Ysgogi

Three people talking

I Am Because We Are Aber

21st and 22nd March 2026
Penglais Campus

Ysgogi is a two-day programme for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic students at Aberystwyth University, designed to build confidence, strengthen identity and develop career-ready skills. 

Why take part?

  • Discover Yourself: explore your personal and cultural identity, connect your passions to career opportunities, and articulate your unique strengths
  • Develop Career Skills: practise teamwork, leadership, problem-solving and communication through real-world, hands-on challenges
  • Showcase Your Growth: create a reflective profile with evidence of your skills and achievements to boost CVs and support interviews

Meet the facilitators

Gideon Buabeng – knife crime survivor, youth mentor, and inspirational leader for BAME communities.
Gideon Buabeng

 

Harry Spear – founder of Periscope Learning, expert in designing transformative experiences that prepare students for success.
Harry Spear

 

Dean Lamb – Youth Justice Manager at The Change Foundation, youth mentor, and sport-led practitioner supporting marginalised young people through values-led practice.
Dean Lamb

 

Programme highlights

  • Day One – “I AM”: express yourself, explore career paths, and link identity to professional purpose
  • Day Two – “WE ARE”: apply self-awareness in team challenges, simulate real-world work scenarios, and develop transferable employability skills

A light lunch will be provided both days!

Ysgogi equips you with the confidence, skills and experience to thrive – at university and beyond. 

Interested?

To take part in Ysgogi, you must identify as one of the following:

  • Asian or Asian British
  • Black or Black British
  • Mixed Ethnicity
  • Any other Minority Ethnic group

And be available: 

  • Saturday 21 March, 10:30–16:00
  • Sunday 22 March, 10:30–15:30

Spaces are limited, so early registration is recommended. Places will be allocated based on the information you provide when registering your interest. You can take part in Ysgogi on its own or alongside Career Readiness Support.

Fill in this form to register your interest if you just want to be considered for Ysgogi only

Fill in this form if you are interested in both CRS and Ysgogi

If you are already signed up to CRS, fill in this form to be also considered for Ysgogi

Spaces on Ysgogi have now been filled, but if you are interested, you can still apply using one of the forms above and we will add you to a waiting list in case anyone drops out nearer the time.