Active Citizenship in Wales

An overview of what happens when it’s time to appoint a new First Minister of Wales, who leads the Welsh Government.

In 2024, Carmen Smith became the youngest person ever to be appointed as a life peer in the House of Lords, as Baroness Smith of Llanfaes. Here, she recounts what being nominated and then taking up her seat was like. What did the process involve? Who did she meet along the way? And what does she hope to accomplish as a member of the House of Lords?

What can you do to sharpen up your critical thinking? Mark Pinder and Paul-François Tremlett explain a few things to keep in mind when assessing other people’s arguments, and also when offering your own.

Ever thought about volunteering in education? Read stories from OU staff on why they volunteer, what it means and how others can get involved.

Volunteering in the community can have a big impact. Read stories from OU staff on why they volunteer, what it means and how others can get involved.

Have you considered using your professional skills or personal experiences to volunteer and develop your skills further? Read stories from OU staff on why they volunteer, what it means and how others can get involved.

Dr Arddun Arwyn from Aberystwyth University's Department of History & Welsh History presents Fake News, Conspiracy Theories and Disinformation: Past, Present and Future.

Historian Norena Shopland explains why our historical knowledge and perception is lacking when it comes to stories of diversity, and what we can do to change this.

There are lots of myths and misunderstandings about sex and it can be tricky to get to the truth. This easy to use interactive tool gives you access to robust data collected by Natsal-3, a survey collected from thousands of adults living all over Britain.