Cerys Jones

Dr. Cerys Jones is a Lecturer in Geography at Aberystwyth University specializing in historical climatology. Her research examines extreme weather events in Wales from the 18th-20th centuries using archival sources like diaries and medical records.

Key projects include EU-funded initiatives on coastal heritage and citizen science collaborations recovering public memories of extreme weather. She leads Welsh-medium geography programs and coordinates undergraduate research.

Media outreach includes BBC features on the 1859 Royal Charter storm's role in establishing modern forecasting. Awarded for Welsh-language teaching resources in 2020.