Institute of Welsh Affairs
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April 2018: Part 1 of Harnessing the potential: renewable energy in the Swansea Bay City Region
May 03, 2018 16:34 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBPresentations 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. Welcome and introduction to the IWA - Auriol Miller, IWA Introduction to the Re-energising Wales project - Shea Buckland-Jones, IWA Introduction to the Swansea Bay City Region exemplar case study - Professor Stuart Irvine, Swansea University Findings from the Swansea Bay City Region case study - Johnn...
April 2018: Part 5 of Building a global Wales after Brexit: international perspectives on small nations and soft power
May 03, 2018 14:33 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBPanel session "How can small nations, regions and cities use their soft power capital to strengthen global engagement?" and closing remarks from Jenny Scott, Director, British Council Wales From the IWA & British Council event on Thursday 26th April 2018 at Principality Stadium, Cardiff. - Chair: Sara Pepper, Director of Creative Economy, Cardiff University - Geraint Talfan Davies, Former Chair, Welsh National Opera - Shona McCarthy, Chief Executive, Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society ...
April 2018: Part 4 of Building a global Wales after Brexit: international perspectives on small nations and soft power
May 03, 2018 14:03 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBPanel session "What is Wales' soft power capital?" From the IWA & British Council event on Thursday 26th April 2018 at Principality Stadium, Cardiff. - Chair: Carole Green, Business Correspondent, ITV Cymru Wales - Sophie Howe, Future Generations Commissioner for Wales - Roger Lewis, Chairman, Cardiff Airport - Kully Thiarai, Artistic Director, National Theatre Wales - Professor Iwan Davies, Senior Pro-Vice Chancellor, Swansea University and Chair, Global Wales
April 2018: Part 3 of Building a global Wales after Brexit: international perspectives on small nations and soft power
May 03, 2018 13:32 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MBPanel session "Why should small nations, regions and cities develop and deploy their soft power resources?" From the IWA & British Council event on Thursday 26th April 2018 at Principality Stadium, Cardiff. - Chair: Sir Ciarán Devane, CEO, British Council - Rebecca Matthews, CEO, Aarhus 2017 - European City of Culture - Michel Lafleur, Assistant Deputy Minister, Bilateral Affairs, Québec Ministry for International relations - Professor Gary Rawnsley, Professor of Public Diplomacy, ...
April 2018: Part 2 of Building a global Wales after Brexit: international perspectives on small nations and soft power
May 03, 2018 13:14 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MB"Wales Soft Power Barometer 2018": Jonathan McClory, Creator and Author of The Soft Power 30, Portland Communications Speech and presentation from the IWA & British Council event on Thursday 26th April 2018 at Principality Stadium, Cardiff.
April 2018: Part 1 of Building a global Wales after Brexit: international perspectives on small nations and soft power
May 03, 2018 12:07 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBIntroduction and keynotes speeches from the IWA & British Council event on Thursday 26th April 2018 at Principality Stadium, Cardiff. - Introduction from Auriol Miller, Director, IWA - Introduction to soft power and cultural relations: Sir Ciarán Devane, CEO, British Council - Keynote speaker - Wales and the world: Rt Hon Carwyn Jones AM, First Minister, Wales
March 2018: Life after Brexit: debate
March 13, 2018 13:47 - 57 minutes - 53 MBThis debate addressed the issues concerning how Brexit will impact Cardiff and Wales’s international prosperity, influence, and security and why/how that affects us in the UK. The British Foreign Policy Group co-hosted the event, “Life After Brexit” in partnership with the University of South Wales’ Global Choices programme and Capital Law at the University of South Wales Cardiff Campus on Friday 9th March.
March 2018: Life after Brexit: lecture by Lord John Kerr
March 13, 2018 12:19 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBLord Kerr of Kinlochard, former British Ambassador to the EU and author of Article 50, gives a lecture on what life will be like after the UK has withdrawn from the European Union. The British Foreign Policy Group co-hosted the event, “Life After Brexit” in partnership with the University of South Wales’ Global Choices programme and Capital Law at the University of South Wales Cardiff Campus on Friday 9th March.
February 2018: Spoilt for choice? What’s the best future mix of energy for North Wales and its people?
