Introduction to the Coleg Cymraeg academic e-journal, Gwerddon, by the deputy editor, Dr Hywel Griffiths. Gwerddon is a Welsh-medium open access academic e-journal which publishes research in a wide range of academic subjects. Its aim is to stimulate and encourage first-class academic discussion across as wide a range of subjects as possible through the medium of Welsh, and thereby to create a store of scholarly material for the use of research students and academics. All articles are published in Welsh and adhere to REF guidelines creating work of an international standard which is peer reviewed. This presentation gives an overview of the background of Gwerddon together with a detailed guide to the process of submitting and publishing articles in the journal.

Introduction to the University of Wales Press by Dr Llion Wigley. This presentation gives an overview of the background of the press and a detailed guide to the process of submitting and publishing volumes.

A series of videos introducing NVivo by Emma Grigorian, PhD researcher at Cardiff Met University. NVivo is computer software used to collect, organise, analyse and interpret qualitative data. It can be used to analyse data from qualitative research methods such as interviews, focus groups, questionnaires and transcripts by coding the data and identifying themes and patterns. An online workshop will be held on 1 June at 2pm to accompany this resource. You can register for the workshop here.

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.

A music video that was commissioned by the Welsh Music Videos project, Aberystwyth University and supported by the Coleg Cymraeg. The resource is for all to enjoy by one of Wales’ most exciting young bands.

Sioned Dafydd, Sgorio - This conversation with the sports presenter, Sioned Dafydd, is for anyone who is interested in working in the sports communication sector. Sioned presents programmes and items on S4C's 'Sgorio' and on Sky Sport. She talks to Dr Non Vaughan Williams, senior lecturer in Media and Communication at Swansea University, about how the Welsh language (and studying through the medium of Welsh at university) has opened doors for her in the industry, her experience of being a sports female presenter, including the highlights and challenges of the job. Sport and Media Discussion - Gabriella Jukes, presenter on Sky Sport, international swimmer Medi Roberts, and Cathy Williams, Head of Communications and Engagement, Team Wales Commonwealth Games 2026. The panel discusses the challenges of preparing and presenting on the media and social media, and also of being on the other side of the discussion when dealing with the press and media as an athlete, content producer and as head of communications. They’re in discussion with Andrew Weeks, Lecturer at Cardiff University’s School of Journalism, Media, and Culture  

Looking for videos or posters to promote Welsh A-Level? Here are new versions for 2026 – featuring contributions from Doctor Cymraeg, Lili Mai Jones, Francesca Sciarrillo, Gwion Ifan, and Sara O'Connor. Suitable for first and second language, with Doctor Cymraeg and Francesca Sciarrillo having studied Welsh A-Level as a second language.

A panel of academics sharing their experiences and advice regarding academic publishing in the company of Professor Huw Morgan, Dr Hannah Sams, Dr Sam Parry, Dr Geraint Palmer-Liyu and Dr Rhiannon Marks. The discussion is suitable for researchers who want to learn more about the process of publishing their work. The event took place at the National Library on 25 June 2026.

These resources have been designed to support tutors to develop their bilingual teaching skills and increase their awareness of the Lifelong Learning Welsh Record (LLWR) and the LA26 data set. The data set is used to record Welsh and bilingual provision in the post-16 education sector in Wales. The aim of the resources is to give tutors confidence in the way activity completed in Welsh or bilingually is recorded on the LLWR, and to help tutors establish where their provision currently sits. They are also designed to give tutors practical advice on how to move their teaching up the bilingualism continuum. This tutor support pack includes: Handbook - a working document that can be used for reference, as well as to establish specific personal targets for increasing the Welsh/bilingual provision. Online e-learning course - Understanding the Welsh Lifelong Learning Record (LLWR). This interactive online learning module provides an overview of the Welsh Lifelong Learning Record (LLWR) and how it is used by the Welsh Government to record Welsh and bilingual provision in the post-16 education sector in Wales. Sgiliaith bilingual glossary app - 'Sgiliaith Feedback App' - this app contains a wide range of learner feedback and general phrases you can use in your role as a tutor in order to provide learners with a Welsh/bilingual experience.  Links to the resources are available below and are also available on the Sgiliaith website sgiliaith@gllm.ac.uk  

A collection of language mats that can be used by experienced teachers, newly qualified teachers, and PGCE students to develop Welsh language vocabulary of pupils within secondary subjects. The purpose of these language mats is to raise confidence and increase the capacity of individuals to use the Welsh language confidently when teaching their subject in secondary school. Language mats have been developed for the following subjects: Welsh Second Language Languages: French Biology Chemistry Physics Digital Technology Design and Technology

The Research Conference was held on 26–27 June at Aberystwyth University and the National Library, and it was streamed on the Coleg's YouTube channel.  Recordings from the conference and copies of the research posters that were presented can be viewed by clicking on the links below.

FreeTxt helps you analyse and visualize free text data in Welsh and English, such as data from surveys and questionnaires. FreeTxt enables you to perform up to six different types of textual data analysis for each file. You don't need to be able to code or learn how to create graphs, either - FreeTxt does the hard work for you!