In many places, devolution has created new regional arenas within which minority nationalist parties have been highly successful in mobilising support for their national projects. However, scholars have paid scant attention to how minority nationalist parties have adapted as they have become major players in regional politics. This article examines such process of adaptation in the cases of two minority nationalist parties: Plaid Cymru in Wales and the Bloque Nacionalista Galego in Galicia. It is argued that the experiences of these parties in adapting to passing the thresholds of representation, relevance and government in their respective regions are far from unique. Rather, they reflect the challenges that any political party faces when it makes the transition from protest to power.

Here is a collection of resources for budding journalists or anyone who would like to learn more about Welsh politics. It includes: An interactive website which is an introduction to Welsh politics. A video introducing the work of the Welsh Parliament. A video looking at the democratic deficit in Wales. A podcast discussing how to report on an election. These resources were developed by JOMEC, (The School of Journalism, Media and Culture, Cardiff University)

An illustration of the life of Karl Marx: his ideas, the roots of his philosophy and his influence on the world. 

Digital resources introducing the core ideas, concepts and principles of Politics.

Introduction to the ideology of sociologist Emile Durkheim in his own words, translated into Welsh.  Durkheim believed that it was possible to create a science to study sociology, and was one of the main founders of modern sociology. According to Durkheim, an individual and his or her actions are controlled by society. He also studied the role of religion in society.