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Wrexham University lecturer 'sacked' after saying bilingual road signs are 'dangerous'
- A university professor's remarks criticizing the use of the Welsh language on road signs have sparked controversy and led to his termination as a visiting professor at Wrexham University. The professor called the signs "unintelligible" and "potentially dangerous", claiming that most people, even in Wales, do not understand them.
- Wrexham University has apologized for the offense caused by the professor's remarks and is conducting an internal investigation. They emphasize that the comments do not reflect the views or values of the university or its staff.
- The Welsh language is facing decline, despite efforts to promote and increase its usage. According to the 2021 census, there has been a decrease in the number of Welsh speakers since 2011. However, the Welsh government has set a target of one million Welsh speakers by 2050.
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Wrexham University lecturer 'sacked' after saying bilingual road signs are 'dangerous'
Dr Nigel Hunt said in a Facebook group that bilingual road signs contained "unintelligible information". His honorary position as a visiting professor at Wrexham University has since been terminated.
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Fury as professor slams Welsh-language road signs as ‘unintelligible’ and ‘potentially dangerous’
A UNIVERSITY professor caused controversy with a rant over the use of Welsh on road signs. Dr Nigel Hunt claimed the bilingual instructions are “unintelligible” and “potentially dangerous”. AlamyA university professor claimed the bilingual instructions are ‘unintelligible’ and ‘potentially dangerous’[/caption] The psychology expert’s outburst on a Facebook group sparked a flood of complaints to Wrexham University, where he is a visiting profess…
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