Annual Report 2015/16

www.colegcymraeg.ac.uk @ColegCymraeg 3 looking to the future by the Chair of the Board, Andrew Green 4 A word from the Chief Executive 8 Coleg investment in the universities 9 Increased number of students studying through the medium of Welsh 10 Developing a bilingual workforce 12 Academic Staffing Scheme 14 Coleg Scholarships 16 Coleg Projects 18 the past year 20 Appendices 1– 8

2 Annual Report 2015/16 ...the outlook is clearer and the future is full of hope. We will be able to continue to plan for the future.

After five years of finding and staff to realize our plans its place in the post-16 and to motivate students and Looking to education system in Wales, prospective students. This the Coleg Cymraeg can now is the model that has borne the future by look forward with confidence fruit to date; it is a model to continuing the important that has the potential to work work of establishing the Welsh effectively outside higher the Chair of language as a natural medium education too. in universities. It is important to realize that the the Board For more than a year the resources flowing through the higher education sector in Coleg since 2011 represent a Andrew Wales faced considerable long-term investment. While uncertainty while waiting for it is important of course that the recommendations of Sir we meet the targets set for us Green Ian Diamond’s Commission by Government, we should on student finance and higher remember that our decisions education funding in Wales. today – for example to appoint By now the outlook is clearer young researchers to lecturing and our future more hopeful, posts – will continue to have an allowing us to continue impact for many years to come. planning for the years ahead. I very much hope that you will Planning, in my view, has been enjoy reading about the Coleg’s one of three cornerstones of excellent work during the last our success to date. Through year, and I’m sure you will be its strategy, its academic plan impressed by how much has and a myriad of other plans, been achieved. I should like to the Coleg has been able to thank all those who deserve make the most of the available credit for this success: the resources and ensure that Welsh Government and the provision is spread across Higher Education Funding the country. The second Council for Wales; members of critical factor is effective the Coleg’s Board of Directors collaboration: between the and its committees; the Chief Coleg and various universities, Executive, Ioan Matthews, and as well as between his talented colleagues; and the departments and individual large group of dedicated staff subjects, for the benefit of and students in the institutions. learners and researchers who want to work through the medium of Welsh. The third factor is resources: the money

Annual Report 2015/16 3 The 2015/16 academic The latest official data on the year was the culmination number of students studying of the Coleg Cymraeg’s through the medium of Welsh establishment period, as the in the 2014/15 academic final appointments under the year show a further increase. Coleg’s Academic Staffing This increase is at its most Scheme were confirmed. Once striking in those areas where again, these appointments the Coleg has targeted new were made at seven different investment, to ensure that universities and in a range at least 40 credits, or a third of subjects, including of the course, are available Engineering and Speech through the medium of Welsh. and Language Therapy. Areas such as Business An appointment was also Studies, Law, Sports Sciences, made in the field of Translation Psychology and Nursing have Studies at Aberystwyth all seen a marked increase, University, following the including in some cases where A word from establishment of a national it was not possible to study initiative in this area supported the subject in Welsh to any the Chief by Coleg funding. These significant level in the past. appointments are already This increase was seen at further enhancing and the very time when figures Executive broadening the options obtained from UCAS (the body available to students to study responsible for coordinating Dr Ioan through the medium of Welsh university applications from at university. Full details of the students across the UK) show appointments can be seen in that an increased number Matthews Appendix 4. of students from schools and colleges that provide education in Welsh and bilingually are choosing to study at universities outside Wales. Nevertheless, the Coleg is confident that the universities will meet the targets set in terms of the number of students studying through the medium of Welsh.

Maintaining and increasing the number of students studying through the medium of Welsh is key.

4 Annual Report 2015/16 Maintaining and increasing In last year’s annual report, Today the outlook is more the number of students reference was made to positive. In September 2016, studying through the medium concerns about the Coleg’s we saw the publication of Welsh is key. At the same future funding levels, and of the final report of the time, another priority in the the risk of losing some of Diamond Review of student Coleg’s mission, through the the momentum built since finance and higher education new Academic Plan, is to 2011/12 unless there was funding in Wales. The ensure that as many subjects continued funding to embed Review recommended that as possible are studied the provision and allow it the Coleg continues to act through the medium of Welsh. to develop. Similarly, the as the lead organisation Following Coleg support over report noted the importance in terms of planning and the last five years, the range of ensuring that as many as stimulating Welsh-medium of subjects has been possible of the academic staff university education, and that expanded significantly. Indeed, appointed since 2011 should the budget for this should almost all subject areas be appointed to permanent be no less than £5.8m per identified in the original plan lecturing posts by the annum. In November 2016, published in 2012 are now universities when the Coleg it was confirmed that the available through the medium funding comes to an end Coleg’s budget for 2017/18 of Welsh at a university in after a five-year period. will be broadly in line with Wales. We believe that this that amount, which allows success in expanding the the Coleg to plan for the provision, and in increasing next period. Much work was the number of students, undertaken in terms of making is quite an achievement the case for maintaining and in the current educational developing the Coleg’s work, and financial climate. and Welsh-medium education

Annual Report 2015/16 5 more widely. It is encouraging to students, as well as become increasingly that the messages delivered ensuring that studying through important and, in order to consistently over the last the medium of Welsh is a do so, ensuring sufficient eighteen months have first-rate experience. Over numbers within the teaching been received positively the next few years, this will workforce to teach at all by politicians across the lead in practice to considering levels through the medium political spectrum and by what steps need to be taken, of Welsh and bilingually will Welsh Government officials. by subject and discipline, to be crucial. Over the last year, At the National Eisteddfod in improve the provision offered the Coleg has coordinated the Abergavenny, it was a pleasure through Coleg funding. A new development of a certificate to welcome the First Minister, funding arrangement is about of language competency Carwyn Jones, the Cabinet to be introduced, whereby for teachers, which will be Secretary for Education, Kirsty the Coleg will provide subject a formal means of recording Williams, and the Minister grants to support institutions and acknowledging teachers’ for Lifelong Learning and the in developing and deepening language skills in an Welsh Language, Alun Davies, their Welsh-medium provision. educational context. to Coleg-organised events. This will strengthen the During the week, it was relationship between the The Coleg’s annual meeting announced that a Task and Coleg and the individual for 2016 was held in Cardiff, Finish Group would consider universities through Coleg where three new honorary some matters relating to the branches as the responsibility fellows were appointed. future of the Coleg, and we are for maintaining Coleg-funded Ned Thomas has been looking forward to contributing posts moves to the universities a leading figure in Welsh to the work of that group. when the five-year funding intellectual life for decades periods come to an end. and has recently been Despite the uncertainties The fact that so many of the contributing to Coleg-funded that have faced the Coleg original posts have now been projects. The broadcaster and during the year, a conscious adopted by the universities journalist Geraint Talfan Davies decision was made to is very welcome indeed. was a key figure in the continue with planning for Coleg’s establishment and the future, in order to convey In strengthening activities in he gave a memorable speech our confidence that the the higher education sector, at the annual meeting of the short term challenges would the Coleg has recognised Court. Rhian Huws Williams be overcome. Specifically, over the last year that working has recently retired as Chief we set about preparing a with other sectors is crucial. Executive of the Care Council new Academic Plan for the This becomes even more for Wales. The progress coming years in order to lay relevant following the launch made in that area in recent the foundations for building of the Welsh Government’s years, particularly in relation upon our achievements new Welsh language strategy to workforce planning and since 2011. The new Plan, that aims to ensure a million recognizing the importance approved by the Board of Welsh speakers by 2050. of providing a bilingual service Directors in November 2016, If the ambitious objectives by default, is testament to places a specific emphasis on outlined are to be realised, the her leadership and vision. enhancing the offer education sector will be key In recognizing her contribution, and, for example, the current the Coleg also commits itself situation in the post-16 sector to supporting other areas to will need to be transformed, move in the same direction. particularly in relation to the provision of vocational education and apprenticeships through the medium of Welsh to a far greater extent than is currently the case. Similarly, strengthening progression across sectors, from early years through to higher education and beyond, will

6 Annual Report 2015/16 In strengthening activities in the higher education sector, the Coleg has recognised over the last year that working with other sectors is crucial.

