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Society, Politics & Law
Brexit: On the vote in Wales
Wales voted leave by a margin of 52.5 per cent. It is an interesting case study of how people voted against their own material self interest, to increase their precarity, and to become even poorer than they already are, writes Daniel Evans.
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History & The Arts
Welsh history and its sources
This free course, Welsh history and its sources, is a teaching and learning resource for anyone interested in Welsh history. It contains study materials, links to some of the most important institutions that contribute to our understanding of the history of Wales, and a pool of resources that can help you understand Welsh history and the way it ...
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Money & Business
Rural entrepreneurship in Wales
What are the important issues to consider when starting up or running a small business in a rural environment? This free course, Rural entrepreneurship in Wales, will introduce you to some concepts and models that will help you work out what you want to do with your business idea and to consider the impact of living in a rural location.
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Society, Politics & Law
Contemporary Wales
This free course provides an accessible and lively social science account of contemporary Wales. It introduces key aspects of the economy, society, politics and culture of Wales, providing a wealth of up-to-date evidence that is organised around core social science concepts and theories, to help you make sense of a changing nation.
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Languages
Discovering Wales and Welsh: first steps
This free course, Discovering Wales and Welsh, introduces you to who the Welsh people are via a brief look at history and two significant figures, Owain Glyndŵr and Llywelyn the Last. You will also learn the basics of Welsh pronunciation and how to greet people in Welsh.
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Languages
Who was St David?
Where does St David's iconic status stem from and what is known of the man who lived 1500 years ago? Explore St David in more detail here...
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Match report: The first England v Wales rugby international
The first England v Wales rugby match took place on Saturday 19th February, 1881. This match report suggests that Wales' skills on the pitch had yet to show themselves.
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Society, Politics & Law
Wales and rugby
Gareth Williams talks about rugby and its place in Welsh culture.
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Society, Politics & Law
City Road, Cardiff: suburban thoroughfare
Known as Castle Road in the 19th century, we trace the changing character and communities of City Road, re-named in 1905, when Cardiff gained city status.
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Society, Politics & Law
The transformation of work in Wales
In Wales in recent decades there has been a dramatic transformation of patterns of work and employment. Dr Hugh Mackay delves deeper
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Health, Sports & Psychology
99Rewind: Looking back and fast-forwarding to 2011
As 99Rewind finishes, Dewi Knight looks at the parallels between 1999 and 2011 and some of the key personalities from both campaigns
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Society, Politics & Law
99Rewind: Campaigning and comebacks
Many candidates in the 2011 elections are hoping to join the long Welsh tradition of the political comeback - none more so than Ron Davies.