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Hywel Griffiths

@hywelgriffiths.bsky.social
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Bardd, daearyddwr, geomorffolegydd, awdur Poet, geographer, geomorphologist, author

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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 06/09/2026
The UCU don't want to see huge increases to spending on defence. We need money prioritised on the NHS, schools, universities, infrastructure and creating a fairer UK. General Secretary Jo Grady taking on the Sky News panel today.
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BSG Geomorphology @bsg-geomorph.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Register for our upcoming April GT-M3 webinar on 30 April 2026 from 3-4 PM (BST). Prof Gabriel Kaless from National University of Patagonia, Argentina will speak on ephemeral streams of Patagonia. #postgradwebinar #geomorphology #drylands #hydrology
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Hywel Griffiths @hywelgriffiths.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Pontarfynach - Devil’s Bridge gorge, potholes and waterfall, Ceredigion, Cymru
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Hywel Griffiths @hywelgriffiths.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Ynyslas/y Borth
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Hywel Griffiths @hywelgriffiths.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Afon Gorsen, Y Lliwedd, Eryri
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Hywel Griffiths @hywelgriffiths.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
Aberystwyth 15/3/26
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Catherine Duigan @cduigan.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Reading the #Landscape - our #rivers and #coast are more than lines on a #map - come join us for this celebration of #Aberystwyth #Ceredigion City of #Literature #UNESCO #Rheidol #RiversOfWales @hywelgriffiths.bsky.social @aberuni.bsky.social #envhistory #Wales #heritage #environment #art #write
Bilingual information for river walk.
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Hywel Griffiths @hywelgriffiths.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Twyni tywod Ynys-las sand dunes
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Hywel Griffiths @hywelgriffiths.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Aber-mawr
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Hywel Griffiths @hywelgriffiths.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
Aberystwyth 24/01/26
Waves crashing against a concrete breakwater and a green and white lighthouse
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Cylchgrawn Barn @cylchgrawn-barn.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
Darllenwch argraffiadau ein tîm edrych yn ôl ar 2025 yn ein rhifyn diweddara - Meg Elis (llên a llyfrau), John Roberts (crefydd), y campau (Lowri Roberts) a’r hinsawdd (Hywel Griffiths). Dyna bedwar o’r myrdd o resymau i ddarllen barn.cymru Tanysgrifiwch!
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Hywel Griffiths @hywelgriffiths.bsky.social · 28/12/2025
Aberystwyth, Rhagfyr 2025
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Prifysgol Aberystwyth @prifaber.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
👂Siawns i wrando eto ar Dr Hywel Griffiths, Adran Daearyddiaeth a Gwyddorau Daear, yn edrych ar drychineb Dolgarrog ym 1925 a beth allwn ni ddysgu ohoni. 🖱️ www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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Lleisiau Cymru - Gwersi Dolgarrog - BBC Sounds
Hywel Griffiths sy'n edrych ar hanes trychineb Dolgarrog ym 1925 a beth allwn ni ddysgu.
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Hywel Griffiths @hywelgriffiths.bsky.social · 04/10/2025
Traeth y Gogledd / Y Wig / North Beach | Aberystwyth
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Hywel Griffiths @hywelgriffiths.bsky.social · 21/09/2025
Afon Rheidol bore ma - high flows on the Rheidol this morning!
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BSG Geomorphology @bsg-geomorph.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
A series of fascinating talks on fluvial geomorphology in the UK to wrap up today’s presentations! From potholes and outreach, reconstructing palaeofloods in York to future possibilities for fluvial research with advances in technology. Lots of exciting research being done and left to do! #BSG25
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Caroline Clason @carolineclason.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
As part of Durham University’s Heritage 360 initiative, @geogdurham.bsky.social are seeking an Associate Professor in Heritage Landscapes and/or Social Justice and Wellbeing in Heritage. The application deadline is 30th June and all details can be found here: durham.taleo.net/careersectio...
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Hywel Griffiths @hywelgriffiths.bsky.social · 27/04/2025
Afon Aeron yn llifo dros y creigwely yn Aberaeron #geomorffoleg The Afon Aeron flowing over bedrock, Aberaeron, west Wales #geomorphology
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BSG Geomorphology @bsg-geomorph.bsky.social · 26/04/2025
Great outreach resource on waterfalls prepared by Sophie Rothman & @jscheingross.bsky.social
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Hywel Griffiths @hywelgriffiths.bsky.social · 27/04/2025
Aberystwyth 26/4/25
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Kristian Evans @kristianevans.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
A short film I wrote, filmed by Nathan Roach (Coal Poet Media), 'The Dunes', exploring the perspective of a runaway kid finding sanctuary in a desolate duneland on the Welsh coast. Huge thanks to Nathan for the beautiful images of #Kenfig #poetry #wales www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPkB...
