Welsh-based WS Marketing, a leading and influential PR, marketing, and events agency, today announced a groundbreaking, strategically aligned sponsorship agreement with the University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) for the prestigious 2025 Welsh Law Awards, South Wales Business Awards, and Welsh Fitness Awards.
This landmark partnership, hailed as a major coup for these renowned events, not only further amplifies their standing but also establishes a unique “plug and play” dynamic that redefines traditional event sponsorship. This unique partnership goes beyond typical sponsorships. It creates a vibrant environment for shared growth and real impact, especially for UWTSD students.
The agreement gives the University’s students invaluable, hands-on experience helping to manage and deliver these prestigious awards. More than just branding, this collaboration helps develop the next generation of professionals in Wales, connecting them with key decision-makers and employers in their fields.
Wesley Skene – Founder of WS Marketing and the driving force behind these awards, expressed his enthusiasm: “We are delighted to announce this sponsorship agreement with the University of Wales Trinity Saint David. To have one of the leading Welsh universities on board for 2025 is something we are incredibly proud of. However, the opportunity to provide students with industry leading work experience and networking opportunities is fantastic. University of Wales Trinity Saint David students are always of the highest academic rigour and to create opportunities for them to develop contacts and real-time CPD before graduation is a key goal of ours.”
The collaboration underscores a shared commitment to fostering talent and propelling economic growth across Wales, directly addressing the evolving needs of industry and academia.
Dr Bronwen Williams JP MStJ – Academic Director at UWTSD’s Swansea School of Law said, “Swansea Law School (SLS) is based at the SA1 Waterfront campus and offers three pathways of programmes: Law, Criminology and Emergency Services at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels of study.
We offer the traditional LLB Law and LLB Law & Legal Practice routes into law, as well as the LLB Law with Criminology programme. These programmes develop students’ skills in the foundations of law and help prepare them for a career in legal practice and the wider legal profession.
Swansea Law School works closely with law firms in Wales to maintain relevancy of content and professional practice input into the modules, and to provide work experience and placement opportunities for the students. SLS is proud to be the only university in Wales to be able to offer the Welsh Legal Apprenticeship in collaboration with our college partners, CILEx, and law firms and legal departments across the whole of Wales.”
“UWTSD Swansea Law School is delighted to be the feature sponsor of the Welsh Law Awards, which showcases the best of legal representation in Wales and celebrates those legal professionals who go above and beyond to support their clients through their legal issues. We are particularly delighted to be able recognise an outstanding student with the inaugural Student of the Year award.”
Robyn Griffiths MBA, PGCE, FHEA – BA Business Management Programme Manager commented “UWTSD’s Swansea Business School’s (SBS cutting edge, vibrant SA1 Waterfront campus, offers a diverse and dynamic portfolio of programmes designed to support learners at every stage of their professional and academic journey. From entry-level qualifications such as the Certificate of Higher Education in Employability Skills, to undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Business Management and Accounting and professional qualifications such as CIPD, and even doctoral study; we pride ourselves on offering a truly holistic and flexible business education experience.”
“At the heart of our approach is a commitment to applied learning. We work closely with industry to ensure that our teaching is grounded in the real world, whether that’s through expert-led modules, tailored work placement opportunities, or our integration of digital technologies to future-proof our graduates’ skills. We combine traditional academic rigour with an unwavering dedication to pastoral care, small class sizes, and open-door policies, enabling us to deliver a personalised, supportive learning environment.”
“Swansea Business School is extremely proud to be the feature sponsor of the South Wales Business Awards, an event that celebrates the very best of entrepreneurship, leadership, and innovation across the region. As part of this year’s celebration, we are also delighted to recognise a Swansea Business School Student in the Student of the Year award. For us, it’s not just about achievement, it is about widening participation and the potential that is realised when the right challenge meets the right support and is given the right opportunities.”
This partnership between the University and the awards clearly shows a commitment to supporting students and the Welsh business community. It fosters integration, opportunity, and growth. As Wales continues to recover economically, this collaboration firmly places the nation at the forefront of innovation and a thriving professional future.
