Swansea University has a range of options for you to engage with Welsh clubs, societies and culture whilst you're here with us. You may not speak Welsh and want to learn, or you might want to brush up on your Welsh language skills by socialising in Welsh or playing sport with other Welsh speakers.
Fluent Welsh speakers and learners are all welcome.
Being a member of the Gym Gym is a great opportunity for Swansea's Welsh speaking students to socialise and meet other Welsh speakers within the University. Every year, the Society holds a large number of events ranging from crawls and socials, quiz nights and occasional trips. The biggest event everyone looks forward to is the family crawl at the beginning of the year; this is a great opportunity to get to know the new and existing members of the society.
Annually, they organise a trip during the Six Nations to either Dublin or Edinburgh. These trips are a great chance to socialise and make new friends with other members across Wales. Every year, they attending the Intercollegiate Dance and the Eisteddfod and competing against other Welsh Societies.
Find out more about the Student Union's societies here or read more about the Welsh Society here.
Our students were inspired to create their own new Urdd Group and Aelwyd yr Elyrch was launched on the day of the Urdd's 100th birthday in 2022. Aelwyd yr Elyrch is a great opportunity suitable for 18-25 year olds and offers opportunities for you to compete in the Eisteddfod, volunteer in the local community and get involved in practical activities and much more. The Aewlyd meets fortnightly at various locations on the University campuses.
The word Aelwyd means home so why not join our new home within the large Urdd community? The Aelwyd works very closely with the Welsh Society, Welsh Affairs Officer, Students' Union and Swansea Branch.
Born and raised in the Rhondda, Ruby Cradle, who has just graduated in English Literature, is the new Welsh Affairs Officer for the Swansea University Students’ Union for the coming year. She will be responsible for promoting the Welsh language and culture throughout the University, as well as looking after the interests of Welsh-speaking students. “I am extremely proud to have the opportunity to highlight the importance of Wales’s heritage and culture to all students,” said Ruby Cradle, who was elected to the position earlier this year.
“Welsh culture has been an important part of my life since I was young—attending the Eisteddfod with my family and representing my school in Urdd competitions. My hope is to integrate traditional Welsh life into every aspect of the University experience by showcasing and celebrating its value, and by acting as a bridge between the Welsh language and the wider University community.” Ruby joins a team of six full-time officers at the Union—a charity that serves as the voice for approximately 20,000 students and operates across both of the University’s campuses.