February 20, 2018 10:15 - 1 hour - 80.9 MBNorth Wales’ huge land and natural resource potential makes the region a centre for excellence for energy generation and a powerhouse for the north Wales economy. This timely event explored and identified different energy supply options that could meet both climate change targets and deliver maximum benefit to the region and its people. Discussing these issues were: Professor Calvin Jones, Professor of Economics, Cardiff Business School Keith Jones, Environmental Adviser (Wales), Nat...
February 2018: the McAllister review on Assembly Electoral Reform
February 06, 2018 07:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBThe Expert Panel on Assembly Electoral Reform, the McAllister review, reported in December 2017 and made a series of proposals for using new powers to reform elements of the National Assembly for Wales' electoral system. It was asked to make recommendations which could be implemented in time for the Assembly elections in 2021. Just some of the proposals they made included: Increasing the number of Assembly Members to at least 80, and more like 90 Proposing using different systems by...
January 2018: IWA Debate: “Balancing technology and a tender touch: what should be the digital priorities for the Welsh NHS?”
February 02, 2018 13:22 - 1 hour - 82.3 MBIWA & Cardiff University discussion hosted by Eversheds Sutherland LLP in Cardiff on 31st January 2018. Introduction from Rhea Stevens (Policy, Projects and External Affairs Manager, IWA). Chair: Professor Marcus Longley, Chair, Cwm Taf University Health Board Panellists: - Dr Rachel Rahman, Senior Lecturer, Psychology Department, Aberystwyth University - Dr Kerry Bailey, GP, Consultant in Public Health, and Health Lead, We Predict - Dr Mike Reddy, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Comp...
November 2017: Why is Wales’ economic development struggling to keep up with its neighbours?"
December 04, 2017 09:00 - 1 hour - 91 MBIWA, Cardiff University & Wales in London Economy discussion hosted by Bristows LLP in London on 22nd November 2017. Introductions from Huw Hampson Jones (Chair, Wales in London) and Auriol Miller (Director, Institute of Welsh Affairs). Chair: Rachel Lomax, Former Deputy Governor, Bank of England Panellists: - Gerry Holtham, Hodge Professor of Regional Economy, Cardiff Metropolitan University - Margaret Llewellyn OBE, Non-Executive Director, Development Bank of Wales - Eurfyl ap Gwil...
October 2017: Economic regeneration
October 18, 2017 10:19 - 20 minutes - 19 MBAuriol Miller talks to Chris Johnes and Sarah Lloyd-Jones about models of local economic regeneration, promising examples and next steps.
September 2017: Building the plan at 'Building the Future'
October 05, 2017 12:48 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MBBen Cottam, Stephen Lawrence and Terry Fitzgibbon discuss supply chains and procurement at 'Building the Future: Sharing and Developing Infrastructure Solutions for Wales', a day conference held by the Institute of Welsh Affairs and Capital Law. 28 September 2017, Radisson Blu hotel. Ben Cottam, Head of External Affairs, FSB Stephen Lawrence, Divisional Director, Mott MacDonald Terry Fitzgibbon, Principal, Construction Elite International Ed Evans (chair), Wales Director, CECA
September 2017: Opening statement from Russell George AM at "Building the Future"
October 03, 2017 14:12 - 11 minutes - 11 MBRussell George AM delivers the opening statement at 'Building the Future: Sharing and Developing Infrastructure Solutions for Wales', a day conference held by the Institute of Welsh Affairs and Capital Law. 28 September 2017, Radisson Blu hotel.
September 2017: Russell George AM interview and Q&A session with Carole Green
October 03, 2017 14:12 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBRussell George AM discusses his work on the Economy, Infrastructure and Skills Committee with Carole Green, Business Correspondent, ITV Cymru Wales at 'Building the Future: Sharing and Developing Infrastructure Solutions for Wales', a day conference held by the Institute of Welsh Affairs and Capital Law. 28 September 2017, Radisson Blu hotel.
September 2017: Creating our pipeline at 'Building the Future'
October 03, 2017 14:11 - 1 hour - 69.4 MBCarole-Anne Davies, Rhodri Williams and Dan Saville discuss the infrastructure pipeline at 'Building the Future: Sharing and Developing Infrastructure Solutions for Wales', a day conference held by the Institute of Welsh Affairs and Capital Law. 28 September 2017, Radisson Blu hotel. Carole-Anne Davies, Chief Executive, Design Commission Wales Rhodri Williams, Director Wales, Ofcom Dan Saville, Director - Infrastructure West Group Leader, Arup Carole Green (chair), Business Correspondent, I...
