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Welcome from the Head of Development and Alumni Relations
"After the excitement of graduation last month, campus has once again grown quieter as we prepare to welcome new and returning students to Bangor in September. In the meantime, we in the Development and Alumni Relations Office team are pleased to share news of our alumni’s achievements and recent activities from the University below.
Please remember to keep us up to date with your current contact details via our online update form so we can get in touch when we’re planning events in your area or if we have subject-specific information which we think may be relevant to you.
We’re always delighted when you tell us about your achievements, accolades and career developments too, so please do share your news with us at alumni@bangor.ac.uk. You can also join our Facebook and LinkedIn groups and follow us on Instagram.
Whether it be by attending events, volunteering your time and expertise to boost the employability of our students, donating to the Bangor Fund, or joining the conversations on our social media pages, we’re so grateful to you for your support."
Yours sincerely,
Emma Marshall
Head of Development and Alumni Relations
BANGOR UNIVERSITY NEWS
Alumni reunion at the National Eisteddfod
A highlight of the Development and Alumni Relations Office’s calendar, we were delighted to welcome alumni to the Bangor University stand for the annual reunion at the National Eisteddfod of Wales, this year held in Wrexham.
Alumni heard from Prof. Enlli Thomas, Pro Vice-Chancellor Welsh Language and Culture, and Huw Williams, President of UMCB (the Welsh Students’ Union) before enjoying a performance by Gruff and Elain from Aelwyd JMJ.
It was great to see so many familiar faces as well as new ones joining us on the stand!
Bangor Fund supports participation at a homelessness workshop in Poland
The Bangor Fund recently supported undergraduate students from the School of History, Law, and Social Sciences in attending a homelessness workshop at the University of Łódź, Poland, as part of an annual Social Work and Social Policy international conference. The experience gave them valuable insights into different cultural and policy approaches.
Recruiting Trustees for Undeb Bangor
Undeb Bangor (Bangor University Students' Union) are looking to recruit two external trustees to join their Board of Trustees.
Undeb Bangor are a democratic charity led by students and primarily funded through grant from Bangor University. Whilst working closely with the University, they are a separate and distinct organisation, and decisions are taken internally by their members.
The Trustee Board plays a vital role in guiding Undeb Bangor’s strategic direction, ensuring strong governance, and championing a culture that reflects their values. They’re currently looking to build on momentum by welcoming two new trustees who share their commitment to student empowerment and organisational excellence.
The role is a voluntary role and you would give your time to ensure that they make sound financial decisions and follow legal frameworks. For further information and details on how to apply please see the External Trustee Recruitment Pack . Interviews for this position will be held online and are likely to take place the week commencing 8th of September.
For an informal conversation on the roles, you are welcome to contact, Mair Rowlands, Students’ Union Director at mair.rowlands@undebbangor.com
Alumna's debut novel recognised at Wales Book of the Year 2025 awards
Congratulations to Gwenno Gwilym, Web Content Officer at Bangor University and MA Creative Writing alumna, who has been recognised at this year’s Wales Book of the Year awards for her debut novel, V + Fo, published by Gwasg y Bwthyn.
The novel won the Welsh-language Fiction Award and also received the Golwg360 Barn y Bobl Prize – the Welsh-language People’s Choice Award.
Alumnus awarded Badge of the Order of Mercy
Congratulations to alumnus John Roberts, 92, on being awarded the prestigious Badge of the Order of Mercy by the League of Mercy Foundation. John is a retired RAF Wing Commander and a volunteer for the Armed Forces Charity SSAFA (Soldiers' and Sailors' Families Association) and this award recognises over 20 years of exceptional support to UK veterans and their families in France.
Born in Llandudno and graduating from Bangor University in 1954, John joined the RAF Police in 1956. He served for 35 years, including 13 years overseas in postings such as Singapore, Hong Kong, Christmas Island and Belgium. He was awarded an MBE for his work in Singapore and went on to command the RAF Police Training School. After retiring in 1991, he settled in France and became an SSAFA caseworker.
John said: “I feel honoured to receive this award. I’ve enjoyed all my work with the charity. Particularly rewarding moments include securing a critical loan to prevent a widow’s home being repossessed, repatriating a seriously ill veteran and family, and successfully challenging a War Pension Board decision on behalf of a widow.”
Bangor University in top three in Wales for Teaching Satisfaction
The 2025 National Student Survey (NSS) results for Bangor University have been published, showing yet another increase in student satisfaction across a number of themes.
Overall student satisfaction at Bangor rose to 82%, moving the University up to 4th position in Wales out of eight participating Higher Education Institutions.
Welsh herbal garden unveiled at Treborth
A new Welsh Herbal Garden has been officially opened at Bangor University’s Treborth Botanic Garden. The new Welsh Herbal Garden forms a central part of the 45-acre Treborth Botanic Garden, which is owned by Bangor University and is one of only seven accredited botanical gardens in the country.
The Welsh Herbal Garden celebrates the fascinating heritage and folklore surrounding medicinal plants used in Wales through the ages. The new garden takes inspiration from the Welsh landscape using local materials, with the design centring around two circular seating spaces connected by gently curving pathways. Raised drystone planters provide seating and the opportunity to get up close with the planting.
€3 Million European grant awarded to lead Arthurian studies project
Professor Raluca Radulescu, Professor of Medieval Literature at Bangor University, has been awarded a €3 million European grant under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Training Network for her project ‘EU ARTHURS: European Arthurs, Medieval to Modern’.
Bangor University achieves prestigious Fairtrade award
Bangor University has achieved a prestigious Fairtrade University and College Award for 2025.
The 2* Award is for the University’s continued commitment to championing ethical consumption and global justice across its campuses. It recognises sustained commitment over two academic years to increasing awareness and action on trade justice and globalisation during a period that continues to challenge institutions due to shifting educational landscapes and growing global crises.
Bangor University spearheads UK research into restoring vital temperate rainforests
Bangor University has launched a pioneering programme of research into the restoration and regeneration of the UK’s rare and ecologically rich temperate rainforests, in partnership with The Wildlife Trusts and funded by Aviva.
The work forms part of a landmark £38 million commitment by Aviva to help tackle the climate and nature emergencies by restoring rainforests across the British Isles. As part of this, funding has been allocated to cutting-edge academic research at leading institutions with Bangor University at the forefront.
Bangor University awarded prestigious AHRC Doctoral Focal Awards
Bangor University has been named lead of a major AHRC Doctoral Focal Awards, and partner on a second. These prestigious awards, announced by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), are designed to deliver leading doctoral training that develops research capacity in strategic areas, tackles societal challenges through interdisciplinary arts and humanities research, and prepares students for diverse careers within and beyond academia.
