Institute of Welsh Affairs
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8/12/2020 Live Learning Partnership: Your Pandemic Story
December 10, 2020 18:46 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBThis event formally launches the Live Learning Partnership and expands on why we want a better understanding of the impact of the pandemic. To understand the ongoing impact of the pandemic on individuals, work, the community and the world around us, we need to listen to people’s experiences. That is why the Institute of Welsh Affairs and the Wales Co-operative Centre, alongside 8 other partner organisations, are launching a new initiative to gather these stories using the online storytelli...
Live Learning Partnership: Your Pandemic Story
December 10, 2020 18:46 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBThis event formally launches the Live Learning Partnership and expands on why we want a better understanding of the impact of the pandemic. To understand the ongoing impact of the pandemic on individuals, work, the community and the world around us, we need to listen to people’s experiences. That is why the Institute of Welsh Affairs and the Wales Co-operative Centre, alongside 8 other partner organisations, are launching a new initiative to gather these stories using the online storytellin...
26/11/2020 Rethinking Wales: Wellbeing on the Front Line
November 26, 2020 16:19 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBWith lockdowns increasing across the UK and winter on its way, how stretched are our public services and the people who keep them functioning on a daily basis? How can we help support the wellbeing of those we are relying on to get us through the pandemic and beyond? In this session we explore: The Covid-19 experiences of our frontline workers What support structures are in place for our frontline workers Whether prevention and longer term thinking is being lost in the immediate Covid-19...
5/11/2020 Rethinking Wales: Business after Covid-19
November 06, 2020 13:10 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBAs part of the IWA’s Rethinking Wales series, we invited Ken Skates MS, Minister for Economy, Transport and North Wales, to hear views and take questions from representatives of businesses across Wales. In response to the Covid-19 crisis, Chris Nott, as vice chair of the ministerial advisory board, was asked by the Minister to establish 'Ffenics', an ad-hoc advisory group which brings together a cross-section of senior representatives from the business community to provide independent advi...
Rethinking Wales: Social Care after Covid-19
October 15, 2020 15:24 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBAn open, politically independent and inclusive space for discussion and debate is the best way to identify the challenges we face in Wales because of Covid-19, and work out where the opportunities for real change are. We are well placed to bring those voices together, and the IWA #RethinkingWales series (supported by the Carnegie UK Trust) will explore how different sectors need to respond to this crisis and how we need to start thinking differently. Often deemed a ‘forgotten’ sector, Covid...
15/10/2020 Rethinking Wales: Social Care after Covid-19
October 15, 2020 15:24 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBAn open, politically independent and inclusive space for discussion and debate is the best way to identify the challenges we face in Wales because of Covid-19, and work out where the opportunities for real change are. We are well placed to bring those voices together, and the IWA #RethinkingWales series (supported by the Carnegie UK Trust) will explore how different sectors need to respond to this crisis and how we need to start thinking differently. Often deemed a ‘forgotten’ sector, Covi...
22/9/20 Inter-Parliamentary Relations: Missing Links?
September 23, 2020 11:28 - 1 hour - 77.2 MBA panel of politicians and constitutional experts explore issue of inter-parliamentary relations in the UK and the IWA's new report, 'Missing Links' (https://www.iwa.wales/our-work/work/inter-parliamentary-relations-missing-links/) . This event examines how we could devise new ideas and models to improve inter-parliamentary relations in the future. Panellists: Sir Paul Silk KCB, Member, Steering Committee of the Constitution Reform Group (Chair) Helen Mary Jones MS, Plaid Cymru Sir Berna...
22/9/2020 Inter-Parliamentary Relations: Missing Links?
September 23, 2020 11:28 - 1 hour - 77.2 MBA panel of politicians and constitutional experts explore issue of inter-parliamentary relations in the UK and the IWA's new report, 'Missing Links'. This event examines how we could devise new ideas and models to improve inter-parliamentary relations in the future. Panellists: Sir Paul Silk KCB, Member, Steering Committee of the Constitution Reform Group (Chair) Helen Mary Jones MS, Plaid Cymru Sir Bernard Jenkin MP, Chairman of the Liaison Committee, Conservative Party Prof. Deirdre...