It is particularly relevant this In March 2017, Andrew Green year to acknowledge the comes to the end of his term support given to the Coleg’s as Chair of the Coleg’s Board work nationally within the of Directors. The Coleg is branches and the individual greatly indebted to him for his universities. As the Coleg leadership and contribution to comes of age, in a sense, it is the direct negotiations on the timely to review the role of the future of the Coleg. I would branches in order to see them like to express my gratitude to develop further as an integral him for his constant support. part of the Coleg’s academic We also note that the Dean of activity. The development the Coleg, Dr Hefin Jones, has of the concept of associate been appointed for a further lecturer is an important term of four years, following element in this regard, creating his unopposed nomination by a system where everyone who a large number of academic teaches through the medium staff from the universities. of Welsh, or is able to do so, Hefin has developed and will be formally recognised moulded this role, and his by the Coleg as well as by tireless work visiting the their home institutions. During branches regularly, maintaining the year, steps were taken contact with Coleg-funded to expand the Coleg’s lecturers and promoting the network of branches with Coleg’s work more widely the establishment of a branch is greatly appreciated. at Glyndŵr University. In closing, I would like to say a special word of thanks this year to the Coleg’s core staff, who have faced a period of uncertainty in a positive and professional manner. Their commitment to the Coleg and its work is steadfast; it is my pleasure to acknowledge their contribution and support.

Annual Report 2015/16 7 The funding also funds related activities such as postgraduate Coleg scholarships and academic-related posts. A significant amount of the funding also goes towards investment individual grants to institutions to fund the following: • Resource Development in the • E-Learning • Language support for students – the Welsh Language Skills Certificate and the Language Competency universities Certificate for Teachers • Support for collaborative modules and activity Over half the budget • Strategic Projects – the Professional Translation Studies of the Coleg Cymraeg Scheme, the funding of three national subject officers • Marketing and promotion – visits to schools and goes towards funding further education colleges, an ambassador scheme, the Academic Staffing a progression project Scheme that sponsors 115 lecturing posts in universities throughout Investment Wales in a variety in universities: of fields, from the Creative Industries, £24 Million History and Law to Over £24 Million invested in the Medicine, Geography, universities since 2011 Business, Mathematics and Surveying. 8 1 7

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1. Swansea 5. Trinity St David £3,033,000 £2,807,000 2. Aberystwyth 6. South Wales £4,766,000 £1,968,000 3. Bangor 7. Cardiff Met £6,867,000 £1,836,000 4. Cardiff 8. Other £2,694,000 £427,000

8 Annual Report 2015/16 Increased 6000 number of students studying through the 5000 medium of Student Numbers Welsh

4000 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 Academic Year

Case Study:

One area that has benefited Dr Hywel Iorwerth, lecturer greatly from the considerable in Sport Sociology and investment that has come Philosophy at Cardiff via the Coleg Cymraeg Metropolitan University, said: Cenedlaethol is Sport. “There are now seven In the 2010/11 academic members of staff teaching year, there were 53 students through the medium of studying an element of their Welsh within the department, Sport degree course through as well as two research the medium of Welsh. students, funded by the Coleg Cymraeg After receiving Coleg funding Cenedlaethol. It is now for several Welsh-medium possible to study a part of lecturers, more than 160 each course offered students are studying part of here through the medium of their Sport course through the Welsh. We have also recently medium of Welsh at Bangor validated a new bilingual University, Cardiff Metropolitan degree programme, which University and the University offers between 80 and 100 of Wales Trinity Saint David. credits in Welsh, which is very encouraging news.” At Cardiff Metropolitan University, there are now seven undergraduate degree programmes offering a significant element through the medium of Welsh, and the Coleg has also invested in several research scholarships since 2011.

Annual Report 2015/16 9 As well as developing as demonstrating their ability Welsh-medium provision, to teach confidently and Developing the Coleg has introduced to a high standard through specific schemes to help the medium of Welsh. With a bilingual students develop their skills growing demand for more in Welsh. The aim is to equip qualified teachers who can students with high levels teach through the medium of workforce of Welsh language skills in Welsh, this Certificate is a step order to contribute towards towards an increased focus improving their employability. on developing the language Increasing language skills of prospective teachers, The Coleg is fully proficiency, and increasing as well as strengthening committed to the students’ confidence in their recognition for teachers who own language skills, are key can speak Welsh. The Coleg work of developing elements in ensuring that will develop this scheme a bilingual workforce. graduates can work confidently further in 2016/17. in Welsh and bilingually, in whatever vocation, after they As well as developing the leave university. language skills of the future workforce, the Coleg has The Coleg has offered developed a successful work students a Language experience scheme that gives Skills Certificate since students the opportunity to 2013, providing evidence undertake a period of Welsh- to employers of students’ medium work experience ability to work in Welsh in a during their time at university. professional context. To date, The Coleg has developed 726 students have received a network of employers the Certificate. In 2016/17, it prepared to accommodate will be accredited by WJEC. students on work experience, and 55 students now Over 300 employers have undertake a period of work already declared their support experience through the for the Certificate, and in medium of Welsh each year. 2016/17 the Coleg will work more closely with employers The locations in 2015/16 to ensure that the qualification included: is recognized formally in the workplace. The Certificate will Brecon Beacons National Park help students as they apply Darwin Gray law firm for jobs in the future, and will Legal Division, help employers identify the Welsh Government linguistic skills of graduates Pontio when making appointments. Swyddle Techniquest As well as providing a general Labour Party, Llanelli Language Skills Certificate Dunn and Ellis Solicitors, for students, in 2015/16 the Porthmadog Coleg introduced a Language North Wales Wildlife Trust Competency Certificate Wales House, Brussels for Teachers as part of a Gwion Lewis, Barrister pilot scheme for the Welsh Conwy Council Social Government. The aim of this Work Team new Certificate, provided to prospective teachers on postgraduate teacher training courses, is to recognise levels of language skills (verbal and written) among prospective teachers, as well

10 Annual Report 2015/16 Preparing students for the workplace: Developing students who are confident in using Welsh both orally and in writing

726 300+ students have passed employers have the Welsh Language declared their support Skills Certificate for the Certificate

130 150 companies & students complete organisations have a Welsh language accepted students on work experience Welsh language work placement every experience placements year through the from local government Coleg’s work and private companies experience scheme to organisations such as the Urdd and the Welsh Government

Annual Report 2015/16 11 The Coleg has appointed The Academic Staffing a number of lecturers in Scheme is an integral part The new subject areas during of the Coleg’s academic the year. For the first time planning processes. The Academic ever, investment was seen Scheme’s main objective is in Engineering, Surveying and to foster world-class lecturers Land and Property Studies, known for innovation and Staffing as well as Speech and excellence in teaching and Language Therapy. research. The scheme enables institutions providing higher Scheme This was the fifth year of the education to contribute to the Academic Staffing Scheme, development, maintenance Introducing new subject and the final year of the and achievement of the areas in 2015/16 awards based on the funding Coleg’s national academic put in place when the Coleg plans in a strategic and was established. Since 2011, sustainable manner. the Coleg Cymraeg has funded 115 new lecturers Dr Eifion Jewell, a science, to teach subjects through engineering and business the medium of Welsh at expert within the printing universities across Wales, and coating industry, was in 36 different subject areas. appointed to a lecturing post in Engineering at Swansea University. Eifion spent his initial period in post promoting the subject area as a subject that can be studied successfully through the medium of Welsh.

