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New IWA Podcast Explores Dialogue, Deliberation, and Democratic Renewal

Tune in to the latest IWA podcast featuring CWPS WISERD Co-director Dr. Anwen Elias and Dr. Jennifer Wolowic, Principal Lead of the Dialogue Centre at Aberystwyth University, as they delve into the realms of dialogue, deliberation, and democratic renewal. Discover how innovative approaches to democracy are engaging citizens in shaping decisions that impact their daily…

The project held a photography exhibition in Aberystwyth in April 2023, displaying images of ‘Independence’ taken by local photographers.

Call for Images illustrating Independence by Caernarfon Area Photographers

Researchers are looking for people in the Caernarfon area with a passion for photography to take pictures reflecting how they think and feel about independence. The photographers will be asked to take four pictures and attend a session at Y Galeri in Caernarfon on Saturday 30 September to discuss how and why they chose their…

Analysis of Plaid Cymru in the media

Analysis of Plaid Cymru and its new leader by WISERD co-director, Dr Anwen Elias and Dr Elin Royles from the Centre for Welsh Politics and Society at Aberystwyth University appeared in The Conversationon 17 July. It was also republished in Golwg on 20 July and The Western Mail on 22 July.

Plaid Cymru’s new leader faces tough challenges ahead of next elections

Anwen Elias, Aberystwyth University and Elin Royles, Aberystwyth University Rhun ap Iorwerth was appointed as Plaid Cymru’s new leader mid-June 2023. He replaced Adam Price, who stood down in response to a damaging report which found evidence of a culture of sexual harassment, bullying and misogyny in the party. An immediate priority for ap Iorwerth…

Professor Michael Woods, Professor Alan Renwick and Dr Anwen Elias

Public demand for democratic reform

The Centre for Welsh Politics and Society at Aberystwyth University hosted its Annual Lecture on the prospects for democratic reform in the United Kingdom. Leading academic Professor Alan Renwick, Deputy Director of the Constitution Unit at University College London, delivered the lecture entitled “Do the UK Public want Democratic Reform?”. Professor Renwick presented compelling research…

Future Generations Commissioner for Wales, Derek Walker

Commissioner supports innovative dialogue approach to tackling polarisation in our communities

WISERD academics based at the Centre for Welsh Politics and Society (CWPS) at Aberystwyth University jointly hosted a symposium with partners from the Voluntary Sector Studies Network (VSSN) on Wednesday 24 May at the National Library of Wales. Facilitated by Dr Amy Sanders, with support from Aberystwyth University’s Dialogue Centre and adopting an innovative dialogue…

Leading academic to discuss democratic reform in Aberystwyth

The prospects for political reform in Britain will be discussed at Aberystwyth University this month, when Professor Alan Renwick delivers the annual Welsh Politics and Society Lecture. The lecture, ‘Do the UK Public want Democratic Reform?’, will be held on Thursday 25th May at 6pm in the International Politics Main Hall, Penglais Campus. Entry is free…

Volunteers’ role in tackling community divides discussed by Commissioner

The role of voluntary organisations in tackling polarisation in local communities will be discussed by the Future Generations Commissioner in Aberystwyth next month. Aberystwyth University academics from the Wales Institute of Social and Economic Research and Data (WISERD) will jointly host a symposium with partners from the Voluntary Sector Studies Network on Wednesday 24 May…

Research on rural support for disruptive political movements wins major European grant

The relationship between voter discontent in rural areas and support for disruptive political movements in Europe and the United States will be explored in a major study by an Aberystwyth University professor, following the award of a prestigious grant. Professor Michael Woods has secured funding of nearly €2.5 million from the European Research Council (ERC)…

Aberystwyth University academic appointed to Natural Resources Wales Board

Professor Rhys Jones from Aberystwyth University has been appointed to the board of Natural Resources Wales by the Climate Change Minister. Natural Resources Wales is the statutory body responsible for the sustainable management of Wales’ natural resources. Its Board has the task of establishing its vision, strategic direction and maintaining oversight. Rhys Jones FLSW FAcSS…

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