Best Cardiff University Podcasts (2025)

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Mai: Ymgysylltu â'r Cwricwlwm yng Nghymru | May: Engaging with the Welsh Curriculum 44:44

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YYn y bennod hon, rydyn ni'n dysgu am y cwricwlwm yng Nghymru. Rydyn ni’n clywed gan gydweithwyr sydd wedi ymgysylltu'n llwyddiannus â'r cwricwlwm, yn dathlu eu gwaith ymgysylltu ac yn rhannu syniadau. Rydyn ni’n croesawu gwesteion arbennig o Gyngor Caerdydd ac o ysgol leol i ddeall yr heriau a'r cyfleoedd ar gyfer ein gwaith ymgysylltu ag ysgolion…

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CRiC 2025 Conference Preview 18:26

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We are back with season 6 and back on the road! We have once more partnered with the Cluster for Research into Coaching (CRiC) and during the upcoming CRiC conference, we will be recording a series of special episodes. We gathered in the studio Dr. Sofia Santos (Cardiff Metropolitan University) and Dr. Charlie Corsby (Cardiff Metropolitan Universit…

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Ebrill: Moeseg ym maes Ymgysylltu | April: Ethics within Engagement 44:16

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Croeso i'n cyfres o bodlediadau misol Ymgysylltu â'r Cyhoedd. Tiwniwch i mewn wrth i ni fynd ar daith i ddathlu'r gwaith pwysig o ymgysylltu â grwpiau cyhoeddus. Ymunwch â ni wrth i ni drafod a dathlu pynciau amrywiol - boed straeon ysbrydoledig neu drafodaethau sy'n ysgogi'r meddwl. Bydd cydweithwyr o bob cwr o'r Brifysgol yn ymuno â ni ynghyd â g…

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A look back at 'Coaching redefined: an everyday pedagogical endeavour' with Prof Robyn Jones 1:02:11

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For our season finale, we invited back to the studio Professor Robyn Jones (Cardiff Metropolitan University) who was joined by the entire podcast team. In this episode, we discussed Robyn's 2007 paper 'Coaching redefined: an everyday pedagogical endeavour'. We invited him to reflect on the origins of the paper and its relevance in today's context. …

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Work and Non-Work Boundaries in Coaching with Emlyn Lewis and Dr Charlie Corsby 1:21:24

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Fresh from submitting his doctoral thesis, Emlyn Lewis (Cardiff Metropolitan University) joins Mike Castle and his supervisor, Dr. Charlie Corsby (Cardiff Metropolitan University), for a conversation about his research. In this episode, they discuss Emlyn's thesis, which explores the everyday practices of coaches, with a particular focus on the bou…

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Action Research with Ashley Kempson and Dr Oli Lum 58:18

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In this episode, we welcome DSC alum Ashley Kempson (University of Gloucestershire), who is joined by our very own Oli Lum—this time taking the guest's chair. They discuss their paper published in the special edition of Sports Coaching Review, which explores their experiences conducting action research, particularly their reflections from being in …

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Gaining Access to a Research Context with Dr Harley-Jean Simpson 1:09:15

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We are absolutely delighted to receive Dr Harley-Jean Simpson (Anglia Ruskin University). In this episode, we discussed Harley-Jean's recent article, which shares her experiences of gaining access to the research field. Harley-Jean shared her journey of gaining access to coaching spaces, building trust with coaches, and juggling some ethical dilemm…

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Creativity in Coaching with Dr Ludvig Rasmussen and Dr Manuel Santos 1:07:20

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We are delighted to receive Dr Ludvig Rasmussen (Aalborg Universitet) to the podcast. Ludvig's extensive work in the field of creativity in sports was the basis for this conversation. During the episode, we discussed Ludvig's evolving views on how to define creativity, the challenges of working with elite coaches, and his current research project. …

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A conflicted coaching identity with Dr Ieuan Davies and Dr Gethin Thomas 47:08