Owain Llywelyn was appointed to a lecturing post in Surveying and Land and Property Studies at the University of South Wales. Owain spent over 30 years in the private sector as director of several public companies. He remains a representative and spokesperson on the international management board of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

After a period as a scholarship holder on the Coleg’s Research Scholarships Scheme, Rhonwen Lewis was appointed as a Speech and Language Therapy lecturer at Cardiff Metropolitan University. Rhonwen’s specialist field is bilingualism, with particular attention on developmental speech difficulties affecting children.

12 Annual Report 2015/16 The Academic Staffing Scheme is an integral part of the Coleg’s academic planning processes.

Coleg Associate Lecturers Social Work The local authorities – who are formal partners – are involved Another exciting development One of the successes of the in student recruitment and during 2015/16 was the Academic Staffing Scheme selection, and contribute establishment of the Coleg is the progress made in the to teaching and assessing Cymraeg Cenedlaethol field of Social Work. students. The main partners ‘Associate Lecturers’. This also provide practice learning category of lecturer has been Following investment by the opportunities, ensuring that specifically created for former Coleg, there are opportunities students develop a strong Staffing Scheme postholders. to study undergraduate understanding of social work However, the Coleg intends courses through the medium practice in the north of Wales, to extend this scheme to of Welsh in this key area at alongside their academic allow any academic who is Swansea University and development. The scheme a member of the Coleg and Grŵp Llandrillo Menai, provides a programme that who teaches through the as well as opportunities to meets the requirements of the medium of Welsh to be known follow a flexible study route ‘Framework for the Degree in as an associate lecturer. through the Open University. Social Work in Wales’, Care Council for Wales (2012). For more information about At Bangor University, a the aims and objectives of postgraduate Social Work Nationally, this degree is the scheme, together with course can be studied entirely considered to be an ideal the details of lecturers funded through the medium of Welsh, example of how to address during the last five years, see: where a number of students the need to develop qualified qualify each year to practise workers in response to www.colegcymraeg. in Welsh. The aim of the MA demand in the sector. There ac.uk/en/thecoleg/ Social Work programme, is an intentional connection colegcymraeglecturers/ coordinated by Gwenan Prysor between the number of places (a lecturer of the Coleg’s available on the course and Academic Staffing Scheme), the demand within the local is to prepare students to be workforce itself. The degree able to undertake a post in the has gone from strength qualified professional social to strength, and since its work workforce. establishment, the number of students enrolled on the The degree was developed degree has increased from in partnership with the 12 in 2012 to 22 during the Local Authorities of Gwynedd, current academic year. Anglesey and Conwy.

Annual Report 2015/16 13 Coleg Scholarships

The Coleg offers two types The scheme contributes to of scholarship annually: the Coleg’s strategic aim of ‘promoting and developing Main Scholarship scholarship, research and Considering how £3,000 over three years for publishing through the medium studying at least 66% of the of Welsh’ by attracting the competitive jobs course through the medium brightest and most motivated of Welsh graduates each year to the are today, I thought scheme and developing the the fact I have skills Incentive Scholarship highest quality researchers £1,500 over three years for here in Wales. in the Welsh language studying at least 33% of the would help me when course through the medium of Welsh – in specific subjects. looking for a job in The Coleg Cymraeg also offers the future. research scholarships annually.

Coleg Scholarships:

£1,500 £1.3m 800 & £3,000

Investment of Over 800 students Scholarships worth £1.3m in the Coleg’s have benefited from £3,000 and £1,500 scholarship scheme receiving one of the are available to since 2011 Coleg’s scholarships undergraduate students to study a course entirely or partly through the medium of Welsh at university.

14 Annual Report 2015/16 Elen Davies Rebecca Lynne Williams Elen benefits from Employability is important There is so much support a main scholarship to Rebecca available for students who study through the medium Elen Davies, originally from Rebecca Lynne Williams, of Welsh. I was worried before Pencader in Carmarthenshire, originally from Tonypandy in I started studying through is one of the Coleg Cymraeg’s the Rhondda, is a Business the medium of Welsh, but ambassadors. She studies Management student at the once I started the lectures Welsh and Journalism University of South Wales. I was sure I had made the right through the medium of Welsh choice. The lecturers are very at Cardiff University. Rebecca received a supportive of the students Coleg Cymraeg Incentive who are uncertain about the Elen was successful in her bid Scholarship, but before she language, and they’re more to receive one of the Coleg’s started at university she than happy to help develop Main Scholarships, of £3,000 did not realize how many your confidence. You can over 3 years. opportunities she would submit your work bilingually, have by studying the subject which makes many students She said: “I heard there was through the medium of Welsh. feel better about studying demand for Welsh-language modules in Welsh. It also looks journalists, and considering She said: “There are so many great on your CV and improves how competitive jobs are good things that come from your employability, not just in today, I thought the fact I have studying through the medium Wales but across the world.” skills in the Welsh language of Welsh! The people you would help me when looking meet, the opportunities and for a job in the future. the lectures, to name but a few. The Welsh-medium The Coleg’s main scholarship lectures are smaller in size, is so valuable, especially which I prefer compared to buy books and teaching to the lectures of 30 people materials, and of course it or more. The lecturers are helps you enjoy the social so lovely and supportive. life at university too. The application form only takes Before I started at university, a few minutes to complete, I didn’t know about all the but those few minutes can opportunities that could arise make a big change to your from studying a degree university life. The funding is in Welsh; trips, scholarships so valuable in every way, and and the opportunity to be all you have to do is study an ambassador. through the medium of Welsh. Money for studying in your natural language, how great is that?”

Annual Report 2015/16 15 Coleg Sylfeini’r Gyfraith Gyhoeddus (Foundations of Public Law)

Projects This comprehensive e-book by Keith Bush QC is an indispensable resource for anyone studying the Public Law and Constitutional Law of Wales and the United The Coleg Cymraeg Kingdom through the medium of Welsh. Over the last few decades, a body of Welsh law has been created, supports a significant and created in Welsh, but there have been few learning number of diverse materials available to students who wish to study that law through the medium of Welsh. This textbook projects each year is a step towards addressing that problem and is the first in a series of substantial textbooks that will address the through the Strategic core subjects of Welsh and English law. The project, led Developments Fund and by Professor Thomas Watkin, chair of the Editorial Board, and managed by the School of Law at Bangor University, the Small Grants Fund. will bring together every university in Wales that offers Law as a subject. The aim and ambition of the project The aim of this funding is to support and is to create a generation of lawyers and barristers who stimulate strategic developments that promote can practise their legal skills with the same confidence the Coleg’s academic plans. and ease in both languages.

Here are some examples of projects that You can read and download the e-book here: were funded recently: www.colegcymraeg.ac.uk/llyfrau/ sylfeinir-gyfraith-gyhoeddus

Esboniadur Beirniadaeth a Theori (Explainapedia of Criticism and Theory)

This is a cross-disciplinary and cross-institutional project led by Swansea University, in collaboration with the Coleg’s Language and Literature Panel. This is the first comprehensive explainapedia in the field of Welsh, which includes entries on the main critics and theorists in Wales and beyond, literary movements old and new, as well as various literary devices.

