the plans proved to be highly controversial, with cardiff metropolitan opposing any merger, citing the lack of a business case, concerns that the new institution (which would be the largest campus university in britain) would simply be too big to manage properly, and the 'predatory' attitude of glamorgan. newport, however, welcomed the plans, providing they created a genuinely new institution. professor stephen hagen, appointed acting vice-chancellor by the newport board from 1 june 2012 to lead the merger upon the sudden resignation of dr peter noyes , circulated a proposal for the new university to focus on entrepreneurialism, generating start-ups, equipping students with entrepreneurial skills and supporting the industries of south wales, a concept which was initially well-received by the minister's office.