The Single Market of the Mind Education and Culture in Wales after the Europe referendum Geraint Talfan Davies Institute of Welsh Affairs March 2017 The Institute of Welsh Affairs is an independent think-tank. Our only interest is in seeing Wales flourish as a country in which to work and live. We are an independent charity, funded by a range of organisations and individuals. We provide a platform for intelligent debate and work with our members to generate ideas for practical change in our five priority areas: the economy, education, governance, health & social care, and the media in Wales. For more information about the IWA, its policy work, and how to join, as either an individual or corporate supporter, contact: IWA – Institute of Welsh Affairs 56 James Street, Cardiff Bay, CF10 5EZ tel: 029 2048 4387 email:
[email protected] www.iwa.org.uk | www.clickonwales.org © IWA, March 2017 The Single Market of the Mind Education and Culture in Wales after the Europe referendum Geraint Talfan Davies Contents Foreword 02 Summary 03 Key points 05 a. Higher Education 08 1. Why collaboration matters 09 2. The Welsh research record – an upward trajectory 13 Personal story 1 – Professor Johann Sienz 17 3. Horizon 2020 18 An ominous withdrawal? 25 Personal story 2 – Professor Serena Margadonna 26 4. Welsh research capacity 27 5. Make up of UK university staffs 29 Personal story 3 – Professor Valerie O’Donnell 31 6. An international student population 32 7. Wales and the ERASMUS programme 36 Personal story 4 – Professor Vincenzo Crunelli 39 b. Further Education 41 1.