Rethinking Wales: What is the new normal for children?
July 02, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBThe IWA’s #RethinkingWales series will explore the challenges we face because of Covid-19, and work out the opportunities for change. An open, politically independent and inclusive space for discussion and debate is the best way to identify the challenges we face in Wales because of Covid-19, and work out where the opportunities for real change are. We are well placed to bring those voices together, and the IWA #RethinkingWales series will explore how different sectors need to respond to th...
02/07/2020 Rethinking Wales: What is the New Normal for Children?
July 02, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBThe IWA’s #RethinkingWales series will explore the challenges we face because of Covid-19, and work out the opportunities for change. An open, politically independent and inclusive space for discussion and debate is the best way to identify the challenges we face in Wales because of Covid-19, and work out where the opportunities for real change are. We are well placed to bring those voices together, and the IWA #RethinkingWales series will explore how different sectors need to respond to t...
11/06/2020 Rethinking Wales: How Can Cultural Venues Survive and Thrive?
June 11, 2020 12:57 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBAn open, politically independent and inclusive space for discussion and debate is the best way to identify the challenges we face in Wales because of Covid-19, and work out where the opportunities for real change are. We are well placed to bring those voices together, and the IWA #RethinkingWales series will explore how different sectors need to respond to this crisis and how we need to start thinking differently. This week's session is in partnership with the Arts Council of Wales. The ...
04/06/2020 Rethinking Wales: Is the Welsh Government's Supplementary Budget a Well-being Budget?
June 04, 2020 13:55 - 1 hour - 96.4 MBAn open, politically independent and inclusive space for discussion and debate is the best way to identify the challenges we face in Wales because of Covid-19, and work out where the opportunities for real change are. We are well placed to bring those voices together, and the IWA #RethinkingWales series will explore how different sectors need to respond to this crisis and how we need to start thinking differently. This week the topic of the discussion is to what extent is Welsh Government'...
21/05/2020 Rethinking Wales: The Future of Welsh Towns
May 21, 2020 13:50 - 55 minutes - 51.3 MBAn open, politically independent and inclusive space for discussion and debate is the best way to identify the challenges we face in Wales because of Covid-19, and work out where the opportunities for real change are. We are well placed to bring those voices together, and the IWA #RethinkingWales series will explore how different sectors need to respond to this crisis and how we need to start thinking differently. This week the topic of the discussion is the future of Welsh towns and we wi...
14/05/2020 Rethinking Wales: The Gendered Impact of Covid-19
May 14, 2020 17:53 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBAn open, politically independent and inclusive space for discussion and debate is the best way to identify the challenges we face in Wales because of Covid-19, and work out where the opportunities for real change are. We are well placed to bring those voices together, and the IWA #RethinkingWales series will explore how different sectors need to respond to this crisis and how we need to start thinking differently. This week the topic of the discussion is the gendered impact of Covid-19 and...
07/05/2020 Rethinking Wales: Wales' Future Economy
May 07, 2020 16:46 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBAn open, politically independent and inclusive space for discussion and debate is the best way to identify the challenges we face in Wales because of Covid-19, and work out where the opportunities for real change are. We are well placed to bring those voices together, and the IWA #RethinkingWales series will explore how different sectors need to respond to this crisis and how we need to start thinking differently. This week the topic of the discussion is Wales' future economy and we will b...
30/04/2020 Rethinking Wales: Higher Education and the Economy
April 30, 2020 12:45 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBAn open, politically independent and inclusive space for discussion and debate is the best way to identify the challenges we face in Wales because of Covid-19, and work out where the opportunities for real change are. We are well placed to bring those voices together, and the IWA #RethinkingWales series will explore how different sectors need to respond to this crisis and how we need to start thinking differently. This week the topic of the discussion is Higher Education and the Economy a...
