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Iwan Rees

Expert examines traditional dialects

21 July 2016

Traditional Welsh dialects in Eisteddfod area ‘extremely rare or have died out’

Superchai at the Eisteddfod

Thai student stresses benefits of learning Welsh

4 August 2015

Inspirational student from Thailand is now fluent Welsh.

Video camera

Welsh language media in spotlight

3 August 2015

Industry leaders gather on Maes to discuss future of Welsh language media.

First minister, Carwyn Jones, launches Welsh for All scheme to help students learn Welsh

Welsh for All

30 July 2015

Welsh for All was formally launched at the National Eisteddfod by the First Minister.

Rugby players in Shadows

Technology helps Rugby World Cup stars

29 July 2015

Experts will demonstrate why rugby balls can be caught in wet weather

Eisteddfod Maes

Major presence at Eisteddfod

28 July 2015

Cardiff University experts tackle major issues that matter to Wales at Eisteddfod.

Iwan Rees

Mapping changes to dialects

28 July 2015

Linguist investigates how Welsh dialects are changing.

Voting Slip

Experts analyse General Election

28 July 2015

Welsh politics experts to discuss 2015 General Election at the Eisteddfod

Sioned Davies

‘Pride’ over Eisteddfod’s return to Meifod

28 July 2015

Professor Sioned Davies is preparing for a very special Eisteddfod on home turf

Llais y Maes

Journalism partnership leaves legacy

28 July 2015

Bilingual digital newspaper from the Maes gives students real world journalistic experience