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Arbrofi: Devolved jurisdictions as spaces for aspirational legislation

11 September 2025

In the 27 years since the Acts of Devolution, what legal and policy cultures have emerged that might be unique to the devolved administrations?

This year's nominees: Huw Pritchard, Owain Sion and Rebecca Rumsey

Staff and students honoured in Enriching Student Life shortlist

30 April 2025

Three members of the School of Law and Politics community have been recognised in this year’s Enriching Student Life awards shortlist.

Academic reflects on year of major challenges for environmental negotiations

29 April 2025

Backdrop of accelerating climate change, expanding conflicts and political unrest

Americans overwhelmingly support punishing political violence but partisan bias apparent on both sides of the divide

16 April 2025

Research investigated whether citizens apply equal democratic standards of fairness and accountability

Money laundering risks in higher education – new grant awarded to Law academic

15 April 2025

Law Professor Nicholas Ryder has been awarded an 18K research grant from The Joffe Charitable Trust to continue his investigative work on money laundering and the risks posed to educational institutions and students in the UK.

Peace heroines of Northern Ireland honoured in special exhibition

1 April 2025

Portraits highlight the contribution of women from all walks of life to the peace process

NHS healthcare scheme welcomes record number of students

7 February 2025

A record number of law students have begun work experience with one of Cardiff’s most high-profile law firms this week.

Welsh-speaking students bond on trip exploring Māori culture

19 November 2024

Launch of Māori-Cymraeg student exchange

Stockholm professorship awarded to International Relations scholar

8 November 2024

A School of Law and Politics Professor has been announced as the recipient of a professorship at a prestigious institution in Sweden.

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Free law advice clinic open for business

7 November 2024

Members of the public who need help with legal matters will now have access to free advice via a new pro bono scheme offered by the School of Law and Politics.