Brave New Wales: Challenges for lifelong education in changing times
March 13, 2020 16:33 - 3 hours - 170 MBThis event will look at what’s next for education and lifelong learning in Wales, exploring the challenges and opportunities over the next 50 years – such as automation, increased life expectancy, and more people changing career more often – and how we all need to adapt. We discuss how the education and lifelong learning sector can respond to these challenges and opportunities and ensure that learning continues to be open to everyone in Wales. A full agenda for speakers can be found here: h...
10/3/20 Brave New Wales: Challenges for lifelong education in changing times
March 13, 2020 16:33 - 3 hours - 170 MBThis event will look at what’s next for education and lifelong learning in Wales, exploring the challenges and opportunities over the next 50 years – such as automation, increased life expectancy, and more people changing career more often – and how we all need to adapt. We discuss how the education and lifelong learning sector can respond to these challenges and opportunities and ensure that learning continues to be open to everyone in Wales. A full agenda for speakers can be found her...
13/2/20 Is there a role for prisons in modern Wales?
February 20, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 87.7 MB“Is there a role for prisons in modern Wales?” Dr Robert Jones says that the prison population of Wales has risen by 76% over the last decade. And the rate of imprisonment in Wales is the highest in Western Europe. Welsh prisons are stretched to capacity, reoffending rates are on the rise, and there is no provision at all for Welsh female prisoners. Could Wales abolish prisons altogether and create a new justice system based around the principles of the Wellbeing of Future Generations Act...
Is there a role for prisons in modern Wales?
February 20, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 87.7 MB“Is there a role for prisons in modern Wales?” Dr Robert Jones says that the prison population of Wales has risen by 76% over the last decade. And the rate of imprisonment in Wales is the highest in Western Europe. Welsh prisons are stretched to capacity, reoffending rates are on the rise, and there is no provision at all for Welsh female prisoners. Could Wales abolish prisons altogether and create a new justice system based around the principles of the Wellbeing of Future Generations Act? Pa...
The General Election Post-Mortem
December 13, 2019 15:24 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBWhat will this result mean for Wales? What were the highs and lows of the campaign for the parties? The next Senedd election - how large an effect will this vote have? Joining us is: Jess Blair, Director of the Electoral Reform Society Cymru Mia Rees, Conservative Councillor for Whitchurch and Tongwynlais Oliver Townsend, Policy and External Affairs Manager for Cymorth Cymru and Lib Dem Campaigner Andy Regan, Policy and External Affairs Manager at the Institute of Welsh Affairs (HOST)
13/12/19 The General Election Post-Mortem
December 13, 2019 15:24 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBWhat will this result mean for Wales? What were the highs and lows of the campaign for the parties? The next Senedd election - how large an effect will this vote have? Joining us is: Jess Blair, Director of the Electoral Reform Society Cymru Mia Rees, Conservative Councillor for Whitchurch and Tongwynlais Oliver Townsend, Policy and External Affairs Manager for Cymorth Cymru and Lib Dem Campaigner Andy Regan, Policy and External Affairs Manager at the Institute of Welsh Affairs (HOS...
Qualifications Wales: Qualified for the Future?
December 11, 2019 11:49 - 1 hour - 91.2 MBWhat should qualifications for the next generation look like? Auriol Miller, Director, IWA Dr Rachel Bowen, Director of Policy and Public Affairs, Colegau Cymru Lynn Pamment, Senior Partner, PWC Tracey Handley, Programme Manager, Parentkind Cymru Gareth Evans, Director of Education Policy, UWTSD A new Curriculum for Wales signals a chance to rethink future qualifications for 16-year-olds. Independent regulator Qualifications Wales launched a consultation to look at how to complement this new ...
19/11/19 Qualifications Wales: Qualified for the Future?
