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Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize

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Richard Burton Centre

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Rhys Davies Short Story Competition

Rhys Davies Short Story Competition

Internship Opportunities for Students

Internship Opportunities for Students

'Words that Burn'

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Longlist revealed for Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize 2026

Irenosen Okojie (Chair), Joe Dunthorne, Nidhi Zak/Aria Eipe, Prajwal Parajuly, Eley Williams

Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize Unveils Judging Panel for 2026

Keza O'Neill wins the 2025 Rhys Davies Short Story Competition

Stellar line-up for Children’s and Young People’s Literature Festival 2025

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2025 Rhys Davies Short Story Competition shortlist announced

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Palestinian debut author Yasmin Zaher wins 2025 Dylan Thomas Prize

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Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize 2025 shortlist revealed

Bookshelf image of the 12 book spines accompanied by bronze bust of Dylan Thomas

Longlist revealed for Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize 2025

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Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize Unveils Judging Panel for 2025

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Tanya Pengelly wins 2024 Rhys Davies Short Story Competition

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2024 Rhys Davies Short Story Competition shortlist announced