THREE students have won Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol scholarships to study for doctorate degrees at Aberystwyth University.

Rebecca Evans from Bala, Gruffydd Lloyd Jones from Pwllheli and Heddwen Lleucu Daniel from Aberystwyth are among a total of 10 PhD students across Wales who will receive CCC funding over the next three years.

Both Rebecca and Gruffydd will prepare for doctorate degrees at Aberystwyth University’s Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences (IBERS).

Having completed an MSc in Biomedical Sciences at Bristol University, Rebecca will be expected to teach elements of biochemistry through Welsh and use her expertise to develop a brand new degree entitled ‘Biology and Human Health.’

Gruffydd will study the Rhododendron in Wales, and its effects on biodiversity. He also hopes to develop ways of controlling it. He’s keen to further develop his interests in ecology and the environment, as well as preparing more bilingual graduates for the environmental and biological sectors in Wales.

Heddwen has decided to study youth justice and in particular the relationship between adolescents and their schools at Aberystwyth University.

Read the full story in this week’s Cambrian News