New Welsh Language Scheme published by Aberystwyth University
A new Welsh Language Scheme has been published by Aberystwyth University.
The University has also launched a short film to promote the use of Welsh and to provide background to the Scheme and its objectives: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujwRcjOurTM.
The University has operated a Welsh Language Scheme since 2003 and the revised Scheme reflects the structural changes that took place in light of the University adopting a new Institute structure in August 2013.
Following the establishment of the Institutes, seven Directors responsible for Welsh language and Culture were appointed; an innovative move which means that the Welsh language has a champion in every Institute.
Dr Rhodri Llwyd Morgan, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Welsh Language and Culture and External Relations, said; “This is a time of much debate and development in the University's strategies in relation to the Welsh language, and the publication of this new language scheme is an important milestone.
“Since the adoption of the University’s first Welsh Language Scheme, a more systematic approach to the implementation of bilingual policy and providing more Welsh language services for students, staff and the public has been adopted. There has also been significant growth in the provision of Welsh medium academic provision as a result of the University’s own investment, and in partnership with the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol.
“To build on this, the new Language Scheme includes a Bilingual Skills Strategy which means that the language requirements of all jobs are now being determined in a systematic manner to ensure that the workforce is equipped with the necessary language skills to provide bilingual services.
“It is also important that we explain the scheme to all University staff in order to gain their understanding and support. The short film that has been created is one way to achieve this. We will develop other means of conveying the basics of the bilingual policy and what the University has committed to doing, as set out in the Welsh Language Scheme.”
The approval of the new Welsh Language Scheme goes hand in hand with the University's recent announcement that it is developing a Holistic Plan for the Welsh language.
The Holistic Plan will describe and action the elements of facilitating and promoting the Welsh Language, as outlined in the Welsh Language Scheme.
The responsibility for the day to day implementation of the Welsh Language Scheme rests with the University’s Centre for Welsh Language Services.
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Centre for Welsh Language Services
http://www.aber.ac.uk/en/cgg/
The following appointments/developments have taken place at Aberystwyth University with the support of the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol:
Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol Lectureships
Mathematics; Physics; Geography x 2; Computer Science; IBERS x 2 (agricultural science); International Politics; Law; History; Theatre, Film and Television; Professional Welsh; Education
New Coleg Cymraeg Cenelaethol lectureships soon to be advertised and to start in the academic year 2014/15
Criminology; International Politics; Creative Arts; Rural Entrepreneurship and Business Management (a post in Management and Business but working closely with IBERS)
Three new research scholarships beginning in 2014/15:
Physics; Welsh; Computing
College Scholarships
Some of the University’s Masters degree programs are eligible for Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol Masters Scholarships (7 plans) and many are eligible for the Main Undergraduate Scholarships (£3,000 over three years) and Incentive Scholarships (£1,500 over three years).
Academic Board of the Coleg
3 members of the Aberystwyth University academic staff are members of the Board.
1 Aberystwyth University postgraduate student elected to represent postgraduate students who are members of the Coleg nationally.
2 Aberystwyth University undergraduate students elected to represent undergraduate students in the Universities of the North West.
Aberystwyth University www.aber.ac.uk
Established in 1872, Aberystwyth is a leading teaching and research university and was awarded a Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education in 2009. It is 35th in the UK for ‘Research Quality’ (Sunday Times University Guide 2014) and won the award for Outstanding Contribution to Innovation and Technology at the Times Higher Education Awards 2013. The University is a community of 12,000 students and 2,300 staff and is about creating opportunities, research with excellence that makes an impact, teaching that inspires, engaging the world, working in partnership and investing in our future.
The University has also launched a short film to promote the use of Welsh and to provide background to the Scheme and its objectives: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujwRcjOurTM.
The University has operated a Welsh Language Scheme since 2003 and the revised Scheme reflects the structural changes that took place in light of the University adopting a new Institute structure in August 2013.
Following the establishment of the Institutes, seven Directors responsible for Welsh language and Culture were appointed; an innovative move which means that the Welsh language has a champion in every Institute.
Dr Rhodri Llwyd Morgan, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Welsh Language and Culture and External Relations, said; “This is a time of much debate and development in the University's strategies in relation to the Welsh language, and the publication of this new language scheme is an important milestone.
“Since the adoption of the University’s first Welsh Language Scheme, a more systematic approach to the implementation of bilingual policy and providing more Welsh language services for students, staff and the public has been adopted. There has also been significant growth in the provision of Welsh medium academic provision as a result of the University’s own investment, and in partnership with the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol.
“To build on this, the new Language Scheme includes a Bilingual Skills Strategy which means that the language requirements of all jobs are now being determined in a systematic manner to ensure that the workforce is equipped with the necessary language skills to provide bilingual services.
“It is also important that we explain the scheme to all University staff in order to gain their understanding and support. The short film that has been created is one way to achieve this. We will develop other means of conveying the basics of the bilingual policy and what the University has committed to doing, as set out in the Welsh Language Scheme.”
The approval of the new Welsh Language Scheme goes hand in hand with the University's recent announcement that it is developing a Holistic Plan for the Welsh language.
The Holistic Plan will describe and action the elements of facilitating and promoting the Welsh Language, as outlined in the Welsh Language Scheme.
The responsibility for the day to day implementation of the Welsh Language Scheme rests with the University’s Centre for Welsh Language Services.
Ends.
Centre for Welsh Language Services
http://www.aber.ac.uk/en/cgg/
The following appointments/developments have taken place at Aberystwyth University with the support of the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol:
Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol Lectureships
Mathematics; Physics; Geography x 2; Computer Science; IBERS x 2 (agricultural science); International Politics; Law; History; Theatre, Film and Television; Professional Welsh; Education
New Coleg Cymraeg Cenelaethol lectureships soon to be advertised and to start in the academic year 2014/15
Criminology; International Politics; Creative Arts; Rural Entrepreneurship and Business Management (a post in Management and Business but working closely with IBERS)
Three new research scholarships beginning in 2014/15:
Physics; Welsh; Computing
College Scholarships
Some of the University’s Masters degree programs are eligible for Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol Masters Scholarships (7 plans) and many are eligible for the Main Undergraduate Scholarships (£3,000 over three years) and Incentive Scholarships (£1,500 over three years).
Academic Board of the Coleg
3 members of the Aberystwyth University academic staff are members of the Board.
1 Aberystwyth University postgraduate student elected to represent postgraduate students who are members of the Coleg nationally.
2 Aberystwyth University undergraduate students elected to represent undergraduate students in the Universities of the North West.
Aberystwyth University www.aber.ac.uk
Established in 1872, Aberystwyth is a leading teaching and research university and was awarded a Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education in 2009. It is 35th in the UK for ‘Research Quality’ (Sunday Times University Guide 2014) and won the award for Outstanding Contribution to Innovation and Technology at the Times Higher Education Awards 2013. The University is a community of 12,000 students and 2,300 staff and is about creating opportunities, research with excellence that makes an impact, teaching that inspires, engaging the world, working in partnership and investing in our future.
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