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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 as a Nation of Peace

A new report from Academi Heddwch Cymru argues that Wales can improve its governance and develop a distinctive national identity by becoming a Nation of Peace.

19th February (18th February)
  • People and Places

Defend our food. Secure our future.

Our Food 1200’s Duncan Fisher reflects on a new report looking at the resilience of our food system.

13th February (17th February)
  • People and Places

Why continued investment in active travel is crucial for Wales

Cycling UK’s Tomos Owens makes the case for investment in active travel to bring health and economic benefits.

6th February (6th February)
  • People and Places

[LONG READ] The Reciprocal Well-being Model: A New Way Forward for Wales

Iwan Brioc explains why his reciprocal well-being model goes beyond traditional frameworks, asking us to rethink our values, systems and perceptions.

4th February (27th January)
  • People and Places

Save our campus in Lampeter

Following a proposal to cease teaching at UWTSD’s Lampeter campus, Andy Bevan calls on the Welsh Government to step in and support with viable alternatives to closure.

22nd January (21st January)
  • People and Places
The picture shows a protester holding a sign that says 'There is no planet B'

Turning the Tide: Building a Wales Where Everyone Thrives

A new Oxfam report highlights rising global inequality, but here in Wales, we can create an economy that’s fairer for both – people and planet.

20th January (16th January)
  • People and Places

Small nation, big vision: making Wales a leader in social mobility

Principality Building Society’s Tony Smith discusses the role of business in tackling Wales’ social mobility challenge.

13th January (9th January)
  • People and Places

Spaces for Change: Relief from Refuge for Survivors of Domestic Violence and Abuse

A pilot project developed by the University of South Wales, in collaboration with Welsh Women’s Aid and Rhondda Cynon Taff Domestic Abuse Services, explores the value of creative engagement with the university for domestic violence and abuse survivors residing in local refuges.

25th November (8th November)
  • People and Places

Port Talbot’s blast furnaces have fallen cold: the major challenges of the European steel industry

Across Europe, steelmakers face falling demand, global competition and the challenges of decarbonisation. Whilst Port Talbot will be switching to less energy-intensive electric arc furnaces, Sanjoy Sen looks at the alternative technologies that are emerging.

21st October (21st October)
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