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Voices

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

A picture of Emyr George, Director of Qualifications Policy and Reform at Qualifications Wales, wearing a white shirt, leaning in a relaxed way against a desk

An exciting journey

Emyr George recounts the route taken to ensure qualifications in Wales keep up with curriculum changes

30th March (29th March)
  • Voices
Noel Mooney and Laura McAllister discuss the future of football in Wales

Values and vision: Noel Mooney on a beautiful future for football in Cymru

On the eve of Cymru’s first appearance in the FIFA World Cup for 64 years, Noel Mooney, CEO of the Football Association of Wales, spoke with former Cymru captain Laura McAllister about values, vision and how football can drive social change

18th November (16th November)
  • Voices

Review: Criminal Justice in Crisis

Dr Bharat Malkani reviews Richard Wyn Jones and Robert Jones’ book The Welsh Criminal Justice System: On the Jagged Edge

10th March (10th March)
  • Voices
Photograph of Fairbourne, Gwynedd.

The Great Climate Migration: How climate displacement will impact the future of Wales

Rhia Danis looks at the future of climate migration and the impact that this will have on Wales.

8th March (9th March)
  • Voices

Woven Histories of Welsh Wool and Slavery

In a new collaborative project and book, Dr Charlotte Hammond calls attention to the colonial history of the Welsh woollen industry.

24th February (2nd March)
  • Voices
Welsh mountain ponies grazing.

Upland Welsh Mountain and Carneddau Ponies: Yma o Hyd

Donna Udall details the environmental benefits of Welsh Mountain ponies and advocates for their survival.

22nd February (2nd March)
  • Voices
A bookshelf featuring 2 shelves of colourful magazines. In turbulent times, Martha O’Brien looks at the rise of Welsh publications and the impact this has on feelings of cultural identity.

Welsh People Want Welsh Media

In turbulent times, Martha O’Brien looks at the rise of Welsh publications and the impact this has on feelings of cultural identity.

21st February (2nd March)
  • Voices
A girl holding her head, looking in distress

How the Mental Health System Discriminates Against Girls and Women

Dr Jen Daffin and Dr Carly Jackson advocate a trauma-informed approach to mental health that moves beyond stigma and gender stereotypes

13th February (3rd February)
  • Voices
Evening traffic jam on British motorway

Car dependency: A Driver of Inequalities & Climate Change

Paula Renzel argues that we have to change the way we travel and provide better and cheaper alternatives to using the car as this is essential for the wellbeing of both people and the planet.

6th February (6th February)
  • Voices
Julie Brominicks finds common ground between livestock farmers and environmentalists regarding the climate emergency and biodiversity crisis.

Environmental Angst and Opportunity

Julie Brominicks finds common ground between livestock farmers and environmentalists regarding the climate emergency and biodiversity crisis

27th January (26th January)
  • Voices
Adam Johannes argues Welsh Government has not shielded libraries from austerity and urges a Wales Libraries Act to stop future budget cuts

Do we need a Wales Libraries Act?

Adam Johannes argues Welsh Government has not shielded libraries from austerity and urges a Wales Libraries Act to stop future budget cuts

25th January
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