How Celtic languages spread across Britain and Ireland: why we need to reconsider the early story
02 January 2026
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.
First ancient Celtic languages dictionary of Britain and Ireland underway
08 December 2025
The first complete dictionary of the ancient Celtic languages of Britain and Ireland is being written by academics at Aberystwyth University.
Aberystwyth becomes Wales’ first UNESCO City of Literature
31 October 2025
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.
Celebrating 25 years of studying ancient Celtic languages in Aberystwyth
03 October 2025
A conference celebrating over 25 years of studying ancient Celtic languages at Aberystwyth University will take place later this month.
Platform for LGBTQ+ stories at Aberystwyth conference
02 July 2025
Academics and creative practitioners will meet in Aberystwyth to give a platform to LGBTQ+ voices in Welsh language literature this week.
Bryn Terfel to celebrate 150th anniversary of Aberystwyth’s Welsh Department
24 June 2025
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.
Peace conference debates a ‘warless world’
05 June 2025
The First Minister has opened a special peace conference at Aberystwyth University organised to discuss how can Wales contribute to a world without war.
New chapter for literary journal
06 February 2025
An academic journal exploring the history and literature of medieval Wales is turning over a new leaf.
Breton cultural exchange in Aberystwyth
17 January 2025
Students in Aberystwyth will learn about the language and culture of Brittany when academics from the Breton city of Rennes visit the Welsh town.
The greatest poetic metre you’ve probably never heard of
06 January 2025
Writing for The Conversation, Mererid Hopwood, Professor of Welsh and Celtic Studies, explains the ancient art of cynghanedd.