Events

Upcoming events

Tue 21st Feb 2012

Enhancing vocational education for 14 to 16 year olds

In association with WJEC & Welsh Government

This conference will address questions critical to the development of Welsh vocational provision. Is there/should there be a distinctive vocational educational system in Wales? How effective is the current system? What is the scope for improving it? With a major Review of Qualifications for 14 to 19-year-olds now underway, there is no better time to debate the future of vocational education in Wales.
Wed 22nd Feb 2012

Wales’s Obesity Epidemic

This conference will examine Wales’s obesity epidemic and suggest policies that should be put in place to address it. in association with, Academy Health Wales, Cardiff Metropolitan University, National Heart Forum
Fri 9th Mar 2012

Getting Wales Moving - 3rd Welsh National Economy Conference

This year this important event in the Welsh business calendar will explore innovative plans to tap private funds to improve our infrastructure as well as the work of the new industrial sector panels set up by the Welsh Government.

Past events

Thu 2nd Feb 2012

Science in Wales - POSTPONED - New date to be announced

On 11th November 2010 in Swansea and on 2nd February 2011 in Cardiff, Professor Harries shared his early thoughts after a short time in his new post in Wales. On this occasion (and in Cardiff on February 16 th) he will describe developments over the past year which have informed the formulation of the new science policy of the Welsh Government; it is expected that the new policy will be announced early in 2012 by the First Minister.
Fri 27th Jan 2012

Wales’ Central Organising Principle Legislating for Sustainable Development

This conference asks what difference sustainable development legislation can make to Wales’s efforts to create a more just and prosperous society which benefits from a vibrant natural environment.
Tue 24th Jan 2012

Newport's 20/20 vision - Developing the City Centre

In association with Newport City Council, Capital Region Tourism, Capita Symonds and Newport Unlimited

This conference addresses strategies for improving Newport's urban environment, focusing on the Masterplan being developed by Newport Unlimited and how this can build on the strengths of the city's cultural heritage.
Mon 23rd Jan 2012

Launch - IWA Inspire Wales Awards 2012

in association with the Western Mail
Sat 10th Dec 2011

Book signing: Ashley’s Walks Around Swansea & Gower

John Ashley, IWA Swansea Bay committee member, will be signing copies of his new book Ashley’s Walks Around Swansea & Gower on Saturday 10^th December at 2pm in Cover to Cover, Newton Road, Oystermouth.
Wed 7th Dec 2011

H'mm Launch

Poetry and Music show to launch H’mm, the poetry foundation
Tue 29th Nov 2011

Law and Order in South Wales: the Next Five Years

The Cardiff and Valleys and Gwent branches of the IWA are delighted to present a timely and lively debate on the future of law and order in south Wales.
Fri 25th Nov 2011

IWA/Western Mail Business Awards in association with PwC

Awards Dinner at the Coal Exchange to celebrate excellence in Welsh Business.
Thu 24th Nov 2011

MY BRILLIANT CAREER

in association with Institute of Consulting and Chartered Management Institute. This is a joint IWA, IoC, CMI and WIM event.
Mon 21st Nov 2011
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Tue 22nd Nov 2011

Regeneration through the recession

In association with the Welsh Government and the Western Mail. IWA Annual 2 day regeneration conference.
Wed 16th Nov 2011

The future of the Coalfields Regeneration Trust in Wales - Wrexham

These seminars will focus on a review commissioned by the Trust from the Institute of Welsh Affairs to examine its track record and future options.
Tue 15th Nov 2011

The future of the Coalfields Regeneration Trust in Wales - Neath

These seminars will focus on a review commissioned by the Trust from the Institute of Welsh Affairs to examine its track record and future options.
Mon 14th Nov 2011

The future of the Coalfields Regeneration Trust in Wales - Merthyr Tydfil

These seminars will focus on a review commissioned by the Trust from the Institute of Welsh Affairs to examine its track record and future options.
Fri 4th Nov 2011

Getting Ahead Together: Connecting Cardiff and the Valleys

In association with Cardiff University, Cardiff & Co

Conference on the prospects for creating a city region in south east Wales.
Thu 3rd Nov 2011

An Evening With Lord Dafydd Elis Thomas AM and David Williams

Lord Dafydd Elis-Thomas, former Plaid Cymru MP and leader, and current Assembly Member for the Dwyfor-Meirionnydd constituency will be discussing his life and views.
Tue 1st Nov 2011

Does rioting make you happy?

IWA Coffee Shop Debate with Dafydd Thomas, Executive Director of Wellbeing Wales.
Fri 21st Oct 2011

Children First, Offenders Second - The devolution of youth justice to Wales

in association with the Independent Commission on youth crime and anti social behaviour
This IWA conference addresses the youth offenders policy in Wales and the case for the devolution of responsibility for youth justice to the Welsh Government.
Tue 18th Oct 2011

Broadcasting in Wales: an agenda for the coming decade

This timely IWA conference will fall just after the BBC Trust launches its public consultation on a further round of cuts. The conference will not only examine what is proposed but also, as technological change accelerates in the media world, look well beyond the short term.
Fri 7th Oct 2011

Accelerating History - Referendums in Wales and the future of devolution

IWA North Wales Branch Dinner with John Osmond