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Earth Day 2025: The Dunes, A Film by Kristian Evans & Nathan Roach
YouTube video by Modron Magazine
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BSG Geomorphology @bsg-geomorph.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
The BSG sponsored the 2024 @geographicalassoc.bsky.social Physical Geography Photo Competition for high school students.📸 This year the theme was "The power of physical geography".🌍 We are thrilled to share the photos by the winners Florence Turnbull (yrs 7-9) and Thara Leenahwattana (yrs 10 to 13)
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Hywel Griffiths @hywelgriffiths.bsky.social · 13/04/2025
Coed Penglais
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BSG Geomorphology @bsg-geomorph.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
📺 New seminars available on our YouTube 🌍 Hear from Gwyn Nelson (Welsh Coastal Monitoring Centre) discussing a strategic national approach to communicating coastal change 🌊 and from Lynda Yorke ( @bangoruniversity.bsky.social ) on building inclusive future focused fieldwork in geosciences 🔨Links ⬇️
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BSG Geomorphology @bsg-geomorph.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
@Dewi Roberts, the riverman, exploring 'Fluvial Geomorphology in Action!' with BSG's Outreach Grant. Here are some snippets from his excellent work in pictures and a YouTube playlist: youtube.com/playlist... @StephenTooth @hywelgriffiths.bsky.social @Ian Saunders @aberuni.bsky.social
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Nicola Chester @nicolawriting.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
Time to harrow & roll. The moment is right when the mud stops sticking to your boots – though it’s a window easily missed … www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Country diary: At this time of year, the landscape is as pale as it gets | Nicola Chester
Inkpen, Berkshire: All is accented by a bleached-out leaching of colour – before the green fuse of spring ignites and rushes through everything
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R S Thomas (poet) @rsthomaspoet.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
‘Reflections’ - #RSThomas (No Truce with the Furies, @BloodaxeBooks)
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Prof Sam Illingworth @samillingworth.com · 31/03/2025
📣 Calling all Scientists & Poets The Consilience journal is now open for submissions of science-themed poetry and artwork! 🧪 Issue 21 explores the topic of ‘Chaos’. It is completely FREE to submit, including peer support. 🔗 www.consilience-journal.com/submit #SciComm #SciArt #Poetry
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submit — Consilience
For each issue of Consilience we invite submissions of poetry or artwork. All submissions must have a link to science, fit the theme of the upcoming issue, and also be in line with our inclusivity sta...
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Hywel Griffiths @hywelgriffiths.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Aberystwyth x
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University of Wales Press @uniwalespress.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
📚 SOLD OUT! All in-person tickets for the 'Global Politics of Welsh Patagonia' launch next Wednesday have been sold, but you can still hear the discussion between @lucytaylor12.bsky.social and @paulaber.bsky.social by joining us online! Register here: ⬇️ www.ticketsource.co.uk/llgcnlw/ar-l...
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BSG Geomorphology @bsg-geomorph.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
🌍Exciting news! The BSG annual conference 2025 will be held @universityofleeds.bsky.social from Tuesday, 16th September 2025. Call-for-Abstracts is live now. Save the date and register today! Link: water.leeds.ac.uk/british-societ… #BSG25 #Geomorphology #UK
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Prof Sam Illingworth @samillingworth.com · 23/03/2025
🌍 New coastlines revealed by melting glaciers As glaciers retreat across the Northern Hemisphere, they have exposed over 2,400 km of new shoreline since 2000 – mostly in Greenland These new coasts are changing fast & could reshape local communities 🔗 www.nature.com/articles/s41... #SciComm 🧪
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New coasts emerging from the retreat of Northern Hemisphere marine-terminating glaciers in the twenty-first century - Nature Climate Change
As marine-terminating glaciers retreat, they reveal new coastlines in many regions. Here the authors use satellite data to quantify these changes for the Northern Hemisphere, finding that between 2000...
