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Gŵyl Gymreig: A New Celebration of Welsh Identity at Cardiff University

By Elen Morlais Cardiff University and its Students’ Union have joined forces this month to launch ‘Gŵyl Gymreig: Embrace your Welshness’, a ten-day celebration showcasing Welsh culture, language and identity across campus. The campaign aims to bring all students into the festivities, from fluent Welsh speakers to those simply curious about Welsh culture. Cardiff Students’ Union emphasised its pride in its national identity, stating: “As … Continue reading Gŵyl Gymreig: A New Celebration of Welsh Identity at Cardiff University

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Inmates Told to Stop Speaking Welsh

By Soanna Khan Welsh-speaking prisoners at Wales’ largest prison have been told to stop speaking Welsh, according to former inmates. HMP Berwyn in Wrexham holds the largest number of Welsh-speaking prisoners of  all of Wales’ prisons, with 84 inmates registered as Welsh speakers in 2024, according to Ministry  of Justice figures. As such, former inmates at HMP Berwyn thought the prison would dem onstrate respect for Welsh language rights and accommodate … Continue reading Inmates Told to Stop Speaking Welsh

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