Welsh Language Standards

Since 1 April 2018 Aberystwyth University has been required to comply with the Welsh Language Standards, which have replaced the Welsh Language Scheme. You can see a complete copy of the Standards that apply to the University here - Compliance Notice - Section 44 Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011

Aberystwyth University's Welsh Language Standards - this document explains how the University will comply with each standard.

Arrangements for overseeing the Welsh Language Standards - this document explains how the University monitors the implementation of the Standards

Complaints Procedure - this document explains  how one can complain about failure to comply with the Standards and the University's procedure for dealing with the complaint.

AU Welsh Language Standards : A Summary for Staff -  a brief description of the Standards that staff must comply with

Guidelines - A list of staff guides for specific Standards

Welsh Language and Culture Sub-Strategy 2019-2023

Policy on the Internal Use of Welsh

Monitoring reports on implementing the Welsh Language Standards are published annually in January.

In 2014 work started on drawing up the Welsh Language Strategic Plan, which would encompass all the university's language planning requirements.  The finalised Strategic Plan was approved by the university Council on 9 March 2015.