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Wales Governance Centre

We undertake innovative research into all aspects of the law, politics, government and political economy of Wales, as well the wider UK and European contexts of territorial governance.

Follow @WalesGovernance on X to see our latest research findings, comments on Welsh public policy and live events reporting.

We offer a selection of part-time and full-time postgraduate courses in law, government and politics as well as pathways into undergraduate study.

Our research covers some the most important issues in Wales today - Brexit, devolution, justice and juristiction and fiscal analysis.

Latest news

Washington DC from the air

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

Inside a prison

“Drastic deterioration” in Welsh prison safety

16 October 2024

Report reveals sharp rise in assaults and self-harm

The Plaid Cymru Senedd Member, Rhun ap Iorwerth

A Vision for Ambition: Rhun ap Iorwerth to deliver speech on fairness and economic renewal

8 December 2023

Cardiff University’s Wales Governance Centre will kick-off 2024 with a keynote address by the new Leader of Plaid Cymru

Our events bring leading experts and public figures together to discuss public policy, politics, government and the law of Wales.