September 2017: Funding the plan at 'Building the Future'
October 03, 2017 14:11 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBAlex Slade, Alison Murray and David Foot discuss securing funding for infrastructure in Wales at 'Building the Future: Sharing and Developing Infrastructure Solutions for Wales', a day conference held by the Institute of Welsh Affairs and Capital Law. 28 September 2017, Radisson Blu hotel. Alex Slade, Head of Social Infrastructure, Innovative Finance Team Welsh Government Alison Murray, Economic Development Consultant, Arup David Foot, Director - Infrastructure, InfraRed Capital Partners Ly...
September 2017: Putting sustainability into practice at 'Building the Future'
October 03, 2017 14:11 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBMari Arthur and Chris Jofeh discuss sustainable development and the Wellbeing of Future Generations Act with Sophie Howe at 'Building the Future: Sharing and Developing Infrastructure Solutions for Wales', a day conference held by the Institute of Welsh Affairs and Capital Law. 28 September 2017, Radisson Blu hotel. Mari Arthur, Director, Cynnal Cymru Chris Jofeh, Director and Global Buildings Retrofit Leader, Arup Sophie Howe (chair), Future Generations Commissioner for Wales
September 2017: Closing comments from Auriol Miller at 'Building the Future'
October 03, 2017 14:11 - 5 minutes - 4.6 MBAuriol Miller, director of the Institute of Welsh Affairs, delivers her closing comments at 'Building the Future: Sharing and Developing Infrastructure Solutions for Wales', a day conference held by the Institute of Welsh Affairs and Capital Law. 28 September 2017, Radisson Blu hotel.
September 2017: What happened in the 1997 devolution referendum? Discussion at "Wales Said Yes"
September 25, 2017 14:47 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBBethan Lewis and Leighton Andrews discuss their memories of the 1997 devolution referendum at "Wales Said Yes", marking 20 year since the referendum on devolution in Wales. Auriol Miller (chair), Director, Institute of Welsh Affairs Leighton Andrews, 1997 Yes campaigner Bethan Lewis, BBC Cymru Wales
September 2017: Closing comments from Roger Scully at "Wales Said Yes"
September 22, 2017 13:26 - 8 minutes - 7.83 MBRoger Scully delivers the closing remarks at "Wales Said Yes", marking 20 year since the referendum on devolution in Wales.
September 2017: What governance challenges lie ahead? Discussion at "Wales Said Yes"
September 22, 2017 13:26 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBA panel of academics and practitioners discuss the promises of the devolution referendum and what challenges lie ahead for the devolved administration at "Wales Said Yes", marking 20 year since the referendum on devolution in Wales. Ashok Ahir (chair), Director, Mela Laura McAllister, Professor of Public Policy and the Governance of Wales, Cardiff University Kevin Morgan, Professor of Governance and Development, Cardiff University Helen Mary Jones, Deputy Director, The Morgan Academy, Swans...
September 2017: The changing face of the chamber at "Wales Said Yes"
September 22, 2017 13:26 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBElin Jones AM and Lord Elis-Thomas AM discuss the role of the Llywydd and changes in the Senedd at "Wales Said Yes", marking 20 year since the referendum on devolution in Wales.
September 2017: The voice of the campaigners at "Wales Said Yes"
September 22, 2017 13:26 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBJack Gillum, Roy J. Thomas and Cathy Owens discuss campaigning and lobbying in the devolved era at "Wales Said Yes", marking 20 year since the referendum on devolution in Wales. Jo Foster (chair), Managing Director, Lebedev Holdings Jack Gillum, Director, CYPAW (ex Funky Dragon) Roy J. Thomas, Chair, Kidney Wales Foundation Cathy Owens, Director, Deryn
September 2017: Roger Scully at "Wales Said Yes": the public reaction to devolution since 1997
September 22, 2017 13:26 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBRoger Scully speaking at "Wales Said Yes", marking 20 years since the referendum on devolution in Wales, about public attitudes towards devolution.
September 2017: Huw Edwards at "Wales Said Yes": the importance of scrutiny
September 21, 2017 08:42 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBHuw Edwards speaking at "Wales Said Yes", marking 20 years since the referendum on devolution to Wales, about the importance of effective scrutiny.
