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Newi turns to Glyndwr

WALES' newest university was officially launched and re-named after the Welsh hero Owain Glyndŵr.

The North East Institute of Higher Education (NEWI) was granted university status by royal assent of the Queen, on the advice of the Privy Council.

The announcement was made at a press conference at the university's Wrexham campus attended by First Minister Rhodri Morgan.

Glyndŵr University is the only university in North East Wales and the tenth university in Wales.

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