Welsh & Celtic Studies
Academic Orientation Programme for the Department of Welsh & Celtic Studies.
Information for new undergraduate students
Time |
Activity |
Location |
25/09/2023 | ||
09:15-10:00 |
Faculty Welcome Talk (Compulsory) Professor Anwen Jones |
Great Hall, Arts Centre |
13:00-15:00 |
Welcome to the Department Induction talk for all new Undergraduate Welsh and Celtic Studies and Welsh Beginners students. (Compulsory) Dr Cathryn Charnell-White, Head of Department |
Room A14, Hugh Owen Building |
26/09/2023 | ||
09:30-10:30 |
Choose your modules: Undergraduate Consultation |
Seminar Room 2.51, Parry-Williams Building |
13:30-14:30 |
“I’m studying a Language because…” Compulsory session with Professor Mererid Hopwood New students: Welsh Beginners and Second Language students, BA and MA (Compulsory) |
Seminar Room 2.51 Parry-Williams Building |
27/09/2023 | ||
13:30-15:30 |
Walking Tour of Aberystwyth for all new students in the company of the Department’s staff. |
Starting outside Parry-Williams Building Full details to follow |
28/09/2023 |
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14:00 - 14:45 |
Refreshments for all students (new and returning) and an opportunity to meet staff and personal tutors. |
Room 1.51, Parry-Williams Building |
The highlight of the year is the Departmental Quiz at 19:00, Monday 2 October 2023 and you will receive an invitation at the beginning of term.
Please note that the above schedule is subject to change
Departmental Contact: cymraeg@aber.ac.uk
Information for new postgraduate students
Clear instructions regarding how to access/join events will be provided at least 24 hours in advance.
Closer to the start of term, you will be advised directly by your department of the orientation and induction resources that will be available prior to the 25 September.
Departmental Contact: cymraeg@aber.ac.uk
Teaching starts on Monday 2 October 2023
Date |
Time |
Activity |
Location (online or in person). |
Monday 25 September 2023 |
13:00 - 15:00 |
Graduate School - Welcome and Induction for all new Postgraduate Research students (Compulsory) |
English medium event held in Hugh Owen A12 Welsh medium event held in Hugh Owen C64 You must attend either the Welsh medium or the English medium event |
Monday 25 September 2023 |
15:00 - 15:30 |
Welcome to the Department: informal talk for Taught Postgraduate students |
Seminar Room 1.51 Parry-Williams Building |
Tuesday 26 September 2023 |
09:00 - 11:00 |
Graduate School - Welcome and Induction for all new Postgraduate Taught students (Compulsory) |
English medium event held in Hugh Owen A12 Welsh medium event held in Hugh Owen C64 You must attend either the Welsh medium or the English medium event |
Tuesday 26 September 2023 |
11:00 - 12:30 |
“I’m Learning a Language because…” Compulsory session with Professor Mererid Hopwood and Dr Ben o'Ceallaigh New students: Welsh Beginners and Second Language students, BA and MA (Compulsory) |
Seminar Room 2.51 Parry-Williams Building |
Tuesday 26 September 2023 |
14:00 - 15:00 |
Welcome and Induction for new MA Welsh and Celtic Studies (Compulsory) |
Room D59 Parry-Williams Building |
Tuesday 26 September 2023 |
15:00 - 16:00 |
Welcome and Induction for new MPhil and PhD students (Compulsory) |
Room D59 Parry-Williams Building |
Tuesday 26 September 2023 |
17:00 - 19:00 |
Students’ Union Postgraduate Meet & Greet session |
Main Room, Student’s Union |
Wednesday 27 September 2023 |
13:30 - 15:30 |
Walking Tour of Aberystwyth for all new students in the company of the Department’s staff. |
Starting outside Parry-Williams Building Full details to follow |
Thursday 28 September 2023 |
14:00 - 14:45 |
Refreshments for all students (new and returning) and an opportunity to meet staff and personal tutors. |
Seminar Room 1.51 Parry Williams Building |
Friday 29 September 2023 |
10:00 - 12:00 |
Welcome back meeting for yr 2 and 3 research students (English medium event with Welsh medium support) |
Medrus Mawr |
The highlight of the year is the Departmental Quiz at 19:00, Monday 2nd October 2023 and you will receive an invitation at the beginning of term.
Please note that the above schedule is subject to change