September 2017: First Minister's address to "Wales Said Yes"
September 19, 2017 14:33 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBCarwyn Jones' keynote speech at the IWA and Wales Governance Centre event to mark 20 years since the referendum on devolution.
July 2017: Session 2 of "A smart energy future for Wales / Dyfodol ynni glyfrach i Gymru"
July 19, 2017 12:51 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBThe post-break sessions of the IWA / Smart Energy GB event "A smart energy future for Wales" / "Dyfodol ynni glyfrach i Gymru" that took place at the Radisson Blu hotel on Wednesday 12th July 2017.
July 2017: Session 1 of ''A smart energy future for Wales / Dyfodol ynni glyfrach i Gymru"
July 19, 2017 12:26 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBThe opening sessions of the IWA / Smart Energy GB event "A smart energy future for Wales" / "Dyfodol ynni glyfrach i Gymru" that took place at the Radisson Blu hotel on Wednesday 12th July 2017.
June 2017: IWA /Cardiff University Debate: Has the Welsh government given up on tackling poverty?"
June 14, 2017 10:05 - 1 hour - 91 MBIn February 2017, the Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Children announced that the Communities First Programme would be phased out by March 2018. In the announcement he conceded that whilst “…Communities First has been successful in its impact on many individuals in poverty, …it has not had an impact on overall poverty levels in Wales, which remain stubbornly high.” While some legacy funding has been agreed, the absence of any other plans to replace the Communities First Programme has...
June 2017: IWA podcast: 2017 General Election - the day after
June 09, 2017 18:47 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBRhea Stevens is joined by Nick Ramsay AM, Bethan Jenkins AM, Lesley Griffiths AM, and Daran Hill to discuss their initial reflections on the results of the General Election and the implications for Wales.
June 2017: IWA podcast: 2017 General Election - a week to go
May 31, 2017 15:25 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBRhea Stevens is joined by Laura McAllister and Daran Hill to discuss to discuss the election campaign to date, the issues that have dominated and expectations for the final few days.
May 2017: IWA podcast: general election 2017 - the manifestos
May 26, 2017 12:27 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBRhea Stevens is joined by Amy Bainton, Natasha Davies and Owen Hathway to discuss the ideas in #GE2017 manifestos
April 2017: IWA general election podcast
April 21, 2017 14:10 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBIn the week Theresa May announced a snap general election, Rhea Stevens is joined by Daran Hill, Liz Silversmith and Tom Davies to look at the implications for Wales
April 2017: IWA Re-energising Wales: "Funding renewable energy projects in Wales" report launch
April 05, 2017 14:22 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBInstitute of Welsh Affairs event held in the Neuadd Hall of the National Assembly Senedd on 4th April 2017. Introductions from Auriol Miller, Director, IWA & David Melding, AM, South Wales Central Region. Findings from report by Shea Buckland-Jones, Re-energising Wales Project Co-ordinator, IWA. Panellists: Louise Wilson, Co-Founder & Director, Abundance; Michael Brown, Chief Executive Officer, Robert Owen Community Banking; Monika Paplaczyk, Investment Manager, Thrive Renewables; James T...
March 2017: IWA Cardiff Media Summit 2017 - Future of Welsh Language session and end of event summaries
March 30, 2017 15:21 - 1 hour - 71.3 MBIntroduction to “The future of Welsh Language Media” session from Hywel Wiliam, Director, Advisors in Media. Followed by Dr. Ruth McElroy chairing a session on the future of Welsh language media with Professor Elin Haf Gruffydd Jones, Professor of Media & Creative Industries, Aberystwyth University; Dylan Iorwerth, Editing Director, Golwg; Ian Jones, Chief Executive, S4C and Huw Marshall, Director, Awr Cymru. Closing summaries from Professor Ian Hargreaves, Professor of Digital Economy, ...
March 2017: IWA Cardiff Media Summit 2017 - “What’s the story: Will professional journalism survive in Wales?” session
March 30, 2017 15:14 - 52 minutes - 47.6 MBIntroduction to the IWA Cardiff Media Summit 2017 'News' session from Sian Morgan Lloyd, Lecturer in Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies, Cardiff University. Followed by Guto Harri, Managing Director for External Communications, Liberty Global chairing a discussion with Phil Henfrey, Head of News and Programmes; Emma Meese, Media & Training Development Manager, Cardiff University; Garmon Rhys, Deputy Head of News and Current Affairs, BBC Cymru Wales, and Paul Rowland, Editor-in-Chief, Me...