December 11, 2019 11:49 - 1 hour - 91.2 MBWhat should qualifications for the next generation look like? Auriol Miller, Director, IWA Dr Rachel Bowen, Director of Policy and Public Affairs, Colegau Cymru Lynn Pamment, Senior Partner, PWC Tracey Handley, Programme Manager, Parentkind Cymru Gareth Evans, Director of Education Policy, UWTSD A new Curriculum for Wales signals a chance to rethink future qualifications for 16-year-olds. Independent regulator Qualifications Wales launched a consultation to look at how to complement t...
8/10/19 Understanding Welsh Places launch
October 25, 2019 12:36 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBThe IWA hosted an event to launch our innovative new Understanding Welsh Places (UWP) website at the Pierhead building in Cardiff Bay. Auriol Miller then chaired a panel discussion about how UWP could be used as a catalyst for change in Welsh communities. Panel members were: Rocio Cifuentes, Director, Ethic Minority and Youth Support Team Wales Edward Humphreys, Town Clerk, Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn Town Council Chris Jones, Director, Chris Jones Regeneration Iwan Thomas, Chief Execut...
Understanding Welsh Places launch
October 25, 2019 12:36 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBThe IWA hosted an event to launch our innovative new Understanding Welsh Places (http://www.understandingwelshplaces.wales/en/) (UWP) website at the Pierhead building in Cardiff Bay. Auriol Miller then chaired a panel discussion about how UWP could be used as a catalyst for change in Welsh communities. Panel members were: Rocio Cifuentes, Director, Ethic Minority and Youth Support Team Wales Edward Humphreys, Town Clerk, Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn Town Council Chris Jones, Director, Chris Jo...
9/10/19 Devolution at 20: Is Brexit the end of devolution?
October 25, 2019 12:18 - 1 hour - 67.8 MBThe IWA and Cardiff University jointly hosted an event exploring the future constitutional arrangements for Wales and the UK in the aftermath of Brexit. The event was introduced by Professor Colin O’Riordan of Cardiff University, with a panel debate featuring constitutional experts from academia, politics and parliament: Ciaran Jenkins, Scotland Correspondent, Channel 4 News (Chair) Rt. Hon. Stephen Crabb MP, Member of Parliament for Preseli Pembrokeshire Professor Ailsa Henderson, Pro...
Devolution at 20: Is Brexit the end of devolution?
October 25, 2019 12:18 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBThe IWA and Cardiff University jointly hosted an event exploring the future constitutional arrangements for Wales and the UK in the aftermath of Brexit. The event was introduced by Professor Colin O’Riordan of Cardiff University, with a panel debate featuring constitutional experts from academia, politics and parliament: Ciaran Jenkins, Scotland Correspondent, Channel 4 News (Chair) Rt. Hon. Stephen Crabb MP, Member of Parliament for Preseli Pembrokeshire Professor Ailsa Henderson, Professo...
May 2019: IWA Debate - “Brain Drain or Growing Wings: should more be done to ensure Welsh students study in Wales?”
May 14, 2019 16:32 - 1 hour - 81.8 MBIWA and Cardiff University debate hosted by Eversheds-Sutherland in Cardiff on 1st May 2019. Claire Sanders, Director of Communications and Marketing, Cardiff University, welcomes delegates to the debate, and is followed by the Chair. Chair: Bethan Lewis, Education & Family correspondent, BBC Cymru Wales introduces panelists and opens debate: Panellists: Theo Davies Lewis, Co-Founder, Darogan Ami Jones, HR Consultant, Aible Dr Frances Gerrard, Clinical Senior Lecturer, Cardiff Univer...
February 2019: Citizen's Cymru Accountability Assembly 3 - New calls to action
March 29, 2019 14:09 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBRepresentatives of Citizens Cymru Wales share news of new campaigns to improve their communities, including Refugee Welcome schools, dementia friendly zimmer frames, and reducing the impact of bovine TB.
