Huw Gwynn presents the podcast, he is the Higher Education Promotion Officer through Welsh at Canolfan Bedwyr, ¾«¶«´«Ã½'s Centre for Welsh Language Services, Research and Technology. Huw's post is funded by the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol.
The podcast was supported by the ¾«¶«´«Ã½ Fund, which is made up of donations from ¾«¶«´«Ã½â€™s alumni and administered by the Development and Alumni Relations Office at the University.
The aim of the Welsh language podcast is to use the former students experiences to encourage sixth form students, as well as university students to see the benefit of following courses and modules through the medium of Welsh.
During the series, Huw will chat to well-known Welsh-language guests, and ask about the various ways in which the Welsh language has helped them after completing their education. Contributors include BBC journalist Liam Evans, football presenter Sioned Dafydd, Welsh band Fleur De Lys member, Huw Harvey as well as rugby player Teleri Davies.
One who has seen a benefit from using the Welsh language in his work is the journalist, Liam Evans. Speaking on the podcast, he said:
"My time in ¾«¶«´«Ã½ made me feel stronger about perfecting my Welsh language. My Welsh was not at its best before I went to university, but studying through Welsh gave me solid foundations and confidence to apply for jobs which asked for bilingual skills.
"There's a demand for Welsh skills. I broadcast bilingually most of the time. But I'd never have that opportunity if I didn’t speak Welsh. I would never have had my foot in the door with the BBC if I wasn't bilingual."
Podcast presenter Huw Gwynn said:
"I've really enjoyed chatting with extremely interesting and varied guests over the last few weeks and getting to know how the Welsh language has helped them in their careers. Knowing how the Welsh language has contributed to shaping thriving careers, it is hoped that this will inspire students and prospective students to continue studying through the medium of Welsh. I would like to express my thanks to the University's ¾«¶«´«Ã½ Fund for funding the development of the podcast and to Aled Jones, from Y Pod for producing the episodes."
