Wales IC There are many reasons why doing business in Wales gives you a distinct advantage: from skills to strategic partnerships and a tailored approach to financial support. As part of the UK, but with our own devolved Government, we can make decisions quickly.
Knowledge capital The £100 million Sêr Cymru initiative brings prestigious research chairs to Welsh universities and supports national research networks in life sciences and health, low carbon energy and environment, and advanced engineering and materials. Wales has created an agenda that aims not only to expand academic science, but to translate science and technology into applications that lead to economic growth. In line with this, the universities of Cardiff, Swansea, Bangor and Aberystwyth have been investing heavily in infrastructure such as the new £300 million Innovation Campus at Cardiff University.
Professor Peter W Halligan PhD DSc FBPsS FPSI FMedSci FRSB CEO The Learned Society of Wales Wales has a remarkable group of academic and research strengths, which is not always well known. While compact, its eight universities, both in terms of productivity and efficiency, punch above their research income and make a significant contribution to the world-leading UK research base, second only to the US in its share of global citations. Wales has a large network of international collaboration with academic and innovative global links. Being a compact and connected country means that universities and businesses like IQE, Airbus, Rolls Royce and GE can work together to produce a synergistic ecosystem for research and innovation across Wales. Several of Wales’ universities boast examples of outstanding science research – from Nobel Laureates in Life Sciences research and Cardiff University’s design and manufacture of advanced semiconductor wafer products, to the award-winning Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences at Aberystwyth, Swansea’s innovative materials research advances, and Bangor’s impressive work in environmental protection and developing exciting plans with the nuclear industry. Personally, I’ve held several large international meetings here, making use of the great facilities in Cardiff and the other cities, bringing nearly 600 researchers per day to a three- day event exploring the effectiveness of brain injury rehabilitation. Many had come long distances and were impressed with both the facilities and capacities that Wales has to offer as a host destination.
Carwyn Jones, First Minister of Wales Croeso i Gymru/ Welcome to Wales Wales is known for its workforce expertise and for building strong links between higher education and industry. Aston Martin is one of the high profile companies to invest in Wales alongside established companies such as FTSE 100 Admiral and global players Airbus, GE Aviation and Deloitte. Wales’ pedigree as an events host is demonstrated by our success in attracting global events such as the UEFA Champions League Final, the NATO Summit and the Ryder Cup. We boast a truly unique natural landscape which can inspire creative thinking and innovation: three National Parks, three UNESCO World Heritage Sites and the only country in the world where visitors can walk the entire 1,400 km coastline. And all this is easily accessible from major UK cities, while Cardiff Airport is the second fastest growing airport in Europe. Complementing our diverse and established venues will be ICC Wales in 2019. We have a great story to tell of an agile and innovative nation with a truly global outlook. We look forward to making you a part of our story. This is Wales.
Cardiff Airport – More than 50 direct routes, including major European cities – Over 900 connections – 18 airlines – 150 routes available on new Qatar Airways service, starting 1st May 2018
Spencer Birns, Commercial Director, Cardiff Airport "Aiming for three million passengers a year by 2025 and developing plans for a new terminal in the future."
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