Eisteddfod announces Science and Technology Medal winner

Nation Cymru employees

The winner of this 12 months’s National Eisteddfod Science and Technology Medal has been introduced as Professor Siwan Davies of Swansea University.

She is being recognised for her excellent contribution to scientific analysis, schooling and science communication by means of the medium of Welsh.

Originally from Newport, just a few miles from this 12 months’s Maes, Siwan Davies is internationally recognised within the discipline of bodily geography and local weather change. She has additionally performed a number one function in creating Welsh-medium schooling and analysis at Swansea University.

The Science and Technology Medal has been an essential a part of the National Eisteddfod programme for over twenty years. For the primary time this 12 months, it is going to be offered in reminiscence of Dr Glyn O Phillips, the inaugural recipient of the medal again in 2004. The award honours people who’ve made an excellent contribution to the Welsh language within the discipline of science and expertise.

Professor Davies is considered a number one researcher who has made a considerable contribution, whereas additionally championing alternatives for ladies in science alongside her tutorial work. She is obsessed with speaking science in an accessible and inspiring approach and was a key determine in establishing SwanStemWomen – an initiative that gives mentoring, coaching and networking alternatives to help ladies in STEM.

Professor Paul Boyle, Vice-Chancellor of Swansea University, stated: “This is a well-deserved honour for Professor Siwan Davies. As a analysis chief with a world status for her work on local weather change, she has additionally ensured that the Welsh language stays central to her educating, analysis and public engagement.

“She has an exceptional ability to explain complex science matters in an accessible way and has inspired generations of students and young scientists.”

Responding to the award, Siwan stated: “It is an incredible honour to obtain this medal. I’ve lengthy admired those that have acquired it earlier than me, and it’s a nice privilege to affix them.

“Receiving it at Eisteddfod y Garreg Las, the area where I grew up, makes it even more special.”

After graduating in Geography from Jesus College, Oxford, Siwan went on to finish a grasp’s diploma and PhD at Royal Holloway, University of London. She joined Swansea University in 2004, was awarded a private chair in 2012, and was appointed Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research in 2026.

Alongside her internationally recognised analysis on local weather change and her work in creating Welsh-medium provision, she has supervised early-career researchers and served on the Academic Board of the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol (the Welsh National College). She can be a well-recognized face within the media, recurrently speaking local weather science to a large viewers.

Professor Siwan Davies shall be honoured at a particular ceremony at Sfferen, the Science Village, at 10:30am on Thursday, 6 August, adopted by a presentation in Y Pafiliwn at 2:00pm.

Eisteddfod y Garreg Las will happen in Llantwd from 1-8 August. More data is obtainable at eisteddfod.cymru