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Voices

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

The statue of Aneurin Bevan pointing its finger at Cardiff Castle.

‘Ditch the politics of Influence’: Welsh writers imagine the future of Wales

Contemporary Wales is stalled by ‘cultural narcissism and the atrophy of intellect’, writes Dai Smith

19th May (18th May)
  • Voices
A picture of a March for Welsh independence in Cardiff

Welsh writers imagine the future of Wales

Ahead of the IWA’s event at Hay Festival, Welsh writers share their vision for Wales’ future, and the role independence might play

15th May (10th May)
  • Voices
Vegetation under a cloudy blue sky in the Wetlands Nature Reserve near Newport. Picture: Polly Thomas.

‘A wildlife-rich nation’: Welsh writers imagine the future of Wales

Ahead of the IWA’s event at Hay Festival, we hear from leading Welsh writers about their vision for Wales’ future

11th May (11th May)
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Kaja Brown interviews Dr Kate Nambiar and Rhys Goode on the sexual health services that Wales’ offers and how these could be more inclusive.

Long Read: The Future of Sexual Health in Wales

Kaja Brown interviews Dr Kate Nambiar and Rhys Goode on the sexual health services that Wales’ offers and how these could be more inclusive.

2nd May (27th April)
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Rebecca Evans and Cefin Campbell point to the potential benefits of the visitor levy for Wales.

Keeping Wales Beautiful for Future Generations – Not Robbing Peter to Pay Paul

Rebecca Evans and Cefin Campbell point to the potential benefits of the visitor levy for Wales.

28th April (28th April)
  • Voices
On Armenian Genocide day, Dr Patrick Thomas reflects on the history of the ties between Wales and the Armenian people.

Wales and the Armenians

On Armenian Genocide day, Dr Patrick Thomas reflects on the history of the ties between Wales and the Armenian people.

24th April (20th April)
  • Voices

In Wales, Trans People are Fighting Back Against Erasure and Poverty

Rudy Harries explores the grassroots movements rising up to support trans people in Wales’ current political climate. 

18th April (11th July)
  • Voices
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

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)
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