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We are back with season 5! We start this season with Dr Ieuan Davies' (Cardiff Metropolitan University, MAD Hockey coaching) doctoral work. In this thesis, Ieuan looked back at his doctoral journey and where the ideas of a conflicted coaching identity stemmed. They also looked back at the process of doing auto-ethnographical work and the wider impl…

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Women-only coach education with Dr Kerry Harris, Dr Sofia Santos and Lisa Newton 1:19:54

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It’s the season finale so it’s the perfect opportunity to revisit the WRU Women in High Performance Programme. We invited back Dr Sofia Santos and Dr Kerry Harris who recently published paper that offers a view for the future of Women's coach education. Alongside Lisa Newton (Cardiff Met WRFC Head coach), who took part in the program, they discusse…

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Dr Oli Lum and Dr Gethin Thomas on "Being fast and running fast" 1:14:57

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In this episode, our host became the guest - Dr Oli Lum presented some of the findings of his thesis that will be soon published. Mike Castle and Oli were joined Dr Gethin Thomas, who was Oli's Director of Studies. They looked back at Oli's first steps in his doctoral studies, at how he gained the trust of elite athletics coaches and at some of the…

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Marginalised Groups in Sports with Emma Godman and Tallin Cowling 1:13:12

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In this episode, Mike hosted Emma Godman and Tallin Cowling, PhD and UG students respectively, at Cardiff Metropolitan University. They shared some of their experiences in sports and HE, and how these experiences informed their research projects. Join us in this conversation! Follow us on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@CardiffMetSportsCoachingHu…

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Sport Wales' Coach Developer Programme with Dr Christian Edwards and Gruff Rees 1:03:19

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We welcomed back to the studio Dr Christian Edwards to share his experiences in designing and delivering Sport Wales' Coach Developer Practitioner. Gruff Rees (Cardiff RFC) and our host Mike Castle, who both completed the course, were in the studio with him. Enjoy their conversation! Follow us on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@CardiffMetSportsCo…

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Translation and meaning-making with Dr Charlie Corsby and Mara Mata 1:17:37

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In this episode, we welcomed back to the studio Dr Charlie Corsby (Cardiff Metropolitan University) and debuted Mara Mata (Cardiff Metropolitan University) and they discussed their recent paper on translation and meaning-making in Sports coaching research. During the episode both provided an insight into their experiences when coaching and research…

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Developing Coaches' Creativity with Dr Manuel Santos and Prof Robyn Jones 1:08:41

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We are back for season 4! To kick start this season, Oli hosted our podcast producer, Dr Manuel Santos (Cardiff Metropolitan University) and Prof Robyn Jones (Cardiff Metropolitan University). They presented their recently published paper on developing coaches' creative practice. The paper is available on open access, click here to access it. Follo…

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Culture, creativity and long-term conditions 54:06

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This podcast is part of Dr Sofia Vougioukalou’sBritish Academy Innovation Fellowship ‘Creative Ageing and Social Prescribing: Bridging the gap between diverse service users, service providers and policy makers in Wales’. In this episode Dr Ricky Hellyar is joined by Sofia and three project participants to discuss the role of creativity in their liv…

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CRiC 2024 Sport Coaching Review Q&A with Prof. Robyn Jones and Dr Charlie Corsby 53:34

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It's the final episode of the season and our final episode from the 2024 CRiC conference. This episode is a live recording of a panel with Prof. Robyn Jones and Dr. Charlie Corsby on publishing in Sports Coaching Review. After a short introduction about their roles in the journal, they took questions from the audience. We'll be back in your feed so…

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Graduation Special Episode! 1:11:36

11M ago1:11:36

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It's graduation! The SC Hub podcast joins the celebrations by releasing a very special episode! Oli sat down with 3 of our 2024 graduates: Katie Batishill, Josh Williams and Evan Kennedy. During this episode, they looked back at their first steps in HE, the challenges of being an undergraduate student, and looked at what the future reserves for the…

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CRiC 2024 Review with Dr Ed Hall 47:51

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In this episode, we are delighted to welcome to the podcast Dr Ed Hall (Northumbria University). Ed is CRiC's Conference Officer and was the driving force behind the 2024 conference. He shared his conference reflections, challenges and highlights. Also, he discussed the shared his vision for future conferences. Enjoy! Follow us on youtube: https://…

