Personal profile
Research
My primary research interests are in Welsh phonetics, bilingualism and language technologies for lesser resourced languages. In particular, I am working on how adults learn the sounds of Welsh when they are learning Welsh.
I work closely with the Language Technologies Unit in Canolfan Bedwyr, Bangor University. Follow the link to read about and download the Paldaruo Speech Corpus of Welsh. I am the Course Lead for the MSc Language Technologies.
Teaching and Supervision
I teach a range of modules on phonetics and bilingualism. The subjects I teach include introductory and intermediate phonetics, aspects of bilingualism, and the phonetics and phonology of second language acquisition (for further details, please consult the current timetable).
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Bilingualism in the preserved speech variant of Rett syndrome: a longitudinal case study
Day, R., Cooper, S. & Sanoudaki, E., 3 Jun 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Clinical Linguistics and Phonetics.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Investigating the experiences of professionals working with bilingual children in Wales
Beauchamp, J., Sanoudaki, E. & Cooper, S., 12 Jun 2025, (Unpublished).Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract
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Speech and Language Therapy: the availability and adequacy of bilingual Welsh resources
Beauchamp, J., Sanoudaki, E., Cooper, S. & Ball, M., 25 Jun 2025, (Unpublished).Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
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Iaith a Thechnoleg yng Nghymru: Cyfrol II
Watkins, G. (Editor), Prys, D. (Contributor), Prys, G. (Contributor), Jones, D. (Contributor), Ghazzali, S. (Contributor), Vangberg, P. (Contributor), Farhat, L. (Contributor), Cooper, S. (Contributor), Williams, M. (Contributor), Gruffydd, I. (Contributor), Jouitteau , M. (Contributor), Grobol, L. (Contributor), Morris , J. (Contributor), Ezeani , I. (Contributor), Young , K. (Contributor), Davies, L. (Contributor), El-Haj , M. (Contributor), Knight , D. (Contributor), Jarvis , C. (Contributor) & Barnes, E. (Contributor), 1 Nov 2024, Bangor: Prifysgol Cymru Bangor. 74 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book
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Language and Technology in Wales: Volume II
Watkins, G. (Editor), Prys, D. (Contributor), Prys, G. (Contributor), Jones, D. (Contributor), Cooper, S. (Contributor), Williams, M. (Contributor), Vangberg, P. (Contributor), Ghazzali, S. (Contributor), Gruffydd, I. (Contributor), Farhat, L. (Contributor), Grobol, L. (Contributor), Jouitteau , M. (Contributor), Morris, J. (Contributor), Ezeani , I. (Contributor), Young , K. (Contributor), Davies, L. (Contributor), El-Haj , M. (Contributor), Knight , D. (Contributor), Jarvis , C. (Contributor) & Barnes, E. (Contributor), 1 Nov 2024, 1 ed. Prifysgol Cymru Bangor. 72 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book
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Impacts
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Language technology for Welsh as a less-resourced language [REF2021]
Prys, D. (Participant), Jones, D. (Participant), Prys, G. (Participant), Cooper, S. (Participant) & Prys, M. (Participant)
Impact: Cultural, Policy and Public Services, Technological
Activities
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Working with Bilingual children in Wales: Experiences from Speech and Language Therapists, Early Years Practitioners and Primary School Teachers
Beauchamp, J. (Speaker), Cooper, S. (Speaker) & Sanoudaki, E. (Speaker)
Oct 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Dwyieithrwydd a Chyfathrebu Estynedig ac Amgen (AAC) yng Ngogledd Cymru/Bilingualism and Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) in North Wales
Hostler, D. (Speaker), Child, J. (Speaker), Cooper, S. (Speaker), Day, R. (Speaker) & Williams, M. (Speaker)
17 Oct 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Dysgu cytseiniau 'newydd' yn Gymraeg | Learning 'new' consonants in Welsh
Cooper, S. (Speaker)
28 Apr 2018Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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International Symposium Bilingualism
Cooper, S. (Speaker)
11 Jun 2017 → 15 Jun 2017Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in Academic conference
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Erthygl Cylchgrawn TiwtorCymraeg Magazine Article
Cooper, S. (Contributor)
Jun 2017Activity: Other › Types of Public engagement and outreach - Media article or participation
Prizes
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Student Led Teaching Award "Fantastic Feedback"
Cooper, S. (Recipient), 2015
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Press/Media
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Rhywbeth Creadigol? series 3, episode #1 – What does the future hold for Welsh Language Technology?
24/09/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
Datasets
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Corpws Lleferydd Paldaruo | Paldaruo Speech Corpus
Cooper, S. (Creator), Chan, D. (Creator) & Jones, D. (Creator), Prifysgol Bangor University, 2015
http://techiaith.cymru/corpora/paldaruo/
Dataset
Thesis
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Intonation in Anglesey Welsh
Cooper, S. (Author), Mennen, I. (Supervisor), Jan 2015Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
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Intonation in Anglesey Welsh
Cooper, S. (Author), Mennen, I. (Supervisor), 2015Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy