Welsh broadcasting devolution options considered by new research
18 December 2025
Aberystwyth University academics will investigate options for devolving broadcasting powers on behalf of the Welsh Government.
Glasgow’s Citizens Theatre reopens: what its seven-year transformation reveals about the future of historic venues
26 August 2025
Writing in The Conversation, Dr Andrew Filmer explains how historic theatres are being redeveloped to make them more accessible, socially connected and sustainable, while also preserving their heritage.
Aberystwyth academics selected for prestigious Welsh Crucible programme
20 May 2025
A marine ecologist, an authority on theatre and performance spaces, and a clinical psychologist have been selected for a prestigious programme to develop the future research leaders of Wales.
First UK broadcasting devolution study gets go ahead
28 April 2025
The first four-nations study of broadcasting policy in a devolved UK is set to begin following the awarding of a major research grant to an Aberystwyth academic.
Virtual reality and video game tech transform radio play
21 February 2025
Virtual reality and video gaming techniques could give a new lease of life to radio and theatre plays.
EastEnders at 40: how a ‘public service soap’ became a national institution
18 February 2025
Writing on The Conversation, Jamie Medhurst, Professor of Film and Media, discusses the success of the BBC soap opera.
History of Welsh music videos charted in new website
07 February 2025
Welsh-language television has played a more important part than commercial record labels in the development of Welsh music videos over the past 50 years, say researchers.
Pobol y Cwm: BBC’s longest running TV soap celebrates 50 years on air
16 October 2024
Writing in The Conversation, Professor Jamie Medhurst from the Department of Theatre, Film & Television Studies looks back at half a century of the BBC Wales soap opera.