National Eisteddfod
The National Eisteddfod is the largest cultural festival in Europe, held in a different part of Wales every year.
This year's Eisteddfod will be held in Wrexham on 2-9 August 2025.
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Our stall was open all week to welcome prospective and past students.
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Visitors had the opportunity to practice their dexterity skills and discuss exciting careers and opportunities in the dental field.
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Students from the Llais y Maes project spoke with Jane Dodds, the leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats.
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A live mock court debate was hosted by the School of Law, debating students from other Welsh universities.
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Dean for the Welsh Language, Dr Huw Williams, and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Wendy Larner gave a short speech at our Alumni event.
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Our student ambassadors and Dylan the Dragon welcomed members of the public throughout the week.
National Eisteddfod, Pontypridd 2024
Last year, the Eisteddfod brought its colour, creativity, and community spirit to Rhondda Cynon Taf.
Our teams came together to create a warm, welcoming space on the Maes - the heart of the Eisteddfod - where over 6,300 visitors stopped by to explore our research, chat with staff and students, and enjoy a true Welsh croeso.
The festival is the perfect opportunity for us to celebrate the Welsh language and culture, spark new conversations, and connect with future students and their families.
Showcasing our research and creativity
Across the week, we brought the university to life with 12 hands-on activities, lively panel discussions, and vibrant receptions in our tent.
Teams from all three colleges shared their work through science demos, creative workshops, and big conversations about Wales’ future.
We also joined the wider festival programme, contributing to thought-provoking sessions in the Societies Tent.
Real-world experience for our students
A real highlight was the return of Llais y Maes, our digital news service run by Journalism students with Gwenfair Griffith.
In its tenth year, the project saw six students create live content from the Maes in partnership with ITV Cymru Wales and S4C - gaining hands-on experience in storytelling, broadcasting, and Welsh cultural life.
Looking ahead
We’re already getting ready for this year’s Eisteddfod in Wrexham from 2–9 August 2025 - and we will share our full programme of events and activities in due course.
If you have any questions about our stall or activities at the Eisteddfod, get in touch with our Eisteddfod team.
The largest cultural festival in Europe, held in a different part of Wales every year.
