Welsh Institute of Rural Studies (WIRS)

This material is held atAberystwyth University Archives

  • Reference
    • GB 982 WAC/WIRS
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1991 - 2004
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • English Welsh
  • Physical Description
    • 3 Boxes. Photographs of student in their graduation ceremony, photocopies of newspaper cuttings, yearly handbook of Welsh Institute of Rural Studies, printed maps, floor plans, and building outlines.

Scope and Content

This series contains student data and the various degree schemes in which they were enrolled, organized by year. There are various photographs of student graduation, award-winning function, and floor plans of the building.

Also included are college ceremony newsletters, and student intake records. Newspaper cuttings regarding the achievements of WIRS, their research and development reports, sports achievements, and government involvement in certain policies are included. Study trips with strips of negatives include similar information.

Access Information

The papers may be consulted through application by e-mail to: archives@aber.ac.uk or by post to: Aberystwyth University Archives, Hugh Owen Library, Penglais, Aberystwyth, SY23 3DZ, Wales, United Kingdom. Tel: 01970 628593.