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People and Places

Reflections on life as it is lived in all parts of Wales, and stories of Welsh lives across the world.

Wales’ Hearts Need More: BHF Cymru’s call to action

British Heart Foundation (BHF) Cymru explain how between 700 and 800 lives in Wales could be saved in 2035 alone if the next Welsh Government commit to reducing premature deaths from cardiovascular disease by 25% over the next decade.

25th February (20th February)
  • People and Places

Stepping Up: How Covid-19 Tested the Resilience of Welsh Places

Since 2018, the IWA has convened a consortium of experts and, together, we have been developing the Understanding Welsh Places

7th October 2021 (6th April 2023)
  • Reports

The World Cup that matters: Wales’ first Street Child World Cup

Dr Arun Midha, Trustee at Street Child United, discusses the importance of Wales’ First Street Child World Cup

18th February (17th February)
  • People and Places

Apprenticeships – a genius decision for the next Welsh Government

Apprenticeships in Wales are a success story, and this Apprenticeships Week we at ColegauCymru encourage all our partners to join the celebrations.

10th February (6th February)
  • People and Places
Neil Sachdev, Chair of Natural Resources Wales.

Wales can’t keep treating the environmental crisis as an afterthought. Society itself must change.

Neil Sachdev reflects on his first 100 days as Chair of Natural Resources Wales as the organisation launches a sobering State of Natural Resources report.

29th January (27th January)
  • People and Places

Is the Welsh public sector ignoring the ‘co’ in community engagement?

Leonie Roberts outlines the importance of effective community engagement.

18th December (12th December)
  • People and Places

How a Gaza upbringing informed this Cardiff funeral director’s view on death – and life

Ross Davies tells Ahmed Alsisi’s story, and his campaign to provide better support for grieving families.

15th December (16th December)
  • People and Places

A new start for Lampeter’s university campus?

Andy Bevan provides an update on developments at UWTSD’s Lampeter campus.

12th December (11th December)
  • People and Places

Shifting the culture towards research-informed local authorities: the experience of the Health Determinants Research Collaboration in Torfaen

Gareth Cooke, Head of Torfaen HDRC, reflects on the importance of research-led local authorities to tackle regional inequalities and improve communities’ wellbeing.

12th November (10th November)
  • People and Places
YnNi Teg

Urban community ownership of low-cost clean energy generation: expanding the remit of community energy in Wales

YnNi Teg’s Karen Smith explains how their new Project NUR is changing the image of community energy.

30th October (29th October)
  • People and Places

What if the solution to Wales’ skills crisis was already here — but trapped by red tape?

Paul Shackson, Communications Manager at the Welsh Refugee Council, explains how a skills shortage in Wales could be tackled thanks to a ready and willing workforce waiting to help.

7th October (2nd October)
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