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Social Media

Don’t Be Mistaken: Fake News Does Pose a Threat to Welsh Democracy

Louise Casella argues that misinformation and disinformation threaten Welsh democracy and that learning providers have a key role in tackling them.

25th January (21st January)
  • Voices

Devolution is Under Threat

Auriol Miller explains why apathy might consume Welsh democracy if the Senedd loses focus on the role of media in our democracy. 

24th May (24th May)
  • IWA News

IWA Analysis: Does Cross Party Consensus Mean a Stronger Media for Wales?

Misinformation inquiry commitments, funds to support Welsh media and devolving broadcasting; Andy Regan dissects the parties’ proposals.

29th April (29th April)
  • IWA News

The Big Questions: Media

Social media and disinformation, devolution of broadcasting and funding Welsh media; we ask the parties where they stand.

28th April (28th April)
  • Politics and Policy

Can Wales lead the world in ‘safe’ social media?

The big social media platforms are unreformable. Its time we vote with our feet, argues Dr David Clubb

29th November (28th February)
  • Culture

A ‘social’ democracy: How Spotify, Facebook and co could help get Wales to the polls

Harnessing the collective might of social media platforms should be top of the agenda to help Wales engage its citizens and boost turnout, says Morgan Lloyd

24th May (28th February)
  • Politics and Policy

Generation Z

Phil Swan explores what the features of Generation Z mean for entrepreneurship in Wales

3rd September (27th February)
  • Politics and Policy

The Circle

Valerie Livingston reflects on the implications of using social media to vote.

24th November (28th February)
  • Politics and Policy

A Smoke free Generation

Jamie Matthews explains how social media is being used to stop young people in Wales smoking.

17th October (27th February)
  • Politics and Policy
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