News Archive

Brexit: Proclamation on indigenous languages in Britain and Ireland

16/08/2016 - 15:24

Having discussed language issues in the islands of Britain and Ireland in the National Eisteddfod in Abergavenny last week, indigenous language groups from Wales, Cornwall, the Isle of Man, the North of Ireland and Scotland have published a joint proclamation today (Monday, 15th August).

Call for Welsh language business parks – Cymdeithas

03/08/2016 - 18:14

Language campaigners will called on the Government to establish four Welsh medium business parks to promote the language's use during a discussion about economic strategy at the Eisteddfod today.

Qualification Wales offices occupied

26/07/2016 - 11:18

Language campaigners have occupied Qualifications Wales' office following the body's decision to continue teaching 'Second Language Welsh' to children instead of creating one Welsh qualification for all pupils; and have called on Kirsty Williams to overturn the decison.

GP surgeries exempted from Welsh language rights

25/07/2016 - 17:56

Petition presented to reverse cuts to Welsh language kids project

13/07/2016 - 14:36

Re-name Assembly the 'Senedd' in both languages – campaigners

04/07/2016 - 13:29

Welsh language campaigners have called for the National Assembly to be renamed with the Welsh-only name 'Senedd' ahead of a vote in Cardiff Bay. A Government motion due to be debated on Tuesday proposes considering renaming the National Assembly and many politicians have argued for giving the law-making body the name 'Welsh Parliament'. Manon Elin, rights spokesperson for language campaign group Cymdeithas yr Iaith Gymraeg comented:

“When will the work begin?"

01/07/2016 - 10:18

“When will the work begin?" Members of Cymdeithas yr Iaith Pantycelyn group ask as Aberystwyth University Council approve a report recommending the re-opening of Pantycelyn Hall following renovation.

Language groups from Britain and Ireland support staying in European Union

20/06/2016 - 10:21

An alliance of language groups across Britain and Ireland have today released a joint letter supporting the campaign to stay in the European Union, pointing to major cultural and economic advantages.

Students Call for a Welsh-Speaking Vice-Chancellor

17/06/2016 - 17:10

Aberystwyth University are calling for suggestions for the Vice-Chancellor’s role Aberystwyth University have announced that they will use an outside company to search for candidates for the Vice-Chancellor’s job - and they are asking for feedback and ideas.