News Archive

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.