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In collaboration with Compassionate Cymru Garedig, Mantell Gwynedd and the School of Medical and Health Sciences, a conference at Neuadd Reichel was held to explore the ideas and perspectives from individuals interested in, and affected by, the issues of palliative and end of life care.��

“I am applying for funding for a Health Care Research Wales fellowship following on from this workshop and I hope to hold another community engagement event soon, as I was really pleased by how much interest there was in this area” (Dr Louise Prendergast, Research Officer).

Led by a Lecturer in Social Work, the Community Fund funded the production of four Welsh Language podcasts addressing social care and wellbeing in Wales, the importance of bilingual care, and how the University's MA Social Work course benefits and supports local charities, councils and third sector agencies.��

“The podcast has offered an opportunity for us to create and strengthen relationships with partner agencies, and it has offered an opportunity not only for us to raise the profile of the various agencies, but also to highlight and discuss some of the social challenges that we face in society today” (Wendy Roberts, Lecturer in Social Work)��

As part of the World Rugby funded research project examining injury risk, staff at the School of Psychology and Sport Science engaged with some 300 female rugby players across the nine Welsh Rugby Union female hubs in north Wales and commissioned a bilingual film to capture the spirit of female youth rugby in the region. The follow-on project resulting from this collaboration will be the World Rugby funded Welsh Injury Surveillance in Girls Youth Rugby project (WISGYR).��

“The insights gained form this engagement include the importance of individualised approaches to developing relationships with hubs and the importance of continued engagement through our research project” (Dr Julian Owen, Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science).

Building on the partnership between �鶹��ý����� and north Wales Dragons and as part of Refugee Week 2023, the team welcomed 35 displaced citizens from the Manchester area in June and facilitated a day of football at the University’s 4G Football Pitch. An opportunity to share cultural experiences, the delights of North Wales all through the medium of football, a great day was had by all!��

“The nature was amazing, one side sea, one side green fields with sheep and cows. The university, hospitality and football grounds were memorable and I learned a lot about �鶹��ý�����, its culture, language and history, I enjoyed it, and it changed my mood. I needed to go on a short trip” (Mahin – visitor)

“Friday’s event was an amazing opportunity to share cultural education and awareness and create a space for discussing educational and employment opportunities. It was a healing experience for many who found new friendships and partnerships” (Chris Roberts, Engineer, Campus Services)����

The Community Fund supported two members of Professional Services staff when they travelled to Guernsey in July and represented Ynys Môn at the Women’s Football 2023 NatWest International Games. The Football Association of Wales credited the team to play in the official Wales kit and the event attracted much attention on social media.��

“Thank you for helping in making this possible” (Cerys Gadd, Student Administration).��