Author: Rhys Gregory

Newport based engineering company Cintec International with offices around the world are in the final stages of negotiation with the authorities in Egypt to supply a number of its modular pop up units (part of its Waterwall product range) for use as hospital units in Cairo. Some 18 months ago, Cintec supplied a number of units to the UK Ministry of Defence when there was great concern relating to the potential of chemical attack to the UK. The units can be assembled at speed by pumping in air and water into the units which are made of reinforced PVC coated double…

Cardiff based tech company MarketMate launches with the aim of revolutionising the way you manage your social media strategy. At the end of last year, technology entrepreneur Toby White secured a six-figure investment from the Development Bank of Wales to launch the business. Created to save users time, money and resource when it comes to creating unique content by automating your workflow, drive reach and enhance social presence. MarketMate, already trusted by leading global brands, offers a simple three-step solution for agencies, retailers, influencers and companies from any industry and size looking to proactively optimise their social media strategy. Powered…

Architecture and engineering practice BDP, which has a studio in Cardiff, is helping to convert the Principality Stadium into the Dragon’s Heart Hospital (Ysbyty Calon y Ddraig) as part of the UK’s effort to tackle the coronavirus emergency. The hospital was officially opened this week (Monday 20th April) by Prince Charles via video link. Working under project managers Mott MacDonald, BDP has provided the design and engineering expertise and skills to convert the Principality Stadium into a temporary, up to 2,000-bed emergency hospital for COVID-19 patients in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. BDP has been collaborating with clinicians, consultants,…

 A £500 donation by Tata Steel subsidiary UKSE means the efforts of Wales young entrepreneurs will be recognised again this year. Seven Welsh schools are competing for the Young Enterprise Awards 2020, despite the huge challenges posed by coronavirus. But even before the killer virus reared its head, the annual competition was under threat from lack of funding. Now the financial gap has been plugged by UKSE and other supporters, and the young people can showcase their impressive spirit of enterprise again this year. Antony Bolter, Chair of the South Wales Board of Young Enterprise said: “The young people are…

Prospective students interested in studying at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) are having the opportunity to attend Open Days – from the comfort of their own homes. Because of the Coronavirus outbreak, the University has postponed its usual Open Days.  Not wanting prospective students to miss out on the chance to attend an event, UWTSD has organised a series of Open Days and Open Evenings that will allow attendees to learn more about the University and the courses it offers. All events are drop-in sessions and will be held online on Microsoft Teams.  All registered guests will…

Chefs across the UK have been praised for their “brilliant” response to an appeal by the Culinary Association of Wales (CAW) for surplus chef’s jackets which can be made into masks and other items for care workers to use on the front-line fight against Coronavirus. Arwyn Watkins, CAW president, launched the appeal on social media to co-ordinate chefs’ practical response to the pandemic. He says demand for the jackets is far outstripping supply. “Chefs jackets are the perfect material to be made into masks, scrubs bags, headbands and caps for front line staff in care homes and working in the…

Swansea University’s English Language Training Services is continuing to run its prestigious Cambridge CELTA programme despite the lockdown.  Nine new trainees (and their dogs and cats) have just started their course and will be studying online instead via a dedicated portal, with full support from ELTS’ experienced trainers. Course leaders say they are able to deliver every element of the course digitally including the embedded teaching practice which will now will be conducted online, with classes composed of asylum seekers, refugees and other non-native speakers largely based in the Swansea Bay region. The trainees learning how to teach English as a…

Sharon Bamford, who was a warm, caring and dedicated healthcare assistant on the haematology/oncology ward at Singleton Hospital, passed away last night after contracting COVID-19. What makes her death particularly poignant is that it follows the recent death of her much-loved husband, Malcolm, who also succumbed to COVID-19. Both were cared for at the intensive care unit in Morriston Hospital. Their son, Christian, was also in hospital with COVID-19 but thankfully has since been discharged. Sharon had worked in Singleton for many years, and since 2005 worked within the haematology/oncology ward as a much valued team member. Staff at Morriston…

Two of Wales’ flagship cultural events have been provided financial support by the Welsh Government to help with the impact of COVID-19. Both the Eisteddfod Genedlaethol and Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod have announced that the 2020 summer events will not take place as planned, with the Eisteddfod postponed to take place in Ceredigion in 2021. Funding of more than £800,000 will be shared by the Eisteddfod Genedlaethol and Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod – to help with business continuity through 2020, including planning and preparation for the 2021 events. Minister for International Relations and Welsh Language, Eluned Morgan, said: “The Llangollen…

CR Clarke & Co has now received approval for it’s Rapidly Manufactured CPAP (RMCPAP) unit and will be working with businesses in Wales including Panasonic on an initial run of 80 devices for further testing. The device, which has now received approval from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, aims to avoid the need for admitting patients into Intensive Care Unit. It has been designed by Dr Rhys Thomas, a senior consultant at Glangwili Hospital, and Maurice Clarke of Ammanford engineering firm CR Clarke & Co. The first multiple production of the CPAP unit is being supported by the…