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Voices

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

A picture showing a handful of sand, containing small bits of plastic. The article examines the harmful effects of microplastics.

Tackling microplastics – what more can Wales do?

Present in our oceans and soils, microplastics are a harmful and pervasive phenomenon. But what can be done in Wales? Kirsty Luff investigates.

29th January (29th January)
  • Voices
The Gundestrup Cauldron; exterior plates - Gundestrup, Denmark.

Y Pair Dyfodol – A new cauldron for Welsh Innovation

Calvin Jones calls for an institution to accelerate innovation, in the form of a Future Generations Lab for Wales.

16th January (15th January)
  • Voices
A picture of a climate demonstration. The article outlines actions for climate in Wales.

Global Day of Action for Climate Justice in Wales

As COP 28 unfolds, Kaja Brown outlines the different ways people can get involved in an upcoming day of action for the climate in Wales.

7th December
  • Voices
Rebecca Wilson reflects on why Mrs Roberts Dre failed to cast her, a real Jew, as Mary in Ysgol Cwm-y-Glo’s nativity play. The picture shows children aged 3-5 approximately, involved in their school's nativity play. The text is a reflection on jewish identity.

Stitching together Welsh and Jewish identities

Rebecca Wilson reflects on why Mrs Roberts Dre failed to cast her, a real Jew, as Mary in Ysgol Cwm-y-Glo’s nativity play.

7th December (5th October)
  • Voices
UK Protestor. Climate Crisis

Capitalism and Climate Change: Why communities in Wales must stand together

Ken Moon discusses the roots of the climate crisis and explains why communities in Wales must stand together for a cleaner future

4th December (1st December)
  • Voices
A pile of colourful textbooks seen from the side

What lessons will the Welsh Government learn from the PISA results?

In a challenging landscape for Welsh schools, Finola Wilson warns about rising evidence that pupils’ literacy levels in Wales are falling.

1st December (1st December)
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Lydia Godden, the IWA’s Economic Policy and Research Officer, takes a closer look at the Autumn Statement 2023 and its likely impact on the lives of people in Wales. The Chancellor leaves No11 to deliver his Autumn Statement.

IWA Analysis: The Autumn Statement: Worrying Times Ahead for Wales’ Poorest

Lydia Godden, the IWA’s Economic Policy and Research Officer, takes a closer look at the Autumn Statement 2023 and its likely impact on the lives of people in Wales.

30th November
  • Voices
Matthaus Bridge outlines the problems with the current blue badge application process and shares the stories of those affected.

The Blue Badge application process: ‘inconsistent’ and ‘heartbreaking’

Matthaus Bridge outlines the problems with the current blue badge application process and shares the stories of those affected.

30th November (30th November)
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GB News and freedom of expression in Wales

GB News and freedom of expression in Wales

Dr Huw Evans unpacks two recent cases that have invoked the legal status of freedom of expression in Wales.

28th November (27th November)
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