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Sociolinguists travel to Germany for first in-person conference since the pandemic

Sociolinguists travel to Germany for first in-person conference since the pandemic

Posted on 27 July 2022 by Rhys Phillips

PhD candidate at the School of Welsh, Jack Pulman Slater, recounts his experience of a recent trip to Germany with fellow students, academic staff, and a departing National Poet of […]

Spotlight on … MA studies – John’s experience

Spotlight on … MA studies – John’s experience

Posted on 17 May 2021 by Rhys Phillips

In a series of blogs, find out more about what it’s like to study for our MA in Welsh and Celtic Studies. An innovative and flexible programme that enables students […]

#BrightFutures – employability and the School’s provision

#BrightFutures – employability and the School’s provision

Posted on 10 May 2021 by Rhys Phillips

Your professional ambition, as well as your academic and personal development, is central to our provision at the School of Welsh. This blog offers an overview of some of the […]

Beyond the lecture theatre …

Beyond the lecture theatre …

Posted on 15 March 2021 by Rhys Phillips

You know you’ll receive a first-class academic experience with us at the School of Welsh – innovative, forward-thinking and creative tuition in the fields of Welsh language, literature and culture. […]

Personal statements – how important are they really

Personal statements – how important are they really

Posted on 24 November 2020 by Cadi Thomas

Academic Manager, Cadi Thomas, reflects on the role your personal statement plays in securing your place at university.  The short answer is – very important! Your personal statement gives you […]

‘Ewch Amdani’ – What has doing a degree in Welsh given me?

‘Ewch Amdani’ – What has doing a degree in Welsh given me?

Posted on 29 June 2020 by Rhys Phillips

Maia Rogers will graduate this summer. In a recent post shared via her personal blog, she reflected on what her experience as a second-language Welsh student at the School of […]

Adventure in the Andes!

Adventure in the Andes!

Posted on 20 December 2019 by Rhys Phillips

This year, five undergraduate students visited Patagonia thanks to funding from the School of Welsh and Banco Santander. Here, Sara Rowlands, a Welsh and Journalism student, shares her experience of […]

Springboard to success

Springboard to success

Posted on 12 June 2019 by Rhys Phillips

As a postgraduate student in the School of Welsh, you will be welcomed to a close-knit and friendly community. You will also be afforded a range of opportunities to expand […]

Home from home – an American in Cardiff

Home from home – an American in Cardiff

Posted on 12 June 2019 by Rhys Phillips

Fulbright Scholar Emma Watkins (MA 2020) joined the School of Welsh after completing her undergraduate degree at Princeton University in the United States. It was a return to familial roots […]

Five reasons to attend our Visit Day

Five reasons to attend our Visit Day

Posted on 6 February 2019 by Rhys Phillips

Our Student Support Officer, Cadi Thomas, plays a key role in organising our offer-holder Visit Day - here's why she thinks it's important to attend. Cadi and Dr Angharad Naylor […]