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Voices

Opinion pieces to open up conversation; a platform for diverse voices from Wales and beyond.

Disruption and market futurology at Cardiff University

The pace of cuts, commercialisation and techno-speculation at the Welsh flagship institution risk its collapse.

19th June (9th June)
  • Voices
Girl with long brown hair siting in her wheelchair on a muddy pathway look into the trees

Welsh Landscapes, Disability and the Myth of Personal Independence

Bethany Handley discusses how stories of ‘conquering’ the extremes of our landscapes remain at the heart of Welsh national identity. She calls for more inclusive stories that celebrate our dependence on the natural world and the diversity of our experiences in the outdoors.

26th June (27th June)
  • Voices

The politicisation of NHS Wales: how ideology risks compromising patient care

Gary Howells questions whether NHS Wales’ reluctance to form private-sector partnerships will lead to worsening clinical performance.

19th May (12th May)
  • Voices

How governors can support schools with the significant challenges they face

Jane Morris argues that school governors should have a key voice in Wales’ education system.

6th May (30th April)
  • Voices
A beehive seen from the inside.

Biodiversity corridors and restorative justice: How bee-friendly infrastructure can make Wales a sanctuary for humanity

Philip Henry calls for the restoration of biodiversity corridors through the creation of pollinator-friendly infrastructure.

23rd August (22nd July)
  • Voices
Video camera

Catryn Ramasut: How I made it to Chair of Creative Wales

As Creative Wales embarks on a recruitment round for non-executive Board members, Catryn Ramasut tells us about her journey to Chair.

2nd August (22nd August)
  • Voices
A picture of Plaid Cymru's recently elected MPs with Plaid Cymru's leader Rhun ap Iorwerth.

Why isn’t Plaid Cymru talking about land?

Eben Myrddin Muse argues that Plaid Cymru’s lack of a vision on land is a gap in their electoral strategy.

25th July (22nd July)
  • Voices
Two girls in black school uniforms working together.

Building a confident Cymru

Cassy Taylor explains the work of designing an inclusive suite of National Qualifications for 14- to 16-year-olds.

23rd July (19th July)
  • Voices
Andrew RT Davies speaking in the Siambr

Andrew RT Davies MS: ‘People want an alternative’

Andrew RT Davies MS introduces the Welsh Conservatives’ pledges to the nation.

12th July (11th July)
  • Voices
A picture of Sue Leary, director of Mind Cymru, the Mental Health Charity in Wales.

What the next UK Government can do for mental health

Sue O’Leary argues the upcoming General Election represents an opportunity for a different approach to mental health.

27th June (27th June)
  • Voices
A picture of a stacked bookshelf taken at a bookshop.

Changing the narrative around employability for arts and humanities degrees

Dr Richard Marsden, Dr Anna Plassart, and Cerith Rhys Jones reflects on a recent event to change the narrative around arts and humanities’ graduates’ employability.

26th June (24th June)
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