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Mel Owen and Chiron Hooson

Annual alumni celebration recognises two law graduates

19 November 2025

Two former law students have been celebrated at Cardiff University’s 30(ish) Awards.

Inside a prison

Number of Welsh female prisoners on the rise

12 November 2025

Latest prison data analysis underlines need for “radically different approach”, Cardiff University academic says

20 years of opportunities! Happy Birthday Pro Bono, Skills & Employability!

10 November 2025

Back in 2005 Professor Julie Price was given the go ahead to create a portfolio of opportunities for law students in Cardiff.

UN Flag on flagpole

UN politics won’t deliver an ambitious plastics treaty, Cardiff University academic argues

23 October 2025

Time is running out to take positive action on plastic pollution

Inside a prison

Release of Wales-only prison data will “enhance transparency and scrutiny of the Welsh criminal justice system”

29 September 2025

Dr Robert Jones welcomes move by Ministry of Justice after years of campaigning

Graeme Garrard

Academy of Social Sciences welcomes Cardiff Professor of Political Theory

16 September 2025

A School of Law and Politics Professor of Political Theory has been elected to the Fellowship of the Academy of Social Sciences this September.

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.

Aerial of a road through a forest

Academic reflects on year of major challenges for environmental negotiations

29 April 2025

Backdrop of accelerating climate change, expanding conflicts and political unrest