Welsh Culture & UMCA

Nanw Maelor - Welsh Culture Officer & UMCA President

“Nanw is the voice for Welsh culture & Welsh language students in Aberystwyth.”

Their role focuses on promoting Welsh culture giving Aber students the opportunity to learn, speak and live the language.

About the Role:

The Welsh Culture Officer and UMCA President is responsible for:

Ensuring adequate representation of Welsh culture and the Welsh language within the Students’ Union as well as promotion of the bilingualism policy.
Co-ordinating activity and campaigns relating to the interests of Welsh-speakers and learners.
Representing the needs of members in Welsh-medium Halls of Residence.
Ensuring that Undeb Aberystwyth is kept aware of local and national issues affecting Welshspeaking students.
Lobbying NUS to provide adequate Welsh cultural language representation.
Working with the Chief Executive, Officers and Undeb Aberystwyth’s senior management team to achieve and shape strategic aims and outcomes.
Attending appropriate University Committees.
Attending regular meetings with relevant University departments to further the needs of Welsh-speakers and learners.

University Committees/Meetings Attended:

Current Priorities:

Below you can find a list of priorities Nanw is working on this year as well as their current progress on them.

Aberystwyth students will feel heard and represented. We will regularly speak with students to understand the challenges they face, ensuring we have the information needed to bring to the University and to guide the Union’s work.
Ensure that the Welsh language is an important factor in the University and the Undeb's discussions. Work with the University to integrate the Welsh language into their strategy for the future. Work with the Academic affairs officer to develop an academic rep system that makes sure Welsh language students are heard. Consider how we can celebrate and promote the Welsh language and culture across the calendar. Ensure accessible opportunities for students to immerse themselves in Welsh culture and learn the language withing the University and Undeb.

Should Aberystwyth Students’ Union change its name and be recognized as Undeb Aberystwyth?* ----------
Should Undeb Aber end use of their 'X' profile and lobby the University to do the same?* ----------
Zero Tolerance Stance on Discrimination, Sexual Harassment and Assault* ----------

*denotes policy as passed democratically by Aberystwyth students. Find out more here.