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CRiC 2024 Bitesize: Dr Noel Dempsey 14:56

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In the final CRiC bitesize episode, Mike welcomed Dr Noel Dempsey (University Campus of Football Business) to the pod. Besides sharing some of his early experiences as a PhD student, Noel provided an insightful look at his work, particularly looking at the selection box metaphor in coach education and the inspiration drawn from Bernstein's work. We…

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CRiC 2024 Bitesize: Dr Christian Thue Bjørndal 16:50

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We are delighted to welcome to the podcast Dr Christian Thue Bjørndal (Norwegian School of Sport Sciences). Christian looked back at his first steps in academia, provided an overview of the work on the dominating discourse on talent pathways in Norway and how talent tends to be represented in everyday conversations. Christian Bjørndal: Website: htt…

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CRiC 2024 Bitesize: Dr Pete Holmes 15:17

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It's episode 5 of our CRiC bitesize special episodes and Mike welcomed the very busy Dr Pete Holmes (Nottingham Trent University). Pete was at CRiC to present a poster and a parallel session and in this episode, he brokedown how his work can influence coach education. Enjoy the episode! Dr Pete Holmes Website: https://www.ntu.ac.uk/staff-profiles/s…

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CRiC 2024 Bitesize: Andrew Higham 12:52

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Welcome to one more CRiC bitesize episode. This time, Mike chatted with Andrew Higham, PhD student at Sheffield Hallam Student. During the episode, Andrew took us back to his first steps in HE and introduced us to his work on coaches' wellbeing and the use of photo elicitation. Enjoy the episode! Andrew Higham: Website: https://www.shu.ac.uk/sport-…

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CRiC 2024 Bitesize: Dr Alex Consterdine 13:53

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In this episode of our special CRiC series, Mike sat down with Dr Alex Consterdine (Liverpool John Moores University). Alex previewed her work on precarity, and its implications to a wider coaching field. Enjoy the episode! Dr Alex Consterdine: Website: https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/staff-profiles/faculty-of-science/sport-and-exercise-sciences/al…

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CRiC 2024 Bitesize: Dr Tom Leeder 13:42

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In the second of our special CRiC episodes, Mike welcomed to the podcast Dr Tom Leeder (University of East Anglia). In this episode, Tom shared the work he has been doing with British Orienteering and the impact of the work in coach education. Enjoy the episode! Dr Tom Leeder: https://research-portal.uea.ac.uk/en/persons/thomas-m-leeder CRiC websit…

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CRiC 2024 Bitesize: Dr Han Wool Lee 13:58

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The first of our special CRiC episodes is out! Mike welcomed Dr Han Wool Lee (Seoul National University, Cardiff Metropolitan University) to the pod. In this first episode, Han shared the origins of his groundbreaking work on the use of Lefevbre's work in Sports Coaching and implications for coaches. Enjoy the episode! CRiC website: https://cricspo…

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CRiC 2024 Conference Preview 11:34

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The Sports Coaching Hub Podcast is going on the road! We have partnered with the Cluster for Research into Coaching (CRiC) and during the upcoming 6th International CRiC conference, we will be recording a special series of episodes. The podcast team (Manuel Santos, Oli Lum and Mike Castle) gathered in the studio to preview the upcoming conference a…

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"Sustaining the unsustainable" in Sports Coaching with Prof. Robyn Jones and Dr. Charlie Corsby 1:11:55

1y ago1:11:55

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In this episode, we welcomed back to the studio Prof. Robyn Jones (Cardiff Metropolitan University) and Dr. Charlie Corsby (Cardiff Metropolitan University). In this episode we discussed their article on sustainability in coaching, that both of our guests authored with Dr. Andy Lane. During the episode, the origins of this study, focus on coaches' …

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I-Prehab Interviews with Dr. Sarah Fry - Stuart Davies 11:04

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We are catching up with Stuart Davies in Portugal from hisboat. Stuart got involved with healthcare research after having Prostate cancer several years ago. Stuart wanted to make a positive difference andhelp people.

