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Four centuries of women’s poetry in the Celtic languages

A new collection of poems sheds light on women’s poetic voices across Wales, Ireland and Scotland between 1400 to 1800.

Gender in Medieval Insular Literature. Credit: Princes Czartoryski Library – National Museum in Kraków, 2920 IV Rkps.

‘Love language’ power in ancient Welsh poetry origins researched

Welsh poets’ use of the language of love and intimacy to describe their relationships with powerful patrons is being explored as part of research at Aberystwyth University.

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How Celtic languages spread across Britain and Ireland: why we need to reconsider the early story

Writing in The Conversation, Dr Simon Rodway discusses how new insights from archaeology, genetics and early inscriptions are helping to uncover the story of Celtic languages in Britain and Ireland.

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First ancient Celtic languages dictionary of Britain and Ireland underway

The first complete dictionary of the ancient Celtic languages of Britain and Ireland is being written by academics at Aberystwyth University.

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Aberystwyth becomes Wales’ first UNESCO City of Literature

Today, 31 October 2025, Aberystwyth Ceredigion has become Wales’ first UNESCO City of Literature, joining a global network of 350 Creative Cities that have been recognised for their excellence in creative fields across the world.

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Celebrating 25 years of studying ancient Celtic languages in Aberystwyth

A conference celebrating over 25 years of studying ancient Celtic languages at Aberystwyth University will take place later this month.

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Platform for LGBTQ+ stories at Aberystwyth conference

Academics and creative practitioners will meet in Aberystwyth to give a platform to LGBTQ+ voices in Welsh language literature this week.

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Bryn Terfel, Fellow of Aberystwyth University

Bryn Terfel to celebrate 150th anniversary of Aberystwyth’s Welsh Department

Operatic icon Bryn Terfel will join talented young singers in a concert to celebrate 150 years of the Department of Welsh and Celtic Studies at Aberystwyth University next month.

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First Minister Eluned Morgan and Aberystwyth University Vice-Chancellor Professor Jon Timmis with the organisers of the peace conference at Aberystwyth.

Peace conference debates a ‘warless world’

The First Minister has opened a special peace conference at Aberystwyth University organised to discuss how can Wales contribute to a world without war.

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