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A woman with long curly hair, glasses, and a black outfit stands smiling next to a man with a shaved head, a full beard, and a dark t-shirt. They are in a music room with instruments visible, including a piano, drums, and a laptop on a table in the background.
Launch of new guide and research to expand access to music for Autistic learners
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What happens to your blood when you’re stressed? We put it to the test
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Young people want more stalking education as research exposes common misconceptions

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“There’s more to Butetown than our troubles”: documentary film shows resilience of Tiger Bay community
Scottish Highlands
USW project to help communities reduce health inequalities
Macaque Monkey
Why Monkeys Attack People - A Primate Expert Explains
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Devolved probation powers and a ‘stronger evidence-based approach’ could improve community safety and social justice
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Utopia on Usk: exhibition explores Newport’s post-war Development Plan
Mules in Nepal
Brick Mule Published in the Journal of Anthropological Films
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USW joins international space communication partnership
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Using theatre to bring endangered languages to life
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USW Psychologists address national housing concerns
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Award for USW collaboration to improve the care of patients adversely affected by alcohol

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Media Cymru virtual fellowship
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USW sees improvements across the board in NSS 2026 results