The content for this online resource has been provided by several contributors. The resource is a response to the demand for Welsh-medium textbooks and resources in an area that can be abstruse for students. The Esboniadur supports and enhances the student experience by introducing them to complex ideas such as structuralism, feminism and post-colonialism, and by doing so in a concise and clear way.

This pioneering resource has been published on the Porth, the Coleg Cymraeg’s e-learning and resource platform: https://wici.porth.ac.uk

16 Annual Report 2015/16 Cynhadledd Wyddonol y Coleg Cymraeg (Coleg Cymraeg Science Conference)

The Science Conference is a well-established fixture in the Coleg’s conferences calendar, and was held for the fifth consecutive year in 2016. The Conference provides a platform for Welsh-speaking scientists to share the results of their research and discuss various topics within the Sciences.

There were contributions this year from a wide range of academics from Wales and beyond, with contemporary topics ranging from the discovery of new antibiotics to thermoelectric materials. As usual, the conference also provided opportunities to publish in the Coleg’s academic journal, Gwerddon.

Astudiaethau Cyfieithu Proffesiynol (Professional Translation Studies)

This brand new postgraduate course, supported by the Coleg Cymraeg, was launched at an event at the National Eisteddfod in Abergavenny (August 2016). The course aims to provide innovative training to prospective and current translators, ensuring active collaboration with the professional sector and the translation industry.

After all the preparatory work, the final validation, the collaboration, and a busy summer conducting taster sessions at locations across Wales, the first intake of students was welcomed in September 2016. Most of the provision is provided by Aberystwyth University, but the University of Wales: Trinity Saint David also offers some modules. The ten enthusiastic students in the initial cohort come from diverse backgrounds, and follow one of three possible routes: a Certificate, a Diploma or a full MA. Each one is, of course, very keen to pursue a career in translation.

A number of leading experts in the translation and editing sector have already contributed to the teaching, including officials from the Welsh Government’s Translation Service, the Welsh Assembly’s Translation Service, and several freelance translation and editing professionals. Alongside learning the translator’s craft, students are given the opportunity to gain invaluable practical experience in the workplace by working with companies and dedicated translation units within the sector to provide the best opportunities for students. Among the locations used in 2016/17 will be Conwy County Council’s Translation Unit, the translation company Cymen, the Welsh Government’s Translation Service, and the translation company Nico.

This postgraduate scheme has had a very promising start, and we look forward to developing the provision further in 2016/17.

Annual Report 2015/16 17 Doctors of the future on S4C

The past Two students of Medicine who receive financial support from year the Coleg Cymraeg had their moment of stardom this year on a series by S4C.

Elin Crockett from Bridgend and Manon Fflur Thomas from Caernarfon, who are studying Medicine at Cardiff University, appeared on a programme called Doctoriaid Yfory (Doctors of Tomorrow). Both receive an Incentive Need for even more students Scholarship of £1,500 from to study Health-related the Coleg because they study subjects in Welsh part of their course through the medium of Welsh. In welcoming the launch of the follow-on strategic In recent years the Coleg framework to the Welsh Cymraeg has invested heavily Government’s ‘More than just in health-related subjects, Words’ strategy, the Coleg and there is now a substantial made a commitment to work team of lecturers in the fields with the Government to ensure of health and care, across the that even more students length and breadth of Wales. choose to study Health-related subjects through the medium of Welsh at Welsh universities.

A central element of the new framework is to train a bilingual workforce to work bilingually in the health sector in Wales.

The Coleg is proud of the great strides taken in recent years with the appointment of new lecturers in the fields of Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Midwifery, Social Work, Speech and Language Therapy and Health Sciences. There are now hundreds of students training each year as bilingual health professionals.

However, the Coleg realizes the need to do more to attract students to the field of health, and is looking forward to working with Welsh universities and the Government to respond to the challenge.

18 Annual Report 2015/16 Launch of right choice.” and study advice. Ambassador Scheme Open University Partnership Science and Technology Pavilion Fourteen ambassadors were The Coleg has established appointed under the Coleg’s a new partnership with the For the first time ever, new ambassador scheme Open University in Wales in the Coleg has developed following a successful pilot. order to support and enhance a partnership with the National part-time and distance Eisteddfod to organize the The main duty of the learning opportunities through provision in the Science and ambassadors is to engage the medium of Welsh. Technology Pavilion on the with prospective students and maes for the next three years. emphasize the value of Welsh- The two organizations have The Welsh language provision medium higher education, as already worked together on available for students to study well as to demonstrate how a number of initiatives over STEM subjects at Welsh they have benefited from the last few years, including universities has developed receiving their education partly the lectureship in Social Work significantly since the Coleg’s through the medium of Welsh. at the Open University that is establishment. Organizing funded by the Coleg, along the Science Pavilion is an A blog called Llais y with the constant discussions opportunity to collaborate, Llysgennad (Ambassador’s taking place in order to draw not only with the National Voice) was also launched on the expertise of the Open Eisteddfod, but also with to give the ambassadors a University as the Coleg universities and other platform from which to outline develops further resources. companies and organizations the life of a Welsh-medium to ensure that science student in the form of photos, Redevelopment of the and technology are made videos and much more. Coleg’s e-learning Library accessible to everyone.

One of the ambassadors The Coleg Cymraeg’s Increasing the progression appointed at Bangor online Library was upgraded rates to Welsh-medium University was Erin Jones to enable students and higher education from Bontnewydd near lecturers to take advantage Caernarfon, a former pupil of the latest e-learning For two years, the Coleg at Ysgol Syr Hugh Owen who technology. The Library is has been running a pilot is studying Adult Nursing. home to hundreds of Welsh- project in three areas of Wales. She said: “Being an medium higher education The aim of the work was to ambassador is a great resources on a wide range of raise the awareness of year opportunity to emphasize topics. The recent upgrade 9, 10 and 11 pupils, together the value of Welsh-medium means that Library users will with their teachers and higher education and help be able to take advantage of parents, of the opportunities pupils make the the latest developments in and benefits available to e-learning technology, such them by continuing with their as interactive quizzes and education through the medium videos and lecture capture of Welsh. The pilot project was technology. Lecturers can also implemented in two schools edit videos and record live TV. in Gwynedd (the Arfon area), Carmarthenshire and Rhondda The Library includes resources Cynon Taf. such as lectures, e-books, TV programmes from S4C’s The project has now ended, archive, scientific articles but the work continues to improve teachers’ awareness of the Coleg’s work. This includes plans to raise awareness among the senior management teams of secondary schools across Wales, give presentations to teachers and create lesson plans for personal and social education lessons.

Annual Report 2015/16 19 Appendices

21 Governance 25 Membership of the Coleg’s main committees 27 Coleg officers, staff and main providers of professional services 28 lecturing posts funded by the Coleg, either fully or partly, through the Academic Staffing Scheme in 2015/16 31 phD students funded by the Coleg through the Research Scholarships Scheme in 2015/16 33 national projects and other projects 36 Support for higher education institutions 37 Finance

20 Annual Report 2015/16 Appendix 1 Governance

Court Members The constitution notes that the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol has a certain number of institutional members and stakeholder members represented at meetings of the Coleg Court, including the Annual General Meeting.

The institutional members during 2015/16 were: Swansea University Aberystwyth University Bangor University Cardiff University University of Wales University of Wales Trinity Saint David University of South Wales Cardiff Metropolitan University Glyndŵr University The Open University in Wales

The stakeholder members during 2015/16 were: The Student Membership of the Coleg Cymraeg The Staff Membership of the Coleg Cymraeg ColegauCymru Welsh Local Government Association Cymdeithas Ysgolion dros Addysg Gymraeg (the association of schools for Welsh-medium education) [CYDAG] National Library of Wales Mudiad Meithrin NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership: Workforce, Education and Development Services Rhieni Dros Addysg Gymraeg (parents for Welsh-medium education) [RhAG] UCMC/NUS Wales

The Meeting of the Court, the Annual General Meeting, was held in Cardiff on 2 March 2016.