February 2019: Citizen's Cymru Accountability Assembly 2 - Campaigners present their asks to the First Minister of Wales
March 29, 2019 14:05 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBRepresentatives of Citizens Cymru Wales present three social justice priorities to the First Minister of Wales: social care, living wage, letting agents and invite his response.
February 2019: Citizen's Cymru Accountability Assembly 1 - Mark Drakeford AM and Auriol Miller, IWA
March 29, 2019 14:02 - 15 minutes - 14 MBThe First Minister of Wales, Mark Drakeford AM, shares his vision for Wales and takes part in a Q & A with Auriol Miller, Director of the IWA, on the big challenges facing Wales.
March 2019: IWA Re-Energising Wales Project event: ‘A Renewable Energy Delivery Plan for Wales’ report launch
March 15, 2019 16:18 - 3 hours - 184 MBThis is the audio recording of the IWA's Re-Energising Wales Project event: ‘A Renewable Energy Delivery Plan for Wales’ report launch which was held in the Radisson Blu hotel in Cardiff on 14th March 2019. Sessions run as follows: Welcome, introductions and purpose of the day: Auriol Miller, Director, IWA (Chair) Keynote speech: Mark Drakeford AM, First Minister of Wales Background to the need for the Re-energising Wales project: Professor Gareth Wyn Jones, Chair, Re-energising Wal...
February 2019: IWA Cardiff Media Summit 2019 - afternoon sessions
March 05, 2019 10:56 - 2 hours - 132 MBThis is the audio recording of the afternoon sessions of the IWA Cardiff Media Summit 2019, which was held in the Radisson Blu hotel in Cardiff on 21st February 2019. Sessions run as follows: "Is there a commercial value to diversity?" Nick Andrews, Head of Commissioning, BBC Cymru Wales Deborah Williams, Executive Director, Creative Diversity Network Faisal A. Qureshi, BECTU Black Members Committee Tracie Simpson, Production Executive, Doctor Who Chair: Clare Hudson, Freela...
February 2019: IWA Cardiff Media Summit 2019 - morning sessions
March 04, 2019 15:28 - 2 hours - 157 MBThis is the audio recording of the morning sessions of the IWA Cardiff Media Summit 2019, which was held in the Radisson Blu hotel in Cardiff on 21st February 2019. Sessions run as follows: Introduction to event /Cyflwyniad i'r digwyddiad - Auriol Miller, Director, IWA "The Future of News in Wales"/ "Dyfodol Newyddion yng Nghymru" - Rhodri Talfan Davies, Director, BBC Cymru Wales - Chair: Carolyn Hitt, Producer, Parasol Media (includes Q&A session) "Listening & learning from t...
February 2019: IWA Common Purposes project report launch - Part 2
February 13, 2019 08:59 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBAgenda WISERD presentation: ‘Successful Futures for All’ Dr Nigel Newton, Research Associate, WISERD Panel discussion: shared priorities for action and Q&A session Rhea Stevens, Policy, Projects and External Affairs Manager, IWA (Chair) Ben Cottam, Head of External Affairs, FSB Wales Iestyn Davies, Chief Executive, Colegau Cymru Leigh Hughes, Chair, Cardiff Capital Regional Employment and Skills board Nina Ruddle, Head of Public Policy Engagement, Wrexham Glyndŵr University Summa...
February 2019: IWA Common Purposes project report launch - Part 1
February 13, 2019 08:55 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBAgenda Welcome Armando Di-Finizio, Headteacher, Eastern High Introduction to the ‘Common Purposes’ project Auriol Miller, Director, IWA ‘Common Purposes: Implications of curriculum reform in Wales for further education, higher education, business and skills’: findings from our research Halima Begum, Policy & Communications Officer, IWA The curriculum reform journey in Scotland and Q&A Keir Bloomer, Chair, Education Committee of the Royal Society of Edinburgh Curriculum re...
