 1 September 2007, coinciding with the University of Wales transitioning into a non-membership confederal institution. As a result, the former members of the University of Wales became independent universities. Swansea University boasts three faculties spread across its two campuses, strategically positioned along the picturesque coastline of Swansea Bay. The Singleton Park Campus is located in the beautiful grounds of Singleton Park, just west of Swansea city centre. The Bay Campus, with its impressive £450 million investment, was unveiled in September 2015. Situated adjacent to Jersey Marine Beach, on the eastern side of Swansea in the Neath Port Talbot area, it offers a prime location for students and visitors alike. The institution’s annual income for 2022–23 reached an impressive £412.3 million, with a significant portion of £67.1 million coming from research grants and contracts. This demonstrates the institution’s ability to secure funding and invest in valuable research initiatives. Meanwhile, the institution’s expenditure amounted to £348 million, reflecting a responsible and strategic approach to financial management. This university ranks as the third largest in Wales when it comes to student enrollment. With a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, this institution caters to the diverse needs of over 20,000 students. Swansea University operated solely from the Singleton Park Campus. Due to its rapid growth, the university established a new Bay Campus, spanning 65 acres and costing £450 million. This state-of-the-art science and innovation campus opened in September 2015. Ever since, Swansea University has been functioning as a dual-campus university, with the ‘Park Campus’ situated in its historic Singleton Park grounds, and the Bay Campus, at Crymlyn Burrows. Swansea University is renowned for its research excellence, securing a commendable 48th position in the prestigious 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF) rankings in the UK. The university proudly submitted the work of a remarkable number of researchers (578) for assessment to REF2021, showcasing a significant 56% increase compared to the 370 submitted in 2014. The university’s overall proportion of world-leading and internationally excellent research saw a significant growth, increasing from 80% in 2014 to an impressive 86% in 2021. A significant increase in the percentage of its outputs were rated as world-leading, demonstrating the expertise and excellence of its research. The research environment also received high ratings, indicating its international excellence. The impact of its research was deemed outstanding and highly significant.