The Centre for Welsh Politics and Society / WISERD@Aberystwyth aims to use research on Welsh politics and society, comparative studies of Wales and other nations and regions, and analyses of Wales’s global connections, to make internationally-significant cutting-edge contributions to social science theories, debates and literature. Our research is organized around the following key themes.
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Governance, Society and Inequality
Governance has emerged as an idea and practice replacing the more traditional approach of authority governing over a nation and its people. It refers to the multiple ways and levels (local, regional, national, global) in which power operates and is exercised.
Find out more on the Governance, Society and Inequality page.
Regional or Minority Languages
Our activity seeks to capitalise on the research expertise and teaching strengths in the field of regional or minority languages that already exist at Aberystwyth University spread across academic departments, by pulling them together under one banner. The aim is to establish ourselves as an internationally recognised multi-disciplinary centre of excellence in the field of regional and minority languages.
Lleoli Cymru / Placing Wales
This research theme explores the ways in which Wales is positioned: in time, in space, in representation and in the global context. It draws together academics working in Arts and Humanities, as well as Social Sciences, and aims to promote innovative, interdisciplinary research. As such, the theme spans a range of different approaches, from archival study to creative expression and encompasses the study of material conditions, practices and theory.