Professor Mark Barry reflects on plans for the South Wales Metro from KeolisAmey and shares new thoughts on how to maximise the opportunity

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Professor Mark Barry reflects on plans for the South Wales Metro from KeolisAmey and shares new thoughts on how to maximise the opportunity
Ahead of the EU Withdrawal Bill returning to the Commons next week, Jonathan Edwards MP reflects on the economic slowdown and argues for the UK to maintain its place in the Single Market and Customs Union
Dr Einir Young yn cyflwyno grŵp Addysg Uwch Cenedlaethau’r Dyfodol ac yn annog darllenwyr i gymryd rhan
Dr Einir Young introduces a new Higher Education Future Generations group and invites readers to get involved
On World Oceans Day, Tony Juniper calls on the Welsh Government to step up the scale of action to protect the marine environment
Professor Hilary Lappin-Scott considers Professor Graeme Reid’s recently published review of government-funded research and innovation in Wales
Dr Katrina Henderson describes the practical actions Cardiff University has taken to embed sustainability in everything they do
Oliver Hazell argues for a focus on manufacturing if Wales is to win its ‘War on Waste’
Carl Nichols calls for joint action to create a circular plastics economy
Shazia Awan-Scully argues a lot has been achieved, but there is much more to do to ensure fair representation in Welsh public life