Aberystwyth University at the National Eisteddfod 2023
Come and join us on the grounds of the National Eisteddfod in Llŷn and Eifionydd this year.
We look forward to welcoming visitors to our stand at the National Eisteddfod in Boduan, from the 5 - 12 August 2023.
We are pleased to be the main sponsor for Maes B, Wales' premier Welsh language music festival, again this year.
Download the PDF programme of events for an overview of our activities across the week, or view our day by day schedule below.
National Eisteddfod Programme 2023
Monday 7 August
Time | Activity | Location |
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11:00 |
Education, Time and Place Recent research on current issues in Welsh education by the School of Education, Aberystwyth University. |
Aberystwyth University stand |
15:20 |
The Spirit of the Battle: Celebrating 20 years of the Ifor Davies Prize The winner of this year's award will be announced at Y Lle Celf and the 'Celebrating 20 years of the Ifor Davies Award' continues on Aberystwyth University's stand with a film screening by Pete Telfer, and informal talks by former award winners. |
Aberystwyth University stand |
16:30 |
Crowning Ceremony Come along and watch the Crowning on our big screen over a cuppa and cake. |
Aberystwyth University stand |
Tuesday 8 August
Time | Activity | Location |
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11:00 |
Cafflogion and Garn Fadryn: A discussion of R. Gerallt Jones's science fiction novel Cafflogion (winner of the Prose Medal in 1979) and its link to the area of his childhood, the village of Llaniestyn and Carn Fadryn mountain (which can be seen from the Eisteddfod Field). |
Aberystwyth University stand |
15:00 |
100 years of broadcasting in Wales |
Aberystwyth University stand |
16:30 |
Clera Podcast |
Aberystwyth University stand |
Wednesday 9 August
Time | Activity | Location |
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10:00 |
A conversation with Aberystwyth University's Post Graduate Certificate of Education team Come for a chat and to meet members of the team to find out more about the PGCE course. |
Aberystwyth University stand |
11:00 |
Wales, Geography, and the History of Science Emrys George Bowen FRGS, FSA (28 December 1900 – 8 November 1983) was an internationally renowned geographer with a particular interest in the physical and social geography of Wales. This annual lecture is delivered by a distinguished researcher from the University where Bowen lectured from the 1920s until his death in 1983, Aberystwyth University. |
Cymdeithasau 1 |
11:30 |
Launch of Professor Emeritus Gruffydd Aled Williams' tribute volume, Penrhaith ein Heniaith Ni The launch of Professor Emeritus Gruffydd Aled Williams' tribute volume, Penrhaith ein Heniaith Ni, in the company of Aled and the volume's editors, T. Robin Chapman and Bleddyn Owen Huws from the University's Department of Welsh and Celtic Studies. The event is chaired by Mererid Hopwood and Alaw May Edwards will be in attendance on behalf of Atebol Press. There will be an opportunity to purchase copies on the day and meet some of the contributors. |
Aberystwyth University stand |
14:00 |
Aberystwyth University Alumni Reunion Studied at Aberystwyth? Come along to the stand to reminisce with old friends! |
Aberystwyth University stand |
Thursday 10 August
Time | Activity | Location |
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11:00 |
The viability of Welsh communities and Tourism Aberystwyth University CWPS and CUPHAt session in conjunction with the Office of the Future Generations Commissioner for Wales This session will discuss if there are ways tourism can support the sustainability of Welsh-speaking communities. Looking ahead how could tourism develop to support the viability of Welsh-speaking communities? |
Aberystwyth University stand |
13:00 |
Writing for Reciting What are the origins of the tradition of reciting poems and prose? What makes a piece suitable for recitation? And what should our poets and writers create for the reciters? #Llwyd@60 |
Aberystwyth University stand |
15:00 |
Announcing the winners of the DarParu Translation Awards An opportunity to celebrate young translators and announce the winners of the translation competition for 16-21 year olds. The competition is sponsored by the DarParu Language Training Centre, Aberystwyth University. |
Aberystwyth University stand |
Friday 11 August
Time | Activity | Location |
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11:00 |
Campaigning among young people What are the opportunities and challenges facing young people in political campaigning? Is there something specifically Welsh about the campaigning seen among young people? Panel discussion with current and former students of the Department of International Politics. |
Aberystwyth University stand |
12:00 |
Understanding 'Nationalism of the Poor': Panel discussion Investigating the idea of the 'nationalism of impoverished regions' and the impact on the strategies of nationalist movement. Discussing IMAJINE project findings that was led by Aberystwyth University and responses from Bangor and Cardiff University experts. |
Cymdeithasau 1 |
13:30 – 14:30 |
Wales' Constitutional Future: A Conversation with Professor Anwen Elias and Professor Laura McAlister |
Aberystwyth University stand |
14:30 |
UMCA Summer Reunion |
Aberystwyth University stand |
16:30 |
Chairing Ceremony |
Aberystwyth University stand |