March 2017: IWA Cardiff Media Summit 2017 - Charlotte Moore & Professor Jane McCloskey session
March 30, 2017 15:04 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBAn introduction from Rhodri Talfan Davies, Director of BBC Cymru Wales, to Charlotte Moore, Director, BBC Content being interviewed by Professor Jane McCloskey, Dean of Faculty of Creative Industries, University of South Wales. #IWAMedia
March 2017: IWA Cardiff Media Summit 2017 - The Sustainable Media Workforce session
March 30, 2017 14:54 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBIntroduction to the IWA Cardiff Media Summit 2017 "The Sustainable Media Workforce" session from Sian Gale, BECTU. Followed by Dr. Caitriona Noonan, Lecturer in Media and Communications, Cardiff University chairing a session with David Donovan, Negotiations Officer, BECTU; Gareth Powell, COO, BBC Cymru Wales and Alex Martin, Senior Project Manager, Creative Skillset in discussion. #IWAMedia
March 2017: IWA Cardiff Media Summit 2017 - Opening statements and Claire Enders & Ian Hargreaves session
March 30, 2017 13:49 - 1 hour - 60 MBIntroductions to the IWA Cardiff Media Summit 2017 from Auriol Miller, Director of IWA; Steve Dimmick, Co-Founder of Doopoll and Angela Graham, Chair of IWA Media Policy Group. Followed by Professor Ian Hargreaves, Professor of Digital Economy, Cardiff University and Claire Enders, Founder of Enders Analysis, in discussion about the Future of Media in Wales. #IWAMedia
March 2017: IWA Debate - Should Welsh City Regions have elected mayors?
March 09, 2017 14:50 - 1 hour - 64.1 MB#IWADebate
February 2017: IWA Debate: Should the Brexit deal for Wales include the free movement of people?
February 17, 2017 09:52 - 1 hour - 57 MBThe latest IWA debate, in partnership with Cardiff University, explored the ongoing discussions about free movement of people between the UK and Europe, and in particular the impact of this on Wales. Chaired by BBC Cymru Wales' Political Correspondent, Arwyn Jones, the panel consisted of: Noreen Blanluet, Public Services Consultant Marley Morris, IPPR Alp Mehmet, Vice Chair, Migration Watch Vanessa Young, NHS Confederation Wales.
January 2017: IWA Podcast: The Wales Bill and the latest on Brexit
January 17, 2017 19:27 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBJess Blair is joined by Daran Hill, Huw Irranca Davies, Dai Lloyd and Steffan Evans to discuss the Assembly's debate over whether it should back the Wales Bill, and Theresa May's latest update on Brexit.
December 2016: The IWA Podcast: 2016 in review
December 23, 2016 06:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBJess Blair is joined by Owen Hathway, Julia McWatt and Daran Hill as they review the events of 2016.
December 2016: IWA Podcast: Wales 'could do better' on Pisa
December 06, 2016 15:55 - 25 minutes - 23 MBJess Blair is joined by Mary Van den Heuvel, Robin Hughes and David Jones to discuss the latest Pisa results for Wales, and their implications.
October 2016: Part 2 of Panel discussion: What will it mean for Wales to leave the EU?
October 19, 2016 16:26 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBPart 2 of 2 of a panel discussion on the implications of Brexit for Wales. Chaired by Catrin Haf Jones and featuring Ros Kellaway, Dr Jo Hunt, Gerald Holtham and Neil Hamilton.
October 2016: Part 1 of Panel discussion: What will it mean for Wales to leave the EU?
October 19, 2016 16:23 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBPart 1 of 2 of a panel discussion on the implications of Brexit for Wales. Chaired by Catrin Haf Jones and featuring Ros Kellaway, Dr Jo Hunt, Gerald Holtham and Neil Hamilton.
October 2016: What will Brexit look like?
October 19, 2016 15:51 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBRos Kellaway, Head of Competition, EU and Regulatory at Eversheds offers a look at the impending Brexit negotiations and what they could mean for the UK and for Wales.
July 2016: May's first PMQs and Smith's challenge to the Labour leadership
July 20, 2016 12:04 - 15 minutes - 15.1 MBJess Blair, Owen Hathway, Rhianon Passmore, Mia Rees and Daran Hill discuss Theresa May's first Prime Minister's Questions and Owen Smith's challenge for Labour leadership.