This article outlines the valuable contribution made by Annie Ellis (neé Davies) to the folksong revival in Wales and in particular her influence in the Aberystwyth/Cardiganshire district during the early decades of the Twentieth Century. It draws on original correspondence, fieldwork diaries, notated transcriptions, newspaper articles (in Welsh and French) and phonograph recordings from the National Library of Wales, the British Library, Bibliotèque Nationale de France and private collections. The following areas are discussed: Annie Ellis’s involvement in folksong related activities at the University of Wales, Aberystwyth, including the establishing of the Canorion Society, folksong collecting competitions and performances of J. Lloyd Williams’s operetta, Aelwyd Angharad (Angharad’s Hearth). Six historically significant concerts of traditional Welsh music given by a quartet of undergraduate singers in Paris during March 1911, including performances at Le Lied en Tout Pays and the Richelieu Amphitheatre (Sorbonne). This visit represented the embodiment of the Entente Cordiale established between Britain and France during the years leading up to the First World War. Association with Madame Lucie Barbier (head of vocal studies at the University) and the positive response of the Parisian press. Ruth Lewis and Annie Ellis’s three day fieldwork visit to Landyssul, Pencader and the surrounding district in June 1913 and the outcome of their folk song collecting, including an evaluation of the texts and melodies collected. The article also highlights the role of one Edwardian woman in developing the cultural life of Wales and her attempts to promote Welsh traditional music on an international platform.

This website contains over five thousand concise biographies of individuals who have made a significant contribution to national life, whether in Wales or more widely. An interactive Timeline of individuals in the Dictionary of Welsh Biography is now available. The timeline is powered using linked open data and openly licensed content hosted by Wikimedia.

Araith gan David Lloyd George a draddodwyd ym Mangor yn 1915 pan oedd yn Ganghellor y Trysorlys er mwyn annog cefnogaeth i'r Rhyfel Byd Cyntaf. Mae'r e-lyfr hwn yn ffrwyth prosiect DEChE – Digido

Guidance: Using E-Badges as a method of recognising and rewarding Welsh language skills development. This guidance document was prepared by Pembrokeshire College and gives an insight into how they developed a badge award scheme to recognize the progression and development of learners' Welsh language skills. If you are interested in replicating this scheme at your college, an electronic copy of the resources (Moodle compatible) is available on request filling in the form below. 

The aim of this app is to support learners and workers in the Public Services sector to use the Welsh language with the public.  The vocabulary used within the app is compatible with the vocabulary that is included within the Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Public Services specification. The app intoduces Welsh vocabulary and terms and contains audio clips to help users with pronunciation, along with interactive quizzes to test users' new knowledge. 

This workshop contains simple step-by-step information and training in the use of the presentation software Prezi. What is Prezi? Prezi is a presentation software that engages students in the classroom. It's an innovative way of presenting different topics by using movement and space to bring your ideas to life, and make you a unique presenter. Content of session What is Prezi? Prezi Taster Prezi Training Benefits of Prezi

This workshop contains simple step-by-step information and training to use the Socrative app with your students in class, in a lecture or seminar. What is Socrative? It is a great app that encourages effective engagement and can also be used for assessment and learning. Content of session What is Socrative? Socrative Taster Socrative Training Benefits of Socrative

These resources were initially developed to support candidates of the Language Skills Certificate. The resource includes information about the Certificate, supporting learning resources, video examples and past papers. The purpose of the resources is to assist candidates in the Language Skills Certificate to prepare for their assessments. However, they are available free of charge, and are suitable for anyone who wants to improve their Welsh language skills. The register is now closed for this academic year.

This resource is aimed at those new to postgraduate studies and focuses on learning, referencing and developing research, thinking, reading and critical writing skills. It consists of a series of short workshops (15 minutes long) revolving around 'Effective completion of dissertations'

This is a resource for prospective medical students on the Tomorrow’s Doctors 3 scheme. It covers topics like gaining work experience within health and care and what to include in the personal statement.

Business Studies (L3): blended learning sessions 30 blended learning sessions for learners studying Business Studies courses (level 3). The units can be viewed in your browser by following the links below. Colleges can download a zip file containing SCORM files for all 30 units to place within their local virtual learning platforms. These sessions are bilingual, the English slides can be used as reference, but the questions can only be answered in Welsh.  Staff from colleges that are members of the Blended Learning Consortium can access the original English versions on their website http://www.blc-fe.org/.  Copyright Heart of Worcestershire College on behalf of the Blended Learning Consortium and Y Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol. These resources are for use only in educational organisations and must not be modified or resold.  

Anatomy & Physiology (L3): blended learning sessions 30 blended learning sessions on Anatomy and Physiology for learners studying Sport courses (level 3). The units can be viewed in your browser by following the links below. A zip file containing SCORM files for all 30 units is also availabke.Colleges can download the full content to place within their local virtual learning platforms. The sessions are bilingual, the English slides can be used as reference, but the questions can only be answered in Welsh.  Staff from colleges that are members of the Blended Learning Consortium can access the original English versions on their website http://www.blc-fe.org/.  Copyright Heart of Worcestershire College on behalf of the Blended Learning Consortium and Y Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol. These resources are for use only in educational organisations and must not be modified or resold.