Sir Bryn Terfel

Sir Bryn, who was born in Pant Glas, Gwynedd, has sung in opera houses around the world, recorded with many of the leading companies and orchestras, and is the recipient of multiple awards, including a Grammy for the Metropolitan Opera’s 2013 recording of Richard Wagner’s ‘Der Ring des Nibelungen’. Read More

Yan Wu

Professor in Media and Communication, Swansea University Professor Wu works on citizen journalism, soft power communication, digital inclusivity, and citizen data and risk governance. She writes and publishes in both English and Chinese. Her publications in Chinese include three co-authored books and journal article... Read More

Edward Witten

Edward Witten has made profound contributions to contemporary physics, including supersymmetric and topological quantum field theory, string theory, M-theory, quantum gravity and quantum information theory. He is the only physicist to receive the Fields Medal, the mathematical equivalent of the Nobel Prize. In 1998, ... Read More

Jonathan Timmis

Vice-Chancellor, Aberystwyth University Professor Timmis is an interdisciplinary researcher, applying computer science and mathematical approaches to biology, with a focus on immunology and evolution. He has worked extensively on computational models of immune function (computational immunology) to develop software sy... Read More

Oliver Williams

Professor of Experimental Physics, Cardiff University Professor Williams’ research focuses on diamond growth and technology. He has developed the integration of diamond with non-diamond materials for high frequency devices, thermal management of compound semiconductors, and the production of diamond nanoparticles fo... Read More

Agnes Xavier-Phillips

Master of the Worshipful Livery Company of Wales and Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Gwent A qualified nurse and solicitor, who read law at Cardiff University, Agnes Xavier-Phillips was General Counsel and Client Relationship Manager of GE Capital, and represented the financial services industry on the Woolf Reforms, whic... Read More

Siân Williams

Head of Cultural Collections Engagement and Curation, Swansea University Siân Williams is a senior leader in librarianship and archives, with a career focus on public engagement. She developed the South Wales Miners’ Library at Swansea University as an internationally respected centre for research and learning i... Read More

Peter Wakelin

Independent writer, curator and consultant Dr Wakelin is an independent writer, curator and consultant specialising in art and the built heritage. He was formerly Director of Collections and Research at Amgueddfa Cymru and Secretary of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales. His books ... Read More

Ken Peattie

Professor of Marketing and Strategy, Cardiff University Professor Peattie is an expert on corporate social responsibility, and sustainability. He was instrumental in Business Relationships, Accountability, Sustainability and Society (BRASS) becoming the first Welsh ESRC-funded Research Centre, attracting around £13... Read More

Menai Owen-Jones

Chief Executive, LATCH Welsh Children’s Cancer Charity. Council of the Institute of Directors Menai Owen-Jones is an award-winning social sector chief executive and experienced non-executive director. She is an independent adviser to the Senedd Cymru Commission and is co-vice chair o... Read More