January 2019: Priorities for the National Infrastructure Commission for Wales
January 21, 2019 12:30 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBThe National Infrastructure Commission for Wales was established in 2018: “as an independent, non-statutory, advisory body to Welsh Ministers, whose key purpose will be to analyse, advise and make recommendations on Wales’ longer term strategic economic and environment infrastructure needs”. Now its Chair and 11 Commissioners have been appointed, attention is turning to some fundamental questions: what are Wales’ infrastructure needs, what should be our priorities and how should they be dec...
November 2018: IWA Debate - "Can UBI work for Wales?"
November 22, 2018 12:09 - 1 hour - 77.8 MBIWA, Cardiff University & Wales in London debate hosted by Bristows LLP in London on 20th November 2018. Chair, David Phillips, Associate Director, The Institute for Fiscal Studies introduces panelists and opens debate: - For: Professor Calvin Jones, Professor of Economics and Deputy Dean for Public Value and External Relations, Cardiff University - Against: Anna Coote, Principal Fellow, New Economics Foundation - For: Mark Hooper, Founder, Indycube - Against: Polly Mackenzie, Chief...
October 2018: Metro & Me - Mark Drakeford Keynote and Session 4
October 17, 2018 14:11 - 1 hour - 80.5 MBThis is the audio recording from the Metro & Me event afternoon session, which was held at Radisson Blu hotel in Cardiff on 8th October 2018. Keynote: Mark Drakeford, Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Welsh Government Session 4 - "Planning a city region - an institutional challenge" (Chair) Geraint Talfan Davies, Editor, Metro and Me Brian Morgan, Director, Creative Leadership and Enterprise Centre, Cardiff Metropolitan University Wendy Maden, Design Advisor, Design Commission for ...
October 2018: Metro & Me - Afternoon Session - "Is Metro more than a railway?" and Session 3
October 17, 2018 13:45 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBThis is the audio recording from the Metro & Me event afternoon session, which was held at Radisson Blu hotel in Cardiff on 8th October 2018. "Is Metro more than a railway?" - Mark Barry, Professor of Practice in Connectivity, Cardiff University Session 3 - "Creating a city region - a cultural challenge" - (Chair) Geraint Talfan Davies, Editor, Metro & Me - Yvette Vaughan Jones, Chief Executive, Visiting Arts - David Llewelyn, Consultant, Valleys Regional Park, Welsh Government -...
October 2018: Metro & Me - Session 2
October 17, 2018 13:16 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBThis is the audio recording from the Metro & Me event morning session, which was held at Radisson Blu hotel in Cardiff on 8th October 2018. **Session 2 "What does the Metro mean for the Valleys? A case study for Pontypridd" Speaker:** - Chris Sutton, Lead Director, JLL Panel Discussion: - (Chair) Chris Nott, Senior Partner, Capital Law - Chris Sutton, Lead Director, JLL - Carole-Anne Davies, CEO, Design Commission for Wales - Julie Lydon, VC and Chief Executive, University of S...
October 2018: Metro & Me - Welcome, Keynote and Session 1
October 17, 2018 12:17 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBThis is the audio recording from the Metro & Me event morning session, which was held at Radisson Blu hotel in Cardiff on 8th October 2018. Welcome: - Chris Nott, Senior Partner, Capital Law Keynotes: - James Price, CEO, Transport for Wales - Colin Lea, Customer Experience Director, Transport for Wales Rail Services Session 1 - "What is Metro?" - (Chair) Erin Gill, Associate, Business Development, Arup - James Price, CEO, Transport for Wales - Colin Lea, Customer Experience Dir...
September 2018: IWA Smart Region Project report launch
October 01, 2018 09:33 - 2 hours - 117 MBAgenda 1600 - 1605 Welcome and introduction to ‘Our Smart Region’ project Auriol Miller, Director, Institute of Welsh Affairs 1605 - 1615 Keynote speech - The difference smart technology can make Alan Fletcher, Business Development and Lab Manager, Knowledge Media Institute, Open University 1615 - 1645 Laying the foundations for a Smart Region Ann Beynon, Member of the Valleys Taskforce (Chair) Brian Popperwell, Chief Operating Officer, Next Generation Data Prof. Paul Ha...
