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Advances Wales is a quarterly journal produced by the Welsh Assembly Government to showcase the latest research and developments in science, engineering and technology that are happening here in Wales. We feel these journals demonstrate that Wales is a key location for high quality research, development and innovation.
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Advances Wales Issue: 66 (2010 Kb) I 65 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 53
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Advances Wales, Issue 66 - Winter 2010 (2010 Kb)
Some of the stories featured in this edition:
Bridging the digital divide
How innovation from Wales is making a world of difference in developing countries
Coast clearing for 3D maritime mapping
South Wales-based GeoVS Ltd has developed the worlds first 3D vessel traffic service system
Affordable housing from waste plastic
A Swansea-based company has developed an innovative process that could see homes being made from recycled plastic
Advances Wales, Issue 65 - Autumn 2010 (1989 Kb)
Some of the stories featured in this edition:
Laser technology keeps the ship in shape
Cardiff University’s Manufacturing Engineering Centre is using innovative, cutting-edge manufacturing technology to assist medieval maritime history
Upgrading water pipes is a blast
North Wales-based HTC’s Whirlwind system uses a unique blasting process
to remove deposits from the internal pipe walls of water mains
The future for heart failure therapy
Calon Cardio-Technology Ltd, based in South Wales, is developing the next generation of implantable micro-pump for the treatment of heart failure
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Advances Wales, Issue 64 - Summer 2010 (1667 Kb)
Some of the stories featured in this edition:
International Exhibition of Inventions in Geneva
Yes, it is excellent that every entry from Wales won a medal. And, yes, we should be pleased with ourselves. And, further still, it really proves that Wales can produce innovative world-class products.
First ever chief scientist for Wales
Professor Harries is a world-class scientist, and his appointment is another indicator that achieving progress through science and technology is embedded in Welsh thinking.
Significant investment in hydrogen energy
The University of Glamorgan has strengthened its position as a leader in hydroden energy research with the announcement of two funding awards totalling £6.6m.
Cardiff-discovered shingles drug enters crucial phase
A drug discovered at Cardiff University has progressed to the final stages of commercial development.
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Advances Wales, Issue 63 - Spring 2010 (1649 Kb)
Some of the stories featured in this edition:
Course of true commercialisation runs very smoothly
A ‘Team Wales’ approach has led to the successful commercialisation of light technology for an innovative product for the health and beauty industry.
New medical devices company
A spin-out from Cardiff University looks to exploit the global minimal invasive surgery market.
Siemens wins top award
Move to North Wales is a winner for the company.
UK’s first ‘hydrogen highway’
Wales’s principal motorway will lead the way in the development of alternative fuels.
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Advances Wales, Issue 62 - Winter 2009 (2412 Kb)
Some of the stories featured in this edition:
Wales’ first low-carbon town
A town in the south wales valleys is set to become the first low-carbon town in Wales and one of the first in the UK.
Biowales 2010 to focus on stem cell research
Biowales 2010 will be held at the Vale Hotel, Golf and Spa Resort near Cardiff on 17 and 18 March.
Major breakthrough in understanding Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia in the elderly.
It is a devastating, terminal disease in which the symptoms become more severe
and debilitating over time.
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Advances Wales, Issue 61 - Autumn 2009 (1366 Kb)
Some of the stories featured in this edition:
Anti-mosquito products trialled in Ghana
A welsh inventor who has developed a new insecticide vapour delivery system is trialling her products in Ghana with the support of the United Nations..
New heights for astronomy at Cardiff University
Astronomers at cardiff university have played a key role in the development of
two of the most powerful astronomical satellites ever.
Wales combats e-crime
specialist search agency tracesmart, based in Cardiff, South Wales, has won a three-year contract to deliver an online anti-fraud service for Origo, the e-commerce standards and services body for the financial services sector.
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Advances Wales, Issue 60 - Summer 2009 (1347 Kb)
Diamond Anniversary edition
Jellyfish for dinner? Researchers at Swansea University have teamed up with Cork University in Ireland to find out how factors such as climate change and overfishing are causing jellyfish to thrive, and what the subsequent effects are of these increased populations on tourism, aquaculture and fisheries.
They are also researching the opportunities to which their abundance could lead, such as food exports to the Far East, where jellyfish are considered a delicacy.
Ryegrass: a new option for biofuel - Researchers at the Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences at Aberystwyth University are investigating the possibility of producing bioethanol fuel from ryegrass.
Medical scanning technique keeps wind turbines in good health - TWI Technology Centre in South Wales has led a project researching the development of a prototype radiographic system for the in-service inspection of wind turbines.
Read more about these and other Welsh developments including: Chocolate powered Car, Arthritis Research and a Food factory that is to be powered by its own waste (1347 Kb)
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Advances Wales, Issue 59 - Spring 2009 (1566 Kb)
Some of the stories featured in this edition:
BioWales 2009 – Set to be the biggest and most successful yet, with an anticipated 450 delegates, 40 exhibitors and 225 one-to-one brokerage meetings.
Seeing through the diverse disguise of HIV – Scientists at Cardiff University have discovered a new way of tackling HIV, which may offer new hope in the fight against the disease.
Building the bionic man – latest development from Cardiff University around their micro-needle sensors that are edging bionic technology closer.
Bolt on and go – Connaugt Motor Company’s solution for environmentally friendly driving. Read more about these and other Welsh developments
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Advances Wales, Issue 58 - Winter 2008 (1436 Kb)
If you ever doubted that Wales is a significant international player then read the features in this issue. Your doubts will disappear.
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Advances Wales, Issue 57 - Autumn 2008 (1318 Kb)
Energy is a burning question in today’s society. But is the answer blowin’ in the wind? Is it enough to simply replace coal and oil with wind farms? Read more
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Advances Wales, Issue 56 - Summer 2008 (2535 Kb)
It is only halfway through but already 2008 is shaping up to be another very successful year for Welsh companies and institutions. Read more
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Advances Wales, Issue 55 - Spring 2008 (1339 Kb)
BioWales is now the largest biosciences conference and brokerage event in the UK outside of London: it is proof of the considerable public and private sector effort that has gone into building up Wales as a leader in the biosciences sector. Read more
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Advances Wales, Issue 54 - Winter 2007 (1142 Kb)
European Commissioner for Science and Research, Dr Janez Potocnik, made a fact-finding trip to South Wales in November. He took the opportunity to visit two organisations that have benefited from EU Framework Programme 6 (FP6) funding – Cardiff University and Zarlink Semiconductor in Caldicot. Read more
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Advances Wales, Issue 53 - Autumn 2007 (1425 Kb)
In this issue of Advances Wales we have included a sector profile on the Welsh creative industries, and we reveal what some of the main players in this exciting market have to offer. And if you read the profile you will discover that they do indeed have a great deal to offer in terms of innovation and professionalism. Read more
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