The University of Wales, Aberystwyth has a long standing tradition of working with business, industry and public sector organisations to deliver innovative solutions based on leading edge research expertise.
WISE Network at Aberystwyth is part of the central Commercialisation & Consultancy Services (CCS) department. Liz Flint, the WISE Network Business Development Manager, has experience in both a University environment and in industry and is supported by her CCS colleagues who have expertise in areas such as bid writing, intellectual property and marketing. With strong links to Bangor and Swansea, including the strategic Aber-Bangor Partnership and research teams which collaborate on themes such as integrated rural research, and river and marine systems modeling, Aberystwyth has a great deal to offer business.
WISE Network at Aberystwyth has access to expertise in areas which include:
- GIS and Remote Sensing
- River Basin Dynamics and Hydrology
- Molecular Microbiology and Parasitology
- Cell Signalling, Genetics and Metabolomics
- Plant-derived antimicrobials
- Species Identification
- Animal Science
- Environmental, Functional and Behavioural Ecology
- Sustainable Rural Development
- Organic food
- Eco-friendly removal of metal contamination from water
- Tailored training packages
WISE Network can also offer access to a range of state of the art facilities across the University. For example, companies working with WISE Network can choose to access:
Unmanned Autonomous Vehicles and Aerial Mapping
Kite based imaging platforms for aerial photography and analysis, vegetative mapping using hyperspectral imaging in conjunction with Global Information Systems, development of software packages for land use analysis. Can be used to generate low-cost, high-resolution images.
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See3D - Visualisation
Interactive 3D modelling, data visualisation, interpretation of complex multidimensional datasets, real time analysis, synthesis, reconstruction, recognition, motion capture and animation
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State of the Art Media Facilities
HD camera equipment, digital video editing suites, computerised lighting systems, digital and analogue sound systems with digital effects processing and multitrack recording facilities.
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For information on research and expertise available through WISE Network, including from Aberystwyth, please see the Areas of Expertise" section of the site.