Bangor University is one of the organisations involved in the project, which is being led by the Welsh Language Sub-Group of the North Wales Public Services Board. Over the coming months, the project will share resources highlighting the real experiences of people who use Welsh in their everyday work, while also demonstrating that organisations value Welsh-language skills at every level when recruiting and supporting staff.
Many people feel that their Welsh is not “good enough” to work in a Welsh-speaking environment, apply for jobs that require Welsh, or use the language professionally. Through a series of workshops, interviews and focus groups, Challenging Myths provides a platform for local voices to share their experiences and challenge these misconceptions.
The project has explored the myths and assumptions surrounding working through the medium of Welsh, both within public organisations and across the wider community. By gathering people’s experiences of using Welsh at work, the project has created creative and accessible resources that reflect the realities of using Welsh in day-to-day professional life.
Lowri Angharad Hughes, Chair of the Language Sub-Group and Head of Policy and Development at Canolfan Bedwyr: “Many people are still uncertain about using Welsh at work. The aim of the Challenging Myths is to show that Welsh skills are welcome at every level and that using and building confidence in the language is a process. We want to celebrate people’s real experiences across the region."
The project has collected stories and perspectives from employees to create digital and visual content showing that working through the medium of Welsh is possible at every level of fluency. The work will also highlight the support available to staff who are learning or developing their Welsh-language skills in the workplace. Bangor University will continue to share this support with staff as Canolfan Bedwyr collaborates with departments and teams across the institution.
The project forms part of a wider effort to strengthen the everyday use of Welsh in North Wales by building confidence among speakers and fostering a supportive culture within workplaces and local communities.
Further information, digital content, and opportunities to get involved will be shared over the coming months through the project’s social media channels.
The resources will officially launch at the Grŵp Llandrillo-Menai stand at Eisteddfod yr Urdd Môn 2026 on Monday, 25 May at 11:00am, followed by a session at the Bangor University stand at 3:00pm, where a panel will share their experiences of working through the medium of Welsh within public organisations.
For more information about the project, please contact Canolfan Bedwyr.