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I-Prehab Interviews with Dr. Sarah Fry - Bami 9:41

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We are talking with Bami. Bami is an author, a non-executive director, a patient advocate, and really interested in equity. She also works as a visiting lecturer with Cardiff University. She has a family history of breast cancer, both as a patient and family members. Bami is from Swansea, so has good local knowledge toshare.…

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I-Prehab Interviews with Dr. Sarah Fry - Rashmi Kumar 22:31

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In this podcast we are talking to Rashmi Kumar, from anAsian background who is full-time carer for his elderly mother. Rashmi’s experience has helped him understand some key health issues, and the challengesfaced by patients and families.

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"Vulnerability and uncertainty" in Sports Coaching with Dr. Charlie Corsby and Dr. Andy Lane 54:28

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We are back with season 3! In the first episode of the season, Oli welcomed back to the studio Dr. Charlie Corsby (Cardiff Metropolitan University) and Dr. Andy Lane (Cardiff Metropolitan University). In this episode they discussed their 2023 article: "Contending with vulnerability and uncertainty: what coaches say about coaching." This included a …

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Game Based Approaches with Dr José Castro and Dr Ruan Jones 1:08:15

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In our season finale, Mike received Dr. Jose Castro (Senior Lecturer in Sport, Physical Education and Health, Cardiff Metropolitan University) and Dr. Ruan Jones (Senior Lecturer in Sport, Physical Education and Health, Cardiff Metropolitan University). We leaned upon our guest's expertise in the topic to discuss a range of matters, including: comm…

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Charming in Coaching with Dr Sofia Santos and Prof Robyn Jones 1:22:28

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Mike welcomed back to the studio Dr Sofia Santos and Prof Robyn Jones. This time, the conversation was centred around their 2022 article on "Charming, influencing and seducing" in coaching. The conversation included a breakdown of how charming is part of the everyday actions of coaches as a mean to get athletes buy-in. (Welsh description will be ad…

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Dr Daniel Spencer on Language 1:18:23

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In this episode, Mike sat down with Dr Daniel Spencer (Lecturer in Sports Coaching, Cardiff Metropolitan University) and returning guest Dr Charlie Corsby (Senior Lecturer in Sports Coaching, Cardiff Metropolitan University). In this episode, they discussed the main findings of Dan's doctoral thesis focused on the language used in the coaching fiel…

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Law, Justice, and the Constitution in the Sixth Senedd 54:36

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With the election over and a new government in place, we bring a group of legal and constitutional experts together from the Wales Governance Centre at Cardiff University to look at the challenges ahead for the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution.Featuring on this episode are:Prof. Dan Wincott: twitter.com/DanielWincDr Huw Pritchard: …

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Welsh Labour and Radical Federalism 51:44

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In the run up to the Senedd & Holyrood elections, the Labour Party has started work on a number of projects aimed at remaking the way the UK works to provide a sustainable third way between independence and the status quo. The First Minister calls this 'home rule' and others are calling it 'Radical Federalism'.This discussion chaired by Professor L…

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Tribalism and self-interest in politics 49:20

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Following the launch of his book, 'What's in it for me?', Dr Thomas Prosser of Cardiff University and former UK Government minister Baroness Nicky Morgan discuss self interest and tribalism in the world of politics, chaired by Professor Glen O'Hara.You can find our three guests on Twitter:Nicky Morgan: twitter.com/NickyMorgan01 Glen O'Hara: twitter…

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The Red Wall 48:39

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The 2019 UK General Election saw the Conservative Party win a host of constituencies in Labour's heartlands of the North of England and North East Wales. These seats had become collectively known as 'The Red Wall' during the campaign and their loss was to cause the Labour Party to reflect seriously on its connection with many of these former indust…

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Wales and the UK Internal Market Bill 50:14

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As the controversial UK Internal Market Bill moves into the debate stages in the House of Lords, Prof. Dan Wincott and Prof Jo Hunt of Cardiff University's Wales Governance Centre examine some of the aspects of the Bill which have caused so much for the Welsh Government.Dan and Jo co-authored a a report 'The Constitutional Implications of the UK In…

