100

2012 has been a big year for Britain for many reasons. The Olympics, Queen's Jubilee and now we can acknowledge and celebrate 100 years of photography studies at Newport University (yeah, it's a big deal). 

Anastasia Taylor-Lind

Simon Norfolk

Paul Lowe

Toril Brancher

Nicholas Hughes

Lorna O'Brien

The University of Wales, Newport, is one of the leading providers of photographic education in the UK and the photography department enjoys an excellent reputation both nationally and internationally. Proud of it's past, present and future, it has held a number of events and projects this year to acknowledge this big landmark, very worthy of celebration. Today is the first of a two-day symposium, where the likes of Ken Grant, Anastasia Taylor-Lind and David Bate will all speak on their approach to photography, and the effect Newport has had in the world through this medium. 

The University of Wales, Newport Alumni Exhibition takes place at the City Campus' Wall Gallery in the heart of Newport until 11th January 2013 - definitely worth a visit!

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