Around 13% of adults in Wales have received treatment for a mental health condition, and one of the most prevalent of these is anxiety disorder – a mental condition that…

Politics and voting can be complicated, especially for first-timers. There is so much to think about, so let us break it down. Here is what each party has said about…

What is each party saying about the education system? Conservative The Conservatives have said they will put £120 million into an extension of technical educational collages and £400 million into…

We’d be prepared to bet 1 million* sprouts that everyone knows somebody who has been affected by bullying at some point in their lives. Human beings can be lovely to…

There are many differences between being a student and being an employee. Now that I’ve tried both, I thought you might like to hear about it. You meet so many…

Did you know that in Cardiff there are young people who sit on interview panels, alongside adults, to make sure young people have a voice in the choices being made…

NUS EXTRA is now called TOTUM. If you’ve been to any Freshers Fairs recently you’ll have seen the new TOTUM card splashed everywhere. Chances are if you’re a uni or…

Excited about going to uni? You probably are! But don’t forget the most important bit: the education! Here are theSprout’s top tips for paying attention, retaining information and getting that…

Are you an International Student arriving in Wales for the first time this September? Here’s Sprout editor Andrew’s quick guide to the city! Cardiff Bay Formerly known as Tiger Bay,…

New to University life? There’ll be lots going on – whether it’s a fun experience or an anxiety nightmare, here’s a survival guide to University for Freshers.

Valleys Steps is an organisation which provides easily accessible courses to improve your mental health. We met Josh Elton from Valleys Steps recently when we went with Meic to the…

Hey Sprout readers, Tom here. Since July 2018 I’ve been sharing news and information with you here as one of the team of custodians working on the Sprout, but today…

Are you aged 16-30 and facing a barrier to getting into work, education or volunteering? The Prince’s Trust are offering up to £250 Development Awards in order to help you…

As in previous years, the Prince’s Trust have opened up their employability and skills schemes for young people, Get Into Retail and Get Into Hospitality. Get Into Retail: If you’re…

A new Music Academy for young people is launching in Cardiff with performances at Pride Cymru’s Big Weekend this Sunday, August 25. Cardiff-based music development organisation, Sound Progression, is launching…

UpRising’s amazing Leadership and Environmental Leadership programmes are back, and applications close on October 11th. https://twitter.com/UpRising_Cymru/status/1158297653182173186 Here’s what they are all about… It’s been three weeks since our young leaders…

The Welsh Rugby Union are looking for Apprentices. How exciting! Make sure you apply quickly though- the deadline is 18th August. Here’s the press release from their website… The Welsh…

The Active Involvement Team, members of Cardiff Youth Council (CYC) Fahadi Mukulu & Connor Clarke and Cardiff Youth Service (EIP) attended the Senedd on June 25th to celebrate national Youth…

Hate Crime is one of the most under-reported crimes in the UK. But victims who experience hate crime can have major psychological and emotional impacts. As we are increasingly and…

YMCA Cardiff have won a Youth Excellence Award for the good work of their Child Sexual Exploitation Steering Group, including an animated video produced by ProMo-Cymru (which also publishes TheSprout)….