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We are hiring a @bennettschool.cam.ac.uk research assistant- deadline is 5 January www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/researc...

A wonderful example of why disinvestment in arts and humanities is too clever by half. These are fundamental to a society's curiosity and imagination!

Black Friday reminder: You can support independent bookstores and get great deals without lining the pockets of billionaires 😌

In case anyone one needs a distraction from *makes sweeping arm gesture

Campaign calls for safer streets for women runners in Wales A campaign is bringing runners together across Wales to stand for a shared belief that running should feel safe for everyone, no matter the time of day. The new Welsh Athletics campaign ‘Own The Night...

A campaign is bringing runners together across Wales to stand for a shared belief that running should feel safe for everyone, no matter the time of day

Knitted Halloween postbox topper

Knitted Halloween postbox topper in front of Harlech Castle, Wales

@folklorepod.bsky.social Postbox topper by Harlech Castle. Photo taken by me on 22/10/25. No details on the creator I’m afraid

Where did the Senedd's closed list system come from? Lauren McEvatt and @lauramcallister30.bsky.social ask Lee Waters MS to explain why the Labour Party proposed a system that nobody seems to really want.

#Wales #Cymru #Senedd26

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Sending love n hugs

This may not seem groundbreaking on first look but it is a *huge* step forward as the UK Govt is for the first time acknowledging that the ‘England and Wales’ justice system is a binary, not a unitary arrangement.

The slow, grudging acceptance by UK Govt of this reality has begun with this step:

Bluebells in bloom in Worcestershire in April 2024

Worcestershire, April 2024

LIFEHACK: IF ANY'SOLUTION' TO A COMPLEX AND NUANCED ISSUE' IS DECLARED TO BE "PREGNANT WOMEN AREN'T EXPERIENCING ENOUGH PAIN", YOU SHOULD DEFINITELY IGNORE IT

*taps sign*

The Fifth Floor: LIVE - The Operation of Devolved Government in Wales Pennod byw podlediad Lee Waters AS gyda gwesteion arbennig - Live episode of Lee Waters MS's podcas with special guests

🎤 WGC EVENT 🗣️
We are delighted to be hosting Lee Waters MS, @drhannahwhite.bsky.social (IfG), Prof. James Mitchell (Univ. Edinburgh), Prof Mark Drakeford, and @kirsty-williams.bsky.social to discuss 'The Operation of Devolved Government in Wales'. Tickets here 👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-fifth-...

Latest ITV BarnCymru 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 poll confirms trend seen over last 6 months - neck and neck race between Plaid Cymru and Reform UK for largest party, with Labour falling to even more distant third. Evidence growing of distinct realignment in Wales 🧵

Our new BARN Cymru poll run with @itvcymruwales.bsky.social and @yougov.co.uk has landed 📈 #Senedd26 #Wales #Cymru

So politicians want rid of the Senedd: would they abolish any other country’s democracy? | Will Hayward The Welsh parliament has its faults – but talk of axing it is for charlatans, not leaders who are serious about the nation’s future, says Guardian columnist Will Hayward

I am getting sick of certain politicians telling the people of Wales that they don't deserve their own democracy.

Let’s stop discussing whether Welsh democracy is allowed to exist, and focus on how to make it work.

My latest Guardian column:
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

A kind word, a gentle check-in, or simply listening can interrupt the darkest thoughts.
You can save a life.
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay
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Your kindness could save a life.

Sending love, soft purrs, and gentle headbumps your way today.

@samaritans.bsky.social

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British Academy/Leverhulme Small Research Grants The BA/Leverhulme Small Research Grants are available to support primary research in the humanities and social sciences. These awards, up to £10,000 in value and tenable for up to 24 months, are provi...

Ooh we've opened our call for small research grants. £10k for any humanities or social sciences research. Open to independent scholars. We use partial randomisation to allocate the funding: random allocation between all that meet the quality threshold
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/funding/ba-l...

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BIG ANNOUNCEMENT

Just over 9 months ago I left WalesOnline to start this newsletter looking in depth at Welsh politics and Welsh issues.

The response to this has exceeded my wildest dreams and I have a really exciting announcement - an Investigative Journalism Fund.

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📢 We're hiring! Following a grant from the UK National Lottery Community Fund, we're searching for three special people to join us as we launch our Hope and Healing project:
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⚠️ Inpatient mental health care is under fire.
Many concerns about coercion, restrictive practices & staff relationships.

A study from @mentalhealthpru.bsky.social mapped 65 alternative service models to standard care.

Discover what they found 👇🏽
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Let’s get arty, tiny hoomans.

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