University’s new Gaelic plan
The University of Edinburgh is seeking views from students, staff, and the local community on its new Gaelic plan.
The draft plan sets out the University’s proposed principles and commitments for Gaelic for 2025 - 2030. To ensure the new action plan reflects the priorities from across our community, the University is consulting with students, staff and the local community, whether they are Gaelic-speaking or not, on the commitments that are outlined.
For the past five years, our University has been delivering on the commitments that were set out in our current Gaelic Plan. This included expanding our learning opportunities, the establishment of a Gaelic Writer in Residence scheme, and the strengthening of ties with local organisations and our Gaelic networks.
As a global University firmly rooted in a unique civic history, we recognise the responsibilities we have towards Gaelic, one of the native living languages of Scotland. We're gathering as much feedback as possible on our plans for refreshing and revitalising our strategic direction for Gaelic for the next five-year period.
Consultation now live
Please read the draft Gaelic plan 2025-2030 and complete the survey:
Along with the survey, there will be in-person workshops for students, staff and members of the local community. The first of these sessions is provisionally booked for Thursday 25 April 11am – 1230pm in Dick Vet in the Community, 127 Nicolson Street.
If you are interested in coming along to a workshop, please contact Gaelic Officer Isla Parker on Isla.Parker@ed.ac.uk.
The consultation closes on Tuesday 30 April.