Partner Cwmni: Nant Gwrtheyrn
Sefydliad academaidd: Prifysgol Caerdydd
Disgyblaeth academaidd: Cymraeg
(English) By the middle of the 20th century, the decline was so obvious that a number of initiatives were set up in order to stop the language disappearing and keep this important part of Welsh culture alive. Amongst other efforts, Welsh courses for adults were provided across Wales, to help increase the number of new speakers. In 1982, Nant Gwrtheyrn was established as a residential centre, and since then over 25,000 people have attended Welsh classes there.
In 2011, a partnership between Nant Gwrtheyrn and Cardiff University was formed, through the KESS programme. The intention was to combine years of experience in the field of teaching Welsh to adults with skills and knowledge in the fields of research and digital technology. Our vision is that e-learning will help to increase the number of successful Welsh learners. It is therefore important that the e-learning draws on research which shows which techniques result in successful learners.
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Partner Cwmni: Dŵr Cymru Cyf
Sefydliad academaidd: Prifysgol Bangor
Disgyblaeth academaidd: Ysgol Gwyddorau Biolegol
(English) Anthropogenic activity resulting from agriculture, storm water discharge and sewage treatment has a significant impact upon the transport of human microbial pathogens from catchment to coast. As the global climate changes and storm and flood events become more frequent, it is imperative that we understand how the increased flow of microbial pathogens from land to sea will affect human health and the environment.
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Myfyriwr: Ilze Skujina Cwmni: The Welsh Kite Trust, a Ecology Matters Goruchwyliwr Academaidd: Dr Rob McMahon, and Dr Matthew Hegarty
Myfyriwr: Eleri Price Cwmni: Innovis Goruchwyliwr Academaidd: Yr Athro Nigel Scollan a’r Athro Will Haresign
Myfyriwr: Alexandros Koutsantonis Cwmni: Catnic (Tata Steel UK Ltd) Goruchwyliwr Academaidd: Jiping Bai a Rae Gordon
(English) The Authority has developed a Research Prospectus in order to help it answer some crucial questions about the Park’s changing environment and the resilience of the communities living here, and this research contributes directly to that knowledge base. The eventual publication of peer-reviewed papers for this research will help to raise the Authority’s and the Park’s profile within the field of applied ecological research. This was the first time that this Authority entered a KESS studentship with a university.
Swansea University continues to maintain a regular and helpful research presence within the National Park. The CORS project evolved from discussions on how best to achieve added value research on raised bogs whilst avoiding the sort of disturbance that can be caused by ad hoc research.
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Partner Cwmni: Tonus Elast
Sefydliad academaidd: Prifysgol De Cymru
Disgyblaeth academaidd: Cyfadran Gwyddorau Bywyd ac Addysg
(English) The KESS project essentially looked at the provision of a better glove; the problem with most gloves is that they tend to be randomly made up of the materials available at that time. There are some very good glove materials available on the market, but consideration needs to be taken when looking at the combinations and the creations of the gloves.
As part of the KESS project we looked to generate a test which is less destructive and better for the patient/subject, while at the same time giving us the same information so we have that aspect, which means that the people/the end user will be benefitting. The project has created a test bed that we can use, and created a good link with the Raynaud’s and Scleroderma association who are the main beneficiaries to some extent. It’s tested and produced a methodology to test gloves and from that we have managed to get the data in.
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Partner Cwmni: RSPCA
Sefydliad academaidd: Prifysgol Abertawe
Disgyblaeth academaidd: Biowyddorau
The impact for the RSPCA has been significant in that they have been able to review their rehabilitation and release strategies based on the work we have done together. This means more effective and successful care for Badgers in the future but also, the RSPCA (and other organisations) have a framework for best practise for the reintroduction of any rehabilitated animals.
As a result of the public engagement work we have undertaken, such as appearing on television and radio, the profiles of both the RSPCA and Swansea University have been raised. Improving public awareness of environmental issues is an important outcome of projects such as this, with not only societal impact, but future economic impact as it leads to improved student recruitment to the university.
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Myfyriwr: Marc Rhys Jones Cwmni: Llanelli RFC Limited Goruchwyliwr Academaidd: Dr Liam Kilduff a N J Owen
Partner Cwmni: Cwmni Cyhoeddi Curiad (Penygroes)
Sefydliad academaidd: Prifysgol Bangor
Disgyblaeth academaidd: Cerddoriaeth
(English) The project provided the opportunity to reveal music from the past with great benefits for present day Welsh culture and music, highlighting aspects of Welsh music that has never been seen, heard or performed before in Wales.
The collection of 88 folk songs from the 19th Century had been archived in the National Library in Aberystwyth. Through Leila’s KESS PhD project in conjunction with Curiad Music this collection was published for the first time.
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