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The theme at this year’s Eisteddfod is to celebrate the best of ̽������’s rich history and showcase the University’s achievements. Various activities will highlight the schools’ research and work.

Traditional events include the Alumni reunion on Wednesday, 7 August, and the afternoon event for prospective and current students on Friday, 9 August.

Throughout the week, our piano will be available for competitors and visitors to practice on, and children are invited to participate in a range of fun activities, including colouring tables and Bangor bubbles.

And... the ̽������ reusable pint cups are back!

Highlights of the week include:

Saturday, 3 August:

• A ‘Sociology cartoon’ drop-in session by Dr. Rhian Hodges (School of History, Law, and Social Science

Monday, 5 August:

• Launch of the ‘Postgraduate Certificate in Education – Additional Learning Needs at Primary Level,’ the first program of its kind in Wales.
• Panel discussion on community-led ventures by Bangor Business School, and Bangor Business School podcast launch and live recording led by Dr. Edward Jones and Darren Morley.

Tuesday, 6 August:

• Panel discussion on ‘The role of culture and the arts in the community regeneration of rural Wales,’ led by Osian Gwynn (Pontio)
• Panel talk on ‘Do we live in a tolerant society?’ led by Dr. Gareth Evans-Jones (School of History, Law, and Social Sciences).

Wednesday, 7 August:

• Celebrating 140 years of ̽������ with historian and businessman Gari Wyn presenting ‘From Penrhyn Port to the College on the Hill 1884-1925: The Prominent Characters.’
• The North Wales Medical School will host a session on ‘How to create doctors for Wales?’ delivered by Dr. Nia Jones and Professor Angharad Davies.

Thursday, 8 August:

• An ‘Introduction to the Legal Advice Clinic’ session by Lois Nash and Tracey Horton (School of History, Law, and Social Sciences).
• An afternoon full of activities and demonstrations delivered by Dr. Martyn Kurr, Dr. Dei Huws, Claire Carrington, and Rhianna Parry (School of Ocean Sciences).

Friday, 9 August:

• ‘Celebrating 50 years of Neuadd JMJ Welsh Halls of Residence’ event led by Rhian Tomos (School of Education).
• An event for prospective and current students featuring Welsh band Fleur de Lys.

Professor Andrew Edwards, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Welsh Language, Civic Engagement, and Strategic Partnerships, said, “

The University's presence on the Eisteddfod field, Y Maes, is one of the most notable highlights of the annual calendar, and it’s great to visit Pontypridd. The Eisteddfod provides a platform for us to offer a flavour of the richness, creativity, and range of innovative work being carried out by the University in the context of the Welsh language and bilingualism in Wales.”

View the full ̽������ National Eisteddfod programme here.