City inspiration for Eisteddfod

There's a local flavour to Cardiff University's activities at the 2018 National Eisteddfod as the capital city hosts the country's largest cultural festival. Talks and discussions have been inspired by not only Cardiff's culture and history, but also its creativity and wildlife. Topics include Cardiff as a creative hub and the relationship between Welsh and English place names in the city. Visitors to the University-sponsored Science and Technology Village can also find out how our research is boosting understanding of the local marine environment. We are co-organising the Eisteddfod's very own carnival of the sea - Carnifal y Môr - on the Saturday evening which will celebrate the Eisteddfod's arrival in the city and Welsh links to culture around the world. Illuminated carnival costumes have been inspired by an ongoing community collaboration with scientists at the University's School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Visitors are also invited to climb aboard our research vessel RV Guiding Light , which will be moored in Cardiff Bay and open to visitors for the duration of the Eisteddfod.