Dylan Moore explains why his Newport novel, Many Rivers to Cross, had to be fiction – and why Wales’ often disparaged third city is perfect terrain for a writer.
The State of Play
Five years on from the heady days of Euro 2016 and ahead of the delayed 2021 tournament, Garmon Dyfri assesses the disconnect between elite level sport and an inactive society.
Disenfranchised: Democratic Barriers for Blind and Partially Sighted People
Our current election practices do not allow everyone a confidential vote, writes Nathan Owen.
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A Better Balance: Business Support for the Foundational Economy
Our report, ‘A Better Balance: Business Support for the Foundational Economy’, has been produced as part of the IWA’s collaborative
IWA Report Launch – Business Support for the Foundational Economy
“We Aren’t Taught Anything About Politics, Unless We’re Discussing the Politics of Nazi Germany”
An overwhelming majority of 16-to-17-year-olds want to make themselves heard this May, but our education and political system is letting them down, argues Alex Myles.
Devolution, Democracy and Embedding Civic Education
Louise Casella writes that lifelong civic education is key to boosting engagement in our democracy.
Senedd 2021 and Tax: What Do We Expect of the Parties?
Dr. Rhys ap Gwilym explores how each party might use the Senedd’s ability to make Wales-specific tax policy.
IWA Professional Training: Decision Making in Wales
The two IWA Professional Training courses (Decision Making in Wales and Influencing Political Outcomes) are designed by the IWA. Please
Research and Innovation: The Road to Success
A commitment to research and innovation by the next Welsh Government will be key to building a successful and prosperous future, writes Professor Paul Boyle.
‘We Exist’: Asexuality in Wales
On the world’s first International Asexuality Day, Hannah Watkin explores asexuality and why it is important to increase awareness of the sexual orientation.
Blue Carbon, Climate Change and Wales
Billie-Jade Thomas outlines why Wales’ oceans holds the key to our commitment to tackling climate change.
Suicide Prevention in a Post-Pandemic Wales
The socio-economic effects of the pandemic could see an increase in suicide unless policymakers are aware to the dangers, writes Sarah Stone.
Wales Should Play its Part in Promoting Peace
Rhun Dafydd argues that militarism’s foothold in Wales means we have a long way to go before we can consider ourselves a peaceful nation.
