Malcolm Prowle says University research is assessed by narrow academic criteria rather than the benefit it brings to society at large

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Malcolm Prowle says University research is assessed by narrow academic criteria rather than the benefit it brings to society at large
Aviation consultant John Borkowski introduces his report advocating a radical solution to a Welsh connectivity deficit
David Taylor says that Welsh Labour is finally realising that public service reform is no longer an option but a necessity
John Osmond says another report is in danger of becoming an aspiration unless there is more co-ordination and a greater sense of priorities in Cardiff Bay
Carl Clowes says the high electricity prices demanded by the nuclear industry are being overtaken by renewable techologies
Ken Skates considers how Wales must now craft a new future in low carbon energy generation
Kay Richmond examines Wales’ record on tackling violence against half the population
John Osmond puts yesterday’s evidence from HM Government to the Silk Commission under the spotlight
Ken Skates reflects on how masculine stereotypes have been transformed over the past 50 years