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Aberystwyth University @aberuni.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
On the first ever #WorldGlaciersDay, find out how scientists are deploying an early warning system to closely monitor how rapidly the Greenland ice sheet is melting and help predict potential climate tipping points. tinyl.io/CCKg @aria-research.bsky.social #Greenland #GlacialPreservation
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Prifysgol Aberystwyth @prifaber.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
Ar Ddiwrnod Rhewlifoedd y Byd, golwg ar sut mae gwyddonwyr yn datblygu system rhybudd cynnar i fonitro'n fanwl pa mor gyflym y mae llen iâ'r Ynys Las yn toddi a helpu i ddarogan pwyntiau tyngedfennol posibl yn yr hinsawdd. tinyl.io/CCKj #DiwrnodRhewlifoeddyByd @aria-research.bsky.social
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Aberystwyth University @aberuni.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
A new plan to slow the melting of the world’s glaciers and protect the life inside them has been launched at a UN #WorldGlaciersDay event. #Glaciers2025 More: tinyl.io/CC4Q
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Prifysgol Aberystwyth @prifaber.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
Mae cynllun newydd i arafu dadmer rhewlifoedd y byd a diogelu’r bywyd y tu mewn iddynt wedi cael ei lansio mewn digwyddiad Diwrnod Rhewlifoedd y Byd y Cenhedloedd Unedig. Mwy: tinyl.io/CC4e
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Prifysgol Aberystwyth @prifaber.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
Mae tîm o ymchwilwyr yn gwneud eu paratoadau olaf gogyfer â thaith i Everest yn Nepal y mis nesaf i ganfod pam fod yr iâ ar un o rewlifoedd mwyaf eiconig y mynydd mor agos at y pwynt toddi. 🖱️ Mwy: tinyurl.com/2sxet36v
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Aberystwyth University @aberuni.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
A team of researchers is making final preparations for a trip to Mount Everest next month to explore why the ice on one of the mountain’s most iconic glaciers is so close to the melting point. 🖱️ tinyurl.com/3f79y7fj #WorldGlacierDay #WorldWaterDay
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Hywel Griffiths @hywelgriffiths.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
Amser braf yn Greenwich yn trafod ein prosiect ymchwil. Great (mean) time in Greenwich discussing the Transformative Research Actions for Resilient Coastal Communities project.
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BSG Geomorphology @bsg-geomorph.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
Remember it’s International Geomorphology Week next week, and that means League of Landforms is back! The big names in geomorphology will be there, battling against some underdogs to decide who can claim the title. Make sure you are following us on Instagram!
LEAGUE OF LANDFORMS 2025

Featuring…
Waterfalls
Moraines
Stacks
Alluvial fans
Dunes
Meanders
And many more…


For one week only,
Join us on Instagram
@bsgeomorphology
Monday 3rd March!
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BSG Geomorphology @bsg-geomorph.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
Battling it out in League of Landforms 2025 today: beach, moraine, waterfall, stacks! Tricky decisions for the coastal geomorphologists. Head over to our instagram to cast your vote #bsgeomorphology
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Hywel Griffiths @hywelgriffiths.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
Afon Tryweryn, Bala
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Hywel Griffiths @hywelgriffiths.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
Coedwig Y Borth. Diolch i Ysgol Llanilar am y gwahoddiad i siarad â’r disgyblion yno. Buried forest exposure at Y Borth, Ceredigion, mid Wales
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Hywel Griffiths @hywelgriffiths.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
Edrych i lawr dyffryn Rheidol Looking down the Rheidol valley
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Hywel Griffiths @hywelgriffiths.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
Coed Llandegla, Bryniau Clwyd a Thomen y Faerdre ar glogwyn o galchfaen uwchlaw Afon Alun Llandegla Forest, Clwydian Hills, Tomen y Faerdre motte on a limestone outcrop above Afon Alun @drtobydriver.bsky.social
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Cymdeithas yr Iaith @cymdeithas.cymru · 07/02/2025
Cydymdeimlwn â theulu a chyfeillion Dafydd Elis Thomas ar y newyddion heddiw am ei farwolaeth. golwg.360.cymru/newyddion/cy... 1/3
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Marw’r Arglwydd Dafydd Elis Thomas, “craig sylfaen ein Senedd”, yn 78 oed
Bu farw’r Arglwydd Dafydd Elis-Thomas yn 78 oed yn dilyn salwch byr. Wrth gyhoeddi ei farwolaeth, mae ei deulu wedi gofyn am breifatrwydd. Bu’n arweinydd Plaid Cymru rhwng 1984 a 1991, ac yn Aelod Sen...
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Hywel Griffiths @hywelgriffiths.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
Gwych cael rhannu llwyfan Cicio’r Bar gyda Lo-fi Jones ar gyfer #dyddmiwsigcymru ! Diolch i Cered am drefnu
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Caroline Clason @carolineclason.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
@hywelgriffiths.bsky.social and I are looking forward to running a session on art-science collaborations in the geosciences at this year's @rgsibg.bsky.social Annual International Conference. Learn how to contribute to our session in the flyer below, with more info at www.rgs.org/research/ann... ⚒️🧪
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Hywel Griffiths @hywelgriffiths.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
Awyr las! Blue sky! Blaenau Tywi/ headwaters of the Afon Tywi, mid Wales
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