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We know how hard it is to run a Welsh society. It’s a lot of work to organise events and activities, especially when you have a shoestring budget. ‍This is why we are pleased to launch the Darogan Welsh Society Support Fund! Through this fund, Welsh societies can apply for up to £300 to help their … Continued

With the graduate job market getting more competitive, what can employers do to stand out from the crowd and create an appealing graduate job ad that is at the top of the pecking order? Here are a few simple tips to consider when writing a graduate job advert: Keep it simple A simple job title … Continued

“Make us another coffee!”. Four words I certainly wouldn’t be hearing on my internship here at Darogan, mainly because I’m working remotely here in North Wales, but more importantly, it’s because I’ve been welcomed and treated like a valuable member of the Darogan team. The internship came about after I saw Darogan’s event in Warwick … Continued

I’m Gwenno, originally from Abergwyngregyn in North Wales but living in Cardiff since 2008. I moved away for university and studied music, mainly concentrating on performance as a violinist, before briefly returning to Bangor to complete a Masters in Celtic Traditional Music. Prior to joining Darogan I worked as Chief Officer for Tafwyl festival – … Continued

It is a big month for us at Darogan as we welcome two new members to the team. Growing from one to three is a big milestone in our journey and we cannot wait to introduce you to our latest recruits. Our third and final recruit (for the time being!) will be joining us at … Continued

These are the three countries which sent the most students to Welsh universities in the 2021/22 academic year: 1. China = 4,745 students enrolled 2. India = 4,595 students enrolled 3. Nigeria = 2,330 students enrolled Compared to the top EU country, Poland, which had 605 students attending Welsh universities these numbers are much greater. … Continued

Here are the three EU countries that are most represented at Welsh Universities for the 2021/22 academic year (data from HESA). 1. Poland = 605 students enrolled 2. Germany = 505 students enrolled 3. France = 360 students enrolled This is different to the rest of the UK where the rank order was: 1. France … Continued

At what level of study do international students come to Wales? As the graphic below highlights, international students are best represented on full-time postgradate courses in Wales. While UK based students are generally in the majority, comprising 83% of all students, international students are in the majority with 60% on full-time postgraduate courses. As the graph illustrates, these … Continued

The UK’s education system is world-renowned, and education has become an international export. People from all over the world come to study in the UK, and Wales is no exception. The number of international students in Wales has increased over recent years. In the 2015/16 academic year, there were 22,190 international students across Welsh Universities, … Continued