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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.

Land management can foster productivity while enhancing biodiversity

How One Planet Developments Promote Biodiversity

We need to turn to considerate forms of land management that strike a balance between productivity and biodiversity, Keith Burgess argues.

21st September
  • People and Places

One Planet Smallholdings: A New Path to Rural Sustainability

Erica Vernon assesses the impact of One Planet Smallholdings and their potential for fostering sustainable ways of living in Wales.

20th September
  • People and Places
Photo of the statue of Gelert at Beddgelert (the Grave of Gelert). Site of the famous story of Llewellyn the Great and his dog Gelert.

Shaping A Distinct Wales Brand through SMEs

Llyr ap Gareth presents new research on the role of stories in making Wales’ heritage more accessible, and the role SMEs can play.

23rd August (23rd August)
  • People and Places
An archival image of the Temple of Peace.

A New Mecca: The Story Behind the Temple of Peace

Dr Emma West delves into the history of the Temple of Peace, its legacy, and what it can mean to contemporary visitors.

19th August (19th August)
  • People and Places
A picture of the Croeso sign and bunting welcoming newcomers to the Eisteddfod.

After the Eisteddfod 

Jasmine Donahaye considers the personal legacy of the Eisteddfod in Tregaron and its nurturing role for Welsh learners like herself.

10th August
  • People and Places
Pont Llanio in the winter.

How Far is the Eisteddfod, Really?

Reflecting on Tregaron and its closed railway, Jasmine Donahaye explores the value judgements lurking in questions of distance and access.

8th August (8th August)
  • People and Places
A picture of Cors Caron in the winter

Cors Caron: A Cultural Bog in Tregaron

Jasmine Donahaye, the IWA’s writer in residence at the 2022 Eisteddfod, praises the bog of Cors Caron where the event is located.

1st August (2nd August)
  • People and Places
Lowri Cunnington Wynn explores the potential of Restanza for Blaenau.

Restanza in Blaenau: New Foundational Politics

Lowri Cunnington Wynn explores the way communities can revitalise the place they live in through the idea of ‘restanza’, the active choice to stay.

18th July (7th July)
  • People and Places
A picture of Pontypool's town-centre, currently the object of placemaking projects.

Placemaking, or Life and Death (and Rebirth?) of a Great Welsh Town

Angela Evans investigates the concept of placemaking, its uses in policy and its application to the Welsh town of Pontypool.

11th July (4th July)
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