Swansea University

Swansea University is a research institution whose expertise is highlighted in recent news. The university is newsworthy due to its involvement in a study commissioned by EDF Energy regarding the Hinkley Point C nuclear plant. The study suggests a "fish disco" could save 90% of fish from being drawn into the plant's water intake pipes, though at a significant cost. Separately, while not directly implicated, the UK's loss of its WHO measles-free status due to declining vaccination rates is a matter of public health concern. Finally, archaeologists, including experts, have made a significant discovery of a large Roman villa in Margam Park, South Wales, contributing to a revised understanding of Roman influence in the region. Swansea University's research contributions are thus relevant to environmental protection, public health, and historical understanding.