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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.

Making the National Eisteddfod more inclusive: reflections on the Perthyn Project

Members of the Perthyn Project reflect on their experiences of working on the project, which explored the radical roots of the National Eisteddfod, examined people’s perceptions of the festival and aimed to identify ways to make it more inclusive for the diverse communities of Wales.

1st August (24th July)
  • 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

What can be done to tackle Wales’ litter crisis?

With a shocking increase in dirty streets in Wales, Alex Myles argues that a meaningful behaviour change campaign from government is required to tackle the scourge of litter and fly-tipping across our communities.

30th July (4th August)
  • People and Places

Tir Dyfodol: Building a Rural Wales that Works

Economist Calvin Jones calls for a new national conversation on rural Wales.

22nd July (18th July)
  • People and Places

From Recycling to Reuse: Seizing the Circular Opportunity for Wales

Owen Derbyshire sets out why a reuse-ready Deposit Return Scheme is essential for delivering Wales’ circular economy ambitions and for meeting our duty to future generations.

15th July (14th July)
  • People and Places

From Erasmus to Taith and back again: why a return to Erasmus+ can’t mean the end of Taith

Kirsty Williams, former Welsh Education Minister, Taith Board member, and Chair of the Taith Advisory Board, tells us about Taith, what the programme has achieved, and why it has done so much more for Wales than simply act as a stopgap for Erasmus+.

11th June (9th June)
  • People and Places

We need to talk about homes

Cwmpas held its Communities Creating Homes conference at the beginning of May. The event, held at the Temple of Peace, Cardiff, celebrated the progress made so far with community-led housing in Wales and also discussed future challenges and opportunities.

27th May (19th May)
  • People and Places

IWA Analysis: The decade ahead towards net zero for Wales

Joe Rossiter examines the latest report from the UK Climate Change Committee and what it means for policymakers and the public alike.

22nd May (21st May)
  • People and Places

“We have never seen a greater day than this” – VE Day, May 8th, 1945

80 years on, IWA Fellow Roger Lewis reflects on VE day, 8th May 1945.

8th May (7th May)
  • People and Places

Saving Lampeter campus: community initiatives are underway

Andy Bevan provides an update on the ways forward for University of Wales Trinity St David’s Lampeter campus.

1st May (30th April)
  • People and Places

The power of collaboration to drive transformative change

Professor Roger Whitaker explains how the Wales Innovation Network is accelerating research and innovation across Wales.

28th April (16th April)
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