Annual Report 2015/16 21 Appendix 1 continued

TABLE OF ATTENDANCE AT THE COURT 2 March 2016 Andrew Green (Chair) Swansea University Aberystwyth University Bangor University Cardiff University University of Wales University of Wales Trinity Saint David University of South Wales Cardiff Metropolitan University Glyndŵr University The Open University in Wales Student Membership of the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol Staff Membership of the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol ColegauCymru Welsh Local Government Association Cymdeithas Ysgolion dros Addysg Gymraeg (the association of schools for Welsh-medium education) [CYDAG] National Library of Wales Mudiad Meithrin NHS Wales: Workforce, Education and Development Services Rhieni dros Addysg Gymraeg (parents for Welsh-medium education) [RhAG] UCMC/NUS Wales

Board of Directors

The Coleg’s Board of Directors is responsible for setting a strategic direction to the Coleg’s work, and it includes 13 members, namely:

an independent chair (Andrew Green) six directors appointed from nominations submitted by higher education institutions one elected director representing Welsh-medium teaching staff, who also acts as Coleg Dean one director appointed following a process of nomination by UCMC/ NUS Wales four independent directors appointed following an external process.

The Coleg has an external Appointments Committee to oversee the process of appointing directors, including the Chair (see Appendix 2).

22 Annual Report 2015/16 Appendix 1 continued

The Board of Directors met on four occasions during the 2015/16 academic year:

24 September 2015 (Llandrindod) 25 November 2015 (Carmarthen) 3 March 2016 (Cardiff) 22 June 2016 (Aberystwyth).

The Board’s members during the period up to 31 July 2016 (the year reviewed in this report) were as follows:

Chair Andrew Green Appointed from nominations received from Wales’ higher education institutions Professor Iwan Davies Professor Jacqui Hare Professor Jerry Hunter Gwilym Dyfri Jones Dr Rhodri Llwyd Morgan Professor Hywel Thomas Appointed by UCMC / NUS Wales Beth Button Appointed by the Coleg’s staff membership Dr Hefin Jones Independent Directors Geraint James Dr Gwyn Lewis Ieuan Wyn Linda Wyn (Vice-Chair)

Annual Report 2015/16 23 Appendix 1 continued

TABLE OF MEMBERS’ ATTENDANCE AT BOARD MEETINGS

23/09/15 25/11/15 03/03/16 22/06/16 Andrew Green Chair Beth Button Director representing students Professor Iwan Davies Higher Education Sector Director Professor Jacqui Hare Higher Education Sector Director Professor Jerry Hunter Higher Education Sector Director Geraint James Independent Director Gwilym Dyfri Jones Higher Education Sector Director Dr Hefin Jones Director representing academic staff Dr Gwyn Lewis Independent Director Dr Rhodri Llwyd Morgan Higher Education Sector Director Professor Hywel Thomas Higher Education Sector Director Ieuan Wyn Independent Director Linda Wyn Vice-Chair and Independent Director

TABLE OF ATTENDANCE AT THE AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE

20/10/15 9/02/2016 23/05/16 Professor Iwan Davies Professor Jacqui Hare Geraint James (Chair) Dr Rhodri Llwyd Morgan Gareth Eyres Gareth Pierce

24 Annual Report 2015/16 Appendix 1 continued Appendix 2 Membership of the Coleg’s main committees

Audit and Risk Committee Appointed by the higher Elected by Coleg student education institutions members Chair Dr Gwenno Ffrancon Jacob Ellis Geraint James (Swansea University) (Cardiff University / Appointed from members Dr Elin Royles postgraduate representative) of the Board of Directors (Aberystwyth University) Catrin Howells Professor Iwan Davies Professor Enlli Thomas (Cardiff University / Dr Rhodri Llwyd Morgan (Bangor University) south-east region) Professor Jacqui Hare Gaynor Williams Rhydian Birkinshaw Co-opted members (Cardiff University) (Cardiff Metropolitan University Gareth Eyres Julie Brake / south-east region) Gareth Pierce (Glyndŵr University) Aled Thomas Dr Lisa Lewis (Swansea University / Appointments Committee (University of South Wales) south-west region) Daniel Tiplady Gwyndaf Lewis Chair (Cardiff Metropolitan (University of Wales Meirion Prys Jones University) Trinity Saint David / Members Dr Catrin Haf Williams south-west region) Rhiannon Lloyd (University of Wales Trinity Fflur Elin Professor H. Gareth Ff. Saint David) (Bangor University / Roberts mid and north region) Andrew Green (Chair of the Appointed by the Coleg Poppy Evans Board of Directors) Professor Siwan Davies (Aberystwyth University / Professor Gwynedd Parry mid and north region) Staffing Committee Professor Elin Haf Gruffydd Siôn Davies Jones (Welsh Language Officer, Appointed from members Professor Eleri Pryse UCMC / NUS Wales) of the Board of Directors Gwerfyl Roberts Chair Professor Deri Tomos Academic Collaboration Linda Wyn Professor Densil Morgan Committee Members Professor Mererid Hopwood Geraint James Dr Dylan Foster Evans Chair Professor Hywel Thomas Professor Carwyn Jones Huw Morris Dr Myfanwy Davies Swansea University Academic Board Llŷr Roberts Members appointed by the higher education institutions Chair and Dean Nominated by David Lloyd Cardiff University Dr Hefin Jones ColegauCymru to represent (Vice-Chair) Vice-Chair the further education sector Sarah Clark, University of Delyth Murphy Llinos Roberts Wales Trinity Saint David Chair of the Academic (Coleg Cambria) Dr Osian Rees Collaboration Committee Carys Swain Bangor University (ex officio) (Bridgend College) Mary Hulford Huw Morris Linda Wyn University of South Wales (Swansea University) (Coleg Meirion Dwyfor) Andrew Parry Glyndŵr University Dr Gethin Rhys Aberystwyth University

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Daniel Tiplady Consultative Group Higher Education/Further Cardiff Metropolitan University Education Strategic Group Dr Gwenno Ffrancon Chair Swansea University Dr Ioan Matthews Chair (appointed 20 April 2016) Members Merfyn Morgan Dr Gwawr Jones Further Education Members Appointed by the Coleg David Lloyd Andrew Cornish Dr Hefin Jones Dr Gwenno Ffrancon David Finch Chair of the Academic Board Gwilym Dyfri Jones Barry Walters Denise Williams Dr Llion Jones Llinos Roberts Co-opted member Dr Lowri Hughes Linda Wyn Fflur Elin Dr Mari Elin Jones Higher Education Members Student Representative Daniel Tiplady Gwilym Dyfri Jones Claire Roberts Andrew Parry Dr Gwawr Jones Further Education Dr Lowri Hughes representative Technology-Enhanced Dr Hefin Jones Learning Group Other Members Beth Button Research and Chair Ebbi Ferguson Publication Group David Lloyd Graham Henry Cardiff University Sylvia Davies Chair Members Claire Roberts Professor Jerry Hunter Dewi Parry Members Cardiff University Professor Jane Aaron Dr Kate Evans Dr Gwenno Ffrancon Swansea University (until June 2016) Llŷr Roberts Dr Angharad Puw Davies University of South Wales / (appointed 23 June 2016) Cardiff Metropolitan University Dr Hefin Jones Bethan Wyn Jones Dr Manon Wyn Jones Bangor University Professor Richard Wyn Jones Peter Langley Professor Rhys Jones Swansea University Dr Rhys Dafydd Jones Simon Horrocks Professor Eleri Pryse The Open University in Wales Professor Alan Shore Dr Jeremy Evas Dr Catrin Williams Cardiff University Gwydion Wynne University of Wales Trinity Saint David Martin Lynch University of South Wales Kate Wright Aberystwyth University

