‌‌‌‌Aberystwyth University

A university working in partnership with, and building, strong networks of expertise locally, nationally and internationally. World leading research has been identified in 15 of 16 subject areas at Aberystwyth University according to the results of the Research Assessment Exercise 2008.

‌‌‌‌‌Bangor University

Bangor University has a long tradition of excellence both for academic standards and student experience. World Class research is being carried out at Bangor, particularly in Accounting & Finance (rated as the best for research in the UK) and Electronic Engineering (rated second in the UK).

‌‌Cardiff Metropolitan University

A global university which continually invests in the future of its students. It has a track record of internationally excellent and world leading research with research expertise which align with the Welsh Government’s Science Strategy and the Department for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science key sector priorities.

Cardiff University

An international University‌ in the heart of a modern, European capital city. It is part of the Russell Group of universities; 24 UK universities committed to the highest levels of academic excellence in both teaching and research. The University's global community, reputation and partnerships are at the heart of its identity attracting the highest calibre of researchers from around the world.

Glyndŵr University

A defining feature of Glyndwr University’s research is the contribution it makes to the success of business and public and voluntary sector organisations.  Research ranges from smaller scale more local collaborations to very large scale projects, such as helping develop advanced optical technologies for the world’s largest astronomical telescope.

University of South Wales‌‌

Founded in 1841 by industry and the professions, the University of South Wales is one of Britain’s most exciting new universities, with a cosmopolitan mix of students from over 120 countries and all backgrounds.  Its learning is research-informed, with a culture of creativity, discovery and innovation fostered in specialist Research Institutes.  USW is renowned for its partnerships with major employers, from British Airways to the National Health Service, enabling engagement and knowledge-sharing with partners both locally and globally.

Swansea University

A research-led institution with an excellent reputation for the quality of research and teaching. In the latest RAE, Swansea achieved the highest growth in world-leading and international-quality research activity of any university in the UK. The Times and the Sunday Times Good University Guide 2014, shows that Swansea University has moved up into the top 50 UK universities. Swansea’s new Bay (Science and Innovation) Campus, scheduled to open in 2015, will co-locate the College of Engineering and School of Management alongside multinational companies, strengthening research that is world-leading and internationally collaborative.

University of Wales Trinity Saint David

The University is committed to research that contributes to the economic vitality and regeneration of the region and is developing a reputation for working collaboratively with business, industry, government and other partners. The research of many members of staff was recognised as world leading within the most recent national assessment of research quality, the RAE.