Bangor at the Ynys M么n National Eisteddfod

As the major provider of Welsh medium higher education, 吾爱吃瓜 is particularly active again in this year鈥檚 in Anglesey.

There鈥檚 a full programme of events happening at the University鈥檚 stand on the Maes, offering a range of activities open to all, from the 鈥�reunion鈥� of former students, which in the last decade has fast become a popular Eisteddfod 鈥榯radition鈥�, to the live music on the Friday afternoon. This year, Band Pres Llarregub have been invited to bring their unique sound, and they鈥檒l be followed by a performance by the Neuadd John Morris Jones Aelwyd Choir. There鈥檚 more live music from Fleur de Lys on the last Saturday also.

, the University鈥檚 Arts & Innovation Centre hosts a re-run of the successful music and spoken word performance curated by folk band 9 Bach in Pontio鈥檚 Theatr Bryn Terfel on Monday and Wednesday. Eisteddfod goers can sample or preview current and upcoming projects at several different locations on the Maes through the week. These include part of the Llif Project which can be seen in the Lle Celf gallery, and projected digital images from the 鈥楥aban鈥� poetry project with local school children, which will be seen around the Maes.

In the Eisteddfod鈥檚 Pavilion, the University will be running a range of science activities, from psychology, chemistry and photonics to marine biology, language technologies and computing skills to attract and amuse children (of all ages!) 吾爱吃瓜 is again one of the main sponsors of the Science & Technology pavilion, reflecting the University鈥檚 commitment to working within communities and to promoting the STEM (science, technology engineering and mathematics) subjects. The Eisteddfod Science & Technology Committee has been Chaired by Prof Alan Shore, of the University鈥檚 School of Electronic Engineering, who also delivers the Eisteddfod鈥檚 Science Lecture, as well as the Learned Society of Wales Eisteddfod Lecture.

The major Eisteddfod competitions are the highlights of the week. This year, the Prose Medal adjudication will be discussed Prof Gerwyn Wiliams of the University鈥檚 School of Welsh and the School鈥檚 Prof Peredur Lynch will present the adjudication for the Chair on Friday.

Manon Wyn Williams, Scripting Lecturer with the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol at the School of Welsh has written , Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru鈥檚 production, which is being perfomed at Ysgol Bodedern throughout the week, before touring Wales later this year. Numerous individuals from the University are contributing to this year鈥檚 Eisteddfod, delivering lectures or taking part in meetings and discussions on a wide range of topics.

Professor Jerry Hunter, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Welsh language and Communities said:

鈥淭he University鈥檚 roots lie deep in the community, and the opportunity to attend the Eisteddfod is always a highlight of our year. The Eisteddfod provides an opportunity for our staff to share their enthusiasm for their subject with the public through activities, lectures and events.  Another highlight, of course, is the opportunity to meet with and maintain our connections with former students, staff and members of the community, and from far and wide.鈥�

Full details and news about the University鈥檚 activities at the Eisteddfod is available on the University鈥檚 website at: www.bangor.ac.uk/eisteddfod

Publication date: 2 August 2017