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Post Election Senedd 2016 Podcast - Wales Governance Centre 31:58

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Richard Wyn Jones and Roger Scully give their expert analysis of the Welsh Election 2016 results and what that might mean for the future strategies for the parties.NB* This was recorded on the 11th May 2016 prior to the election of the new Llywydd, Diprwy Llywydd and the tied vote for First Minister.…

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Draft Wales Bill 2015 Wales Governance Centre Podcast 28:12

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Here's the latest edition of the Wales Governance Centre at Cardiff University Podcast. In this edition, the Centre's Director Prof. Richard Wyn Jones talks to the lawyers Manon George (Wales Governance Centre) and Emyr Lewis (Senior Partner for Wales, Blake Morgan LLP) on their reactions and thoughts on the recent Draft Wales Bill.…

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Podlediad Mesur Drafft Cymru 2015 - Canolfan Llywodraethiant Cymru 24:30

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Dyma podlediad diweddaraf Canolfan Llywodraethiant Cymru ym Mhrifysgol Caerdydd. Yn y bennod yma, mae’r Athro Richard Wyn Jones yn holi’r cyfreithwyr Manon George (Canolfan Llywodraethiant Cymru) a Emyr Lewis (cwmni Blake Morgan) am ei sylwadau ar Mesur Ddraft Cymru a gyhoeddwyd ar ddydd Mawrth 20 Hydref 2015…

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Wales Governance Centre Podcast - Devolution and the Human Rights Act 19:15

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In the second Wales Governance Centre podcast, Professor Richard Wyn Jones discusses the Human Rights Act and devolution with Cardiff Law School lecturer Manon George and lawyer Emyr Lewis.By Prifysgol Caerdydd - Cardiff University

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Richard Wyn Jones on Rhodri Morgan 3:41

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Yr Athro Richard Wyn Jones yn cofio Rhodri Morgan ar rhaglen Y Post Cyntaf ar BBC Radio Cymru, dydd Iau 18 Mai 2017. Kate Crockett sydd yn holi.Professor Richard Wyn Jones remembers Rhodri Morgan on 'Y Post Cyntaf' on BBC Radio Cymru, on Thursday 18 May 2017. Kate Crockett asks the questions.By Prifysgol Caerdydd - Cardiff University

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Podlediad Canolfan Llywodraethiant Cymru: Y Ddeddf Hawliau Dynol 19:45

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Yn y bennod yma o bodlediad Canolfan Llywodraethiant Cymru, mae'r Athro Richard Wyn Jones yn trafod y Ddeddf Hawliau Dynol a datganoli gyda'r cyfreithiwr Emyr Lewis a'r darlithydd cyfraith cyhoeddus Manon GeorgeBy Prifysgol Caerdydd - Cardiff University

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Wales Governance Centre Podcast - General Election 2015 29:58

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This is the first Wales Governance Centre at Cardiff University podcast. In this edition, Professors Richard Wyn Jones and Roger Scully discuss the recent General Election in Wales.47 - Wales Governance Centre Podcast - Devolution and the Human Rights ActIn the second Wales Governance Centre podcast, Professor Richard Wyn Jones discusses the Human …

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Why devolve justice to Wales? 1:00:58

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This show features a lecture from former First Minister Carwyn Jones MS that explores a series of arguments for and against devolving policing and justice to Wales and an update from James Gerard of the Welsh Government on their work implementing the recommendations of Lord Thomas's report 'Justice in Wales for the people of Wales'.Originally hoste…

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Will COVID-19 be the making or breaking of devolution? 52:19

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Laura McAllister of the Wales Governance Centre chairs a joint Cardiff University and Institute of Welsh Affairs debate asking whether the COVID-19 crisis has forged a new union of the UK or fractured it further. Featuring contributions from Welsh Labour MS Mick Antoniw , Valerie Livingstone of Newsdirect, Mark Hooper of YesCymru and Cllr Claire Mi…