September 2018: Decent work for women
September 26, 2018 08:31 - 18 minutes - 17 MBToday in Wales 24% of people are living in poverty, and most of those people are women. Women are consistently over-represented in low paid, part time, insecure and temporary work. Oxfam Cymru commissioned three discreet but interlinked pieces of research looking at decent work for women in Wales, and each brings a distinct perspective and set of recommendations to the table. Joining Auriol Miller to discuss the findings of the research and the recommendations are: Natasha Davies, Chwar...
August 2018: IWA Eisteddfod lecture: Wales' Media Future: How can we ensure the sustainability of indigenous content production in Wales?
August 07, 2018 15:20 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBMonday 6th August, Senedd, Cardiff There’s been much to celebrate in Welsh media in recent years: from the success of prominent dramas such as Dr Who and Keeping Faith / Yr Bore Mercher, to new production studios, increased viewing figures and a rise in online and community journalism. There have also been a number of challenges, not least the effects of global trends in consumption and viewing habits on traditional forms of media. This discussion considered how sustainable indigenous con...
June 2018: IWA Debate “Phasing out single use plastics - how does Wales get there?”
June 18, 2018 09:15 - 1 hour - 80.8 MBIWA & Cardiff University discussion hosted by Eversheds Sutherland LLP in Cardiff on 14th June 2018. Introduction from Professor Karen Holford (Deputy Vice Chancellor, Cardiff University). Keynote speech: Hannah Blythyn AM, Minister for Environment, Welsh Government Followed by panel discussion and Q&A Chair: Auriol Miller, Director, Institute of Welsh Affairs Panellists: - Hannah Blythyn AM, Minister for Environment, Welsh Government - Gail Tudor, Filmmaker and Founder, Plastic Fr...
April 2018: Part 4 of Harnessing the potential: renewable energy in the Swansea Bay City Region
May 04, 2018 10:22 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBFinal panel and Q&A session from the IWA Re-energising Wales event "Harnessing the potential: renewable energy in the Swansea Bay City Region" at the National Maritime Museum, Swansea on 30th April 2018. A response from Swansea Bay City Region representatives: - Chair: Dr Jane Davidson, Pro Vice-Chancellor for External Engagement and Sustainability, University of Wales Trinity Saint David - Gill Kelleher, Policy & Engagement Manager, SPECIFIC - David Jones, Project Director, Marine En...
April 2018: Part 3 of Harnessing the potential: renewable energy in the Swansea Bay City Region
May 04, 2018 10:09 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBFeedback from the leaders of the breakout sessions at the IWA Re-energising Wales event "Harnessing the potential: renewable energy in the Swansea Bay City Region" at the National Maritime Museum, Swansea on 30th April 2018. Question posed to the groups was: “What are the short and medium term opportunities to make progress towards 100% renewable energy in the Swansea Bay City Region (SBCR)?”. Groups were as follows: 1. Buildings (Led by Keith Watts, IWA) What are the short and medium ...
April 2018: Part 2 of Harnessing the potential: renewable energy in the Swansea Bay City Region
May 04, 2018 09:51 - 34 minutes - 31.1 MBPanel session and Q&A in response to presentations from the IWA Re-energising Wales event "Harnessing the potential: renewable energy in the Swansea Bay City Region" at the National Maritime Museum, Swansea on 30th April 2018. Panel: Chair: Emma Pinchbeck, Executive Director, Renewable UK Professor Stuart Irvine, Director of Centre for Solar Energy Research, Swansea University Johnny Gowdy, Director, Regen Professor Calvin Jones, Professor of Economics, Cardiff University Shea Buckla...