News: October 2017
Putting poverty under the spotlight
Bangor University’s School of Social Sciences is combining discussion and drama to put the spotlight on poverty at a public event on Wednesday 8 November. ‘ Poverty: Local, National and International’ will showcase pioneering research from academics and students at the School, which shows how poverty affects people's identities and shapes their lives. The event forms part of a week of the UK’s Economic & Social Research Council Festival of Social Sciences public engagement activities.
Publication date: 30 October 2017
ESRC Festival of Social Sciences
The ESRC Festival of Social Sciences is back in Bangor for its second year. This week long celebration of social sciences takes place every year across the whole of the UK. After a number of successful events last year, Bangor University is again holding two events to join in the celebration.
Publication date: 27 October 2017
'Welsh in the Community' Discussion Panel
Innovative ideas to promote the use of Welsh in the community are to be shared at a ‘Welsh in the Community’ Discussion Panel on Wednesday 25th of October, 6.30-8pm, at Menter Iaith Bangor’s Popdy Centre, Lon Bopty, Bangor. Experts who are involved in promoting Welsh in the community, both locally and nationally, will share some new ideas being used by community groups and businesses in Wales at the event.
Publication date: 18 October 2017
Death of a champion of Welsh History
4 October 2017 saw the passing away of Professor Emeritus John Gwynn Williams, former Professor of Welsh History at the University College of North Wales at Bangor 1963-83, and its Vice-principal 1974-1979 under Sir Charles Evans.
Publication date: 13 October 2017
Hidden Histories
Anyone interested in local history will be eager to book a place on a Hidden Histories ‘Day School’ at Bangor University on Saturday November 4th. The event promises to reveal the history, archaeology and architecture of Bangor University.
Publication date: 13 October 2017