One of the joys of a project-based business is that you never know what the next assignment might be or when it will come along.  We are grateful to our clients that 2015 has started well for us.

Bangor University has appointed us to undertake an evaluation of the CADARN Skills Centre on behalf of themselves and their partners Aberystwyth, Glyndwr and the Open Universities.  This contributes to our growing portfolio of evaluation projects, an area of particular strength for us.

Our work with Higher Education Institutions will not be stopping at the Welsh border.  We are excited to be working with Swindon and Wiltshire LEP in support of their innovative City Deal venture.  We will be providing advice on working with HE partners as they attract universities to deliver courses within the county to address a growing need for highly skilled individuals.  Even a cursory look at the employers in Wiltshire would leave no one in any doubt that Wiltshire is a county to watch for R&D growth.

We are also excited to be joined by a new associate this month.  Bethan Emanuel is a first language Welsh speaker and will enhance our evaluation project capabilities in Wales and beyond.

All in all, a very interesting and exciting start to the year!