26 Annual Report 2015/16 Appendix 3 Coleg officers, staff and main providers of professional services

The Coleg’s officers, staff Senior Academic Manager Branch Officers and main providers of Dr Dylan Phillips professional services on 31 Senior Academic Manager Swansea University Branch July 2016 were: Dr Gwennan Schiavone – Lois Griffiths Communications Manager Aberystwyth University Branch Honorary Fellows and dates Elin Williams – Dr Tamsin Davies of appointment: Information Services Bangor University Branch Manager – Eirian Jones Dr Meredydd Evans Owain Huw to 13/05/2016 Cardiff University Branch (1919-2015) Rhys Williams from – Elliw Iwan Professor Hazel Walford 11/07/2016 University of South Wales Davies (2012) Senior Finance Officer Branch – Catrin Evans Professor M. Wynn Thomas Emyr James Cardiff Metropolitan University (2012) E-Learning and Web Branch – Daniel Tiplady Dr John Davies (1938-2015) Developer University of Wales Trinity Professor Ioan Williams (2013) Dafydd James Saint David Branch Professor Robin Williams Office Manager – Bethan Wyn Davies (2013) Rhinedd Williams Glyndŵr University Branch Dr Alison Allan (2014) Editor – Sioned Roberts Cennard Davies (2014) Dr Angharad Watkins Professor Elan Closs Stephens Development Officers Solicitors (2014) Joanna Evans Dr Cen Williams (2014) Arwel Lloyd Capital Law Heini Gruffudd (2015) Manon Llwyd-Bowen Catrin Stevens (2015) Lowri Bulman External Auditors Professor Gwyn Thomas Catrin Williams (1936-2016) Rhian Davies Price Waterhouse Coopers Geraint Talfan Davies (2016) Lisa Haf Davies Ned Thomas (2016) Lois McGrath Internal Auditors Rhian Huws Williams (2016) Nia Brown Administrative Officer KTS Owens Thomas Chair of the Board Eleri Davies of Directors Head Language Tutor Bankers Andrew Green Eiry Miles Vice-Chair Language Tutor Barclays Bank Ltd. Linda Wyn Cris Dafis Carmarthen Dean Dr Hefin Jones National Project Officers Chief Executive Dr Ioan Matthews Ffion Hughes Registrar and Senior Siôn Jobbins Academic Manager Rhian Jones Dr Dafydd Trystan Mari Fflur Williams Secretary and Senior Manager Corporate Affairs and Human Resources Catherine Rees

Annual Report 2015/16 27 Appendix 4 Lecturing posts funded by the Coleg, either fully or partly, through the Academic Staffing Scheme in 2015/16

Welsh and Celtic Studies: ––  Drama – Dr Rhiannon Williams (University of South Wales) ––  Welsh Second Language ––  Drama – Matthew Davies – Dr Angharad Naylor (Cardiff University) (University of South Wales) ––  Welsh Second Language – Hannah Sams ––  Film Studies – Steffan Thomas (Cardiff University) (Bangor University) ––  Professional Welsh – Dr Rhianedd Jewell ––  Creative Arts – Dr Gareth Evans (Aberystwyth University) (Aberystwyth University) ––  Welsh – Dr Rhian Jones (Swansea University) ––  Journalism – Dr Siân Powell ––  Welsh and Linguistics – Dr Jonathan Morris (Cardiff University) (Cardiff University) ––  Scriptwriting – Dr Manon Wyn Williams Art and Design: (Bangor University) ––  Art and Design – Gwen Beynon History, Welsh History, Classics and (University of Wales Trinity Saint David) Archaeology: ––  Art and Design – Huw Williams (Cardiff Metropolitan University) ––  History and Welsh History – Dr Rhun Emlyn (Aberystwyth University) Music: ––  Historiography – Dr Gethin Matthews (national post, based at Swansea University) ––  Popular Music – Dr Craig Owen Jones ––  Medieval History – Dr Euryn Rhys Roberts (Bangor University) (Bangor University) ––  Music and Film – Dr Owain Llwyd ––  History – Dr Owain Wyn Jones (Bangor University) (Bangor University) ––  Music in Health and Wellbeing – Dr Gwawr Ifan (Bangor University) Creative Industries: ––  Music/Sound – Curig Huws (University of South Wales) ––  Digital Media Production – Dr Kate Woodward Education and Childhood Studies: (Aberystwyth University) ––  Digital Media Production – Rhodri ap Dyfrig ––  Education and Training – Alison Baggott (Aberystwyth University) (University of Wales Trinity Saint David) ––  Digital Media Production – Elin Morse ––  Education Studies – Angharad Williams (Aberystwyth University) (Cardiff Metropolitan University) ––  Drama – Sera Moore Williams ––  Education and Childhood Studies (University of South Wales) – Siân Wynn Lloyd-Williams ––  Digital Media – Non Vaughan Williams (Aberystwyth University) (Swansea University) ––  Education and Childhood Studies ––  Media Production – Heledd Wyn Hardy – Buddug Hughes (Aberystwyth University) (University of South Wales) ––  Early Childhood – Delyth Kenny ––  Media Production – Ainsley Bowen (University of Wales Trinity Saint David) (University of South Wales) ––  Early Childhood – Ashley Burns ––  Performance Studies – Eilir Owen Griffiths (University of Wales Trinity Saint David) (University of Wales Trinity Saint David) ––  Early Childhood – Jên Dafis ––  Journalism – Siân Morgan Lloyd (University of Wales Trinity Saint David) (Cardiff University) ––  Childhood Studies and Education ––  Public Relations – Iwan Williams – Dyddgu Hywel (Swansea University) (Cardiff Metropolitan University)

28 Annual Report 2015/16 Languages: Sport Sciences:

––  French – Dr Sophie Smith ––  Sport Sciences – Professor Carwyn Jones (Swansea University) (Cardiff Metropolitan University) ––  French – Siân Beidas (Bangor University) ––  Physiology and Health ––  Spanish – Dr Geraldine Lublin – Dr Anwen Mair Jones (Swansea University) (Cardiff Metropolitan University) ––  German – Dr Edith Gruber ––  Sport Coaching – Dr Neil Hennessy (national post, based at Bangor University) (Cardiff Metropolitan University) ––  Linguistics – Dr Peredur Davies ––  Sport Coaching – Gethin Thomas (Bangor University) (Cardiff Metropolitan University) ––  Professional Translation Studies ––  Physical Education – Dylan Blain – Mandi Morse (Aberystwyth University) (University of Wales Trinity Saint David) ––  Sport Psychology – Dr Eleri Jones Law: (Bangor University)

––  Law – Alex Llewelyn (Cardiff University) Business Studies: ––  Law – Manon George (Cardiff University) ––  Law – Dr Hayley Roberts (Bangor University) ––  Business and Management Studies ––  Law – Dr Ffion Llewelyn – Elin Wyn (University of South Wales and (Aberystwyth University) Cardiff Metropolitan University) ––  Business Management – Siân Harris Politics: (University of Wales Trinity Saint David) ––  Accountancy – Sara Closs-Davies ––  International Politics – Dr Brieg Powel (Bangor University) (Aberystwyth University) ––  Business – Llŷr Roberts (University of South ––  International Politics Wales and Cardiff Metropolitan University) – Dr Catrin Wyn Edwards ––  Business and Management – Kelly Young (Aberystwyth University) (Cardiff Metropolitan University and University of South Wales) Philosophy: ––  Business and Agriculture – Robert Bowen (Aberystwyth University) ––  Philosophy – Dr Huw Williams ––  Business and Management – Carys Mai (national post, based at Cardiff University) Hughes (University of South Wales) ––  Economics – Dr Edward Jones Sociology and Social Policy: (Bangor University)

