Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the landscape of higher education. It is influencing the way students learn, how staff design teaching and assessment, and how institutions support academic development and digital skills. While AI presents significant opportunities, it also raises important questions around academic integrity, digital literacy, equity and inclusion. This report explores the use of Artificial Intelligence within the context of Welsh-medium higher education, with particular attention to the opportunities and challenges facing Welsh speakers and speakers of minority languages. The report brings together current research, practical tests and feedback from staff and students to provide an overview of AI and its implications for Welsh-medium education. The report also highlights examples of good practice and identifies ways in which institutions can support the responsible and equitable use of AI. The report includes practical guidance and resources, recommendations on selecting appropriate tools, writing effective prompts, checking the reliability and accuracy of AI-generated content, and considering issues such as privacy, bias and transparency. We hope that the report will spark discussion, experimentation and collaboration across the sector to ensure that Welsh speakers can take fair advantage of DA developments, supporting a bilingual, inclusive and responsible approach to the use of these technologies in higher education.
Artificial Intelligence and the Welsh Language
Nabod Stori
This resource is designed to support GCSE and A‑Level learners in recognising the components of a compelling news story lead. It is an interactive digital tool through which users can learn from one of Wales’s leading journalists, Will Hayward, as well as Reach digital journalist Ben Peris and Hannah Williams, Editor of Tafod, Cardiff University, 2025/26. Instructions are provided at each stage on how to use the resource effectively.
LinkedIn for Academic Staff
A Welsh-language presentation to learn how LinkedIn can be used to network effectively, promote your work and raise your professional and academic profile.
Renewable Energy - benefits of working on the land
A presentation by Dr Paula Roberts on how renewable energy can benefit farmers and rural communities in Wales. Paula explains the use of solar energy, hydro, wind, and recycling in order to save money for agricultural businesses and create income by selling energy to the National Grid. Paula is a former lecturer at Bangor University and is now chair of a not-for-profit company, 'Ynni Cymru'.
Innovation in Food and Agriculture Presentation
A presentation by Dr Robert Bowen from Cardiff Business School on how businesses in the food and agriculture sectors in Wales are, and can, take advantage in marketing their products. The presentation looks at the context, challenges, innovation and entrepreneurship in the field, including examples. It considers challenges such as Artificial Intelligence, and the need to offer added value to the products.
Coleg Cymraeg Research Conference 2026
The Research Conference will be held on 25–26 June at the National Library in Aberystwyth, and will be streamed on the Coleg Cymraeg's YouTube channel. See more information on the Coleg's website, and recordings of the papers will be available below following the conference. The research posters displayed at the conference can be viewed by clicking on the links below.
Construction Ap through the medium of Welsh
The aim of this app is to support learners, apprentices and workers who need help to use the Welsh language confidently in professional situations related to the construction industry. The app is divided into the following sections: General Conversation Construction Brick Laying Solid Plastering Plumbing Electrics Health and Safety First Aid Injuries Orders Careers in building Equipment
Construction
This resource is for learners and apprentices studying Level 3 Construction qualifications, along with the staff who support them. It provides an opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of different aspects of the construction industry, from construction practices, health, safety and welfare to the sector in Wales. This bilingual interactive resource includes information, activities and learning materials across the following five units: 301: Understanding Construction Practices in Wales 302: Working in the Construction Sector in Wales 304: Complying with general health, safety and well-being in the workplace 305: Complying with productive working practices 306: Moving, handling or storing resources. The aim of the resource is to support learners in their studies and encourage them to use as much of the content as possible through the medium of Welsh.
Plumbing
This resource is for learners and apprentices who are studying Level 2 Plumbing qualification, along with the staff who support them. This bilingual interactive resource includes information, activities and learning resources across the following four units: 205PH: Understanding Scientific Principles 207PH: Understanding Cold Water Systems 208PH: Understanding Hot Water Systems 209PH: Understanding Central Heating Systems The aim of the resource is to support learners in their studies and encourage them to use as much of the content as possible through the medium of Welsh.
Wood Working
This resource is for learners and apprentices studying Level 3 Wood Working qualification, along with the staff who support them. This bilingual interactive resource includes information, activities, and learning materials across the following two units: 314: Installing the complex components of the first and second fix 315: Erecting roof structure carcassing components. The aim of the resource is to support learners in their studies and encourage them to use as much of the content as possible through the medium of Welsh.
Brick Laying
This resource is for learners and apprentices studying Level 2 Bricklaying qualification, along with the staff who support them. This bilingual interactive resource includes information, activities, and learning materials across the following three units: 204: Bricklaying core information 205: Setting out to erect masonry structures 206: Installation of masonry structures. The aim of the resource is to support learners in their studies and encourage them to use as much of the content as possible through the medium of Welsh.
Plastering
This resource is for learners and apprentices studying Level 2 Plastering qualification, along with the staff who support them. This bilingual interactive resource includes information, activities, and learning materials across the following three units: 225: Solid plastering core information 226: Creating internal solid plastering finishes 227: Applying solid rendering to background surfaces and creating finishes. The aim of the resource is to support learners in their studies and encourage them to use as much of the content as possible through the medium of Welsh.