––  Social Policy – Dr Myfanwy Davies Social Work: (Bangor University) ––  Social Science – Dr Rhian Hodges ––  Social Work – Gwenan Prysor (Bangor University) (Bangor University) ––  Police Sciences – Judith Dacey ––  Social Work – Miriam Leigh (University of South Wales) (Swansea University) ––  Criminology – Dafydd Llywelyn ––  Social Work – Ceinwen Gwilym (Aberystwyth University) (Open University in Wales) ––  Applied Social Policy – Dr Sara Wheeler (Bangor University) Psychology: ––  Surveying and Land and Property Studies – Owain Llywelyn (University of South Wales) ––  Psychology – Dr Manon Wyn Jones (Bangor University) ––  Psychology – Dr Nia Griffith (Bangor University) ––  Psychology – Awel Vaughan-Evans (Bangor University)

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Nursing: Computer Science: ––  Nursing – Dr Ruth Wyn Williams (Bangor University) ––  Computer Science – Dr Llŷr ap Cenydd ––  Nursing – Sharon Pierce (Bangor University) (Bangor University) ––  Software Engineering – Dr Wayne Aubrey ––  Nursing and Healthcare – Beryl Cooledge (Aberystwyth University) (Bangor University) ––  Nursing and Midwifery – Gaynor Williams Biological and Biochemical Sciences: (Cardiff University) ––  Nursing – Amanda Jones ––  Biosciences – Dr Gethin Thomas (Swansea University) (Swansea University) ––  Nursing – Glenys Menai Williams (Bangor University) Environmental and Agricultural Sciences:

Medicine: ––  Agriculture (Ecology) – Dr Hefin Wyn Williams (Aberystwyth University) ––  Medicine – Dr Heledd Iago ––  Environmental Management (Swansea University) – Dr Paula Roberts (Bangor University) ––  Medicine – Sara Whittam ––  Animal Science – Dr Sharon Huws (Cardiff University) (Aberystwyth University) ––  Biomedicine – Dr Alwena Morgan ––  Biology and Marine Ecology (Swansea University) – Dr Katherine Griffith (Bangor University) ––  Medicine (Clinical Lecturer) ––  Agriculture – Iwan Thomas (Coleg Sir Gâr) – Dr Awen Iorwerth (Cardiff University) ––  Bioveterinary Science – Manod Williams (Aberystwyth University) Pharmacy: ––  Environmental Sciences – Dr Marie Busfield (Aberystwyth University) ––  Pharmacy – Laura Doyle (Cardiff University) − Zoology – Marian Pye (Bangor University) ––  Pharmacy – Elen Jones (Cardiff University) − Agriculture – Trystan Griffiths (Coleg Sir Gâr) ––  Pharmacy – Wyn Davies (Cardiff University) Mathematics and Physics: Health Studies: ––  Physics – Dr Huw Morgan ––  Healthcare Studies – Dr Zoë Morris-Williams (Aberystwyth University) (Cardiff University) ––  Mathematics – Dr Tudur Davies ––  Midwifery – Rachel Williams (Aberystwyth University) (Swansea University) ––  Physics – Dr Aled Isaac (Swansea University) ––  Healthcare Sciences – Anwen Davies (Cardiff University) Engineering: ––  Speech and Language Therapy – Rhonwen Lewis ––  Engineering – Dr Eifion Jewell (Cardiff Metropolitan University) (Swansea University) ––  Health and Social Care – Delyth Lloyd Griffiths Chemistry: (Grŵp Llandrillo Menai) ––  Chemistry – Dr Enlli Harper Geography: (Bangor University)

––  Geography – Dr Kate Evans Part-time and Distance Learning: (Swansea University) ––  Human Geography – Dr Rhys Dafydd Jones ––  Part-time Welsh-medium Studies (Aberystwyth University) – Dr Owen Thomas (Aberystwyth University) ––  Geography – Dr Cerys Jones (Aberystwyth University) ––  Physical Geography – Dr Rhian Meara (Swansea University)

30 Annual Report 2015/16 Appendix 5 PhD students funded by the Coleg through the Research Scholarships Scheme in 2015/16

Welsh and Celtic Studies: Politics:

–– Welsh and Technology – Gwenno Griffith –– International Politics – Matthew Rees (Cardiff University) (Aberystwyth University) –– Welsh and Computer Science – Ben Screen –– International Politics – Aled Hughes (Cardiff University) (Cardiff University) –– Welsh – Miriam Elin Jones (Aberystwyth University) Philosophy: –– Welsh – Sara Orwig (Cardiff University) –– Welsh – Laura Beth Davies –– Philosophy – Garmon Iago (Cardiff University) (Cardiff University) –– Welsh – Aneirin Karadog Sociology and Social Policy: (Swansea University) –– Social Policy – Deian ap Rhisiart History, Welsh History, Classics (Bangor University) and Archaeology: –– Social Sciences – Siôn Jones (Cardiff University) –– History and Welsh History – Meilyr Powel –– Social Sciences – Sioned Wyn Williams (Swansea University) (Bangor University) –– Welsh History – Anys Wood (Cardiff University) Sport Sciences:

Theology and Religious Studies: –– Physical Education – Lowri Edwards (Cardiff Metropolitan University) –– Religious Studies – Rhodri Rhys Thomas –– Sport – Lana Evans (University of Wales Trinity Saint David) (Cardiff Metropolitan University) – appointed to a lecturing post funded –– Sport Physiology – Claire Griffith-Mcgeever by the university (Bangor University)

Education and Childhood Studies: Psychology:

–– Education: Methodologies of Teaching –– Psychology – Ceri Ellis (Bangor University) Language – Ashley Beard –– Psychology – Elin Harding Williams (University of Wales Trinity Saint David) (Bangor University) –– Education – Hanna Binks (Bangor University) –– Psychology (Behaviour Change) – Arwel Tomos Williams (Bangor University) Law: –– Psychology/Medicine – Kyle Jones (Swansea University) –– Law – Kathy Griffiths (Cardiff University) Medicine:

–– Medicine – Rhys Jones (Swansea University)

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Geography:

–– Physical Geography – Gwydion Jones (Swansea University) –– Human Geography – Osian Elias (Aberystwyth University) –– Geography – Sioned Llywelyn (Aberystwyth University)

Biological and Biochemical Sciences:

–– Biomedical Sciences – Jason Williams (Bangor University) –– Biosciences – Ifan Jâms (Cardiff University) –– Biosciences – Rhidian Thomas (Cardiff University)

Environmental and Agricultural Sciences:

–– Environment and Business – Sioned Haf (Bangor University) –– Geochemistry – Lucy Hale (Bangor University) –– Ecology – Cai Ladd (Bangor University)

Mathematics and Physics:

–– Mathematics – Nia Fry (Swansea University) –– Mathematics and Physics – Sylfan Bliss (Aberystwyth University)

Engineering:

–– Engineering – Christopher Nettle (Swansea University) –– Electronic Engineering – Daniel Roberts (Bangor University)

32 Annual Report 2015/16 Appendix 6 National projects and other projects

List of national strategic projects supported in 2015/16

NATIONAL PROJECTS INSTITUTION GRANT Welsh Language Skills Certificate (grant National project administered £98,500 towards costs of tutors at Aberystwyth centrally by the Coleg University, Bangor University, Cardiff University and the University of Wales Trinity Saint David) Cynllun Colegau Cymru (Moderation) National project to create a £1,481 framework for teaching Welsh as a second language to those following courses to qualify as teachers Gwerddon: the Coleg’s academic National project funded through £4,840 e-publication Aberystwyth University Terminology Project National project of terminology £43,400 standardization in line with international standards, funded through Bangor University Co-ordination of national activities within National project funded through £39,490 the Sciences Aberystwyth University Co-ordination of national activities within National project funded through £44,868 the Social Sciences Aberystwyth University Co-ordination of national activities within National project funded through £44,892 the Arts and Humanities University of Wales Trinity Saint David Co-ordination of national activities National project funded through £44,821 relating to publications, research and University of Wales Trinity Saint resource development (including the David Coleg Resources Library) Welsh Language Competency Certificate National project to establish £15,635 for Teachers a Competency Certificate for Teachers Digitization, e-publishing and Project funded through Bangor £15,613 electronic corpus University to digitize texts that are no longer in print in order to republish them as e-texts and to contribute to the creation of an electronic language corpus Secondary School Progression Project Project undertaken in three £71,057 – (two year project) areas – Rhondda Cynon Taf, Carmarthenshire and Arfon

Annual Report 2015/16 33 Appendix 6 continued

List of Small Grants awarded in 2015/16 and other projects supported by the Coleg in the institutions

PROJECT INSTITUTION GRANT Immigration and language-in-education policy Aberystwyth University £2,500 in minority language communities The ruins of Merthyr – new possibilities. Aberystwyth University £2,400 Collage documentary films Neoproterozoic glaciation Aberystwyth University £1,945 Translation of Excerpts Aberystwyth University £2,500 Preparation of resources to run coding Bangor University £2,000 clubs for primary school pupils Language Technology Conference Bangor University £1,600 Research into the differences and impacts Bangor University £500 of closing bank branches in Wales compared to the rest of the UK Evidence of the understanding of the Bangor University £2,500 language ‘pro-active offer’ among students, staff and service users via video blog or podcast Exploring the role of the Welsh Government Bangor University £2,487 in compliance and reporting on international agreements, using the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child as a case study Health Care Studies promotion materials Cardiff University £2,500 “Eitha different yndyn nhw… but it works”: Cardiff University £250 audio and video materials on crossing linguistic boundaries in creative industries and literature The art of today’s Short Story Cardiff University £2,046 Coleg Cymraeg Enterprise Challenge University of South Wales £2,500 Supporting every child University of Wales £2,500 Trinity Saint David Literary Theory Criticism Explainapedia Swansea University £955 Professional Translation Studies Scheme Aberystwyth University £1,057

34 Annual Report 2015/16 List of collaborative activities supported by the Coleg in the institutions in 2015/16 (A total of £55,429 was provided to support these activities)

PROJECT TYPE INSTITUTION Beliefs of the Welsh Module Cardiff University Second Language Conference Conference National Scriptwriting / Playwrighting Skills Module Aberystwyth University Law in Welsh Module Bangor University Field Methodology Module Bangor University Analysis and Theory / Module Aberystwyth University Professional Reviewing Nationalism, Religion and Justice Module Cardiff University Come Rain or Shine Module Cardiff Metropolitan University European History and Culture Module Swansea University Interpreting the Past Module Swansea University MAP Theatre Festival Conference University of South Wales Physics in a school location Module Aberystwyth University Seaside Safari and Marine Zoology Conference Swansea University Directing Conference Conference University of South Wales The American Civil War Module Bangor University The French Revolution Module Swansea University Environment of Wales Module Aberystwyth University Fluvial Geomorphology Module Bangor University Bilingualism in Education Conference Conference Bangor University Professional Welsh / Welsh in the Workplace Conference University of South Wales One-day Conference One-day Conference: Conference University of Wales ‘Working with children and families’ Trinity Saint David Coleg Science Conference Conference National Social Policy and Sociology Conference: Conference Cardiff University ‘Child Poverty in Wales’ J. R. Jones Conference Conference Cardiff University Sports Conference Conference Cardiff Metropolitan University One-day Interdisciplinary Conference, Conference Bangor ‘Create and Convey’ National History Conference Conference Bangor ‘Wales and Ireland’ Modern Languages Summer School Conference National Annual residential course for Conference National Modern Language students A Look at Art Conference/ University of Wales Exhibition Trinity Saint David A study of Women and the Welsh Language: Conference Cardiff Has the battle been won? Conference: ‘From School to Degree Conference University of Wales – the Visual Arts’] Trinity Saint David

Annual Report 2015/16 35 Appendix 7 Support to Institutions

The Coleg continues to invest the majority of its funding via universities in Wales; £6.10 million, representing 79% of its total expenditure. The remaining expenditure is concerned with national activities aimed specifically at supporting staff and students in the universities. The tables below present an analysis of expenditure in 2015/16 and in 2014/15 to allow comparison.

2015/16 (£’000) Total Swansea Aberyst- Bangor Cardiff Trinity South Cardiff Other £000 £000 wyth £000 £000 £000 Wales Met £000 £000 £000 £000 Staffing Scheme 4,427 614 805 1,151 488 446 425 431 67 Research 641 114 91 193 183 27 - 32 - scholarships Branches 318 40 38 43 46 44 28 45 35 Institutional projects 406 46 119 70 36 105 26 -1 97 Scholarships 309 32 60 93 33 30 16 45 - 6,102 755 1,113 1,550 786 652 495 552 199

2014/15 (£’000) Total Swansea Aberyst- Bangor Cardiff Trinity South Cardiff Other £000 £000 wyth £000 £000 £000 Wales Met £000 £000 £000 £000 Staffing Scheme 4,010 609 723 1,071 482 398 360 333 34 Research 628 93 127 163 156 36 -1 54 - scholarships Branches 322 33 47 42 53 50 44 53 - Institutional projects 789 145 163 246 99 101 -1 16 20 Scholarships 325 19 83 88 30 40 18 37 10 6,074 899 1,143 1,610 820 625 420 493 64

36 Annual Report 2015/16 Appendix 8 Finance

The annual accounts of the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol for the year ending 31 July 2016 were audited by PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP. A full copy of the report of the trustees, together with the financial statements, can be seen on the Coleg’s website. A hard copy of the accounts can be requested by writing to the Secretary of the Coleg:

Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol Y Llwyfan, Heol y Coleg Caerfyrddin SA31 3EQ

The tables below include a summary of the financial information presented in the full financial statements:

Financial transactions (£000)

Resources received 2015/16 2014/15 HEFCW income 8,804 8,499 Other income 109 116 Total 8,913 8,615

Resources spent 2015/16 2014/15 Activities in universities 6,102 6,074 National activities 592 775 Coleg staff employment costs 990 1,003 Governance costs 44 35 Total 7,728 7,887

31 July 2016 July 31, 2015 Coleg reserves at the end of the year 3,058 1,874

In total, 79% of the Coleg’s budget (£6.10 million) was spent on activities in universities. Of this, 73% (£4.43 million) was spent on the Coleg’s Academic Staffing Scheme. A significant proportion of the funding was spent on national activities in collaboration with universities in order to implement the Coleg’s strategy. The Coleg’s reserves have increased to £3.06 million, which is consistent with the Coleg’s policy on reserves. In light of the current financial situation, this amount is appropriate. The Coleg reduced its expenditure on direct staff salaries to £0.99 million – 13% of the budget.

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